Chris Keen Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 We've all heard the stories of Matt Burkett and how rental cars are "designed" to go faster, brake harder, and take abuse that normal cars aren't designed for. But here's the actual proof we've all been looking for. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQqQ-Kcjowg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carter300 Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Great Video! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Think of this next time you see a sale at a rental car company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 Matt Burkett once said NEVER buy a rental car that was once driven by an open shooter! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind bat Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Where can one hear/read of Matt's rental car exploits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wide45 Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Truth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 Where can one hear/read of Matt's rental car exploits? Check out some of Matt's old podcasts ........ http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/practical-shooting-radio-2010/id128260603 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeMartens Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 A long time ago I have a brief stint with Alamno Rent A Car, I know that renters are rough on cars, but no where near as rough as the people that work there are. A 1994 Chevy Corisca V6 can take a freaking beating........on and off road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Damn. I can't wait to rent another car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markcic Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Everyone does know what Peterson's Off Road has rated the best off road vehicle for 2011? Any rental car. A friend of mine went to a driving school in Vegas and everyone used their retnal cars. http://www.pfctraining.com/video/DoD_EP_VehOp.wmv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Hello: We used to rent a Caddy and a Lincoln when we would go down for the 24 Hours of Daytona. We would race them from Orlando to Daytona. It is amazing when you get those big heavy cars in a 4 wheel drift with 6 guys inside going 100 The Lincoln was the car to beat back in 1991-1993 Or maybe it was the drivers Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperman Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 One night, headed back to the hotel after dinner, I decided to keep the throttle wide open and regulate my speed using the brakes. When we got out of the car, flames were coming out of the wheels. It took a few laps around the parking lot to get things cooled down enough that I felt like it was safe. The next day the rotors were warped pretty bad, and the brake pedal was very soft. I feel bad for the next guy who ended up with that car. (I think the car had 12 miles on it when we picked it up at the airport.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carter300 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 One night, headed back to the hotel after dinner, I decided to keep the throttle wide open and regulate my speed using the brakes. When we got out of the car, flames were coming out of the wheels. It took a few laps around the parking lot to get things cooled down enough that I felt like it was safe. The next day the rotors were warped pretty bad, and the brake pedal was very soft. I feel bad for the next guy who ended up with that car. (I think the car had 12 miles on it when we picked it up at the airport.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMC Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 This one time at band camp........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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