Ken Block rides again

[bvibert]

Another really cool video from Ken Block and crew.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TshFWSsrn8&feature=player_embedded#!

 

[mondeo]

I don't see how that can be any fun. He wasn't using a stick and three pedals.

 

[Hawkshot99]

I don't see how that can be any fun. He wasn't using a stick and three pedals.

I sure saw 3 pedels in that car.

 

[mondeo]

I sure saw 3 pedels in that car.

I'm guessing they keep the traditional system in place for backup purposes during rallys, but he was definately using paddle shifters, and the shifting sounds were definately from automatic actuation.

 

[bvibert]

I don't see how that can be any fun. He wasn't using a stick and three pedals.

Yeah, but at least he has a cool e-brake lever to play with...

 

[ctenidae]

Funny how they did the front end up to look like an Aston Martin.
Love the ending.
That boy can drive.

 

[Chris Sullivan]

I noticed the three pedal set up as well. I was guessing that the car was set up to brake steer. (like a lot of tractors are) It would explain the high speed 180’s.

 

[campgottagopee]

Man-o-man, did that rev limitter get a work out or what.

 

[bvibert]

I noticed the three pedal set up as well. I was guessing that the car was set up to brake steer. (like a lot of tractors are) It would explain the high speed 180’s.

I'd be surprised by that. I think the 180's and other crazy turns are induced by liberal application of the e-brake.

 

[bvibert]

Man-o-man, did that rev limitter get a work out or what.

Pretty much the whole time, save for a few moments when he momentarily lifted his right foot.

 

[campgottagopee]

My understanding for the 3 pedals is so he can stop and start w/o beating the tranny up...someting about straight cut gears....one of you eggineers should be able to explain.

 

[campgottagopee]

Pretty much the whole time, save for a few moments when he momentarily lifted his right foot.

It really is amazing.

 

[bvibert]

I don't see how that can be any fun. He wasn't using a stick and three pedals.

Yeah, but at least he has a cool e-brake lever to play with...

BTW, Mr. smarty pants, driving around like that != normal street driving for most people (though I come close sometimes).

I'm sure driving that car around on a course like that anywhere near those kinds of speeds would be plenty of fun without the use of the clutch... That doesn't mean I don't prefer having a clutch for the kind of driving that I do.

 

[deadheadskier]

impressive driving

though I have to say, I find 'Fast and Furious' type cars to be almost as annoying as Harleys with straight pipes.

 

[campgottagopee]

impressive driving

though I have to say, I find 'Fast and Furious' type cars to be almost as annoying as Harleys with straight pipes.

You're no fun....loud pipes save lives baby

 

[deadheadskier]

You're no fun....loud pipes save lives baby

no they don't........they over overcompensate for a personal deficiency.


glad they're starting to crack down around me for bikes modified to be loud as hell

 

[mondeo]

impressive driving

though I have to say, I find 'Fast and Furious' type cars to be almost as annoying as Harleys with straight pipes.

And you don't have to even worry about being guilty by association.

STIs and Evos don't sound like that. Idiots who care about looking fast more than going fast do that to cars. But that Fiesta sounds like neither. That sounds like a race car. Because it is.

 

[deadheadskier]

And you don't have to even worry about being guilty by association.

STIs and Evos don't sound like that. Idiots who care about looking fast more than going fast do that to cars. But that Fiesta sounds like neither. That sounds like a race car. Because it is.

oh no doubt. up by me, the NH hicks add those stupid bafflers and ridiculous looking spoilers to their Chevy Cobalts.

 

[skiNEwhere]

now thats the ultimate road test for a car

 

[riverc0il]

That was pretty darn cool! I am no car guy so for me to find a car video worth sitting through for 7 minutes AND appreciating it is saying something. Heck, that was any chase scene in a movie I have ever seen. The Segway scene was awesome. That Segway driver has more balls than Ken Block.