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07-17-2009, 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='944955' date='Jul 17 2009, 07:36 AM
Some of you are missing two pretty important points.
1) The S-Type is a decent handling car (it's built on essentially the same chassis as the new XF, which also acquits itself well in the handling department)
2) This was clearly a track novice behind the wheel. A novice can and will spin any car. Not a lot of point criticizing the car when the primary cause of the accident here was driver error. The guy just overcooked it heading in to the corner.
1) The S-Type is a decent handling car (it's built on essentially the same chassis as the new XF, which also acquits itself well in the handling department)
2) This was clearly a track novice behind the wheel. A novice can and will spin any car. Not a lot of point criticizing the car when the primary cause of the accident here was driver error. The guy just overcooked it heading in to the corner.
I have to agree, somewhat, the driver's skill was definitely lacking. He completely misjudged the turn.
07-17-2009, 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by theXman' post='944957' date='Jul 17 2009, 07:38 AM
swajames - I see your point and do value your opinions. 
07-17-2009, 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='944975' date='Jul 17 2009, 08:02 AM
As I do yours. I do have to confess that I have something of a soft spot for Jaguar!
At the same time my dad had the MB 560SEC and THAT was a badass car, fast as hell and NEVER broke.
07-17-2009, 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='944935' date='Jul 17 2009, 10:17 AM
Smart airbags only deploy when needed - they weren't here, so they didn't deploy. The car operated exactly as designed. Both occupants were fine, and the airbags not deploying significantly reduced the repair cost (assuming the car was repairable).
07-17-2009, 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='944975' date='Jul 17 2009, 11:02 AM
As I do yours. I do have to confess that I have something of a soft spot for Jaguar!
07-17-2009, 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='944975' date='Jul 17 2009, 08:02 AM
As I do yours. I do have to confess that I have something of a soft spot for Jaguar!
07-17-2009, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by craigm1841' post='944541' date='Jul 16 2009, 10:33 PM
1. why arent they wearing helmets, 2 why did none of the airbags go off?
http://www.break.com/index/race-car-lesson...s-in-crash.html
http://www.break.com/index/race-car-lesson...s-in-crash.html
07-17-2009, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='944975' date='Jul 17 2009, 11:02 AM
As I do yours. I do have to confess that I have something of a soft spot for Jaguar!
07-17-2009, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by pjinca' post='944964' date='Jul 17 2009, 10:43 AM
I have to agree, somewhat, the driver's skill was definitely lacking. He completely misjudged the turn.