It's all fun and games till someone loses an eye.
06-21-2009, 11:34 PM
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Or both at once like recently happened to me in my Boxster S. I was just merging right to move over for an upcoming exit and the car in front of me launched what looked like some sort of metal tool like a ratchet or such, appox. 12 inches long. His rear tire picked it up off the highway surface. There was about 1 second from the time I saw it lift off, hit, and disappear. ( There's an entrance-exit situation right there so traffic always tends to tighten up. I was fairly close.) First strike was right in front of me, about one foot down from the windshield on the front hood. It scraped it's way up the front hood kind of heading towards the passenger side. Then it struck the bottom of the windshield, scraped it's way up, flipped, and struck the top of the windshield, breaking it. The actual strike that broke it was the same spot as in the video.
I was very bummed. It was the first time the car has ever seen so much as a scratch.
However, I was telling my tale to a friend who owns a auto repair shop. He told me a tale of one of his customers whom had a very similar experience with a much grimmer result. Bottom line - his customer was killed.
After hearing that story I felt very lucky indeed. Had the object been 10 inches higher when I got there, first strike would have been the windshield, right in front of me. And again, it was WAY bigger than a 4" bolt. It could have easily been curtains for me.
I thanked my boxster for taking the scars for me that day and promised her an early oil change!
Phil
ps You boys weren't exceeding any speed limits during the making of that video, right?
06-21-2009, 11:46 PM
#32
Ed, that blonde wig really suits you, haven't seen you looking like that before
I used it for these two test runs - with a Flip MinoHD camcorder - first video is mounted outside on the 996, 2nd is mounted inside windshield on the Land Rover
http://gallery.me.com/c.dodkin#100074
http://gallery.me.com/c.dodkin#100080
I used it for these two test runs - with a Flip MinoHD camcorder - first video is mounted outside on the 996, 2nd is mounted inside windshield on the Land Rover
http://gallery.me.com/c.dodkin#100074
http://gallery.me.com/c.dodkin#100080
That mount works awesome! Nice video from the 996 exterior.
What say yee, about the illegal U turn, right in front of the sheriff, at the end of the video??
Phil
06-22-2009, 12:53 AM
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It was like cop central that day - I know they're out to get me....
06-22-2009, 02:52 AM
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Ed, that blonde wig really suits you, haven't seen you looking like that before
Catching the bolt sucks - but catching it on video is kinda cool.
You mentioned camera mounts...
Heres what you need - Delkin Fat Gecko (made locally in Poway)
http://www.delkin.com/products/acces...fat-gecko.html
You can mount inside the windshield, or outside the car - lots of flexibility, and an extremely solid mount for video or stills. (Loads to 7 lbs)
I used it for these two test runs - with a Flip MinoHD camcorder - first video is mounted outside on the 996, 2nd is mounted inside windshield on the Land Rover
http://gallery.me.com/c.dodkin#100074
http://gallery.me.com/c.dodkin#100080
Catching the bolt sucks - but catching it on video is kinda cool.
You mentioned camera mounts...
Heres what you need - Delkin Fat Gecko (made locally in Poway)
http://www.delkin.com/products/acces...fat-gecko.html
You can mount inside the windshield, or outside the car - lots of flexibility, and an extremely solid mount for video or stills. (Loads to 7 lbs)
I used it for these two test runs - with a Flip MinoHD camcorder - first video is mounted outside on the 996, 2nd is mounted inside windshield on the Land Rover
http://gallery.me.com/c.dodkin#100074
http://gallery.me.com/c.dodkin#100080
Hey Ed, that's a drag, but pretty amazing slo-mo video there!
Then watching the video through the cracked glass is kind of hard core, like some kind of Jesse James reality chase show, ha.
Funny can really hear your car when the Helmholz kicks in and resonates in the cabin....
Who's the blonde, and what'd you do with Paris?
Then watching the video through the cracked glass is kind of hard core, like some kind of Jesse James reality chase show, ha.
Funny can really hear your car when the Helmholz kicks in and resonates in the cabin....
Who's the blonde, and what'd you do with Paris?
And the blonde is.......
I'll probably take it down....copyright issues.....
06-22-2009, 02:53 AM
#35
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Or both at once like recently happened to me in my Boxster S. I was just merging right to move over for an upcoming exit and the car in front of me launched what looked like some sort of metal tool like a ratchet or such, appox. 12 inches long. His rear tire picked it up off the highway surface. There was about 1 second from the time I saw it lift off, hit, and disappear. ( There's an entrance-exit situation right there so traffic always tends to tighten up. I was fairly close.) First strike was right in front of me, about one foot down from the windshield on the front hood. It scraped it's way up the front hood kind of heading towards the passenger side. Then it struck the bottom of the windshield, scraped it's way up, flipped, and struck the top of the windshield, breaking it. The actual strike that broke it was the same spot as in the video.
