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Old 08-07-2010, 11:05 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Rolling a car, on purpose!

You must watch this video.

A couple of guys cross-bred a VW with a hamster-wheel.

They are crazy, but I love their attitude. This video transcends country and language.


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Old 08-07-2010, 11:11 AM   #2 (permalink)
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That video sums up exactly what I imagine a smart fortwo doing if you had to slam on the brakes.
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...looks like something you'd associate with "redneck barrel racing"

...reminds me of a Russian-made Gremlin-VW
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Old 08-08-2010, 01:46 AM   #4 (permalink)
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I'm in. I'd do it just once, to experience it!
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Old 08-09-2010, 06:54 AM   #5 (permalink)
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