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Old 02-08-2013, 02:17 PM
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I like the comfy arm resting on the door technique along with the "i'm out of control so I'll take a hand of the wheel and grab the a-pillar" approach.
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Old 02-08-2013, 02:35 PM
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IMHO, its not the driver that's so much as fault, as the organization and/or instructor that allowed him to be out there unaccompanied. Its pretty clear he didn't have many skilz. A GT2 + nomex suit does not a racer make.
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Old 02-08-2013, 03:16 PM
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This is a joke isn't it?
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Video removed by poster. Wonder why?
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Looks like he had someone in the car with him, doesn't mean the driver actually listened to any instructions given.
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I don't think this was done according to code.
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I don't think this was done according to code.
Absolutely not. NEC is pretty clear that outside installation with the potential for water contact MUST be GFI. That is clearly not a GFI power strip.
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For engine heater?
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Ha ha ha. Forgot about that.
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Criminal FAIL.

I was glad they finally got this dumb ass.

http://www.wtop.com/209/3223422/Mist...A-cops-rampage

Despite his failure, instability, and senseless killings, this made me laugh:

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After the first two killings, Dorner tried to steal a boat in San Diego and flee to Mexico, but the former Navy veteran tangled a rope in the outboard motor and couldn't start it, authorities said. Then he fled to the Big Bear Lake resort area, where his truck axle broke, stranding him on Feb. 7, just ahead of a heavy snowstorm.
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