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  1. 11-27-2006, 09:08 PM #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nick
    Just build up to a level where you feel comfortable taking your car downhill.

    I went to the mountains by myself about three or four times before I went with a group. That way I could drive at a pace that i felt comfortable with, and gradually build up enough confidence to drive harder. I learned how long I can wait before braking, how my car will react to steering changes ect... NOw i can keep up with cars that SHOULD walk away from me in the twisties.

    But I'm also a crazy mofo who gets sideways around every corner.
    Ya that is right there are no curbs to hamper you going sideways up there...
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  2. 11-27-2006, 09:17 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by ~The_Duke~
    Ya that is right there are no curbs to hamper you going sideways up there...

    yeah, curbs are scary. who cares about those damn pedestrians, cars, motorcycles, animals and large dropoffs on the side of the road .
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    Quote Originally Posted by HiPSI
    yeah, curbs are scary. who cares about those damn pedestrians, cars, motorcycles, animals and large dropoffs on the side of the road .
    And there is the no comment from nick...lol

    There is a story behind that statement...
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  4. 11-27-2006, 09:25 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by ~The_Duke~
    And there is the no comment from nick...lol

    There is a story behind that statement...
    hey, he quoted you not me
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    Quote Originally Posted by HiPSI
    yeah, curbs are scary. who cares about those damn pedestrians, cars, motorcycles, animals and large dropoffs on the side of the road .
    Nothing more frightening than seeing a car all over the double yellow in a blind turn.
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    Quote Originally Posted by GIXXERDK
    Nothing more frightening than seeing a ****** all over the double yellow in a blind turn.

    insert any large object/animal into the ***** and you pretty much got it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by GIXXERDK
    Nothing more frightening than seeing a car all over the double yellow in a blind turn.
    That's why we only run uphill and at night.

    Uphill
    Can see the road ahead
    Can control your car a lot better

    Night
    Can see oncoming headlights well in advance
    No traffic or pedestrians at 2AM
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    Good point, running that late at night is definitely a better idea.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ~The_Duke~
    Ya that is right there are no curbs to hamper you going sideways up there...

    Yep gotta watch thoce curbs..... especially when doing reverse donuts
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