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Old 02-16-2015, 05:40 PM
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What a shame. I did not know him but definitely sounds like a good guy, R.I.P.
Old 02-16-2015, 05:48 PM
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Terrible news. RIP Vince. Condolences to his family and friends. What a tragic loss.
Old 02-16-2015, 05:49 PM
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never spoke, never wrote, never met - all the poorer for it.

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Old 02-16-2015, 05:51 PM
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Man, this is so so sad. RIP vince and my sincerest condolences to his friends and family.
Old 02-16-2015, 06:08 PM
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So sorry about this. My condolences to his family and friends. Too young to go!
Old 02-16-2015, 06:10 PM
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Been off-line for a while, shocked to come back and read this. RIP young man.
Old 02-16-2015, 06:16 PM
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RIP. Condolences to the family. Tragic loss.
Old 02-16-2015, 06:17 PM
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So truely sad...RIP.
Old 02-16-2015, 06:18 PM
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Very sorry to hear this. Many of us have participated in spirited group drives. Many more of us will again in the future. It's part of who we are. This is a lesson learned, once again, by those left behind. We live life by a thread. It is often a very fine line and you often don't realize you are crossing it (especially in this car) until it's too late. Continue the passion, including the spirited drives; but, keep Vince (and your loved ones) in mind on future drives.
Old 02-16-2015, 06:20 PM
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RIP Vince. Just a reminder to all of us to count your blessings and enjoy everyday we spend on this earth. My prayers for him and his family. God speed.
Old 02-16-2015, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by NP993
Blue skies
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Don't let fear of the Reaper keep you from LIVING!
Old 02-16-2015, 06:32 PM
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According to those of the USC auto club who were there with him at the time of the accident; they're saying it was a mechanical failure around the turn; as all were driving at safe speeds and smoke appeared mid turn leading to under steer ; and left the car unable to steer.
Old 02-16-2015, 06:45 PM
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What a tragedy. RIP Vince
Old 02-16-2015, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Jay J
According to those of the USC auto club who were there with him at the time of the accident; they're saying it was a mechanical failure around the turn; as all were driving at safe speeds and smoke appeared mid turn leading to under steer ; and left the car unable to steer.
As I was reading again, his thread on the suspension and interior. The thought that something mechanical happened crossed my mind. Whether, workmanship, part failure (due to age of the car or defect) any number of things could have happened. Along with driving within your skill set, inspection of your car on a regular basis is prudent.

He did say he had his car aligned, so I assume a 2nd set of eyes saw his work. He had noted he hadn't worked on cars before.

It's still a tragedy, no matter the cause.
Old 02-16-2015, 06:53 PM
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Godspeed. We just buried a classmate who was far too young this weekend- and he was 20 years older.


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