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

    2k7997tt Formula Junior

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    #2 2k7997tt, Dec 1, 2011
    ??? Please elaborate.
     
  3. italia458

    italia458 Karting

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    #3 italia458, Dec 1, 2011
    direction change is a clue maybe !
     
  4. deppi0

    deppi0 Formula 3

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    #4 deppi0, Dec 1, 2011
    No idea what you are talking about.....
     
  5. ylshih

    ylshih Shogun Assassin
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    #5 ylshih, Dec 1, 2011
    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.
     
  6. mkultra

    mkultra Formula 3

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    #6 mkultra, Dec 1, 2011
    Completely Agreed.
     
  7. big_guy

    big_guy F1 Rookie

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    #7 big_guy, Dec 1, 2011
    Glad to see I wasnt the only one confused by this thread. :)
     
  8. racerdj

    racerdj F1 Veteran
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    #8 racerdj, Dec 1, 2011
    Exactly
     
  9. toggie

    toggie F1 World Champ
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    #9 toggie, Dec 1, 2011
    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.
     
  10. Russell996

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    #10 Russell996, Dec 1, 2011
    +1
     
  11. italia458

    italia458 Karting

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    #11 italia458, Dec 1, 2011
    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?
     
  12. zsnnf

    zsnnf Formula 3

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

    -EZtrader- Formula Junior

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    #13 -EZtrader-, Dec 1, 2011
    Stll confused. What is the question?
     
  14. Trincap

    Trincap Formula Junior

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    #14 Trincap, Dec 1, 2011
    I'm confused. It's like someone asking you what time it is and you answer; blue.
     
  15. wang

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

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