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ajprice · Mar 6, 2007, 01:58 PM

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Wet road, aquaplane, van, trees. Ouch.

Another first for the Brits!!

Dakar² · Mar 6, 2007, 01:59 PM

Looks like a low speed crash. Part of me thinks thats unfortunate.

Jawbone54 · Mar 6, 2007, 02:08 PM

Define "low speed."

Oneota · Mar 6, 2007, 02:08 PM

Looks like it was a pretty ugly car to begin with.

sek929 · Mar 6, 2007, 02:13 PM

Ugly is ok when you pass sexy cars doing 250mph (top speed of the Bugatti)

kmkkid · Mar 6, 2007, 02:14 PM

Bah, the front's just mangled. Whomever bought the car probably has the money to have it repaired, or just buy another.

Dakar² · Mar 6, 2007, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by Jawbone54

Define "low speed."

Under 55 mph I'll say off the top of my head. I reserve the right to change that opinion.

d4nth3m4n · 02:37 PM

that impact wouldn't total a scion. yeah, it's wrecked, but it'll be back.

Doofy · Mar 6, 2007, 02:31 PM

It actually looks better without the grille.

Jawbone54 · Mar 6, 2007, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar²

Under 55 mph I'll say off the top of my head. I reserve the right to change that opinion.

I consider "low speed" 35 mph and less. That's probably because I totaled my dad's car going only 40 mph five days after I got my license. I'm at nine years wreck-free now. *knock on wood*

Dakar² · Mar 6, 2007, 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by Jawbone54

I consider "low speed" 35 mph and less. That's probably because I totaled my dad's car going only 40 mph five days after I got my license. I'm at nine years wreck-free now. *knock on wood*

Well, its a bit relative. 55 in a sportscar like that seems like a low speed.

Jawbone54 · Mar 6, 2007, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar²

Well, its a bit relative. 55 in a sportscar like that seems like a low speed.

Well, yeah. But I'm not talking about perception, I'm talking about actual speed. A better built car would certainly hold up better running 40 mph into a brick wall, but it would still do a ton of damage.

Dakar² · Mar 6, 2007, 02:50 PM

Actually speaking, it looks like that car was doing under 55 when it crashed.

centerchannel68 · Mar 6, 2007, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by Oneota

Looks like it was a pretty ugly car to begin with.

Oh come on.

marden · Mar 6, 2007, 04:04 PM

Well, I think it does have a bit of that "Disco Volante" ugliness to it, don't you think?

If you recall in the film the smaller bow portion of the yacht separates from the stern end and leaves it behind as the smaller vessel speeds away from danger.

In this case the small bow end of the car suffered the damage with the ugly rear end still attached.

MindFad · Mar 6, 2007, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by Oneota

Looks like it was a pretty ugly car to begin with.

Careful, you're bound to offend some senthitive wittle opinionth with words like—oh, never mind.

centerchannel68 · Mar 6, 2007, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by marden

Well, I think it does have a bit of that "Disco Volante" ugliness to it, don't you think?
:

No, it has a bit of bugatti history in it.

It's what makes the veyron look like a bugatti.

His Dudeness · Mar 6, 2007, 04:28 PM

My Durango gets better gas mileage. And that Bugatti is a car.

centerchannel68 · Mar 6, 2007, 04:30 PM

Except the bugatti is the best supercar in the world by a large margin, representing the ultimate in performance and abilities, and your durango is a slow piece of **** that can't handle or brake purchased by people who are trying to avoid minivans. Other than that its exactly the same.

Doofy · Mar 6, 2007, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by centerchannel68

Except the bugatti is the best supercar in the world by a large margin

Someone's not been keeping up with developments.

macintologist · Mar 6, 2007, 04:48 PM

Something I never understand was why do car owners care if their top speed is 200mph when they can never do more than 90 on the road ways??

centerchannel68 · Mar 6, 2007, 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by macintologist

Something I never understand was why do car owners care if their top speed is 200mph when they can never do more than 90 on the road ways??

1. You can go a lot more than 90 on the roadways, especially out in sparsely populated areas.

2. If a car is capable of 200mph, then it's probably very fast to half that speed. It's more of what the car is capable of doing and how it translates to everyday driving.

Doofy · Mar 6, 2007, 04:58 PM

Originally Posted by macintologist

Something I never understand was why do car owners care if their top speed is 200mph when they can never do more than 90 on the road ways??

It's so little boys can drool at each other in the playground. A bit like a real-life game of "Top Trumps".

Jawbone54 · Mar 6, 2007, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by Doofy

It's so little boys can drool at each other in the playground. A bit like a real-life game of "Top Trumps".

Exactly. It is also used to compensate for "little man syndrome." Every 5'7" and below guy that I know has an unbelievable car or truck.

Dakar² · Mar 6, 2007, 05:07 PM

If I had a sportcar, I'd be doing those races in the desert. I might not hit 200, but I'd be going over 150.

G4ME · Mar 6, 2007, 09:31 PM

bummer about the car, but i bet they have the cash to make all beter. other wise they shouldn't have had it in the first place.

OTOH
a Volvo 940 with a LS1/LT1 conversion kit is the best super car in the world, hands down.

PROVE ME WRONG

kmkkid · Mar 6, 2007, 09:43 PM

Originally Posted by centerchannel68

1. You can go a lot more than 90 on the roadways, especially out in sparsely populated areas.

2. If a car is capable of 200mph, then it's probably very fast to half that speed. It's more of what the car is capable of doing and how it translates to everyday driving.

