Failure IS an option

[Jazzbass]

At least it's not listed under "Imports".
I could see that. Philadelphia is pretty much like a city another country. Third-world country, that is.

I shouldn't say that too loud. I don't want them to start throwing batteries at me.

[blipshift]

I saw this happen once in a bugs bunny cartoon

RX7 Loses Wheels, Very Sad - YouTube

[roundel]

ancient history, but here is the rest or the story:

http://jalopnik.com/268186/what-the-hell-happened-to-this-mazda-rx-7

[spiffyjiff]

I saw this happen once in a bugs bunny cartoon

RX7 Loses Wheels, Very Sad - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeADBRw9xCo)

i think thats been posted here before. happened in '07. anyway, from jalopnik:

-----------------------------

Hello all,

I was at the event and know the guy who owns the car. (No it wasn't me)

I was in the paddock area next to him changing wheels at the same time as him. I watched him torque all of them. I even borrowed his torque wrench to tighten mine (I always forget something after I get on the road).

He went to a wheel/tire business and asked for spline drive lug nuts for his particular make/model/year car for the Enkeis, and that's what they gave him. He did not purchase the tires or wheels from them, just the lug nuts.

The lug nuts where sheared off the studs. Several members lifted a corner of the car to slide a jack underneath it. With a few more jacks, blocks of wood, etc, they were able to mount the stock wheels and stock lugs nuts (at least 3 per wheel) back on, torque them and drive the car off course. The design of the car, possilbly for aerodynamics, tucks all mechanicals on the underside a little higher than the body line, or lowest part of the brake rotors. Not even the exhaust was really scratched.

I'm not a mechanic, but the mechanics theories there was that the lug nuts where the incorrect size, but they were just small enough to grip the outer edge of the threads (as I mentioned, they torqued to 75-80 ft/lbs without complaint).

Hopefully, the only damage is to the body and brakes.

[spiffyjiff]

dammit, bob!!!

[roundel]

:twisted:dammit, bob!!!:twisted:

[HoodPin]

Helluva way to finish a race....especially so close to the checkered flag.....:shock:

http://autoweek.com/article/racing/gt4-race-austrias-red-bull-ring-ends-massive-crash?utm_source=RacingDaily20150609&utm_medium=enewsletter&utm_term=headline-center&utm_content=body&utm_campaign=awracingdaily

[N0tt0N]

Not sure how long this will be up there but run the film here: http://www.formula1.com/content/fom-website/en/championship/races/2015/Canada.html

New F1 site really blows....

[Parenn911]

Brown!

[Parenn911]

Sonic Boom!💥

[Parenn911]

Who says you can't polish a turd💩😂

[}{arlequin]

http://i.imgur.com/nMKTv4i.png

[N0tt0N]

Isn't eating marijuana-laced edibles like flying into a black hole? A vicious cycle of buzz-munchy-food-buzz-munchy-food-buzz-munchy-food-buzz-munchy-food-buzz-munchy-food-buzz-munchy-food-buzz-munchy-food-buzz-munchy-food-buzz-munchy-food-buzz-munchy-food-buzz-munchy-food-buzz-munchy-food-buzz

[}{arlequin]

it is like having your eat and cakeing it too

[Mister C]

Isn't eating marijuana-laced edibles like flying into a black hole? A vicious cycle of buzz-munchy-food-buzz-munchy-food-buzz-munchy-food-buzz-munchy-food-buzz-munchy-food-buzz-munchy-food-buzz-munchy-food-buzz-munchy-food-buzz-munchy-food-buzz-munchy-food-buzz-munchy-food-buzz-munchy-food-buzz

Someone help Martin. He's fallen into a marijuana black hole cake and can't get up.



No, it's the pot in the cake Ma'am.

[edevinney]

So much fail. http://jalopnik.com/worst-trackday-video-ever-corvette-driver-risks-life-t-1712375361

Vette driver really needed Samir's right seater.

[Trak Ratt]

Isn't eating marijuana-laced edibles like flying into a black hole? A vicious cycle of buzz-munchy-food-buzz-munchy-food-buzz-munchy-food-buzz-munchy-food-buzz-munchy-food-buzz-munchy-food-buzz-munchy-food-buzz-munchy-food-buzz-munchy-food-buzz-munchy-food-buzz-munchy-food-buzz-munchy-food-buzz
NO IT"S NOT..... or so I've been told :oops:

[vascott99]

Major Fail

http://jalopnik.com/worst-trackday-video-ever-corvette-driver-risks-life-t-1712375361#

[roundel]

So much fail. http://jalopnik.com/worst-trackday-video-ever-corvette-driver-risks-life-t-1712375361

Vette driver really needed Samir's right seater.

Major Fail

http://jalopnik.com/worst-trackday-video-ever-corvette-driver-risks-life-t-1712375361#

repost fail. :troll:

[vascott99]

repost fail. :troll:


true that...wow...

[tamathumper]

If 'yer in the grass, give it the gas...

http://jalopnik.com/witness-the-horror-of-an-amateur-trackday-1700661538

[edevinney]

Just needs 10 minutes of Yakety Sax!

[joep]

If 'yer in the grass, give it the gas...

http://jalopnik.com/witness-the-horror-of-an-amateur-trackday-1700661538

I don't get it? :?
How is this any different than beltway traffic between Kensington and Silver Spring?

[joep]

Just needs 10 minutes of Yakety Sax!

Your welcome:

http://bennyhillifier.com/?id=ftEYlrP4Q3w

[rs911t]

If 'yer in the grass, give it the gas...

http://jalopnik.com/witness-the-horror-of-an-amateur-trackday-1700661538

I've forgotten how fun track days are!

