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Annabella
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PostPosted: 12:39 - 17 Mar 2010    Post subject: If a car *is* going to pull out in front of you... Reply with quote

What type of car would you rather it was?

On my way into work this morning (running late, and for once, it wasn't my fault) I was bimbling along the road towards the motorway when I noticed a car coming up towards a junction on my left hand side.
It stopped, then started to roll forwards.

In that split second I thought: "Actually, I quite fancy my chances against that thing"
It was one of these
https://www.allcarpictures.com/pictures/smart/roadster-coupe/smart-roadster-coupe.jpg
Low, and I imagine, made entirely of nice soft, biker-friendly plastic.


Fortunately, it did eventually spot me and stop. However, it got me thinking, if you are going to T-bone a car, what would you rather it be?
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PostPosted: 12:44 - 17 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

This one...

https://www.quickcompost.co.uk/images/news/Skoda_Fabia_Cake_Large.jpg

Cakey goodness.. Cool
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PostPosted: 12:44 - 17 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Citreon 2CV probably.

Or something made from marshmallow.

So a french car.

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PostPosted: 12:44 - 17 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

A very low sports car, preferably a soft top, you hit it you play superman and fly over the car and then meet tarmac and are glad you are wearing full gear.
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PostPosted: 12:45 - 17 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Probably a Durango 95, wouldn't be far off hitting a speedbump Wink
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PostPosted: 12:46 - 17 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

one with a good pedestrian rating as i suspect being on a bike probably isn't much different.

low sports cars surely mean broken legs?
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PostPosted: 12:48 - 17 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

I had one of those pull a u turn from the other side of the road in from of me I twas one of my closest missed, I got of there bike and a chubby bloke was in the car still gripping the steering wheel I just let loose a torrent of abuse and treats and was scream my head off, I then walked away about to get on the bike when i realised I wasn;t finished. I went back other to him and said quite calmly "Oh yeah, by the way mate only benders drive smart cars" Laughing


I would like it to be and Aston or a Ferrari or something exotic for 3 reasons.

You will go over it not into it so more chances of being ok, the driver is far more likely to have insurance, and the story factor and pictures would be brilliant, yep it was me who made that bike shaped dent in the DB9.
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PostPosted: 12:49 - 17 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

https://blog.biklopsdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/p50sale1.jpg

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PostPosted: 12:49 - 17 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

https://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/images/no/noddy-pedal-car.jpg

Especially with the ginger in it.
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PostPosted: 12:49 - 17 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'd be happy wth an HGV pulling in front of me... Shocked






...on its way to make a delivery of polystyrene balls to the local packing factory!! Laughing
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PostPosted: 12:50 - 17 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'd rather it was a car that I could see rather than these stealth cars that pull out on people nowadays.
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PostPosted: 12:51 - 17 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

If it was a soft top there might be a chance of landing in the car and spin kicking the driver (and any passengers) in the head. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 12:52 - 17 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

MonkeyKnuckle wrote:
If it was a soft top there might be a chance of landing in the car and spin kicking the driver (and any passengers) in the head. Thumbs Up


No, no there wouldn't.
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PostPosted: 12:54 - 17 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

MonkeyKnuckle wrote:
If it was a soft top there might be a chance of landing in the car and spin kicking the driver (and any passengers) in the head. Thumbs Up


Or landing in the passenger seat.

You could save face and pride by saying you meant to do that.

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PostPosted: 12:59 - 17 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

if i had a choice ????

i suppose if i knew i was`nt going to survive .... i would like to be going VERY fast and plough into the drivers side door of a drug dealer Smile

if i knew i was going to still be in one piece then i want it to be a very expensive car Smile

it`s because they both have more money than me and i`m jealous!
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PostPosted: 13:20 - 17 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: 13:29 - 17 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

https://www.dogonews.com/system/images/000/000/676/original/matchbox_car_3_2.jpg

Any of those. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 13:33 - 17 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

In a very selfish way, if someone's going to pull out on me and cause me pain, I'd want it to be a car where they'll end up hurt too. Maybe then they'll pay more attention next time.
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PostPosted: 13:35 - 17 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

chris-red wrote:
I would like it to be and Aston or a Ferrari or something exotic for 3 reasons.

You will go over it not into it so more chances of being ok, the driver is far more likely to have insurance, and the story factor and pictures would be brilliant, yep it was me who made that bike shaped dent in the DB9.


you might have a problem with one of those reasons......

a lot of people who drive expensive sports cars don't actually have the money to tax and insure them, they did a survey on it, i don't recall the % but you would be surprise how many peoples desire to have one out weighs their sense and bank account
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PostPosted: 15:40 - 17 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Blackwolf wrote:


4 of the people in that picture are not wearing hats, some of them are wearing jewellery and watches. Some of the women do not have their hair tied back and covered with a hairnet !!!!

Sorry about that; that my comment is not-bike-related, but I am a baker and this type of statement contastly get drilled into your head !!! Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: 15:53 - 17 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

MarkJ wrote:
In a very selfish way, if someone's going to pull out on me and cause me pain, I'd want it to be a car where they'll end up hurt too. Maybe then they'll pay more attention next time.


I agree. Like a milk float. That way you'll (hopefully) head butt the guy in the face upon landing.
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PostPosted: 19:15 - 17 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

I doubt one of these would put up much of a fight:

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/serenaur/electric-mini-conversion.jpg

My mate just bought one as his first car and it's almost scary how little there is of it.
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PostPosted: 19:31 - 17 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Old model Fiesta or a 2CV. I have extensive experience in hand to hand combat with both.
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PostPosted: 19:33 - 17 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/O55T3R1K3R/bugatti_veyron-most-expensive-car-2.gif

I would get slight satisfaction after getting mullered by that...
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PostPosted: 20:06 - 17 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

there's a bloke round here that collects those creme egg cars he has three and a orange one that is just an orange ball with lights and windows on wheels
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