Lost control in the rain tonight....
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sorry to hear about that RSguy... good luck getting everything back in order.
About the salesmen and other dealership people driving the car... after my dealer installed my catback, i rode with my mechanic for a "test run" and he drove it harder than I have ever driven the car. Oh well, I guess that's going to happen with a car like the Evo.
About the salesmen and other dealership people driving the car... after my dealer installed my catback, i rode with my mechanic for a "test run" and he drove it harder than I have ever driven the car. Oh well, I guess that's going to happen with a car like the Evo.
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Originally Posted by CarFanatic
ya you must be smoking the good stuff. Theres no way you didn't bend some suspension parts hitting a curb that fast. Way to go... great display of judgement on your part. 
I didn't hit the curb going that fast. I did a few 360's before I hit the curb which slowed me down A LOT. I hit the curb *** first probably at around 15mph. I'm still getting it checked out though.
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Originally Posted by mifesto
you may have bent the axles and bearings.. just get it inspected thoroughly.
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There are guys riding motorcycles out there at all times of the day and night.
When I hear you ***** telling your war stories about driving over aggressively, drifting, losing control of your cars, and destroying parts or totalling them. . . . it scares the heck out of me. Pray you never kill a friend or injure anyone in these juvenile escapades. Drive it on a track where there is less danger and they'll be less people pointing at the dumb asz ricer in the ditch. Grow a brain. I don't need a flame suit.
When I hear you ***** telling your war stories about driving over aggressively, drifting, losing control of your cars, and destroying parts or totalling them. . . . it scares the heck out of me. Pray you never kill a friend or injure anyone in these juvenile escapades. Drive it on a track where there is less danger and they'll be less people pointing at the dumb asz ricer in the ditch. Grow a brain. I don't need a flame suit.
I'm glad to hear you are okay. Things could have been much worse. If nothing appears to be bent, then you probably don't have to buy new suspension parts. I would definitely bring the car to an alignment shop though and get the car realigned. Otherwise, you might be burning up your new tires quick.
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Thanks everybody for your input. To other EVO/Bomb-*** Car Drivers, BE CAREFUL IN THE RAIN!!!! AWD DOESN'T MATTER WHEN YOU ARE HYDROPLANING. TAKE IT FROM ME!
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Originally Posted by plokivos
who does that? I've never seen anyone speed up when it rains here. mUst be down south.
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Yeah. Really guys. We should all be really responsible. It is only an irresponsible person who would ever drive over the speed limit. I mean noone should ever speed at all...unless on a cerified race track with proper equipment and emergency personel available and a helmet on. Speeding increases risk and any increased risk means that you're jeopardizing the lives of others. So we all should STRICTLY obey the speed limit and use hand signals in addition to our turn signals as this is safest. Anyone who has ever exceded the speed limit is a complete MORON. So to all the Mr. Safety neighbor-watch ******: You guys are grooooovy. Go get a minivan and get off the forums. There isn't one ***** out of the bunch *****ing like scared women up there who hasn't sped in their evo...what hippocritical crap. Ohhhhhh, I see...you've not taken risks like HE has...so that makes you all in charge of public order. I think you should take your wings off your evos...it could obstruct a full and complete rear view in your mirror, thus potentially reducing your ability to respond and thus you're placing everyone at risk by driving with that view-obstructor on there.
What a bunch of whiny women. Get a minivan. Oh...and traffic safety school would be a great hobby for you. Just attend any time you're getting bored and want some real excitement in your life.
What a bunch of whiny women. Get a minivan. Oh...and traffic safety school would be a great hobby for you. Just attend any time you're getting bored and want some real excitement in your life.
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OK. Then it's settled. In one corner we have juvenile dumb asz's who don't have alot of judgement and in the other corner a more responsible group who may get a little wild but not totally stupid.
Something tells me as individuals have these "learning experiences" and age and maturity increase, they tend to migrate to the latter group. Dang, that psychology class was good for something.
Something tells me as individuals have these "learning experiences" and age and maturity increase, they tend to migrate to the latter group. Dang, that psychology class was good for something.
Here's what I find wrong with this thread:
1. The person was driving beyond his limits.
2. The person was doing it on a public road.
3. Nobody really identified what needs to be done to avoid it in the future.
Here are my contributions to this thread:
1. Never drive when you're emotionally disturbed. I find that I drive best when I am careful but somewhat indifferent.
2. Select an entry speed that is appropriate for the corner and the conditions. If you touch the brakes in a turn, you entered that turn too quickly.
3. Brake and gear down BEFORE you enter the turn. There should be no downshifting in the corner.
4. Do NOT coast through the corner. Instead, always be in the appropriate gear.
5. Hold your line and apex late into the turn. It will give you more visibility into the turn, as well as allow you more options in terms of picking the line. If you apex too early, you cut yourself off from a lot of lines. On a racetrack, the ideal line is the one that gives you the most exit speed. On the street, the ideal line is the one that keeps you alive.