[Trak Ratt]

:?
47285

[}{arlequin]

no recoil!

brilliant.

[roundel]

no recoil!

brilliant.

I'm glad she has her eye protected from recoil boy-o.

[Vicegrip]

Oh snap!

[Len 911]

It's a failure because she has to know how to use it to protect us. This messed up world we live in... God Bless our troops and that's a WIN
A big THANK YOU to those that have served and are serving now..... THANK YOU, THANK YOU , THANK YOU

[HoodPin]

Tragedy on Pikes Peak. :(

http://autoweek.com/article/other-motorsports/pikes-peak-hill-climb-qualifying-suspended-after-death-motorcyclist?utm_source=DailyDrive20150626&utm_medium=enewsletter&utm_term=headline-center&utm_content=body&utm_campaign=awdailydrive

From the article:



This marks the second year in a row (and sixth since the race's inception in 1916) that a competitor has died. Last year, Bobby Goodwin, 54, died when he lost control of his bike shortly after crossing the finish line.


Makes me wonder if paving the road was a wise idea. I believe the final portion of pavement was completed this year. IMHO, the original loose surface probably gave the driver/rider more warning when traction limit was being reached. On pavement with sticky tires, the slip angle is so much smaller that going over the traction limit is more abrupt, and catching it more difficult. When your run-off area is a massive drop-off.....:shock:

[}{arlequin]

http://i.imgur.com/hvio6yR.gif

[jbailey930]

come on now... http://news.yahoo.com/woman-pleasures-herself-while-driving-a-mini-125238739.html
have to review the footage

[Dr K]

Well, this page was linked from the one John presented. I think this might be less humorous, but more of a "fail":
http://news.yahoo.com/woman-left-days-scotland-car-crash-dies-151333310.html

[roundel]

https://youtu.be/xHCmTL_Lx5Q

[N0tt0N]

Seen on the way to Rehoboth Beach.
47561

[roundel]

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/commuting/bs-md-ci-harbor-tunnel-money-truck-20150715-story.html

[HoodPin]

http://p.fod4.com/p/media/de5aaa340b/QfQ7sA0LQTq4qUGqcBZS_k4.gif

[}{arlequin]

:lsl:



















:troll:

http://i.imgur.com/h5qgIhX.jpg

[Chopper Dropper]

http://p.fod4.com/p/media/de5aaa340b/QfQ7sA0LQTq4qUGqcBZS_k4.gif

In a hurry? Had his 4 ways on before he really needed them
Dirk

[vascott99]

Such a shame.....Doucheeeeee

https://www.yahoo.com/autos/s/porsche-918-spyder-driver-showing-off-crashes-car-070000599.html

[tamathumper]

Stupid is as stupid does.

[spiffyjiff]

why is that vid so annoyingly choppy? it's the sorta cut type thing that makes it look staged/fake. (which it's almost certainly not, but just sayin)

[}{arlequin]

http://i.imgur.com/QHQkTqu.jpg

[}{arlequin]

http://i.imgur.com/yVWQ83m.png

[Len 911]

" Drive it Like You Stole It"
looks like they stole it and didn't drive it

So sad

[scotty b]

pole position fail

[John Clay]

The pole was well protected by the tree.

[Parenn911]

.

[Parenn911]

smh

[Parenn911]

Pole position

[Dr K]

Pole position

For Christ's sake, Pari, if you'd just look at the previous 7550 posts on this thread, you'd see this was posted before (with video)! ;)

While that is very sad, it still makes me chuckle!

[}{arlequin]

http://i.imgur.com/es0kNWN.png

[}{arlequin]

http://i.imgur.com/dPlknbl.jpg

[Dr K]

http://i.imgur.com/dPlknbl.jpg

Well, at least he has safety equipment... :roll:

[Lupin..the..3rd]

That's gonna hurt. :shock:

[roundel]

Love the shit eating smile! :D

[joep]

Fishing fail
http://i.imgur.com/Gg5eqmb.gif

[John Clay]

http://i.imgur.com/es0kNWN.png

I experienced that fail last winter.

[Mister C]

Love the shit eating smile! :D

He might be smiling more in a few seconds if he stops looking at the barriers and down track.

[Dandelion]

He might be smiling more in a few seconds if he stops looking at the barriers and down track.

Impressive that the rollover protection has already deployed.

ed

[Len 911]

He was staring at what is painted on the wall...booobies! !!!!!!!..all crap over steered this turn

[VaSteve]

Not sure if this is a fail or an elaborate joke.

[Ryan]

Fail or win depending on how you look at it.

Steve McQueen's Porsche 930 Turbo sold for $1.95 million

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2015/08/17/steve-mcqueen-porsche-30-tubo-sold-for-15-million/?intcmp=hpff

[roundel]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/route-29-batman-is-killed-after-his-car-breaks-down-along-a-maryland-highway/2015/08/17/13f0e9b2-44e3-11e5-8ab4-c73967a143d3_story.html


Very sad to learn this. The guy was a real super hero to sick kids.

[joep]

Oh no!! :(

[BlackTalon]

Damn. Never a good idea to stop on fast-lane side of highway if avoidable. Rt 70 can be a tough road due to all the hills, trucks, etc. combined with local farm-country drivers.

[}{arlequin]

http://i.imgur.com/Wny8pcv.png

[N0tt0N]

HMS Hood, for sure...

[Baywatch]

It looks like Jared will be getting a $5 foot long for 15-20 years

[Dr K]

His pretrial agreement was max of 15 years. Maybe he can get put in juvie?

[Handlebar]

His pretrial agreement was max of 15 years. Maybe he can get put in juvie?

