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Old 12-24-2013, 08:33 AM
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"Steeply" is an understatement. I can't see how those cars would even stay in place. Anyone have a location?
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I see the traction cut into the pavement now, but what is that like 30% grade? I can't imagine parking on that.
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Old 12-25-2013, 05:27 AM
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I see the traction cut into the pavement now, but what is that like 30% grade? I can't imagine parking on that.
According to photoshop, the photo is ~16 degrees "off".
So, yeah... ~ 29% slope.

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