Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 17:04:15 GMT From: Johannes <johsnospam-spam-sizefitter.com> Subject: Re: Saab 9-7x stuck on hillside
Al wrote: > > "Pooh Bear" <rabbitsfriendsandrelationsnospamail.com> wrote in message > news:446168E0.2CCF8F21nospamail.com... > > > > > > SG wrote: > > > >> Wow, interesting video of a Saab 9-7x stuck on hillside. > >> > >> Check it out! > >> > >> http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1367494672560863204&q=saab > > > > The driver 'attacked' the slope too slowly. > > > > Graham > > > More importantly he neglected to use a Landrover. > > Just cos a cars got 4 wheel drive doesn't mean it can do what a "proper" off > road vehicle can do. Its a bit like fitting knobbly tires to a sit up and > beg shop delivery bicycle and expecting to survive a downhill kamikaze run! Having spent money on a 4x4, many drivers seek out iffy slopes to justify their useless investment. I remember there was some particular rock that is popular for 4x4 climbing. A fair way up the rock, one 4x4 stalled and the driver hit the brakes. However, I think the rear axle broke or something, and to the horror of many spectators, it reversed down the rock with at a fair bit of knots. It was shown on TV, it really looked horrible, but the driver and passenger survived.