I thought he was thinkin' of putting things into juvies already... :lsl:

[Trak Ratt]

I heard he can still get a foot long in prison :twisted:

[nylart]

Not sure if this belongs in Jokes or this thread.

After totaling my Boxster a couple of weeks ago, I thought I might buy a 944 to tide me over the winter so I inspected one last Sunday. It was a nice car, but after considering my options, I decided against it and sent the owner a note saying that, although I thought it was a nice car, I decided against purchasing a 944.
Not 15 minutes passed and I received the following email from the owner: I decided I wouldn’t sell you the car anyway because I didn’t like the fact that you would drive it in the winter, I didn’t like the way you drove it, and most importantly, I didn’t like you.

[Hunter]

Not sure if this belongs in Jokes or this thread.

After totaling my Boxster a couple of weeks ago, I thought I might buy a 944 to tide me over the winter so I inspected one last Sunday. It was a nice car, but after considering my options, I decided against it and sent the owner a note saying that, although I thought it was a nice car, I decided against purchasing a 944.
Not 15 minutes passed and I received the following email from the owner: I decided I wouldn’t sell you the car anyway because I didn’t like the fact that you would drive it in the winter, I didn’t like the way you drove it, and most importantly, I didn’t like you.

Shake head, smile and keep walking...........

Sorry to hear about the Boxster.

Porsche people are often very funny about the sale of their cars; don't take it personally

[}{arlequin]

if you give us his email we could send him lots of links to the fo-fo comments we make here...

[BlackTalon]

People who think cars are so special are developmentally challenged. And it's extra-funny if the car in question is a $4,500 car.

[VaSteve]

That's golden. It should be engraved on a plaque or something

[Dr K]

I decided I wouldn’t sell you the car anyway because I didn’t like the fact that you would drive it in the winter, I didn’t like the way you drove it, and most importantly, I didn’t like you.

Was it one of us? Pagonis? ;)

[vascott99]

Not sure if it is a FAIL...Just something about it doesn't feel right. Also..."Only Available in Georgia" really does make me wonder...

http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Easy-Lift-3-000-LB-Capacity-Single-Post-Mobile-Side-Lift?gclid=COCFwtG6wscCFcWPHwodwwkHLw

[Chopper Dropper]

Not sure if it is a FAIL...Just something about it doesn't feel right. Also..."Only Available in Georgia" really does make me wonder...

http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Easy-Lift-3-000-LB-Capacity-Single-Post-Mobile-Side-Lift?gclid=COCFwtG6wscCFcWPHwodwwkHLw

Maybe Georgia has a lax OSHA
Dirk

[Dr K]

Not sure if it is a FAIL...Just something about it doesn't feel right. Also..."Only Available in Georgia" really does make me wonder...

http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Easy-Lift-3-000-LB-Capacity-Single-Post-Mobile-Side-Lift?gclid=COCFwtG6wscCFcWPHwodwwkHLw

Wouldn't this be cheaper?

48165


And when looking for the image above, I found this one - also a money-saver:

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[Hunter]

Wouldn't this be cheaper?

48165


And when looking for the image above, I found this one - also a money-saver:

48164

Typical, red cedar wood for the Lexus driver.....

[Dandelion]

Typical, red cedar wood for the Lexus driver.....

Ferrari's use endangered rainforest wood exclusively.

ed

[Fritz]

Not sure if it is a FAIL...Just something about it doesn't feel right. Also..."Only Available in Georgia" really does make me wonder...

http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Easy-Lift-3-000-LB-Capacity-Single-Post-Mobile-Side-Lift?gclid=COCFwtG6wscCFcWPHwodwwkHLw

It's likely due to the large number of stray coon dogs lying under every jacked car in the state that allow them to justify lifting a car from a single tire as it provides that extra safety margin when it comes crashing down. :twisted:

[roundel]

https://video-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hvideo-xpf1/v/t42.1790-2/854569_591100290909513_250994094_n.mp4?efg=eyJybHI iOjQwOCwicmxhIjo1MTJ9&rl=408&vabr=227&oh=d5dbeae1537fcb394890bbfceea2b1f3&oe=55DC8EC6

An oldie but goodie.

[}{arlequin]

http://i.imgur.com/mD3K5DF.png

http://i.imgur.com/mYTwLjD.png

[BlackTalon]

Heh, I guess that is a failure since he was happily amusing himself in a vagina when all of the sudden a couple dozen firefighters walked up and pulled him out. :D

[Len 911]

" MOMMY" is that you.
HELLO in THERE IN THERE IN THERE

[Mister C]

How many firefighters does it take to rescue a dildo from a giant vagina sculpture?

[}{arlequin]

could've just waited until he got cold

[N0tt0N]

could've just waited until he got cold

Or warmed up the, um, sculpture somehow

[}{arlequin]

but what if sculpture was not in the mood, or it had a headache?

[scott]

lube.

[Baywatch]

http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/aug/27/usain-bolt-wiped-out-by-cameraman-on-segway-when-celebrating-200m-gold

[scotty b]

http://video.startribune.com/porsche-crashes-during-twin-cities-media-event-with-our-reporter-inside/323095071/

[Dr K]

http://video.startribune.com/porsche-crashes-during-twin-cities-media-event-with-our-reporter-inside/323095071/

The cameraman couldn't have told anybody that there was a truck blocking the entire lane? He was obviously there to film the ride with the reporter. Lucky the elevator wasn't at "Magnus height"! :shock:

[roundel]

Oncoming traffic, pedestrians, parked truck? Seem like Magnus was droving a bit beyond the prudent speed given the conditions. Its not like the truck was hidden behind anything. :mckayla:

[JmuRiz]

....and the truck was there when he pulled out, should have expected it to still be there. Whoops!

