why I won't buy a k3 (Warning: Satire Thread)

**savoche** · 02-18-2020, 08:37 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by bertwert

It's fairly noticeable from 0:32 to 0:36, where the filmer is mostly stationary doing a spin, and I go from behind to in front.

I'm sure Bob has noticed.

robtcorl · 02-18-2020, 08:43 AM

Originally posted by savoche

I'm sure Bob has noticed.

Might have, if I had watched it.

tim60 · 02-18-2020, 09:41 AM

Originally posted by robtcorl

Very long day yesterday.
Mrs Bob's surgery was scheduled for noon, didn't start until almost 3 PM. They should call them waitpitals not hospitals.
She came though it fine, She's due to come home sometime today.

They are very hospitable, they even give you somewhere to sit or lie down.

MarkJerling · 02-18-2020, 03:20 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

Very long day yesterday.
Mrs Bob's surgery was scheduled for noon, didn't start until almost 3 PM. They should call them waitpitals not hospitals.
She came though it fine, She's due to come home sometime today.

Good to hear Bob. Thinking of you both.

Racer X 69 · 02-18-2020, 04:55 PM

Video of the finish line crash from Daytona.

You Tube

MarkJerling · 02-19-2020, 02:25 AM

We have a local dragstrip. 1/4 mile and all that. I found out today that some cars get up to 276mph (444km/h)! I had no idea they tear down there so fast.

Racer X 69 · 02-19-2020, 02:34 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

We have a local dragstrip. 1/4 mile and all that. I found out today that some cars get up to 276mph (444km/h)! I had no idea they tear down there so fast.

Some years back the NHRA shortened the strip to 1/8th mile after a top fuel driver was killed. The cars were going over 300 mph in about 3 seconds.

Now the cars are topping 300 in the 1/8th mile.

Last edited by Racer X 69; 02-19-2020 at 02:55 AM.

Liney · 02-19-2020, 02:51 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

The cars were going over 300 mpg in about 3 seconds..

To be picky "mpg" or "mph"? I doubt even Saturn V used that much fuel...

Racer X 69 · 02-19-2020, 02:56 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Liney

To be picky "mpg" or "mph"? I doubt even Saturn V used that much fuel...

Fat fingers on my iPod.

300 mph.

Sorry, eh?

MarkJerling · 02-19-2020, 03:35 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Some years back the NHRA shortened the strip to 1/8th mile after a top fuel driver was killed. The cars were going over 300 mph in about 3 seconds.

Now the cars are topping 300 in the 1/8th mile.

Shows you what I know. 1/8 of a mile, 1/4 of a mile. It's all Greek to me.

**savoche** · 02-19-2020, 04:00 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Shows you what I know. 1/8 of a mile, 1/4 of a mile. It's all Greek to me.

It's more Roman than Greek. The Greek mílion is based on the Roman mille passus.

Racer X 69 · 02-19-2020, 04:10 AM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Shows you what I know. 1/8 of a mile, 1/4 of a mile. It's all Greek to me.

From Wikipedia:

Quote:

Top Fuel dragsters are the quickest accelerating racing cars in the world and the fastest sanctioned category of drag racing, with the fastest competitors reaching speeds of 335 miles per hour (539 km/h) and finishing the 1,000 foot (305 m) runs in 3.62 seconds.

A top fuel dragster accelerates from a standstill to 100 mph (160 km/h) in as little as 0.8 seconds (less than one third the time required by a production Porsche 911 Turbo to reach 60 mph (100 km/h))[1] and can exceed 280 mph (450 km/h) in just 660 feet (200 m). This subjects the driver to an average acceleration of about 4.0 g0 (39 m/s2) over the duration of the race and with a peak of over 5.6 g0 (55 m/s2).

Because of the speeds, this class exclusively races to only a 1,000 foot (305 m) distance, and not the traditional 1,320 feet (400 m). The rule was changed in 2008 by the National Hot Rod Association following the fatal crash of Funny Car driver Scott Kalitta during a qualifying session at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, New Jersey, USA. The shortening of the distance was used in the FIA at some tracks, and as of 2012 is now the standard Top Fuel distance by the FIA. The International Hot Rod Association, which now sanctions Top Fuel in Australia, dropped the distance in September 2017 after Santo Rapisarda, a car owner who often runs NHRA races in the United States, pushed for the change. In recent years, only exhibition races in Martin, Michigan's US 131 Motorsports Park are run as Top Fuel races to the quarter mile.

