It was 1967. Richie had bought a new '67 big block. Proceeded to exit the Mass Pike off ramp into HoJo's, going fast he down shifted perfectly..hit some ice and skidded right into our Citgo service truck - what's mess. Anyway, Richie was a great guy. Had a passion for Corvettes (he's the one who inspired me) and this past Saturday in his brand new '07 ZO6, once again traveling at a high rate of speed (according to Police) slammed into a telephone pole. My friend dead now at age 59. What could he have been thinking. Sad.
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Sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. Is this the news report?
Terry- Top
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terry-----
Certainly, a very tragic and sad event. However, out of it, hopefully, will come a lesson for others. Public roads are NOT the place to be "exercising the capabilities" of high performance cars. That's especially true of the roads in the area where this accident apparently occurred (I've driven them many times and know them well). Driving in such a manner is not only dangerous to oneself, but it also endangers the lives of other folks. Doing so is, in my opinion, the epitome of irresponsibility.
As I've said many times before, when you get up into the range of 400, or so, horsepower, you are really at the absolutely maximum level that can be utilized on the street in any sort of legal, responsible or PRUDENT manner.
It's fine to have excessive power in a car as long as one drives the car in a more-or-less legal manner and ALWAYS in a responsible and prudent manner. So, you say if that's what you should do, why have the such power, at all? That's a VERY good question!In Appreciation of John Hinckley- Top
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I too am sorry to here you lost a friend , when I just got this new 06 the dealer, first thing he said was to not underestimate the power and handling till you've had it for some time, (it is fast) I've been told and read that %25 of the 06 and 07 Corvettes are now in the wrecking yard from people pushing the vett to hard not realizing the power and speed. I love the power and handling but respect the Corvette, whish people would do the same and not just over push it !!- Top
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Don------
Yes, I totally agree; I've been a "student" of that philosophy for a long time. However, the problem is that when folks have it so that the CAN do it, the temptation to ACTUALLY do it is often too great.In Appreciation of John Hinckley- Top
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Re: NEVER,NEVER shut off the active handling
Even with active handling -- cold run-flat tires (and most other kinds of cold tires) as well as salt covered or wet roads limit traction severely. As you note even active handling or traction control will not help in all situations.
Let's be careful out there.Terry- Top
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