[}{arlequin]

it's his truck. lol



also, porsh

[Dr K]

it's his truck. lol

Now that's funny!

[racer]

Nearly took out a nice Mercedes SL in the process too. D'oh!

[LPM911]

What a dumb ass.

[}{arlequin]

pushing enough to break hoosiers loose, with a passenger...

[tamathumper]

Not much for wits in either seat... After being at a Porsche event all day, she still says Porsh?!

[ducatithunder]

Im sure he will sell it for $150k. Wrecked vintage hogpodge owned by self proclaimed vintage porshce guru magnus walker. What an ass hat. Should have made a short indie film about it.

[scotty b]

" An Iconic Wreck "

[spiffyjiff]

i love how both cam guys on the right get up and sorta (seemingly) just go on with their business after the bang. like, "lah di dah, oh well, got that shot. no big deal. on to the next assignment". :D

[Vicegrip]

" An Iconic Wreck ":lol: Spot on....

[scott]

Apparently "fame" has been driving 277 and not talent.

listen to the RPM ...he lifted in the turn!

15:01 minutes....times up Walker you're a minute over. Get a hair cut.


and omg PORSH PORSH PORSH awesome reporting.

[}{arlequin]

http://i.imgur.com/4Cpf9Qa.gif

[vascott99]

http://pix11.com/2015/08/30/woman-accused-of-huffing-industrial-cleaner-in-walmart/

[}{arlequin]

that's a nice pashmina

[}{arlequin]

'tis the season. pumpkin flavored errythang


http://i.imgur.com/tDSz3zg.png

[N0tt0N]

Huh, Starbucks brand, too!

[}{arlequin]

http://i.imgur.com/q8Og9w3.png

[Lupin..the..3rd]

The green beetle just barely escaped!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luFgV4nuSxc

[HoodPin]

The green beetle just barely escaped!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luFgV4nuSxc

:? Was she clairvoyant and got out just before the wreck??
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v667/decolady/people/carnack-mag.jpg

[}{arlequin]

http://i.imgur.com/CoVHZUK.jpg

[vascott99]

Dad of the year award

http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2015/08/dad-took-16-year-old-daughter-to-strip-club-and-let-her-snort-cocaine

[roundel]

Dr K., "Rectal examination revealed a normal size thyroid."

[Fritz]

That's a great example of "Drive it like you stole it"... I'm pretty sure she did.

The green beetle just barely escaped!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luFgV4nuSxc

[N0tt0N]

Had a great time but man I wish people could spell! Also, get the band off my Porsche, please. Only saw one other Porsche... weird...

http://fbcdn-photos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-0/s552x414/10505566_1531964483698923_3870461030744236074_n.pn g?oh=e24507dc22a5503e66c552da338f964b&oe=566680CA&__gda__=1449662223_2771eabfe2d418a1d2cd8f062b46918 2

[}{arlequin]

http://i.imgur.com/hoIxz7x.png

[N0tt0N]

Parents.... sigh.... :bang:

[HateDCRoads]

That has to be a Gemballa . . .

[HoodPin]

http://i.imgur.com/hoIxz7x.png

Sadly, it cannot be LeMons racer any longer. :cool:
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(2015 Rule Changes in Green on their "Rules" webpage)

[racer]

Sure it can. Remove the doors for racing and use for paddock showing off.

btw, I see that picture but I don't see the Fail ;)

[Tedzilla]

The newer M-B SLS AMG has explosive charges to blow the Gullwing doors off if it flips...
I wouldn't mind driving a Gembella 560 SEC at all, despite it's LeMons ineligibility.

[tamathumper]

I swear that's an 80's Ford Mustang with bodywork and a MB front grille. ;)

[Intubator]

I swear that's an 80's Ford Mustang with bodywork and a MB front grille. ;)

I agree... Look at the wheels, it appears to be a Ford four lug bolt circle.. LOL

[JmuRiz]

Good eye, so they used a t-top fox body....that car is even more 80's than it first appeared!!!

[Baywatch]

Oops

[}{arlequin]

when you don't want to carry the whole case all the way to the lot

[scott]

Bad timing.

[edevinney]

FTFY and added a new PMB brake line.

[jerome951]

A few months ago my track car (which sits outside) developed a bad fuel leak from the filter outlet line near the tank with the system pressurized. Over the weekend finally had a chance to replace the hose and diagnose.
After replacing the hose, I was changing a weak hood strut and think I found the suspect.

[roundel]

Better put him back in his running wheel so you retain drive power.

[Dr K]

Better put him back in his running wheel so you retain drive power.

Idiot! 951s are powered by hamsters!

[BlackTalon]

Better put him back in his running wheel so you retain drive power.
:drums::drums::drums:

[smdubovsky]

think I found the suspect.
FWIW, I have first hand experience that brakekleen will asphyxiate a mouse (very quickly I might add!) It's what was closest at hand when I found one. Soak the little bugger w/ a direct shot and will be dead in seconds. Fumes overwhelm their little lungs and heart. I'll admit I didn't think of that at the time. In my head I had a vision of lighting a lighter and watching the flame chase down the trail of fluid he left as he ran and setting the little bastard on fire:twisted: Luckily I didn't have to try that;)

[realroadrage]

Ouch... https://vine.co/v/exZmjaDvDQU

[}{arlequin]

Bad timing.
perfect timing

[joep]

http://i.imgur.com/PqRSZEY.gifv

[Lupin..the..3rd]

Avoid hazard, come to complete stop, then promptly roll into a ditch. Yikes, that's embarrassing.

