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Old 2nd February 2009, 06:25 AM
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Default Zig-Zag hill - Dorset

Another favourite, that was featured on 5th or Top Gear some time ago when they were testing a 2 seater, british sports car. Jason Plato stated that it's impossible to do more than 30mph up the hill because of the zig-zag nature of it.

I disagree Mr Plato, I've done more up that hill, with only 3 out of 4 wheels on the ground (fully attested by Shark_90)
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Another favourite, that was featured on 5th or Top Gear some time ago when they were testing a 2 seater, british sports car. Jason Plato stated that it's impossible to do more than 30mph up the hill because of the zig-zag nature of it.

I disagree Mr Plato, I've done more up that hill, with only 3 out of 4 wheels on the ground (fully attested by Shark_90)
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Old 1st March 2010, 05:51 PM
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I nearly total'd my saab coming down there with an unbraked trailer pushing me on, tight bends.

So last night i went up there, really need the 2 way radios so someone can sit at the top and give a heads up if anything comes past. Difficult looking out the side window to see round the bend.

Fun bit of road though.
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