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Discussion in 'New England' started by traimpz348, Jan 27, 2005.

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  1. traimpz348

    traimpz348 Formula 3

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    #1 traimpz348, Jan 27, 2005
    I was doing about 70mph in my BMW 318ti (I always go for the high-end models) and hit a huge pot hole on the road. Obviously they're worse now in the winter, but some roads in Worcester and Hartford are really bad.

    What happens if you're not paying attention in your Ferrari and hit one of these things? Is that really bad?
     
  2. billh

    billh Karting

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    #2 billh, Jan 27, 2005
    Thats one good reason, besides the salt, that I dont like driving in the winter where there are road features that I cant see.

    bill
     
  3. dan360

    dan360 F1 Rookie

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    #3 dan360, Jan 27, 2005
    Although right now they're ploughed full of snow/ice :)
     
  4. traimpz348

    traimpz348 Formula 3

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    #4 traimpz348, Jan 27, 2005
    well, yes, but if during the summer you miss seeing one of these things and slam into one...could you damage the Ferrari?
     
  5. dan360

    dan360 F1 Rookie

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    #5 dan360, Jan 28, 2005
    Yep - delaminate the tire + nuke an alloy. 2K's worth of damage on a CS...

    I know where every pothole is between Marblehead and Boston on Rt 1A.

    I know that Nick at FoNE lent a Maserati Spyder for one of the car charity events last summer and the guy that picked it up had to phone up 15 mins later having stripped a tire and destroyed a wheel on an MA pothole.
     
  6. traimpz348

    traimpz348 Formula 3

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    #6 traimpz348, Jan 28, 2005
    Man - that's what I was afraid of. It's carzy when you see Ferrari's in the city...knowing how the roads are around here. Thanks!
     
  7. scott61

    scott61 F1 Rookie

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    #7 scott61, Jan 28, 2005
    Why I basically just drive my Spyder on roads I am familiar with and know where every pot hole is. Dan do you live in Marblehead? I thought I saw your gorgeous car a couple of times while driving in Marblehead. The roads there and in my town Swampcsott have taken a beating this winter and are probably gonna really suck come spring
     
  8. dan360

    dan360 F1 Rookie

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    #8 dan360, Jan 28, 2005
    Yep - I'm sure you've seen me around - its pretty hard to miss with that big-ole stripe :)

    I'm not shy of putting miles on it. nearly 5K since last April and I was in England for 4 months in the summer and haven't driven it much since thanksgiving!

    Dan
     

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