[Jazzbass]

I almost posted this in the "win" thread.

http://i.imgur.com/z6zSRRI.jpg

[Dr K]

I almost posted this in the "win" thread.

http://i.imgur.com/z6zSRRI.jpg

TOO FUNNY! Thanks, Jazz. I'll need to remember to leave little Rocky outside the car the next time!

[Jazzbass]

Enough of this amateur Club Race stuff. Let's see how the pros do it: http://i.imgur.com/jh6ICES.gifv

http://i.imgur.com/KuB9mX5.png

http://i.imgur.com/hmqEWoP.jpg

[VaSteve]

I've solved the parking issue at my house now. Thanks!

[joep]

Enough of this amateur Club Race stuff. Let's see how the pros do it:

I don't get it? :?

How is this not cheating by having two motors and a co-driver?

And isn't there a weight limit per class?

[BlackTalon]

And isn't there a weight limit per class?You are right -- you DON'T get it! There are MINIMUM weights for classes, not maximum.

[joep]

You are right -- you DON'T get it! There are MINIMUM weights for classes, not maximum.

LOL between this and a few other posts last week, I'm just full of shyte ain't I? ;)

[}{arlequin]

http://i.imgur.com/ANDPwSI.png

[BlackTalon]

old pic. Probably already in the thread from a couple years ago. Guess he wasn't driving fast enough.

[VaSteve]

old pic. Probably already in the thread from a couple years ago.

Thanks Dr K.

[BlackTalon]

Thanks Dr K.Hey, now! Not like I poked him in the rear -- I was up front with him! :lol:

[joep]

Well aren't you handy? :)

[Dr K]

Thanks Dr K.

FU but it absolutely made me laugh out loud!

[N0tt0N]

48657

[Baywatch]

Gentleman trying to park in front of my office building today. I needed this laugh.

[roundel]

48657

Jugs?

[BikePump]

Clearly Handicapped

[}{arlequin]

old pic. Probably already in the thread from a couple years ago. Guess he wasn't driving fast enough.

u might b thinking of a 996 in similar situation...

[tamathumper]

I don't see a problem with the guy's parking, he's lined up perfectly with the arrows on the sign?

[jbailey930]

this a$$hat must be a neighbor
http://wtop.com/loudoun-county/2015/10/local-road-rage-incident-goes-viral/

[joep]

this a$$hat must be a neighbor
http://wtop.com/loudoun-county/2015/10/local-road-rage-incident-goes-viral/

Yeah, and the other Jeepers aren't happy about his little tantrum either: http://novajeepers.net/index.php?topic=23387.0

[JmuRiz]

Why can't people just say to themselves in their car "whoops (or WTF), almost hit you" and drive off.
Sheesh.

[jbailey930]

there are pedestrian signs specifically at that intersection as there is a HS 1/4 mile west and a retirement complex, Falcons Landing, 1/4 east with the entrance to Algonkian Park/Hencken Ball fields 1/8 north.......oh yeah and a Catholic Church w/ school on SE corner.....sheesh!

[joep]

This above all: to thine own self be true..." - Polonius

http://www.favoritepart.com/image/1268.jpg

[Jazzbass]

http://i.imgur.com/IAOVTiC.gifv

[Intubator]

http://i.imgur.com/IAOVTiC.gifv

Wow! Must have had a pretty strong tail wind to not notice that was happening...

[}{arlequin]

that was satisfying to watch

[Lupin..the..3rd]

that was satisfying to watch
x2 that was about perfect. Just the right amount of build-up, you know exactly what's coming, and then bam, it doesn't disappoint!

[Hunter]

this a$$hat must be a neighbor
http://wtop.com/loudoun-county/2015/10/local-road-rage-incident-goes-viral/

Kudos to the kid for staying cool.

Glad the guy on the bike stopped, not many people would have.

[spiffyjiff]

that was satisfying to watch

x2 that was about perfect. Just the right amount of build-up, you know exactly what's coming, and then bam, it doesn't disappoint!

i also dig how the cam car had presence of mind to slow significantly...yet the other idiot in the pickup, not so much. :lol:

[roundel]

http://img.memecdn.com/Boobs-Fail-Great-GIF_o_112924.gif

[Vicegrip]

x2 that was about perfect. Just the right amount of build-up, you know exactly what's coming, and then bam, it doesn't disappoint!I bet it was a real trip from inside the dump truck. Bam! high G de-excel and up in the air 10 feet in 1/2 a second.

[SJK]

i also dig how the cam car had presence of mind to slow significantly...yet the other idiot in the pickup, not so much. :lol:


x 2

Stephen

[jbailey930]

visual aids

[vranko]

visual aids

Ha. So that means however many I can hold in three hands. Cool.

[Charlie Stylianos]

Or, only if you have 3 hands can you use this lane.

[N0tt0N]

Or, only if you have 3 hands can you use this lane.

"We need a hand check on aisle 5! Hand check on aisle 5!"

[HateDCRoads]

I am thinking the crowd on this board could come up with a lot of uses for an extra hand . . .

[BlackTalon]

I am thinking the crowd on this board could come up with a lot of uses for an extra hand . . .meh, already have one more than I really need.

[scotty b]

meh, already have one more than I really need.

Mind if I borrow your extra one for a bit ? ;-)

[BlackTalon]

Mind if I borrow your extra one for a bit ? ;-) now that is just a little TOO disturbing...






(well done!)




(still not as disturbing as Dr. K continually talking about photos of people's bedrooms though, so you may need to up your game)

[VaSteve]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XVtUUtfjJE

[JmuRiz]

Hahahah, this guy is like the electric 'Jackass'

[roundel]

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/harford/aberdeen-havre-de-grace/bs-md-jlens-blimp-loose-20151028-story.html


The big brother Baltimore Blimp broke the cord and is now floating over PA being chased by F16s. :roll:

[VaSteve]

What is the purpose of that thing anyhow?

