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Is this Real?
« on: January 09, 2010, 02:07:56 PM »
I mean I know it's fast but could this actually be achieved?

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Re: Is this Real?
« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2010, 02:38:40 PM »
With enough centrifugal force, and lateral grip, yeah it's possible.  But not with that car.  You would ideally use an open wheeler with a lot of down force.  You would also need a longer and less abrupt transition (ramp) from flat road to barrel surface, and A LOT more speed.
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