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[Video] Killboy attempting to keep up with Billman

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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 12:08 PM
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Glad to see there are other people on this forum that don't get their panties in a twist over people having fun driving their cars on the street.

Nice driving. That road is incredibly smooth! You guys should join us in the Bay Area sometime, this type of thing happens every single weekend.
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Old Apr 19, 2013 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Saki GT
Great video - night driving is a whole different world up there.

That's for sure! More exilerating than daytime.
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Old Apr 20, 2013 | 02:23 AM
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Originally Posted by S2Kaboom
Originally Posted by Saki GT' timestamp='1366288687' post='22482214
Great video - night driving is a whole different world up there.

That's for sure! More exilerating than daytime.
You mean more "sphincter tightening"?
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 02:32 PM
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I'm long overdue for a balls-out night run. Looks like a blast. My heart rate went up just watching!
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Stephonovich
I would be pretty hesitant to even allow the quick wiggle that you experienced on damn near every turn - you make a miscalculation, or have a little less grip than you thought, and you're playing Pachinko with a forest. I drove until the tires were chirping, and no faster.

That said, great video! Crazy quick.
Those guys know what they're doing.
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by SgtB
Originally Posted by Stephonovich' timestamp='1366326554' post='22483786
I would be pretty hesitant to even allow the quick wiggle that you experienced on damn near every turn - you make a miscalculation, or have a little less grip than you thought, and you're playing Pachinko with a forest. I drove until the tires were chirping, and no faster.

That said, great video! Crazy quick.
Those guys know what they're doing.
If by "know what they're doing" you mean accepting the risk, sure. If by "they'll be fine", then I suggest you search Youtube for F1 Wreck, WRC Wreck, etc. I am by no means demonizing them or saying anyone was wrong - I would love to do a ride-along with one of the crazy bastards. My comment was merely that regardless of your skill, this being a public road, something unexpected could happen and result in a wreck - a risk I am personally unwilling to take, so I keep the driving to 9/10 at most.
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Stephonovich
Originally Posted by SgtB' timestamp='1366756427' post='22494142
[quote name='Stephonovich' timestamp='1366326554' post='22483786']
I would be pretty hesitant to even allow the quick wiggle that you experienced on damn near every turn - you make a miscalculation, or have a little less grip than you thought, and you're playing Pachinko with a forest. I drove until the tires were chirping, and no faster.

That said, great video! Crazy quick.
Those guys know what they're doing.
If by "know what they're doing" you mean accepting the risk, sure. If by "they'll be fine", then I suggest you search Youtube for F1 Wreck, WRC Wreck, etc. I am by no means demonizing them or saying anyone was wrong - I would love to do a ride-along with one of the crazy bastards. My comment was merely that regardless of your skill, this being a public road, something unexpected could happen and result in a wreck - a risk I am personally unwilling to take, so I keep the driving to 9/10 at most.
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 06:32 PM
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7/10ths for me on public roads...never know when a BEAR or something might try to cross
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 06:48 PM
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Really watched the entire video for the first time. Both of you are really moving and at night. Thanks for the great driving skills and this video Killboy and Billman. Showed this to some friends and all they could say is Damn. Later BD
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by RedCelica
7/10ths for me on public roads...never know when a BEAR or something might try to cross
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