Extreme crash testing

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Mon 25 Jul 2005 12:54
Extreme crash testing - volvoman
Not that I'm a great fan of the channel but Men & Motors is showing a documentary on the above which may interest some of you.

Amongst other things, there's also a piece on the use of magnets and sensors built into road surfaces to govern speed, vehicle proximity etc. Not sure JC and his petrolhead buddies will appreciate that prospect!

It's all a bit 'American' but IMO worth watching and is bound to be repeated, often.
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Mon 25 Jul 2005 21:04
Extreme crash testing - hillman
"Not that I'm a great fan of the channel" - Come on Volvoman, What channel?

I can't think of a good reason why that shouldn't happen. It would probably increase average motorway speeds.
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Mon 25 Jul 2005 21:11
Extreme crash testing - Adam {P}
Speaking of Men and Motors, I was watching a problem about the Cannonball Race and you'll never guess who was competing in it...


...our friend the "life coach".

I saw the Lambo with "lORD" and thought - "hang on a min..." and there he was. Wittering on.


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Adam
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Mon 25 Jul 2005 23:28
Extreme crash testing - Big Bad Dave
I watched The Caravan Show on Discovery Real Time tonight (I couldn?t reach the remote). Presented by a really disturbing-looking, large-chinned character blinking away behind thick glasses.

Here?s a tip. If your industry already suffers from a dubious image problem and you want to capture a family audience, probably best not to hire a presenter who looks like a flasher. I nearly rang Crime Stoppers.
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