Why is it always a McLaren?

FiestaST said:
The majority of these type of crashes in CT are McLarens, why? CT simply has better driving roads than the rest of country (easily).
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Let me give you an opportunity to critique yourself LOL
 
Willie Trombone said:
actually it’s quite easy to measure if you have footage.
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Yep. Speed = Distance / Time. If someone can point out the location and on which road he was travelling and in which direction, there are guys on this forum that have worked this out before.
 
Cosmik Debris said:
Yep. Speed = Distance / Time. If someone can point out the location and on which road he was travelling and in which direction, there are guys on this forum that have worked this out before.
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Yup. So not sure why people are saying you can’t get speed from footage. Just need to know distance. Simple maffs.
 
Cosmik Debris said:
Lives in a mansion in Cape Town. I hope Home Affairs, SARS and JP Smith, the Safety and Security MEC for Cape Town, have read about this. And 3Gar will get a visit this week with an arrest for reckless and negligent driving.
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Simple way out of that…he just claims his foot got stuck on the accelerator pedal because of his silly shoes.

Good lawyer…job done.
 
Jet-Fighter7700 said:
well somebody needs to pay for a silly amount of power, and if people are being killed, does not bode well for customers.
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When I was a young lad the urban legend was that if you bought a Black Prince Motorcycle, you got a free coffin with it. It didn't stop us wanting one because when you're young, you're immortal.

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Cosmik Debris said:
When I was a young lad the urban legend was that if you bought a Black Prince Motorcycle, you got a free coffin with it. It didn't stop us wanting one because when you're young, you're immortal.

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a bike and a car behave very differently at high speeds,
slippery paint on the road will make a bike lose traction and slip, throwing a rider off easily,
a car you really have to be going at a high enough speed for a serious accident to happen
 
Jet-Fighter7700 said:
a bike and a car behave very differently at high speeds,
slippery paint on the road will make a bike lose traction and slip, throwing a rider off easily,
a car you really have to be going at a high enough speed for a serious accident to happen
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Having survived owning high-powered motorcycles and cars, I'm well aware of the differences.
 
SlinkyMike said:
My favourite drive, ever: 1965 Triumph Spitfire MkII.

You're low to the ground so 60kph feels like 150 and the tail breaks loose if you so much as breathe.
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My favourite to date was probably the Cobra kit car I got to drive.

Monstrous horsepower, all fibreglass and like you say right on the ground so everything feels faster.

Just a big toe too much throttle and it spins right around.

Also no crazy top speeds for a lack of real aerodynamics which means all the fun is pretty low speed, 160 km/h feels like your face will be sucked right off if not wearing a helmet.

Closely followed by the Mustang Power V8 I drove on Killarney for an incredibly visceral experience of actual driving and not just messing around with a car that does most of the work for you.

By contrast I jumped into a 911 Turbo right after that and it felt positively boring and almost too refined.
 
McLaren supercar crash sparks debate on footwear and driving - here’s what the law says

There is nothing like a viral supercar crash to get South Africans riled up, and that is exactly what happened this weekend when a McLaren 570S supercar was wrecked on a quiet suburban street in the Sea Point area of Cape Town.

Video footage showed the white supercar speeding down the road and then suddenly braking before hitting a pavement and losing control. The accident happened at approximately 6:30am on Saturday morning, according to witnesses.

The driver, who has been identified by numerous sources as a Nigerian rapper, was seen sitting in the street following the crash. He appeared shaken but not seriously injured and was taken to a nearby hospital together with his passenger.

While many netizens accused him of reckless driving, in a social media post the McLaren driver claimed he was trying to avoid running over a homeless man.

There was also much speculation on social media about the shoes he was wearing and what role his footwear could have played.

In an Instagram post just hours before the crash, the driver is seen dancing in white shoes with oversized soles and many speculated that these could have played a role in the crash.

“I see the problem now. It’s those shoes. He couldn’t find the brake pedal,” ghiemba said on Instagram.

In photos taken after the incident, the driver is wearing the same outfit as the night before but there are no shoes on his feet. However, there is a regular sized white shoe near the wreckage, although it’s not clear whether this belongs to the driver or passenger.


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McLaren crash in Sea Point: 'It's not the same as driving an everyday car,' says racing champion

Driving a supercar is a thrilling experience, but it’s not without its challenges. This was starkly illustrated last Saturday in Sea Point, Cape Town, when a driver lost control of his R3-million McLaren 570S coupe.

The high-speed crash occurred on High Level Road, where the driver allegedly hit a pavement before crashing into the boundary wall of a property, according to Peter Flentov of the Atlantic Seaboard Community Forum. The driver has subsequently been reported to have said he was trying to avoid hitting into a person shortly before the accident.

There have been calls among industry players that potential supercar and very quick and powerful normal car owners complete an advanced driving course and become verified before taking ownership. However, currently there is no legislation from anyone buying a supercar.

It's not a standard car - expert

To shed light on the stark differences between supercars and everyday vehicles, and why such legislation may be necessary, we spoke with Deon Joubert, a professional driving coach and former South African racing champion. He explained that the experience of driving a supercar is worlds apart from that of a standard car.

“When you’re behind the wheel of a mid-engine car, your seating position and handling dynamics are completely different compared to a front-engine car,” Joubert noted. “In a supercar, turning can lead to hitting obstacles that you wouldn’t typically encounter in a regular vehicle.

“We also notice it when people get into Mercedes-Benz V-Class vans and Combis because you're sitting in a different place. It’s the same for something like the AMG GT because the driver sits really far back on the rear wheel with the long bonnet in front of them.”

Speed the biggest factor

Joubert also pointed out that the speed of these cars is a game-changer. “When you accelerate with your foot flat for just two seconds, you can find yourself going 50 to 60 kilometres faster than you would in an everyday car. Even if you’re familiar with the road, it’s a whole new ball game, especially if you’re not accustomed to the car’s power and speed.”

He likened the driving experience of supercars to that of superbikes, stating, “These cars are not difficult to drive; they are very manageable. However, it’s the combination of speed and handling that can come together quickly, leading to accidents.”

 
Harmonic said:
I used to have a 600HP M6 Competition. I would say this, modern high performance vehicles are quite refined and easy to accelerate - even the rear wheel drive variety. This can very quickly lure you into a space where you think you can drive in all conditions.

Obviously this is not the case. I can however say from experience, the trap is there and I can understand how weaker minds may fall for it.

At the time I was living in Green Point and never drove like this in the area. Not excusing the idiot at all.
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The most dangerous time is usually when someone just gets a new car or bike, that's usually when they're going to push it past their own skill limit.
 
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