This is a pretty odd situation.

Time for the wing to go back on

 

Please stop driving so fast like that last thing we need to see is another wrecked evo thread.

 

Captain Hindsight says you shouldn't speed in the rain

 

Obviously your going to hydroplane going at that type of speed limit when the rain is pouring down.

Good to hear your okay.

 

Maybe there were some strong gusts of wind?

 

Hmmm, you see that puddle of water? He shouldn't have driven through it at high speeds...

 

Standing water and speed

 

I love when people think the wing has some sort of magical effect.

It's not a huge difference with than wing on short of maybe 15 lbs on the trunk lid.

 

Driving 80-90 mph on a 3 lane highway in the rain isn't unheard of really. However, neither is hitting the break when you begin to hydroplane. If the OP were a bit more of an experienced driver in most situations he would have most likely skimmed over the water and never left his lane. Keep in mind that the same thing that affords you all of that traction in the dry conditions makes you more prone to hydroplaning...large contact surface. Granted, the awd does help keep your car planted, but it's not going to be a fix-all...you still need to DRIVE the car.

 

LOL...not funny really. This is something people must read or learn in a special course. Wing has nothing to do with hydroplaning. There are many factors affecting the outcome such as vehicle weight, speed, water depth, tread depth, tread pattern.

I live in Michigan and our weather has been poor the past week. I have been driving an avg of 50-60mph.
I highlighted the points that are the answer to your question.

1. way too fast for a wet surface
2. when you hydro-plane you dont adjust, hold the wheel stiff
3. do not brake just let off the accelerator (brake if you HAVE to but normal)
4. many factors affect speed, but 55mph is base speed for risk of hydro-planing
5. regardless of tire can still hydro-plane, tread is only a reduction of risk

 

Here are some ways to prevent or lower your risk.

Maintain proper tire pressure
1/3 less of the posted speed
Maintain good tire tread

ALL TIRES WILL HYDROPLANE AT CERTAIN SPEED.

Be safe.

 

I'm not sure I agree here. I've driven down the highway numerous times at 85 in the rain/ wet roads. Likewise, wet/ rainy trackdays and auto-x at similar speeds. I would say that speed is certainly too high to be considered safe for standing water conditions.

 

Yes, I should of worded it better. It is not the wet surface, but more so the standing water.

 

Hey, it happens man. We've all gone a little faster than we should have at times. At least you're in one piece.

 

sombody already beat me to it, but yeah, hitting the brake was the wrong thing to do. you're lucky you didn't make it worse. the problem was the water, your tires, and the speed. just because you've got all seasons, doesn't mean it's safe to go that fast when it's pouring. if the road conditions change, and the you hit a pocket of deep water, that's your ***. you need to slow down, and learn to drive.