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cab2g · 11-13-2009, 10:23 AM

When you can afford a 1.6 million dollar car. You can afford to pay the press NOT to release your name.

futrocpd · 11-13-2009, 10:28 AM

Stingr69 · 11-13-2009, 10:39 AM

TOO FUNNY!

I was driving a handful of exotic cars for fun last week and one of the requirements we were told was "NO CELL PHONE USE IN THE CARS". A good rule to have when you are driving someone elses six figure (or seven figure) automobile at a high rate of speed.

-Mark.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-13-2009, 10:42 AM

You should have to pass an stupid test before being allowed to buy such a piece of machinery. He's lucky he didn't slam on the accelerator by accident. Instant-150mph....

Xanthos · 11-13-2009, 10:46 AM

Wait a minute..

*dashes off to look something up*
- X

P.S. - As I thought. His spoiler is in the extended position. The Veyron's hydraulic spoiler does not extend until 140 mph.

Something is fishy about this story. I think he's not being completely truthful about what happened (going fast, had to brake quickly, lost control, and went off the road - no injuries because he had already slowed down quite considerably and because water absorbs a lot of impact).

cab2g · 11-13-2009, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xanthos

Wait a minute..

*dashes off to look something up*
- X

P.S. - As I thought. His spoiler is in the extended position. The Veyron's hydraulic spoiler does not extend until 140 mph.

Something is fishy about this story. I think he's not being completely truthful about what happened (going fast, had to brake quickly, lost control, and went off the road - no injuries because he had already slowed down quite considerably and because water absorbs a lot of impact).

Oh I think I can explain that... On the underside of the spoiler there is a warning label that states "In the event of a water landing, this spoiler can be used as a flotation device"

ok just kidding.

Chronomaro · 11-13-2009, 11:28 AM

Its a marvel of engineering. A shame you don't need to be a marvel yourself to own one. I agree with the CCX. Even the Gumpert Apollo was faster than it was if I recall, as per the Top Gear test track. Its just a bit too heavy around corners, I think. I thought you could set the spoiler to come up at all speeds in one setting. Still, driving while on his cell phone-him plus hundreds of others I see deserve a similar fate just to stir them up.

I wonder if his insurance will renew his policy when the time comes...

dwebster · 11-13-2009, 11:32 AM

This guy is a personal friend of mine. He is a straight up guy. It happens...luckily not to me though (knock on wood)

balonywolf · 11-13-2009, 01:26 PM

What I want to know is who the **** drives a Bugatti Veyron while talking on a cell phone? Do that shit in a daily driver, but not a multi-million dollar supercar.

boxmonkeyracing · 11-13-2009, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwebster

This guy is a personal friend of mine. He is a straight up guy. It happens...luckily not to me though (knock on wood)

so please explain to us what was going through his mind, after you talk to him.

Revo1 · 11-13-2009, 01:52 PM

Birdwatching, while talking to Mother and driving... A recipe for soggy seats. Soggy, $9,000 seats.

Revo1 · 11-13-2009, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by balonywolf

What I want to know is who the **** drives a Bugatti Veyron while talking on a cell phone? Do that shit in a daily driver, but not a multi-million dollar supercar.

Just don't do it around me

Indpowr · 11-13-2009, 01:56 PM

Even if you have enough money to fix it, it would still suck. Rich people hate to loose money also.

The spoiler in the up position can be switched on from the inside like LP640s.

I had a chance to be in one and they are truly amazing.

franknbeans · 11-13-2009, 03:56 PM

OMG.

I call BS on his story because of the rear wing is extended out the entire way, thus leading me to believe that he was speeding.. and it wasn't just a bird.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091113/...lagoon_bugatti

11-13-2009, 10:23 AM	#15
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11-13-2009, 10:42 AM	#18
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11-13-2009, 10:46 AM	#19
Xanthos PWA Relapse Drives: Formerly-Stick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 12,588 View My Garage	Wait a minute.. dashes off to look something up - X P.S. - As I thought. His spoiler is in the extended position. The Veyron's hydraulic spoiler does not extend until 140 mph. Something is fishy about this story. I think he's not being completely truthful about what happened (going fast, had to brake quickly, lost control, and went off the road - no injuries because he had already slowed down quite considerably and because water absorbs a lot of impact). __________________ 2017 1LT/RS A8 Hyper Blue Metallic

11-13-2009, 01:26 PM	#23
balonywolf Drives: 1996 Jeep Cherokee Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 368	What I want to know is who the ** drives a Bugatti Veyron while talking on a cell phone? Do that shit in a daily driver, but not a multi-million dollar supercar. __________________ HAIL REDSKINS!**

11-13-2009, 10:39 AM	#17
Stingr69 '69 Owned Since '79 Drives: '69 Z/28 LeMans Blue w/White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LR AR Posts: 1,847 View My Garage	TOO FUNNY! I was driving a handful of exotic cars for fun last week and one of the requirements we were told was "NO CELL PHONE USE IN THE CARS". A good rule to have when you are driving someone elses six figure (or seven figure) automobile at a high rate of speed. -Mark.

11-13-2009, 11:28 AM	#21
Chronomaro Drives: 2006 Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 48	Its a marvel of engineering. A shame you don't need to be a marvel yourself to own one. I agree with the CCX. Even the Gumpert Apollo was faster than it was if I recall, as per the Top Gear test track. Its just a bit too heavy around corners, I think. I thought you could set the spoiler to come up at all speeds in one setting. Still, driving while on his cell phone-him plus hundreds of others I see deserve a similar fate just to stir them up. I wonder if his insurance will renew his policy when the time comes...

11-13-2009, 11:32 AM	#22
dwebster DW's 2SS Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS LS3-CAI/LG-Corsa Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 163 View My Garage	This guy is a personal friend of mine. He is a straight up guy. It happens...luckily not to me though (knock on wood)

11-13-2009, 01:52 PM	#25
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Birdwatching, while talking to Mother and driving... A recipe for soggy seats. Soggy, $9,000 seats. __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

11-13-2009, 01:56 PM	#27
Indpowr Account Suspended Drives: Corvette C6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 6,959 View My Garage	Even if you have enough money to fix it, it would still suck. Rich people hate to loose money also. The spoiler in the up position can be switched on from the inside like LP640s. I had a chance to be in one and they are truly amazing.

11-13-2009, 03:56 PM	#28
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	Man distracted by bird drives Bugatti into marsh OMG. I call BS on his story because of the rear wing is extended out the entire way, thus leading me to believe that he was speeding.. and it wasn't just a bird. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091113/...lagoon_bugatti __________________ Car of the week 7/7/14