Sneeze in a 500 HP car and the rear end is too far gone for an inexperienced driver to have a hope of saving, sneeze in a 100 HP car and... well nothing really.

100hp in a gen I MR2.... that's pretty scary already :lawl:

Again, horsepower has nothing to do with accident rate. I know for a fact because Japan did an extensive research. Although Canadian driving condition may differ by a little bit, I would expect the result to be the same or similar. Sure, it can get you faster than where it supposed to be, but people who do not have brain receptor to think you should stop right there will speed like maniac no matter what.

You think 300hp restriction on your license might be a good idea?
Think about it again, there are many cars that are 300hp or less that can get you in more trouble than some high end cars;

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http://fastestlaps.com/photos/ferrari_348tb.jpg

^ +1. Another super car bites the dust...how unfortunate.

Ok, give someone a GT2 and a blind corner at night 2000M away then give someone an Accord and put them in the same circumstances and we will see which ends with more damage. If you can get faster, in a shorter distance, you will crash going faster. Crashing faster means more inertia, which means more energy transfer, which means more damage. Its not rocket surgery. Regardless, I don't know why anyone would argue against stricter license testing, wether it be for people with high powered cars, or just everyone.

180km/h on SW Marine? can't we deport these drivers

THIS
Fail away, but thank god they only injured themselves and no one else.
I can't imagine that merc obliterating into someone I care about while these fucks survive. I'd probably try to kill them myself

My STi was last dyno tested at just under 350whp, and it sits in the garage for about 5 months a year. The first week I take it out every year, I do something that scares the shit out of me.

A couple weeks ago I got some lift oversteer as I forgot we changed the alignment settings before I parked it. Ive spent the last 22 years taking my driving very seriously, so I was able to get it back under control. But we are talking about a car with AWD, and still more grip than many other cars out there. If I was driving my muscle car with 380 lbs at the wheels, I would be in the same boat as this kid.

I love powerful rides, but as you alluded to, they can bite you in the ass very quickly. While I am not a supporter of the government taking rights away, maybe there is something to be said about hp limits for N drivers, or maybe even special training for high hp cars. If you can afford a car with 500+ hp from the factory, you can afford a weekend of driver training in Mission.

It has such a great sound to it. The regular C63 is on my short list to replace the STi one day. The 507 would be a dream.

I almost wonder if the culture of Japan would have more to do with the accident rate than hp ratings. First off, there are fewer high hp options in Japan. For every GTR on the road, there are 50 Kei cars. Also, its a very small island full of people. So the options to get up to speed are limited. Unlike the lower mainland, where I can hit 200kmh coming into Chilliwack without seeing another car around. I feel that in Japan the vast majority of people respect authority and those around them. In the lower mainland the only thing people respect is the almighty dollar. I could be wrong, but maybe Im not?

Threads in 2 different forums on same topic merged into thread from VAC.

You kick much ass, Head Mod Raiden!!
Thank you for the merge.
:)

:eek:

This just happened for realz.

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:lol

180km/h on MARINE drive? Fucking hell...

I think you are referring to kinetic energy= 0.5MV^2

Doesn't GM have the teen driver mode in their car? I'm surprised that the German brands don't have this feature. That or reckless speeding teens aren't as big of an issue there.

should use something like the Aussie 'P' Plates.

the probationary license prohibits the following vehicles:
i think we should have similar restrictions.

I'm amazed by the safety of these high end cars which are usually german or italian. This one, the people managed to survive despite crashing at 180km/h

Last night, I was reading the Chinese news, one Ferrari 458 and a lambo gallardo were racing in a tunnel in Beijing, they were driving at least 180km/h as well, managed to crash onto the cement wall, both cars were totaled but both drivers were able to walk away without any problem.

Don't know if lucky or the cars are just that damn safe

Let's be honest guys, the HP/age restriction never works because (in one way or the other) this is a CAR-MODDING forum. People will modify their cars

You guys think ICBC is going to dyno every single car to enforce this?

turn the aircare rollers into functioning dynos amirite

anyone with a heavy foot can probably get themselves killed in a 120hp corolla..it doesn't take 300hp+
how did the car go airborne? Just checked google maps as I don't recall there being a hill there...I'm thinking they just meant the car flipped.

If the car hit a curb at that kind of speed, it can easily launch into the air.

Don't do it Hypa, the C63 is a boring car. Keep that STi. :badpokerface:

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^foe a street bike most accident involve only injuring the rider and maybe his passenger. The chance of killing an innocent on a street bike is slim to non where as with powerful car one can do a lot of dmage before the vehicle comes to a full stop.

Personal safety vs public safety

i hope this teaches the driver a valuable lesson. the passenger is just as valuable as he is.