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GS death. Too heavy, and roof too weak.

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Old 04-12-09, 07:23 PM
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you gotta be crazy to put your car up there...
Old 04-12-09, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by dunnojack
but it landed face first on its bumper. then toppled over on its back.

it didn't fall upside down from the top level.

this car isn't as rigid as it should be.
Doesnt matter man... just like on Mythbusters if you are trapped in a falling elevator... you are done for. force of impact travells thru the entire car man....

I walked by that place today on the way to the NY AutoShow... I laughed as I saw the insurance sign
Old 04-12-09, 09:06 PM
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omg... that is crazy................
Old 04-12-09, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by dunnojack
but it landed face first on its bumper. then toppled over on its back.

it didn't fall upside down from the top level.

this car isn't as rigid as it should be.

you are 100% right. I guess we better not roll our cars. At 6'5" if I rolled my car I would be dead any way
Old 04-12-09, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by I8ABMR
you are 100% right. I guess we better not roll our cars. At 6'5" if I rolled my car I would be dead any way

get a race shop to fabricate a roll cage...should give you better odds if you roll.
Old 04-13-09, 03:28 PM
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What a stupid parking structure!! Looks weak to begin with!!
Old 04-13-09, 06:24 PM
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The crazy part is those parking lots charge like $35 for 6 hours. Parking in NYC is crazy!
Old 04-14-09, 02:24 PM
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It's not a Range Rover. It's a Land Rover LR3.
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The 3GS must be a female Look at its position.

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Old 04-14-09, 02:45 PM
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haha wow that sucks!!
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Originally Posted by sam430
The 3GS must be a female Look at its position.

because it has her head down, and rear end sticking up?
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