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on Saturday March 17 2018, @06:48AM
from the 3D-computer-modeling-for-the-win dept.
from the 3D-computer-modeling-for-the-win dept.
Hagerty are running a nice story, on the ramp-to-ramp spiral jump, 50th anniversary. The stunt was developed as part of validating a detailed math model for car accident reconstruction--including early computer graphics. After touring for several years as part of an auto thrill show, the stunt was eventually featured in the James Bond movie, The Man With the Golden Gun. The article also details a couple of recent copies of this stunt.
Your submitter knows someone that insures a classic car with Hagerty, but has no other connection with this specialized insurance company.
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Astro Spiral: Revisiting the Greatest Car Stunt of All Time
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(Score: 3, Interesting) by RS3 on Saturday March 17 2018, @06:07PM
Being a moderately strong car enthusiast I have to disagree; the wheelbase had nothing to do with it. Many cars have intentionally limited steering "bump stops" to try to reduce rollovers. In some cases they just didn't design in enough room between the frame and wheel, so they had to limit the steering travel to prevent the tires hitting the frame or inner fender (aka wheelwell).
Steering limits and turn radius aside, I certainly agree that a longer car won't do well in very tight turns right up against buildings or other obstructions. You'd need rear wheel steering to accommodate that.