[roundel]

They claim it is to watch for incoming missiles from Boston to Norfolk. I know they are really just looking for kids smoking cheeba.

[VaSteve]

I thought it was for the riots but it's nowhere near downtown. Especially now. :)

[jbailey930]

goal line stand?
http://deadspin.com/skins-fan-enjoys-obstructed-view-1738954144

[JmuRiz]

so the fans suck as much as the team since Danny boy took over...

[roundel]

If the blimps are to track flying objects, why can't the other blimp track the free one?

[Vicegrip]

At least that one looks like it still stuck to its tether....

[roundel]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CSbO5LjWsAE8dTu.png

[joep]

So many jokes here, so little time.... just a shitty situation.
http://wtop.com/latin-america/2015/10/chile-companies-colluded-illegally-in-toilet-paper-market/

[Dandelion]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CSbO5LjWsAE8dTu.png

Oh the humanity!

ed

[Rick K]

"MEDIUM LEFT! You're breaking the car Sammy!"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nh8pSPmKupc&feature=youtu.be

[scott]

[QUOTE=Rick K;538598]"MEDIUM LEFT! You're breaking the car Sammy!"


"Follow the road, Sammy" best rally instruction ever!

[nosigma]

Thank you so much for posting this. I had my wife watch it. She will never complain (as loudly) about my back seat driving again.

John

[trytryagain]

That video is a Dorki favorite. You may hear references to Sammi walking around the paddock.

[911lnv87]

This a great video!

[Dr K]

That video is a Dorki favorite. You may hear references to Sammi walking around the paddock.

His nice way of saying it's been posted before, but always nice to be reminded of a truly great video.

[vascott99]

Chalk one up for pure stupidity

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/motorcycle-wheelie-crash_5632e42fe4b063179911e30e?ncid=txtlnkusaolp00 000592

[Hunter]

Ironically the bike kept going kind like it was shaking the stupidity off of it.

[Trak Ratt]

We see the wheelie part on the beltway in PG county now and then. Organ donors in training. The last wheelie I did ended poorly... ran into the back of a baseball cage at the old Fairfax City High School. Amassing how far you can deform one of those before it spits you and bike back out into the parking lot :roll:

[trytryagain]

Pretty sure I would not want any of those organs...

[BlackTalon]

Pretty sure I would not want any of those organs...TR's??? I'd think they would be in A-1 condition, as they've been suspended in an alcohol solution for the past 45 years :cool:

[Vicegrip]

Notice how well the bike tracked after it was able to shed the stupid parts.

[JmuRiz]

JPP's hand, careful with those fireworks kids (& adults :D )

http://deadspin.com/take-your-first-good-look-at-jason-pierre-pauls-mangled-1739685680

In the words of David Hobbs, 'kablamo'

[tamathumper]

At least the rice lice were wearing age-appropriate protective gear :roll:. How he didn't grind off all his skin at that speed is a minor miracle.

[nosigma]

Keep your hands inside the ride at all times......

Normally what you are about to see happens when someone tries to protect a mirror from being tagged by a tree due to bad line choice. Such stupidity usually results in a broken finger or on rare occassions a "degloved" hand (a very messy injury) PLUS a broken mirror.

I consider this "required reading" for people bringing kids along.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Am_qEIvCoGw

[Trak Ratt]

TR's??? I'd think they would be in A-1 condition, as they've been suspended in an alcohol solution for the past 45 years :cool::shock: Hey, me and my pickled organ resemble that boy'o :p

[VaSteve]

Keep your hands inside the ride at all times......

Normally what you are about to see happens when someone tries to protect a mirror from being tagged by a tree due to bad line choice. Such stupidity usually results in a broken finger or on rare occassions a "degloved" hand (a very messy injury) PLUS a broken mirror.

I consider this "required reading" for people bringing kids along.



I like the term "fractured" in the video.

[Trak Ratt]

I like the term "fractured" in the video.
I think that was just a stupid move!! I would push-off tress when my horse got to close (tried to peel me off??) of trees. We were on a mountain trail in Kenai Alaska. But seriously a 2 ton truck with wide tyres???? "Here, hold my beer and watch this!!!"

[N0tt0N]

I kinda really want to see a picture of David on a horse in Alaska. I can't not picture you loaded for bear and a sullen Indian woman trailing behind and a mangy wolf looping along side.

There. Now I can stop thinking about it and all of you are stuck with that image. My work here is done.

[Dr K]

I kinda really want to see a picture of David on a horse in Alaska. I can't not picture you loaded for bear and a sullen Indian woman trailing behind and a mangy wolf looping along side.

There. Now I can stop thinking about it and all of you are stuck with that image. My work here is done.

That really created a great visual, Martin. Now I can't stop thinking about it! Damn you!! (Beats naked Santa, though)

[Trak Ratt]

Ok, later August 2012; we flew into Fairbanks, paned for gold, dusk ATV tour of Denali featuring finding a still steaming pile of bear scat, Guy got killed and mostly eaten by a brown the day after we left. Ended up probably being one of three we'd had breakfast with on our last day in Denali. But none of us could connect a face to name when we heard the announcement. Got stalked by a bull moose while on a self-guided walking glacier tour. If you don’t know they are get very aggressive that time a year. Move slowly from mostly clear area and to tree thicket. Horseback riding in Kenai, narrow gage train through White Pass to the Klondike and several whitewater rafting trips spread out over 10 days. On one (Denali) our guide wrenched his shoulder when the raft's ore kicked back off a tree snag so I got a chance to "pilot" the raft through a couple of sets of rapids and into the pickup point.

