Video: Ferrari 458 enters the spin cycle on a wet road

Jeff Glucker

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Ferrari 458 crash

Proper throttle application can make a major difference when on a race track. Mash it coming out of a corner, and you’re likely to be slower than the guy or gal using smooth and progressive technique with the go pedal. This doesn’t just apply to racing though, as proper throttle modulation can make for a safer and more comfortable experience out on the road.

Especially in a rear-wheel-drive car… especially one with 562 horsepower… especially one with ultra-high-performance tires… especially when it’s raining.

How not to accomplish the task of driving an expensive machine in the rain can be seen below the break.

[Source: YouTube]

[youtube width=”720″ height=”405″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT7Qsg2tLDc[/youtube]

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Jeff Glucker

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Jeff Glucker is the co-founder and Executive Editor of Hooniverse.com. He’s often seen getting passed as he hustles a 1991 Mitsubishi Montero up the 405 Freeway. IG: @HooniverseJeff

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14 responses to “Video: Ferrari 458 enters the spin cycle on a wet road”

  1. JayP2112 Avatar
    JayP2112

    I didn't know Cars & Coffee had events in Italy.

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  2. danleym Avatar
    danleym

    More support for the idea that the size of one's checkbook often outpaces one's driving abilities.

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  3. Sjalabais Avatar
    Sjalabais

    Esc
    Restart?
    (y)

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  4. Josh_Howard Avatar
    Josh_Howard

    Wow… just wow… Dude can't even drive a normal speed in the rain? Lame.

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  5. MVEilenstein Avatar
    MVEilenstein

    What's Italian for "Hold my beer, watch this!"?

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    1. needthatcar Avatar
      needthatcar

      Seriously. Why was he struggling so much to merge? Too much car not enough driver.

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      1. needthatcar Avatar
        needthatcar

        By the way, Glucker drives Porsches like that.

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        1. Jeff Glucker Avatar
          Jeff Glucker

          shhhh

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      2. MVEilenstein Avatar
        MVEilenstein

        Pretty sure it was set up so he could look cool for the camera, blowing by his buddies. He was trying get a gap and then let them past so he could stand on it. Epic fail. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

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  6. POLAЯ Avatar
    POLAЯ

    He 45°8 the wall.

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  7. pwned88 Avatar
    pwned88

    After watching this video I've deduced two things:
    -No matter how rich you get, you can't escape stupid
    -Italian is one of the most entertaining languages to listen to.

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  8. Frere P. Avatar
    Frere P.

    Don't worry. His dad will just buy him a new one.

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  9. dukeisduke Avatar
    dukeisduke

    "How dare they pass me! I'll show them…"

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  10. dwegmull Avatar
    dwegmull

    I think this is what went down:
    "All right, let's make a cool video: you go first and then I'll pass you."
    Gets in the car.
    "Let's see it's raining, so I will set the car in race mode with no traction control. Traction control is for sissies…"
    Based on the Ferrari logo on the rear seat belts of the camera car, my guess is those guys are Ferrari fans who rented the 458 for a few hours.

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