6. Watch for surface hazard, ie. leaves, gravel, loose rocks, debris, etc.
7. Do NOT make any sudden steering correction in the corner. Instead, pick your line, and use a smooth steering effort to guide the car through.
8. Learn to use the throttle smoothly. Ease it on to guide the weight transfer and help the car turn. It's not an on-off switch. Smooth on, smooth off.
9. Learn to use the brakes. It, too, is not an on-off switch. The Evo has a lot of pedal travel. It will help you modulate. Don't rely too much on ABS because it will make you overconfident.
10. Try not to lift off the throttle too quickly in a turn. It will transfer the weight off the rear tyres. If you need to slow down quickly in a turn, pick your escape path, straighten the car out, and THEN you may brake. If you don't have room to escape, you must commit to the turn. You MUST decide to abort completely or commit completely. If you try to both brake and corner, you will lock up the brakes and run wide.
11. AWD, or any piece of technology for that matter, will not save you! Only you can save yourself by. Good drivers learn to use technology to complement their skill set. Bad drivers use technology to cover up inadequacies in their skill set.
12. Look through the turn at where the corner's exit is. Steer where you want to go. Forget turn-in and countersteering. Simply steer where you want to go. It's more intuitive. Straighten the wheel when you're about to face the direction you want to go.
13. Learn the limitations of the car. The Advans are near-R compound. As such, they're not meant for wet weather traction, although most people will find that they have no problem as long as they don't push it.
14. Turn on A/C. It will help to ease the power delivery when the turbo spools up.
so on and so forth...
1. The person was driving beyond his limits.
2. The person was doing it on a public road.
3. Nobody really identified what needs to be done to avoid it in the future.
Here are my contributions to this thread:
1. Never drive when you're emotionally disturbed. I find that I drive best when I am careful but somewhat indifferent.
2. Select an entry speed that is appropriate for the corner and the conditions. If you touch the brakes in a turn, you entered that turn too quickly.
3. Brake and gear down BEFORE you enter the turn. There should be no downshifting in the corner.
4. Do NOT coast through the corner. Instead, always be in the appropriate gear.
5. Hold your line and apex late into the turn. It will give you more visibility into the turn, as well as allow you more options in terms of picking the line. If you apex too early, you cut yourself off from a lot of lines. On a racetrack, the ideal line is the one that gives you the most exit speed. On the street, the ideal line is the one that keeps you alive.
6. Watch for surface hazard, ie. leaves, gravel, loose rocks, debris, etc.
7. Do NOT make any sudden steering correction in the corner. Instead, pick your line, and use a smooth steering effort to guide the car through.
8. Learn to use the throttle smoothly. Ease it on to guide the weight transfer and help the car turn. It's not an on-off switch. Smooth on, smooth off.
9. Learn to use the brakes. It, too, is not an on-off switch. The Evo has a lot of pedal travel. It will help you modulate. Don't rely too much on ABS because it will make you overconfident.
10. Try not to lift off the throttle too quickly in a turn. It will transfer the weight off the rear tyres. If you need to slow down quickly in a turn, pick your escape path, straighten the car out, and THEN you may brake. If you don't have room to escape, you must commit to the turn. You MUST decide to abort completely or commit completely. If you try to both brake and corner, you will lock up the brakes and run wide.
11. AWD, or any piece of technology for that matter, will not save you! Only you can save yourself by. Good drivers learn to use technology to complement their skill set. Bad drivers use technology to cover up inadequacies in their skill set.
12. Look through the turn at where the corner's exit is. Steer where you want to go. Forget turn-in and countersteering. Simply steer where you want to go. It's more intuitive. Straighten the wheel when you're about to face the direction you want to go.
13. Learn the limitations of the car. The Advans are near-R compound. As such, they're not meant for wet weather traction, although most people will find that they have no problem as long as they don't push it.
14. Turn on A/C. It will help to ease the power delivery when the turbo spools up.
so on and so forth...
Originally Posted by Stangar
There are guys riding motorcycles out there at all times of the day and night.
When I hear you ***** telling your war stories about driving over aggressively, drifting, losing control of your cars, and destroying parts or totalling them. . . . it scares the heck out of me. Pray you never kill a friend or injure anyone in these juvenile escapades. Drive it on a track where there is less danger and they'll be less people pointing at the dumb asz ricer in the ditch. Grow a brain. I don't need a flame suit.
When I hear you ***** telling your war stories about driving over aggressively, drifting, losing control of your cars, and destroying parts or totalling them. . . . it scares the heck out of me. Pray you never kill a friend or injure anyone in these juvenile escapades. Drive it on a track where there is less danger and they'll be less people pointing at the dumb asz ricer in the ditch. Grow a brain. I don't need a flame suit.
