I lost control today
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From: Chicago IL
I lost control today
Was heading towards the expressway on ramp when the light turned yellow. I was already going around 55-60 mph when I gave it a little gas to beat the light. Next thing I knew I was losing it. I did a 360 or more towards one direction then pulled it back the other way. Think I spun that way to. Seen a poll coming at me and got out of it's path. Then I put it into a ditch, swamp. Got out of the car expecting the worst and not a scratch. Figured I would need a tow truck to get it out, but got lucky and rocked it out.
I think it's time for some new tires. Whats the best? Thinking of getting away from run-flats but I'm open for opinions. Glad I just got out of this with a lesson. Funny thing is I didn't even spill my coffee. BTW this was on dry pavement and least I think.
I think it's time for some new tires. Whats the best? Thinking of getting away from run-flats but I'm open for opinions. Glad I just got out of this with a lesson. Funny thing is I didn't even spill my coffee. BTW this was on dry pavement and least I think.
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Originally Posted by cadallante87
Seen a poll coming at me and got out of it's path.
glad you are ok....they will get away from ya when you least expect it
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Good thing you didn't get hurt and second, good to know nothing serious happend to the car.
I think w/o a spare, it is too risky to not get run flats. I'm prone to flats and am always unlucky with road debre. If you're a lucky person and rarely get flats, i'm sure it would be cheaper for non-run flat tires.
I just heard on the radio that most auto fatalities caused by over correcting.
I think w/o a spare, it is too risky to not get run flats. I'm prone to flats and am always unlucky with road debre. If you're a lucky person and rarely get flats, i'm sure it would be cheaper for non-run flat tires.
I just heard on the radio that most auto fatalities caused by over correcting.
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Originally Posted by larryzonka
Good thing you didn't get hurt and second, good to know nothing serious happend to the car.
I think w/o a spare, it is too risky to not get run flats. I'm prone to flats and am always unlucky with road debre. If you're a lucky person and rarely get flats, i'm sure it would be cheaper for non-run flat tires.
I just heard on the radio that most auto fatalities caused by over correcting.
I think w/o a spare, it is too risky to not get run flats. I'm prone to flats and am always unlucky with road debre. If you're a lucky person and rarely get flats, i'm sure it would be cheaper for non-run flat tires.
I just heard on the radio that most auto fatalities caused by over correcting.
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People may compain about AH, but I'll bet it would have saved you. I know it may not seem like your lucky day, but al things considered it could have been a whole lot worse. You may consider a lottery ticket to pay for those new tires. Good luck, and I'm glad you and the vette are ok.
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Originally Posted by KidCid
Glad that everything turned out OK.
Now stop trying to beat lights! It's OK to come to a stop when you see the light turn yellow!
Now stop trying to beat lights! It's OK to come to a stop when you see the light turn yellow!
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Is your car a daily driver, or do you track the car? Depends on how you use the car. The Goodyear GS D3's are good, BFGKDW2's are good tire, you do have to be careful in the rain. ..or the F1 Supercar tires that the Z comes with are okay too. Lot's of choices.
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Originally Posted by cadallante87
I think I over corrected because I was driving with one hand on the wheel and drinking coffee with the other. LOL I think now on I'm waking up before I drive.
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Sounds like you were on a surface street (heading for the on ramp), if that is the case, you were probably going over the speed limit. I don't know of many surface streets that have 55-60 mph speed zones controlled by traffic lights. Then you had to accelerate even more to make the light...
. Sounds like a recipe for disaster, speeding, driving with one hand while drinking coffee and having bad tires.
You were very lucky you didn't hurt someone else let alone yourself and your car. I hope this served as a wake up call.
Ok, stepping off my soap box
. Sounds like a recipe for disaster, speeding, driving with one hand while drinking coffee and having bad tires.You were very lucky you didn't hurt someone else let alone yourself and your car. I hope this served as a wake up call.
Ok, stepping off my soap box
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Originally Posted by cadallante87
I think I over corrected because I was driving with one hand on the wheel and drinking coffee with the other. LOL I think now on I'm waking up before I drive.
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Originally Posted by WWK888
Sounds like you were on a surface street (heading for the on ramp), if that is the case, you were probably going over the speed limit. I don't know of many surface streets that have 55-60 mph speed zones controlled by traffic lights. Then you had to accelerate even more to make the light... . Sounds like a recipe for disaster, speeding, driving with one hand while drinking coffee and having bad tires.
You were very lucky you didn't hurt someone else let alone yourself and your car. I hope this served as a wake up call.
Ok, stepping off my soap box
. Sounds like a recipe for disaster, speeding, driving with one hand while drinking coffee and having bad tires.You were very lucky you didn't hurt someone else let alone yourself and your car. I hope this served as a wake up call.
Ok, stepping off my soap box
and then make a joke about still making it thru the light sideways. Glad you and the car are ok.........and glad you don't live by me.
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Originally Posted by VatorMan
Don't turn off T/C. THat should be the first thing you learned.
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Originally Posted by cadallante87
T/C was on that's why I'm suprised it could even go around. Unless I hit it and did not notice, but I'm 99% sure that did not happen. The car died out so I'm not sure if it was on when I restarted. I guess I'm still getting use to this newer rear gears and torque converter. Tires were definitely the main reason this happened. I was not flooring it or anything just hit it to much in a minor bend in the road.