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Old 02-07-2010, 10:18 AM
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Just came across this ad in the online classified in Dubai. I am sure the driver walked away without any injury, but look at how mangled the front right side is! Still in 4th gear with the steering wheel turned 180 degrees.

Sad sad sad

http://dubai.dubizzle.com/classified...2/porsche-gt3/

http://dubai.dubizzle.com/classified...8/porsche-gt3/
Old 02-07-2010, 10:24 AM
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On the upside. A Porsche does not explode like other cars so the driver would be able to walk away.
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Interesting. The RF wheel appears to have been ripped off, yet the wheel and tire look undamaged. Testament to wheel strength? Would love to hear the back story.

Bad enough impact to pop both airbags.

Ouch.

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Old 02-07-2010, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by CorsicanBB
Just came across this ad in the online classified in Dubai. I am sure the driver walked away without any injury, but look at how mangled the front right side is! Still in 4th gear with the steering wheel turned 180 degrees.

Sad sad sad

http://dubai.dubizzle.com/classified...2/porsche-gt3/

http://dubai.dubizzle.com/classified...8/porsche-gt3/
Really sad ,atleast the driver escaped unharmed.

btw was that your gt3 i saw passing emaar business park near 6pm today?
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looks like the corner hit a claymore
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Originally Posted by theporscheguy


On the upside. A Porsche does not explode like other cars so the driver would be able to walk away.

The whole idea is for the car to "explode" thats how the energy is absorbed and the driver walks away.
Old 02-08-2010, 04:43 AM
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I believe the wheel was hit from the inner side.
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Originally Posted by fun2k
Really sad ,atleast the driver escaped unharmed.

btw was that your gt3 i saw passing emaar business park near 6pm today?
Nope, mine is in the shop! Picking it up this evening
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Originally Posted by timothyli
I believe the wheel was hit from the inner side.
Ah! Good eyes my friend! I totally missed that destruction. Ouch...that is just nasty to break a wheel like that.
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It's a good thing they posted the picture of that wheel because that will really add to the value...



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