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Originally Posted by Dantilla View Post
A 70's TV show where private investigator Jim Rockford drove a Pontiac Firebird, and in each episode he happened to get into a car chase.

Quickest way to do a 180, also called a "Bootleg Turn" from the USA's prohibition days:

Very fast in reverse, turn steering wheel quickly until front end slides, shift into first gear while still sliding, hit the throttle once the nose is pointed the other direction.
I did watch some of the Rockford shows. Now you have filled in some of the Merican culture I did not understand. Thanks Dantilla.
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