Paul Walker dead

[Kaido]

I personally find it sad that two people died, but I find it more sad that all the people crying over the death of a celebrity doesn't give two craps about all the people dying in car crashes each and every day. I don't feel like I'm the crass one for making fun of those people's double standard.

I was wondering why it bothered me so much that he died, but someone explained that it's because you have these people in your home - you watch their movies, you know what they do for work, you've talked about them, you've quoted their lines - even though you don't personally know them, you're acquainted with them in a way, which is why it feels like a loss. Nearly 100 people die every day in car accidents in America, but you're not familiar with them, which is why it doesn't get the same level of attention as celebrities do.

I enjoyed the movies. Sad to see him go.

 

[ThinClient]

Oh wow... Is this from the same day? Sucks to see anyone die in such a senseless, avoidable way

It's from just a few minutes before the crash occurred. It's the last picture taken of the star.

 

[SKORPI0]

Porsche Carerra GT in Walker crash had six owners in it's cross-country life

Always Evolving's Porsche Carerra GT -- recognizable for its unusual red color and black wheels -- is a difficult car to drive for even professionals, with one top driver calling its handling “scary,” and those of us at Autoweek who have driven the car will likely concur.

Always Evolving, a car race and tuner store operated by CEO Roger Rodas, a financial consultant who became friends and business partners with actor Paul Walker at a race track, acquired the car last spring, and used it often at car shows and in promotional ads. Rodas was driving when the car crashed, killing him and passenger Walker in a California business park Saturday afternoon.

 

[ThinClient]

I would guess second place in the Pirelli Porsche Driver's Cup Series championship in 2012 qualified him as an experienced driver.

He wasn't driving. He let someone else drive after the fund raiser.

 

[GTaudiophile]

When I saw the wreck that's what I thought it was. That car was known for being very unforgiving.

I have read/heard the same. But apparently with new Michelin Super Sport tires it turns into a much more forgiving car. Here is some recent commentary from an EVO video.

RIP Paul Walker.

Me thinks he probably died with a smile on his face.

I've always told people. If I died behind the wheel while say driving a car on the Ring, I'd probably go out happy with a smile on my face.

 

[ThinClient]

Me thinks he probably died with a smile on his face.

I've always told people. If I died behind the wheel while say driving a car on the Ring, I'd probably go out happy with a smile on my face.

He very likely died saying "OMG WHY DID I LET YOU DRIVE, YOU IDIOT" because he wasn't the one behind the wheel.

 

[n7]

Wow, just destroyed.

RIP Paul.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

Has anyone read anything about the possible speed yet?

 

[SKORPI0]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...ed-Porsche-GT-driven-friend-crashed-pole.html (with hi-res pictures of crash).

 

[EagleKeeper]

Speed and stupidity are a deadly mix.

Even though he was not driving;

RIP

 

[lupi]

saw it last night, first thought was guess we don't have to look forward to any more of those "movies".

 

[JulesMaximus]

"Speed Was a Factor" in Walker's Deadly Crash

Source: http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/l...y-Valencia-Crash-233951801.html#ixzz2mFCHItxt
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No shit... really? :hmm:

 

[ThinClient]

No shit... really? :hmm:

I lol'd.

 

[JEDI]

How fast can that do in a quarter mile?

pffft 1/4 mile
its all about the drift

 

[mugs]

I have read/heard the same. But apparently with new Michelin Super Sport tires it turns into a much more forgiving car. Here is some recent commentary from an EVO video.

RIP Paul Walker.

Me thinks he probably died with a smile on his face.

I've always told people. If I died behind the wheel while say driving a car on the Ring, I'd probably go out happy with a smile on my face.

No he didn't, and no you wouldn't. That's just sentimental bullshit to make people feel better about death. Death sucks. Dying doing something you enjoy doesn't make it suck less.

 

[SandEagle]

raw video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXxhJeP5k1s

was it recorded by one of our members here? 'drive away before it blows up'......

 

[Doppel]

A pretty fitting end for him actually, dying in an exotic car.

That said, he's the only celebrity to die probably ever that I actually give even a tiny piece of shit about. I liked the vast majority of his movies that I've seen. It's too bad.

 

[ThinClient]

raw video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXxhJeP5k1s

was it recorded by one of our members here? 'drive away before it blows up'......

You expect more? From Fast & Furious fans?

 

[Soundmanred]

While I enjoyed (most of) his movies, I care more about the charitable works he's done more than his acting. There are a lot of actors out there (and people in general, as evidenced in this thread) that just don't give a shit about anyone else, especially people they don't know in countries most wouldn't want to visit. He may be considered a mediocre actor by most accounts, but he's an above average human.
I have to respect him for that.

 

[ThatsABigOne]

saw this on Facebook

I knew that there was more to it than just a pole and a twig/tree.

Condolences to his family, his friends, and those who benefited from his charitable contributions.

 

[SandEagle]

You expect more? From Fast & Furious fans?

having a fire extinguisher in a car helps. i will look into getting one now after seeing this.

 

[ThinClient]

While I enjoyed (most of) his movies, I care more about the charitable works he's done more than his acting. There are a lot of actors out there (and people in general, as evidenced in this thread) that just don't give a shit about anyone else, especially people they don't know in countries most wouldn't want to visit. He may be considered a mediocre actor by most accounts, but he's an above average human.
I have to respect him for that.

A ton of actors have charities set up. It's a great way to avoid taxes using "charitable" write-offs while that charity only really uses a dime on the dollar for what was intended. It's a very common tactic among celebrities.

Before you go heralding him as some kind of saint, you owe it to yourself to look into the truth behind these celeb charity events and organizations.

 

[GagHalfrunt]

having a fire extinguisher in a car helps. i will look into getting one now after seeing this.

Yeah, the moral of this story is to have a fire extinguisher in your car. That's the lesson to be learned here, there's nothing else to take away from it.

 

[ThinClient]

Yeah, the moral of this story is to have a fire extinguisher in your car. That's the lesson to be learned here, there's nothing else to take away from it.

The real lesson is that if you have a car that you KNOW is difficult to drive (as it is, and as he would have known being a professional driver and all), it is incredibly irresponsible to let someone else drive it. The real lesson is to be responsible. He failed and it cost him his life.

 

[purbeast0]

a lot of people making baseless assumptions in this thread.

rip paul walker. i didn't know him or anything but i enjoyed many of his movies, even though he sucked at acting initially.