ken blocks new you tube shenanigans
Posted by aj_johnson
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Apparently the bridge was shut down for renovations, and they took advantage of the few hours before work started after it shut down. Fantastic timing if you ask me! As for the other parts of the city being shut down, I bet that was the $$$$$$ part. 
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It was a tire rub that put them off - imagine effectively locking one front wheel mid corner - but they couldn't get their fuel delivery problem sorted out at the service park so I suspect it was a bit more involved that 'one pump' going down. The car is beutifully done, and was built in the UK afaik. Without seeing up-close pictures or seeing the car in person I wouldn't jump to the conclusion there was only one pump. I did see it in person but wasn't looking at that level of detail. I'm a little surprised the car doesn't make any cameos in his gymkhana videos now. First Rally: 2001 Driver (7), Co-Driver (44) Drivers (16) Clerk (10), Official (7), Volunteer (4) Cars Built (1), Engines Built (0) Cages Built (0) Last Updated, January 4, 2015 
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First, don't confuse JVL for an authority on the actual price of the car. Second, it is truely a 'toy' for Ken - so he can buy what he wants Third, it is a very high spec car from the engine through the paddle shift assisted sequential box so a solid 6 figure price isn't out of line for what the car is. (or at least the parts that make up the car. The conversation of if Ken knows what to do with the car is irrelevant. First Rally: 2001 Driver (7), Co-Driver (44) Drivers (16) Clerk (10), Official (7), Volunteer (4) Cars Built (1), Engines Built (0) Cages Built (0) Last Updated, January 4, 2015
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Sigh. No slander what-so-ever John. I was simply saying Ken Block is likely the only person, other than his accountant, who knows what he actually paid for the car. Nowhere did I imply I knew the cost on the car, not sure what made you infer that. I also said that solid 6 figures was probably in the right ball park for what the car is. First Rally: 2001 Driver (7), Co-Driver (44) Drivers (16) Clerk (10), Official (7), Volunteer (4) Cars Built (1), Engines Built (0) Cages Built (0) Last Updated, January 4, 2015
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