I will just go out and say that that was pretty dumb. Going 90 and loosing it, oh man I can just imagine that situation. But hey we all do stupid things, like most people have said just learn from your mistake. It is smart that you are being a man and looking at a less powerful car. I suggest getting some professional driving instructions so that in the future if you want to buy a more powerful car you will know how to drive it. At least no one was hurt, cars can always be replaced but lives cannot.

 

don't brake on turns....downshift should be your first instinct...
...10hours doesnt' qualify drifting a turn @ 90mph

 

i know i know... christ, how much are driving schools and how do i find one in my area?

 

No symapthy. Consider yourself lucky. If your GF was my sister and something happened to her because of your negligence I'd be coming for you. Most guys with sisters, or fathers with daughters would do the same thing on impulse.

 

I was thinking about this Big Shooter...and after looking at the facts i wanted to ask some questions:

How old are you?
First car or......?
what happened exactly?
How many points on your license if any?
Insurance rates?

The reason I was thinking about it is this:
The Evo has the capability of outperforming many many vehicles, some 5x the cost.
Wih this type of knife edge performance you should be able to be very articulate with your driving skills and be safe. The car has plenty of power but you can take your foot off the gas and hit the brakes! It can stop on a dime and has immense grip thats unparalleled making it very safe.

I would suggest taking a motorcycle safety foundation training course.....and maybe learn to ride a bike. The brutal assault on your senses makes you heighten them and has always made me a more alert and a better driver.

Id say take some driving courses, go to BMW and take their driving school. Learn how to go very fast in a safe place and everything else falls into place.

 

This is what I am also wondering.. I assume the answer is YES...WTF.

 

Gonna summon the grand jury next?

 

no i had P6's on not advans

 

I agree with your point about taking a driving course. I do not agree with your statement about how safe it is because it has great grip, etc.

If he were driving in a straight line, then this would be the case. However, he was going at high speed through a turn, and reacted to the oncoming car by hitting the brakes. This shifts all of the weight to the front of the car, which makes the back end loose. This coupled with any quick steering input immediately loads one tire, which results in horrendous grip. This would have happened to him even if he were driving a Geo Metro, though if he had that car he probably would never have hit 90 in the first place.

I learned this the hard way myself at the track. I didn't brake, but when carrying enough speed through the turn, my back end came out and I ended up in the wall. In my case, I wasn't listening to what my tires were telling me.

 

cant letting out of the gas in a high speed turn also cause you to loose grip?

 

Absolutely.

 

always gas...specially awd... hitting the gas saves lives..not slamming the brake...especially when losing it on a turn and the back end swings out....

 

Did the insurance company total the car? Or will they pay for the repairs?