Indian maiden was actually pretty enthusiastic, and while not a wolf the guide said his dog was very experienced... Actually, the dog liked to range a head, kind of an early warning system, and guide encouraged "chatter" as we rode for same reason Light drizzle that day kept bugs down and made the forest quiet beyond description. Drop offs on side of some trails provide amassing views!!!

I had an older .357 6" Dan Wesson (exposed barrel nut) in a cross draw, and a SWEET older 45/70 Winchester that I’ve lusting after ever since. Lever action long gun was stored in a traditional front mounted saddle scabbard. L was concerned about follow-up shots, so choose a very ancient 4" barred .38 Special S&W wheel gun in a traditional western(ish) rig, stoked with silver tips (there was a qual session behind the horse barn. Her groups were tighter but then the DW spit .357+Ps L originally wanted a saddle rig for the SW. But our guide pointed out that the horses would likely bolt for the barn at the first sniff of predator. So having it on your hip, while laying on your back, watching your horse retreat made a LOT more sense than watching it disappear through the trees on your saddle.

Drover slickers may have made getting to anything inside a challenge but did keep us reasonably dry. Kicking back in front of a wood stove at the end of the trail waiting for my 1st, of several toddies…. Priceless!!!111!!!oneeleven.

I have to admit that 4 wheeling through the old forestry areas outside of Skagway was really more in my wheel house than trying to project my will on 1600 lbs. of dog food with a mind of its own. All in all good times, even with the claw marks on the outside door of our room at the Copper River Lodge. The tour bus breaking down next to the family of browns hunting a moose café was interesting…

Oh, and we did get to see a huge calving of the Columbian Glacier on one of our last days! How big??? The ~60’ boat we were on needed to turn toward the glacier to ride out the wake.

BTW, ice from Glaciers is crystal clear, any color it has is reflected light or pollution. The crew proved this buy scooping a good sized chuck out of the bay to show everyone. 49003

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[N0tt0N]

Damnit! Now you have to move this to the Win thread.....

[Dr K]

How's that face mask working for you, David?

[Trak Ratt]

How's that face mask working for you, David?
Over all the mask worked very as no one at the gas station/truck stop was able to identify me later :p


We were getting ready to start another leg and I was belting in so just hadn't positioned it yet. It seemed strange to have the grass and trees so damp (note rain pans for walking) but dust on the trails so thick that people looked ash colored at end of day. When we circled back down by the water in the left background we saw a pod of whales making their way out to sea. Was told the channel there was ~800' deep.

[Jazzbass]

100% avoidable human error. Watch the guy manning the steel cables under the helicopter.

https://streamable.com/7cgk

[vranko]

^ Holy Cr@p! Can someone explain what the cable was being use for?

[Jazzbass]

^ Holy Cr@p! Can someone explain what the cable was being use for?
Lifting a Christmas Tree into position. Happy Holidays!

[Dr K]

Why did he jerk the cable--BUT - the cable was attached to the small square thing on the belly of the aircraft - and it looked to me like the tail rotor hit something. Did hit hit THAT cable, or did it hit one of the stays behind it?

[Jazzbass]

Why did he jerk the cable--BUT - the cable was attached to the small square thing on the belly of the aircraft - and it looked to me like the tail rotor hit something. Did hit hit THAT cable, or did it hit one of the stays behind it?
The cable was attached to the belly of the chopper and then to something else. As soon as the guy on the ground grabs the cable, he pulled it taught, which put the cable right in the path of the rotor.

All-in-all, the whole setup seems pretty dumb. If there is that little clearance between the rotors and a cable that pulling it taught puts it into the rotor path, then it seems like the whole idea should be reconsidered.

[Trak Ratt]

^ Holy Cr@p! Can someone explain what the cable was being use for?
Apparently used to reel in the chopper.... where's Dirk? Anyone see Dirk? Is he moonlighting mounting x-mass trees??

[VaSteve]

Did the tail snap as a result of the impact with the cable? It was twisted up before it hit the ground.

[nosigma]

I have done dozens of riggings, lift offs and touchdows for military and civilian sling loads. This accident is the result of multiple failures as 99% of all aviation accidents are; equipment, planning, training, human error all came together as usual.

Here is what it looks like happened from my very cheap internet seat.

After the load was delivered to the top of the tower at left the hook failed to release. There was no secondary release (not uncommon on civ birds) but there was no back up shackle a few feet below the belly where the tower crew could unhook the load either (BAD procedure). Now we have the often fatal single point failure. For some unknown reason the bird was not waived off to land the load back at the take off point. Returning with the load is done all the time when things are not going according to plan. Doom approaches.

Now you have a helicopter tethered to a tower. Mr. Murphy loves this sort of stuff.

The accident happens when the ground crewman pulls the cable tight moving section between his hand and tower directly into the MAIN rotor which whips it around into the tail/tail rotor breaking it off.

Once the decision to land was made I think the accident was almost inevitable. Without the main rotor being danger close to the tower the cable length does not appear sufficient to allow the helicopter to land without getting the main rotor tangled in the cable. I have never done a tower lift but I doubt its standard practice to run enough cable to allow for a tethered landing.

No secondary release.
Failure to fly away.

From the hind sight is 20/20 internet cheap seats
John

[Jazzbass]

^ Really good insight, thanks. That helps makes sense of what I saw in the video.

[roundel]

Hollywood has been lying to me all my life. If a chopper hit a cable and fell to the ground like that in any movie, the fireball would have roasted everyone on the ground.

[Vicegrip]

And the runaway motor would break away and fly around or explode. In this case it ramped down after a bit.

