Well, today at about 11:30 I had my first wreck. It had rained earlier today but when I left the road did not seem to be that wet, but I guess looks are deceiving. I was doing about 50 and slowed down to about 35-40 to take a not so bad turn when it all happened. The back end slid a little and when I tried to correct it I sent the other side off the road into the grass. I slid sideways for awhile and was eventually slowed down by about 3 or 4 trees that also removed the rear end of my car. After hitting one tree pretty hard the car bounced back onto the road as I was still trying to turn towards the road which made the car slide across the road and into a field. Thankfully, I missed a telephone pole by about 5 feet, and the edge of a pond by about 7. It didnt seem real as I got out of the car, and I was telling myself that I didnt hit anything and all that happend was that I slid in the grass. But upon seeing that the rear end had all but fallen off, both tailight assemblies on the passanger side where gone, half the trunk was chipped away, the mufflers were touching the ground and that the wheel well had split, it became very real. I thanked God that I was alive and without a scratch, then sat in the mud and cried. I dont think its totaled or that it will even be all that bad to fix, but it just kind of sucks to see your car all tore up. So take it from me guys, watch your speed on a wet road even if it doesnt seem all that wet.

 

at least you are ok. Hopefully the car can be fixed.

 

Did you have traction control and active handling engaged? Sorry to hear about your accident.

 

Yeah I always drive with traction contol on for that reason, but I guess the grass I was sliding in was just too wet for it to help. Actually I would say it was more mud than grass.

 

I know how you feel. Sucks seeing your car bruised and battered. Sounds like it can be fixed so that is a plus. Good luck and sorry to hear.

 

glad you walked away

 

Everything can be fixed good that you are ok. Just think of it this way it could have been much worse if you hit that pole. Sorry to hear that. Wish you best of luck with the repairs and back on the road ASAP.

 

I can feel your pain my man. I would be sick too. You aren't hurt, and that means insurance check to get her redone, repainted and maybe a little money left over for a cam or something!!! Instead of physical rehab

 

Good thing no one got hurt. TC/SC will not help all that much if at all you once you start going sideways like that, it happens, especially with he run flats, the stiff side walls give you no warning.

 

Very sorry about your car.

Glad you're ok though.

 

sorry to hear bout the car, I know the feeling...

good luck with the repairs!!!

 

That's horrible - sorry to hear.

Sadly, there are many tires out there that are just plain dangerous on wet surfaces. Thankfully, Goodyear makes the best super-performance rain tires for a C5 - the GSD3s. Not only are they incredible on wet surfaces, but they are equally impressive on dry roads.
Life is too precious to skimp on tires; the next time, get some D3s.

 

seems a bit extream circumstance for 35 mph turn

 

Glad you're not hurt and good luck with the repairs!

 

 

The car can be repaired, or replaced if needed. Good thing you are alright!

 

 

No comparison. The car can be fixed or replaced. The important thing is that you're ok.

 

Good thing you slowed down or it could have been really bad. Good luck with the repairs.

 

that sucks, g;ad you are OK