First 918 on fire :(
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So... after overfilling the tank and spilling gas all over his 918, he squeegeed gasoline into the engine compartment, causing a fire. Awesome.
Then again, if Mr. Bean can own a McLaren, I guess this guy can have a 918.
Then again, if Mr. Bean can own a McLaren, I guess this guy can have a 918.
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Bet he wishes he'd used his (ridiculous) scarf to just soak it up instead.
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McClaren P1 engineers collectively sighing in relief.
This is how a hypercar should get hot...
...not like this (LaFerrari):
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The luggage lived
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Originally Posted by @Stevens647
@davidandperry Contact me ASAP
that same pump back splashed on me the same day. And I reported it
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No ID on the girlfriend yet, though. i did a google search and found an article that simply noted a "revolving cast" of girlfriends.
Overall, my impression is that he sounds like the sort of guy who would manage to set a $900k car on fire at a gas station.
Overall, my impression is that he sounds like the sort of guy who would manage to set a $900k car on fire at a gas station.
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[QUOTE=993Mpls;11686578.
Overall, my impression is that he sounds like the sort of guy who would manage to set a $900k car on fire at a gas station.[/QUOTE]
Well known banker/trader…draw your own conclusions
Overall, my impression is that he sounds like the sort of guy who would manage to set a $900k car on fire at a gas station.[/QUOTE]
Well known banker/trader…draw your own conclusions
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Good reporting on 'what happened' at the link below:
http://toronto.ctvnews.ca/video?playlistId=1.2029571
See attached photos from that report.
Although this fire was apparently caused by the 'unexpected' and rather 'misguided/odd' actions of the owner to an apparent overflow/spillage of gas during this fill-up at a gasoline station, I predict that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the US will most likely examine closely this video and discuss with Porsche the likelihood that this 'fueling' error and subsequent fire could be duplicated by a US customer of this model in this country. Unfortunately, this is the type of 'accident' that could create a mountain of headaches for this superb 918 model (and Porsche) since a repositioning of the exhaust on this car is now frankly out of the question!
I sincerely hope this unfortunate mishap doesn't have major consequences for PAG and PCNA, but I am very concerned! Knowing the mentality of the 'nanny-state' culture in our own country, it would not surprise me if they 'step' in to save us from this potential 'fire hazard' for its owner or passenger...and the general public at, or around, gas stations!
Saludos,
Eduardo
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http://toronto.ctvnews.ca/video?playlistId=1.2029571
See attached photos from that report.
Although this fire was apparently caused by the 'unexpected' and rather 'misguided/odd' actions of the owner to an apparent overflow/spillage of gas during this fill-up at a gasoline station, I predict that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the US will most likely examine closely this video and discuss with Porsche the likelihood that this 'fueling' error and subsequent fire could be duplicated by a US customer of this model in this country. Unfortunately, this is the type of 'accident' that could create a mountain of headaches for this superb 918 model (and Porsche) since a repositioning of the exhaust on this car is now frankly out of the question!
I sincerely hope this unfortunate mishap doesn't have major consequences for PAG and PCNA, but I am very concerned! Knowing the mentality of the 'nanny-state' culture in our own country, it would not surprise me if they 'step' in to save us from this potential 'fire hazard' for its owner or passenger...and the general public at, or around, gas stations!
Saludos,
Eduardo
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Exactly! Was walking through some model homes that are being built. Saw that they all had fire sprinkler systems being installed. Realized that I am sure it's a new code for new residential construction. Probably enacted due to the increase of houses burning down while people cook methamphetamine in their living rooms. Howabout, ya just stop cooking meth, and your house doesn't burn down. Did we really need the government to tell us that. Can't wait to see the amount of damage to peoples belongings after they overcook a roast and the smoke detectors set off the sprinklers. You can't legislate stupid out of mutants. Especially, when the mutants are drafting the legislation.
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Just a couple of comments...
That's probably not going to buff out so easily...
Regardless of the entrance fee; who would get into their car for a fire extinguisher, while it is burning on the inside and out?
That's probably not going to buff out so easily...
Regardless of the entrance fee; who would get into their car for a fire extinguisher, while it is burning on the inside and out?