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One sad, sad set of pictures (hit a curb)

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Old 10-10-06, 09:19 AM
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guys, please learn how to stay on topic.

talk about this accident, the wheels, etc... that's fine
anything else... not fine, take that to pm
Old 10-11-06, 11:18 AM
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I am not gonna bash on the quality of the new IS. It's a beautiful car and plenty powerful....too powerful in fact. I just wish that IS drivers were more responsible. So many young "kids" buy these powerful cars and end up hurting themselves and other people. If the driver is not mature enough to handle such a powerful machine, that's like letting a child play with an AK-47. This car is fast, it's cool, and so expensive. It should be treated with respect. I don't think our young IS owners today, for the most part, are skilled enough to drive this car properly.
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Originally Posted by gsrthomas
Seems like that is what happend.

Someone was turning, fishtailed and the rear end hit the curb.

Probably some youngster
Why is it always a youngster's fault? A lot of us are actually very good drivers.
Old 10-11-06, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Kaius88
I am not gonna bash on the quality of the new IS. It's a beautiful car and plenty powerful....too powerful in fact. I just wish that IS drivers were more responsible. So many young "kids" buy these powerful cars and end up hurting themselves and other people. If the driver is not mature enough to handle such a powerful machine, that's like letting a child play with an AK-47. This car is fast, it's cool, and so expensive. It should be treated with respect. I don't think our young IS owners today, for the most part, are skilled enough to drive this car properly.
Here we go again... blaming the youngsters as always. Why can't we all just get a long!?
Old 10-11-06, 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 931timur
more than likely he over steered first... and then locked up the wheels ..
I am sorry, did you say 'then locked up the wheels'? I didn't think that was possible with the IS having anti-lock brakes and all. Where you referring to something else perhaps?

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Originally Posted by Buds
Why is it always a youngster's fault? A lot of us are actually very good drivers.
I'm sure youngsters have faster react time and better eyesight than older people. With enough practice and familiarity with the vehicle, young people should be excellent drivers. It's the attitude that ends up getting kids into trouble. The blatant disregard for other peoples' safety and wellbeing.... The attitude is sometimes worse than being a poor driver....
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