Too much car, not enough skill.

M_Six · 05-11-2012, 09:36 PM

David Ortiz loses control of his R8.

Quote:

"I must have hit some button that was for the back traction [control] of the car and once I took off, it started asking more [power] something crazy and I lost a little bit of control and hit this lady."

Um, yeah.

MrClean335i · 05-12-2012, 06:04 AM

Your signature depicts exactly how I felt reading that quote.

MrRoboto · 05-12-2012, 06:15 AM

I'm reminded of this one.

NYC6 · 05-12-2012, 08:31 AM

Ortiz's crash is the perfect metaphor for the Red Sox season thus far.

CJ421 · 05-12-2012, 08:37 AM

Those pesky electronics always getting in the way of my perfect driving skillz.

Porschefile · 05-12-2012, 10:12 AM

Ha he thinks the traction control revved the car higher.

Augenbrauezug · 05-12-2012, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porschefile

Ha he thinks the traction control revved the car higher.

No he doesn't, it's just a convenient excuse.

cloakster · 05-12-2012, 11:36 AM

He was probably trying to showoff to someone, so he floored as he turned and lost control. Simple as that. Hopefully the police don't buy into his stupid story.

M_Six · 05-12-2012, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYC6

Ortiz's crash is the perfect metaphor for the Red Sox season thus far.

Ain't that the truth.

Alpha_Zulu · 05-13-2012, 10:59 AM

I love how in the article they said the traction control was "engaged" which caused the car to over rez. If the traction was ACTUALLY engaged it wouldn't over rev anything, if anything it'll KEEP you from revving too high.

Fucking idiots writing these articles.

rfx45 · 05-15-2012, 01:46 PM

sanf · 05-15-2012, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alpha_Zulu

I love how in the article they said the traction control was "engaged" which caused the car to over rez. If the traction was ACTUALLY engaged it wouldn't over rev anything, if anything it'll KEEP you from revving too high.

Fucking idiots writing these articles.

remember that it's Bos.com writing about Ortiz. so yea, it's the car's problem

ragingclue · 05-15-2012, 02:40 PM

Man he really Suh'd his car, eh?

I bet it was the same shit, showing off and getting over your head.... Only I'd rather see an R8 bite the dust than a '70 Chevelle SS LS6.

freshwhite335 · 05-21-2012, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alpha_Zulu

I love how in the article they said the traction control was "engaged" which caused the car to over rez. If the traction was ACTUALLY engaged it wouldn't over rev anything, if anything it'll KEEP you from revving too high.

Fucking idiots writing these articles.

its because most journalists drive priusi

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