Guess you're authorities aren't all over like in Canada. You do over 80 km/hr on a backroad, you're sure to be caught. Even in 'sparsely' populated areas. trust me, friends have been caught on most occasions. Good ol' reserve police

centerchannel68 · Mar 6, 2007, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by G4ME

bummer about the car, but i bet they have the cash to make all beter. other wise they shouldn't have had it in the first place.

OTOH
a Volvo 940 with a LS1/LT1 conversion kit is the best super car in the world, hands down.

PROVE ME WRONG

Braking. Handling.

Oneota · Mar 6, 2007, 11:57 PM

Originally Posted by centerchannel68

Braking. Handling.

....I think the picture waaay back in the first post proves the Bugatti ain't "all that" when it comes to braking and handling.

Mastrap · Mar 7, 2007, 12:11 AM

Originally Posted by Jawbone54

Exactly. It is also used to compensate for "little man syndrome." Every 5'7" and below guy that I know has an unbelievable car or truck.

Quoted for truth. The smaller the guy, the bigger the car.

centerchannel68 · Mar 7, 2007, 12:35 AM

Originally Posted by Oneota

....I think the picture waaay back in the first post proves the Bugatti ain't "all that" when it comes to braking and handling.

It hydroplaned.

centerchannel68 · Mar 7, 2007, 12:38 AM

Originally Posted by Mastrap

Quoted for truth. The smaller the guy, the bigger the car.

So since Doofy has two SUVs, that means he has a vagina?

smacintush · Mar 7, 2007, 12:48 AM

After looking at the picture I think that car got a glimpse of its reflection and tried to commit suicide…

MM-o4 · Mar 7, 2007, 12:57 AM

the engine is in the back so you would think that it would be very fixable.

-MM-

Doofy · Mar 7, 2007, 01:02 AM

Originally Posted by centerchannel68

So since Doofy has two SUVs, that means he has a vagina?

I'm positively brimming with vagina.

marden · Mar 7, 2007, 02:46 AM

Originally Posted by smacintush

After looking at the picture I think that car got a glimpse of its reflection and tried to commit suicide…

FUNNY LINE!!!!

marden · Mar 7, 2007, 02:49 AM

Originally Posted by Doofy

I'm positively brimming with vagina.

Hey Doofy!

centerchannel68 · Mar 7, 2007, 09:31 AM

Well, we've certainly proven that mac users have no taste when it comes to cars. This is beautiful.

Doofy · Mar 7, 2007, 09:45 AM

Originally Posted by marden

Hey Doofy!

Yo Mar!

ajprice · Mar 7, 2007, 12:01 PM

Yeah it is a very nice car, i prefer it with a black body though with the coloured panels. The white and silver one doesn't look right.

IceEnclosure · Mar 7, 2007, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by Mastrap

Quoted for truth. The smaller the guy, the bigger the car.

So can a person not be interested in racing or motorsports or tinkering or Ferraris or Lamborghinis or SRT Dodges or whatever? Adrenaline-fueled blasts to 150mph, braking hard, making a turn and doing it all over again and again? You gotta have a little dick or be a short guy??

I never understood people's stance on this. I love fast cars, I'm 6' tall and I have an awesome cøck.

IceEnclosure · Mar 7, 2007, 01:14 PM

this car will eat your little babies.

YouTube - Speed Test -- Bugatti Veyron --

OB1 · Mar 7, 2007, 02:17 PM

Oh dear. I seriously covet the Bugatti Veyron. I wonder what the repair bill will look like

Wiki says - Repairs and service at Bentley dealerships (handy, there's one a couple of miles from me), requires flown in mechanic... If only I had the means...

sek929 · 04:31 PM

At First the monster W16 engine (quad-turbocharged) provided over 1000 horsepower, but the thing kept shredding VW 7 speed trannys so they dialed it back to 900 or so.

sek929 · 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by His Dudeness

My Durango gets better gas mileage. And that Bugatti is a car.

What is it with people and mis-naming vehicles lately?

First the Grand Cherokee was a car, now the Bugatti Veyron is a car?

It's a supercar, big difference. Fast cars go 170, supercars go 250.

Plus, if you drove your Durango like you would the Bugatti I'm not so sure your gas mileage claim would stick.

Gossamer · Mar 7, 2007, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by sek929

At First the monster W18 engine (quad-turbocharged) provided over 1000 horsepower, but the thing kept shredding VW 7 speed trannys so they dialed it back to 900 or so.

It's a W16, no?

Originally Posted by sek929

What is it with people and mis-naming vehicles lately?

First the Grand Cherokee was a car, now the Bugatti Veyron is a car?

It's a supercar, big difference, fast cars go 170, supercars go 250.

Plus, if you drove your Durango like you would the Bugatti I'm not so sure your gas mileage claim would stick.

But it's impossible to get the Durango's milage no matter how you drive in the Bugatti.

sek929 · Mar 7, 2007, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by Gossamer

It's a W16, no?

But it's impossible to get the Durango's milage no matter how you drive in the Bugatti.

Right and right, and d'oh.

But nevertheless a Bugatti is made to be a purists race car, the Durango getting better mileage than it is a moot point.

Doofy · Mar 7, 2007, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by sek929

But nevertheless a Bugatti is made to be a purists race car.

No they're not. Purists' race cars don't have awd. They're designed to be the ace of spades of the Top Trumps world.

Oh, and a Maclaren would blow it as soon as you got off the interstates, since Bugattis don't tend to handle very well (they're a bit isolated, no seat of the pants feedback).

sek929 · Mar 7, 2007, 06:03 PM

Well until you do a comprehensive test drive drive of both, I'll hold off on taking your word for it.

Gossamer · Mar 7, 2007, 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by sek929

Right and right, and d'oh.

But nevertheless a Bugatti is made to be a purists race car, the Durango getting better mileage than it is a moot point.

Yeah. Apples and oranges.