I was very bummed. It was the first time the car has ever seen so much as a scratch.
However, I was telling my tale to a friend who owns a auto repair shop. He told me a tale of one of his customers whom had a very similar experience with a much grimmer result. Bottom line - his customer was killed.
After hearing that story I felt very lucky indeed. Had the object been 10 inches higher when I got there, first strike would have been the windshield, right in front of me. And again, it was WAY bigger than a 4" bolt. It could have easily been curtains for me.
I thanked my boxster for taking the scars for me that day and promised her an early oil change!
Phil
ps You boys weren't exceeding any speed limits during the making of that video, right?
I was very bummed. It was the first time the car has ever seen so much as a scratch.
However, I was telling my tale to a friend who owns a auto repair shop. He told me a tale of one of his customers whom had a very similar experience with a much grimmer result. Bottom line - his customer was killed.
After hearing that story I felt very lucky indeed. Had the object been 10 inches higher when I got there, first strike would have been the windshield, right in front of me. And again, it was WAY bigger than a 4" bolt. It could have easily been curtains for me.
I thanked my boxster for taking the scars for me that day and promised her an early oil change!
Phil
ps You boys weren't exceeding any speed limits during the making of that video, right?
06-22-2009, 10:23 AM
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Yeah, I've had a string of bad luck lately and when it hit I just saw it and figured, "Well should have I expected any less?". I was going through the other videos and everyonce and a while you hear a big sigh. It's kinda funny hearing them while watching them.
And Marlon, no one threw a bolt. It came from the road.
And Marlon, no one threw a bolt. It came from the road.
I would have called it a day after that but I guess it is better to just roll with the punches and kicks and rock throwing and....
06-22-2009, 02:07 PM
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Few years ago a car ahead of me picked up a 14" section of sign post off the road and slung it at me in my Ford Focus going 75.
How do I know it was 14"? Because I measured it after pulling it out of the headrest on the passenger side.
How do I know it was 14"? Because I measured it after pulling it out of the headrest on the passenger side.
06-23-2009, 12:00 AM
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OMG !!! That's way too scary. You must have been in a daze for a spell after that one, and probably happy to be alive! And super thankful that you didn't have a passenger?
Phil
06-23-2009, 12:19 AM
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Awesme video Ed. Nice to see those enjoying the spirit of the 911. Where in Ca is that section of road located? We just don't have runs like that in CT. BTW how fast where you guys traveling on some of the straight sections. Looks like a lot of fun. Keep safe and watch out for the road debris.
Jay
Jay
06-23-2009, 12:28 AM
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Awesme video Ed. Nice to see those enjoying the spirit of the 911. Where in Ca is that section of road located? We just don't have runs like that in CT. BTW how fast where you guys traveling on some of the straight sections. Looks like a lot of fun. Keep safe and watch out for the road debris.
Jay
Jay
And as for straight sections...A girl never tells her age......
When there's no posted speed limit the highest you can go is 65.....
06-23-2009, 02:02 AM
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What a stroke of bad luck. What's most incredible about this is that clearly the targa way up in front of you flung it up from the roadway,--and was WAY out there in front of you. You weren't even tailgating.
But I noticed that you tend to cross the double-yellow line on the curves,--you have a Porsche! You don't need to do that! Stay on your side! :-)
But I noticed that you tend to cross the double-yellow line on the curves,--you have a Porsche! You don't need to do that! Stay on your side! :-)
06-23-2009, 02:06 AM
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What a stroke of bad luck. What's most incredible about this is that clearly the targa way up in front of you flung it up from the roadway,--and was WAY out there in front of you. You weren't even tailgating.
But I noticed that you tend to cross the double-yellow line on the curves,--you have a Porsche! You don't need to do that! Stay on your side! :-)
But I noticed that you tend to cross the double-yellow line on the curves,--you have a Porsche! You don't need to do that! Stay on your side! :-)
Yeah I know.... The double line. I was trying to catch up and only "shave" when I know if someone was coming around the corner, I'd be on the right side before they see me!!!! I know, I know ...I do honestly feel the same way.
06-24-2009, 12:18 AM
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[And as for straight sections...A girl never tells her age......
When there's no posted speed limit the highest you can go is 65..... ]
Great answer Ed. Keep enjoying the life my friend. I have a question. Previously I have read that some have gone touring in the canyons. Is that drive near there? And if not have you driven the canyons and how does it compare to this drive. Again thanks for the video it makes you want to go out and drive.
Jay
When there's no posted speed limit the highest you can go is 65..... ]
Great answer Ed. Keep enjoying the life my friend. I have a question. Previously I have read that some have gone touring in the canyons. Is that drive near there? And if not have you driven the canyons and how does it compare to this drive. Again thanks for the video it makes you want to go out and drive.
Jay