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Fatal ¾ visibility flaw on the 458 spider?

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by italia458, Dec 1, 2011.

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  1. italia458

    italia458 Karting

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    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yNCLyud3_M&feature=related[/ame]
     
    italia458, Dec 1, 2011
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  2. 2k7997tt

    2k7997tt Formula Junior

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    ??? Please elaborate.
     
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  3. italia458

    italia458 Karting

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    direction change is a clue maybe !
     
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  4. deppi0

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    No idea what you are talking about.....
     
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  5. ylshih

    ylshih Shogun Assassin Honorary Owner

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    I think he's referring to the button hook path taken by the car. However, I attribute that more to getting off the curb at an angle for clearance. He might not have needed it on that curb, but sports/exotic car drivers do it habitually.

    Much ado about little.
     
    ylshih, Dec 1, 2011
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  6. mkultra

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    Completely Agreed.
     
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  7. big_guy

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    Glad to see I wasnt the only one confused by this thread. :)
     
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  8. racerdj

    racerdj F1 Veteran Owner

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    Exactly
     
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    toggie F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    The 3/4 rear vision in the 458 Spider is similar to the Ferrari Superamerica design.

    And the 575 SA cars didn't have any noticeable increase in accidents caused by the reduced line of sight vision for things like lane changes, backing up, etc.

    I'm pretty sure the new 458 Spider drivers will be careful and it shouldn't be a problem.
     
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  10. Russell996

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    +1
     
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  11. italia458

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    So you do say some good things after all, thank you
    I know that signature quite well.
    I was referring to the difference of the line of vision compared to the Italia ”CF panel” but it’s true I had not considered the drop to the road problem .
    If indeed there is a line of sight difference at that angle?
     
    italia458, Dec 1, 2011
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  12. zsnnf

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    When I first saw the video I was afraid the guy walking was going to get backed over!
     
    zsnnf, Dec 1, 2011
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  13. -EZtrader-

    -EZtrader- Formula Junior

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    Stll confused. What is the question?
     
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  14. Trincap

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    I'm confused. It's like someone asking you what time it is and you answer; blue.
     
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  15. wang

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    Yup the driver was avoiding the dip and taking it at an angle :)
     
    wang, Dec 2, 2011
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