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Soapbox

Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2018 6:49 pm
by pete
I love what happens after the first (serious) accident...

http://digg.com/video/soapbox-derby-ramp

Re: Soapbox

Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2018 11:52 pm
by campbell
Outrageous.

Mainly because that would have turned either of James' soapboxes into matchsticks

Quite missed building Mk3 this summer

Re: Soapbox

Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 7:02 am
by Stevoraith
Was trying to think of a reply that didn't include a swear-word but I'm not eloquent enough. :shock:

Re: Soapbox

Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 9:05 am
by IanD
Severe, look painful even for the ones that didn't crash due to whiplash :shock:

Wonder if there will be a set of neck injury claims - phone calls 'Have you taken part in a soapbox race, is your neck still sore. Your money is waiting for you'

Would have thought after 2nd incident organisers should remove ramp or put something in front to slow entry speed.

Is it now on the next to do design list Campbell - consider weight distribution for flying like WRC cars do. And a full functioning roll cage ?

Re: Soapbox

Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 8:08 pm
by campbell
I did notice the 2-man entry attained a much better attitude and less pitch

But no. If we get to roll cages we'd be as well building a Locost.

(I do have the book...)

Re: Soapbox

Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 11:20 pm
by IanD
Your sad ! I need to look up locost.
As Lee said a while ago you are also 'the dad of SE' !
PS I'm drinking but my excuse is it's my sons 23rd birthday, I feel old.

Re: Soapbox

Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2018 12:00 am
by Alistair
That's funny - the full 360 flip is a classic! Mario Kart eat your heart out!

Re: Soapbox

Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2018 7:06 am
by scott_e
:shock: :shock: :shock:

In the age of Heath and Safety , liability , insurance , ambulance chasers etc for everything and anything I am surprised that is allowed !

Very entertaining though .... :lol:

Re: Soapbox

Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2018 12:22 pm
by j2 lot
:shock: :damnfunny

Re: Soapbox

Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2018 7:36 pm
by Ferg
The designer of the course should ALWAYS have to ride it first. 👍