[s-cars] Teen car

[Kevin Barnett]

Thanks Vittorio:

Over the years, I may have been TOO lucky ;)

But, one thing I believe we can agree on, is inexperienced drivers, in todays world, have a much more difficult time gaing the skills needed to be safe behind the wheel.

I hope to raise my kids in go-cart and car autocrossing when they get to those ages, as knowing a cars limits, and what can happen if those limits are exceeded, is invaluable information.

Best regards,
Kevin




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From: "Bares, Vittorio" <Vittorio.Bares at nuance.com>
To: Kevin Barnett <bluevr6 at yahoo.com>
Sent: Tue, December 8, 2009 12:36:12 PM
Subject: RE: [s-cars] Teen car


Yikes! You’re a lucky man – regardless what was around you. But certainly for the day, these were solid cars. I ran a 1972 145wagon, sold it to my gf at the time – she rolled it and walked away…
 
I think the point is that todays technology doesn’t predicate that the car needs to be a big heavy beast to be safe…
 
Glad you’re ok though J
 
Vittorio -

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From:Kevin Barnett [mailto:bluevr6 at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 12:32 PM
To: Bares, Vittorio
Subject: Re: [s-cars] Teen car
 
I would disagree.  The times haven't changed as much as you would think.
 
1989 ish, I was hit head-on / offset by a Trans-am.  The SHP stated the Trans-Am was doing in excess of 100 mph when he left the road (grass divided median).  Me.  1982 Volvo 244DL 4sp + O/D.  I was doing ~65 in a 55 (Interstate 40).  Front tire was under back door.  Motor was in transmission tunnel.  Transmission was in the trunk.  After being cut from the car (door would not open), I walked away with sore wrists.  I was 21 at the time.
 
The driver of the Trans-Am was carried away in an ambulance.
 
IMO only, there is NO substitute for a solid, well made car with proper 3 point harnesses.
 

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From:"Bares, Vittorio" <Vittorio.Bares at nuance.com>
To: Kevin Barnett <bluevr6 at yahoo.com>; s-car-list at audifans.com
Sent: Tue, December 8, 2009 12:22:08 PM
Subject: RE: [s-cars] Teen car

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBDyeWofcLY&feature=PlayList&p=8EB36BDBE6506D21&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=41

times are a changing...

Vittorio -

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From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Barnett
Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 10:58 AM
To: s-car-list at audifans.com
Subject: Re: [s-cars] Teen car

1982-1989 Volvo 240.

3600lb curb weight.
120 ish hp
manual available
no cupholders to speak of
factory stereo SUCKS!

Perfect teen car.

In my younger years , I put hundreds of thousands of miles on these....



On Dec 8, 2009, at 9:28 AM, Brian Armstead wrote:

> Regarding teen cars, they need a certain amount of power to be able to 
> get out of trouble. Merging onto a highway in a slow car when everyone 
> is busting 80 mph is no treat for a young driver. That being said, folks 
> are pretty dumb to buy high performance cars for young drivers.
> 
> Taka, I disagree with the manual for teen concept, though I agree it 
> would 'help' to keep them occupied.  Young drivers have enough to focus 
> on besides wondering if they've chosen the right gear to accelerate out 
> of the way of the Escalade they wrongly pulled into the path of...
> 
> Brian



      
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