02-19-2020, 04:10 AM	#75732
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068	Originally posted by MarkJerling Shows you what I know. 1/8 of a mile, 1/4 of a mile. It's all Greek to me. From Wikipedia: Quote: Top Fuel dragsters are the quickest accelerating racing cars in the world and the fastest sanctioned category of drag racing, with the fastest competitors reaching speeds of 335 miles per hour (539 km/h) and finishing the 1,000 foot (305 m) runs in 3.62 seconds. A top fuel dragster accelerates from a standstill to 100 mph (160 km/h) in as little as 0.8 seconds (less than one third the time required by a production Porsche 911 Turbo to reach 60 mph (100 km/h))[1] and can exceed 280 mph (450 km/h) in just 660 feet (200 m). This subjects the driver to an average acceleration of about 4.0 g0 (39 m/s2) over the duration of the race and with a peak of over 5.6 g0 (55 m/s2). Because of the speeds, this class exclusively races to only a 1,000 foot (305 m) distance, and not the traditional 1,320 feet (400 m). The rule was changed in 2008 by the National Hot Rod Association following the fatal crash of Funny Car driver Scott Kalitta during a qualifying session at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, New Jersey, USA. The shortening of the distance was used in the FIA at some tracks, and as of 2012 is now the standard Top Fuel distance by the FIA. The International Hot Rod Association, which now sanctions Top Fuel in Australia, dropped the distance in September 2017 after Santo Rapisarda, a car owner who often runs NHRA races in the United States, pushed for the change. In recent years, only exhibition races in Martin, Michigan's US 131 Motorsports Park are run as Top Fuel races to the quarter mile. Read more here: Top Fuel - Wikipedia

02-19-2020, 05:16 AM	#75733
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Originally posted by Racer X 69 I remembered who the other bands were now. There were actually four bands, Three Dog Night, Gary Puckett And The Union Gap, The Grass Roots, and Herman's Hermits. Good times. The Grass Roots, didn't they do "If you want it, here it is, come and get it....". One of the earliest songs my old brain remembering my young ears liking.

02-19-2020, 05:18 AM	#75734
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Originally posted by MarkJerling Dramatic events at the Daytona 500. What a picture!!!

02-19-2020, 05:21 AM - 1 Like	#75735
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Originally posted by robtcorl Very long day yesterday. Mrs Bob's surgery was scheduled for noon, didn't start until almost 3 PM. They should call them waitpitals not hospitals. She came though it fine, She's due to come home sometime today. All the best to Mrs Bob; a speedy recovery

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02-18-2020, 08:37 AM - 2 Likes	#75721
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by bertwert It's fairly noticeable from 0:32 to 0:36, where the filmer is mostly stationary doing a spin, and I go from behind to in front. I'm sure Bob has noticed.

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robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by savoche I'm sure Bob has noticed. Might have, if I had watched it.

02-18-2020, 09:41 AM	#75723
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,745	Originally posted by robtcorl Very long day yesterday. Mrs Bob's surgery was scheduled for noon, didn't start until almost 3 PM. They should call them waitpitals not hospitals. She came though it fine, She's due to come home sometime today. They are very hospitable, they even give you somewhere to sit or lie down.

02-18-2020, 03:20 PM - 1 Like	#75724
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by robtcorl Very long day yesterday. Mrs Bob's surgery was scheduled for noon, didn't start until almost 3 PM. They should call them waitpitals not hospitals. She came though it fine, She's due to come home sometime today. Good to hear Bob. Thinking of you both.

02-19-2020, 02:25 AM	#75726
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	We have a local dragstrip. 1/4 mile and all that. I found out today that some cars get up to 276mph (444km/h)! I had no idea they tear down there so fast.

02-19-2020, 02:34 AM - 2 Likes	#75727
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068	Originally posted by MarkJerling We have a local dragstrip. 1/4 mile and all that. I found out today that some cars get up to 276mph (444km/h)! I had no idea they tear down there so fast. Some years back the NHRA shortened the strip to 1/8th mile after a top fuel driver was killed. The cars were going over 300 mph in about 3 seconds. Now the cars are topping 300 in the 1/8th mile. Last edited by Racer X 69; 02-19-2020 at 02:55 AM.

02-19-2020, 02:51 AM - 4 Likes	#75728
Liney Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,237	Originally posted by Racer X 69 The cars were going over 300 mpg in about 3 seconds.. To be picky "mpg" or "mph"? I doubt even Saturn V used that much fuel...

02-19-2020, 02:56 AM - 2 Likes	#75729
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068	Originally posted by Liney To be picky "mpg" or "mph"? I doubt even Saturn V used that much fuel... Fat fingers on my iPod. 300 mph. Sorry, eh?

02-19-2020, 03:35 AM - 3 Likes	#75730
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Some years back the NHRA shortened the strip to 1/8th mile after a top fuel driver was killed. The cars were going over 300 mph in about 3 seconds. Now the cars are topping 300 in the 1/8th mile. Shows you what I know. 1/8 of a mile, 1/4 of a mile. It's all Greek to me.

02-19-2020, 04:00 AM - 2 Likes	#75731
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by MarkJerling Shows you what I know. 1/8 of a mile, 1/4 of a mile. It's all Greek to me. It's more Roman than Greek. The Greek mílion is based on the Roman mille passus.