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lemmy.ca

Jesus....I know modern cars crumple for safety, but how the hell could you get enough speed in a parking garage to do that???

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See my comment elsewhere, 0-60 in 4.5 or less paired with launch control which is a standing start assist for racing and such.

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If you drive like a complete twat, it’s probably easy.

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feddit.uk

You've got to admire how safe modern cars are. And also the pillar looks so unbothered it's impressive.

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mander.xyz

Is this real? I mean that man must be a fucking twat + idiot, but doesn't he deserve medical treatment? Concern? Mock and shame him afterwards as much as he deserves, but show some care? Wtf is this dystopian shit.

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The ambulance is likely on the way, may be fighting traffic. It doesnt look like its a "need an ambulance or someone WILL die" scene, the ambulance can take its time.

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stringerereply
sh.itjust.works

From the original thread, there were a couple comments that shed light on what possibly happened:

@[email protected]

That was a BMW M440i (i recognize the wheels, color and slope of the back). It has a 386hp/398lb-ft turbocharged inline 6 with a mild hybrid system. BMW says it can do 0-60 in 4.3s, but independent tests have shown it can do 3.9-4.1s

Most likely this idiot used launch control in the parking structure wanting to show off and lost control, eating the pillar

And then @[email protected] came through with the link for launch control:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Launch_control_(automotive)

Launch control is an electronic aid to assist drivers of both racing and street cars to accelerate from a standing start. Motorcycles have been variously fitted with mechanical and electronic devices for both street and race.

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ramble81reply
lemmy.zip

Alcohol may have played a part in his decision to do that

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lemmy.cafe

yea that’s why i ask, he looks unsteady but that could all be just shock and maybe the bad driving was due to age

hit the accelerator instead of the brake kinda thing

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The silly old fart is probably drunk and crying over wrecking his ego extender

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