[roundel]

new link same crash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5aMT9MBfZI

[Trak Ratt]

The crew member in the back of the copter looks like he took a beating. Having the rotor mech. partially break off probably meant he was hit by something inside.

[Chopper Dropper]

I have done dozens of riggings, lift offs and touchdows for military and civilian sling loads. This accident is the result of multiple failures as 99% of all aviation accidents are; equipment, planning, training, human error all came together as usual.

Here is what it looks like happened from my very cheap internet seat.

After the load was delivered to the top of the tower at left the hook failed to release. There was no secondary release (not uncommon on civ birds) but there was no back up shackle a few feet below the belly where the tower crew could unhook the load either (BAD procedure). Now we have the often fatal single point failure. For some unknown reason the bird was not waived off to land the load back at the take off point. Returning with the load is done all the time when things are not going according to plan. Doom approaches.

Now you have a helicopter tethered to a tower. Mr. Murphy loves this sort of stuff.

The accident happens when the ground crewman pulls the cable tight moving section between his hand and tower directly into the MAIN rotor which whips it around into the tail/tail rotor breaking it off.

Once the decision to land was made I think the accident was almost inevitable. Without the main rotor being danger close to the tower the cable length does not appear sufficient to allow the helicopter to land without getting the main rotor tangled in the cable. I have never done a tower lift but I doubt its standard practice to run enough cable to allow for a tethered landing.

No secondary release.
Failure to fly away.

From the hind sight is 20/20 internet cheap seats
John

Have flown many FAR Part 133 (External Load) with various civilian Helicopters. Requirement is a mechanical release in addition to the electrical release on the hook. No idea what the pre work briefing would have been, but obviously inadequate or they were not listening!!. Once the rotor hits a cable it is often dragged down into the tail rotor and can easily twist the whole tail off. Turbine engines will continue to run for a while after the transmission takes a dump like that. Fire is a real possibility, but needs fuel to leak from somewhere, ruptured tanks, fuel lines etc. When I was hauling Christmas trees, had an electric release plus mechanical cable release, either foot or hand operated to the hook directly under the helicopter and another electrical release to the hook at the bottom of 30 ft of cable. Always checked to see that all 3 worked before hooking up a load. Once had a bucket on a fire fighting contract break the hook open in turbulence, lucky it did not hit anything, but one tries to not overfly anything it could hurt.
Looked at it again, and seems the release did not work, hung up, guy on ground jumps up to try and tug on it to get it to open and that pulls the cable into the rotor. Probable one of the blades chopped the tail off.
Dirk

[HoodPin]

Roundel's latest video has something interesting in it. What's up with the Hollywood style video camera that the guy was trying to reposition; to continue filming(?). Almost like this was an intentional incident.

Hmmm....the original video link is no longer available now......

[Vicegrip]

The crew member in the back of the copter looks like he took a beating. Having the rotor mech. partially break off probably meant he was hit by something inside.
I think the crew member was the pilot and sitting in the front before the incident.

[Chopper Dropper]

I think the crew member was the pilot and sitting in the front before the incident.

Wondered about that as well, don't usually have a crew member aboard when lifting. Surprising if seat back gave way like that.
Dirk

[Vicegrip]

in second video you can see where the seat has flattened out and the pilot's legs are still in the front. considering the forces that took the rest of the chopper apart not too surprised the seat failed. I would guess that along with most of the aircraft weight savings was a factor in the seat build

The end of the second video shows the cable hit clearly. Rotor took it right around and through the tail. Lot of people in close range to a violent event and they all walk away.

[HoodPin]

Roundel's latest video has something interesting in it. What's up with the Hollywood style video camera that the guy was trying to reposition; to continue filming(?). Almost like this was an intentional incident.

Hmmm....the original video link is no longer available now......

Wow. This was apparently televised on live TV (which explains the camera man I noted..). Apparently a Christmas Tree raising gone wrong.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2065065/Helicopter-Christmas-tree-crash-New-Zealand-Pilots-miracle-escape.html

[VaSteve]

Hard hats and shorts, FTW!

[Trak Ratt]

I'm better off either way than him so... I could see the right handers helmet through the top window so figured someone was or had gotten in back to see if they could figure out a solution that didn't = crashing.

I've been in a couple of hard landings where the bird didn't fly again that day. Remember feeling a lot shorter for a while after! Even had to untangle an upside down 60 gunner from a failed repel out of one. It was raining so static was an issue...

Wonder if vid timed or taken down because someone was hurt bad??

[Fritz]

I needed a good laugh! That guy should not be allowed to touch anything with wires. :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XVtUUtfjJE

[Trak Ratt]

I needed a good laugh! That guy should not be allowed to touch anything with wires. :)
Hard lessons, learned over and over and over again it seems! Wonder if he teaches high school?

[roundel]

Wonder if vid timed or taken down because someone was hurt bad??

The youtube video was allegedly posted by the camera man. He states in the notes that anyone copying the video and reposting would be taken down along with some other interesting details like he was the guy yanking the pilot from the plane. Linking to his youtube is apparently OK.

[vranko]

944s get no respect. Look what car Jalopnik decided to feature in their Ten Signs You Bought The Wrong Car (http://jalopnik.com/ten-signs-you-bought-the-wrong-car-1740436643?rev=1446652826495&utm_campaign=socialflow_jalopnik_facebook&utm_source=jalopnik_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow) article :shock:

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[B r i a n]

Looks like he also bought the wrong size pants.

[VaSteve]

:(

6.) When Everyone Around You Hates On It

A lot of times being a car enthusiast means doing what makes you happy and not caring what other people think. But if you’re troubled by ridicule by your friends, family, fellow enthusiasts, service advisors, mechanics, and of course forum trolls, maybe take a step back and rethink your purchase.