Got in an accident yesterday

Straighte8 · Wed, Jul-13-2005, 06:35:42 PM

I was driving to the gym yesterday afternoon and I had not driven my car in about a week. I had the traction control off and I came around a corner to hard and spun out, plus it was a little wet out. I lost control of the car and ran the driver side up on the median. I blew out both driver side tires and bent both rims in like 3 different places. I also managed to scratch a good portion of the side skirt and a little bit of the front and rear fenders. Most of that damage was underneath the side skirt, so it is not that visible and will just require some paint work. I already ordered a new set of rims and tires last night, so that is the only place that I am really getting hit money wise. I guess the whole thing could have been a lot worse, but it just pisses me off because I am so particular about my car. I will post some pictures in a day or two.

BigHat · Wed, Jul-13-2005, 06:58:00 PM

You don't need any lectures and I'm truly sorry for your damage, but there is a point here that needs to be made to help some newbies.

This car has A LOT of power, and its potential bad manners are often masked by the electronics "aids" like DSC.

On the street, and in wet conditions, I'm don't think I'd suggest turning that stuff off.

You think traction control would have saved you from this mishap ?

M3@NYC · Wed, Jul-13-2005, 06:58:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Straighte8

I was driving to the gym yesterday afternoon and I had not driven my car in about a week. I had the traction control off and I came around a corner to hard and spun out, plus it was a little wet out. I lost control of the car and ran the driver side up on the median. I blew out both driver side tires and bent both rims in like 3 different places. I also managed to scratch a good portion of the side skirt and a little bit of the front and rear fenders. Most of that damage was underneath the side skirt, so it is not that visible and will just require some paint work. I already ordered a new set of rims and tires last night, so that is the only place that I am really getting hit money wise. I guess the whole thing could have been a lot worse, but it just pisses me off because I am so particular about my car. I will post some pictures in a day or two.

It is your friend. Especially when it's wet out.

Sorry to hear about the crash.

ihkonline · Wed, Jul-13-2005, 07:02:56 PM

Man, all ethusiasts I know who crashed thier car were messing around. All I can say is look on the bright side, you had some wheel damage, body damage, thats it. It doesnt sound like a major collision where the car will never drive the same.

My friend was screwing around 3 weeks ago, and killed himself. So look on the bright side and be careful next time.

**Doctor Love** · Wed, Jul-13-2005, 07:07:16 PM

IMHO unless doing a straight drag race or are an experienced driver on a track, we're all better off with DSC left on.

In any case, it's understandable that you could lose control under those conditions and am sorry to hear about your collision. A similar thing happened to me when I had to swerve to avoid another car, only instead of just messing up a couple rims I hit a curb that popped up my front end and made me do a lazy roll which totalled the car! So, in the end, just be thankful you are OK, the car will get fixed, you'll learn a lesson about the benefits of DSC, and will probably be a safer driver from here on out.

capirest · Wed, Jul-13-2005, 08:46:35 PM

Sorry to hear about your mishap, but like what Doctor Love said just be greatful that you or no one else got hurt!! Your baby can be replace..

Good luck on getting her fix!!
Anthony

bmwm3smg2 · Wed, Jul-13-2005, 09:07:20 PM

Sorry to hear about your accident. We all learn from our mistakes. Just thank God nobody was hurt and you came out of this in one piece. Keep it safe.

sy0296 · Wed, Jul-13-2005, 09:09:26 PM

any one see my thread in OT about increase in insurance rates because of # of claims made in m3's? sheesh...

anyways, sorry about the crash, but what were u thinking turning off DSC in the rain? sounds like you were trying to do some drifting on public streets

Straighte8 · Wed, Jul-13-2005, 10:55:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sy0296

any one see my thread in OT about increase in insurance rates because of # of claims made in m3's? sheesh...

anyways, sorry about the crash, but what were u thinking turning off DSC in the rain? sounds like you were trying to do some drifting on public streets

I was not trying to do any drifting...I just forgot that I had turned the DSC off...I know enough not to turn in wet conditions with the DSC off.

BigHat · Wed, Jul-13-2005, 10:57:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Straighte8

I was not trying to do any drifting...I just forgot that I had turned the DSC off...I know enough not to turn in wet conditions with the DSC off.

It resets ON after every start

Wed, Jul-13-2005, 06:35:42 PM	#1
Straighte8 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 465 Reputation: 0 Location: Chicago	Got in an accident yesterday I was driving to the gym yesterday afternoon and I had not driven my car in about a week. I had the traction control off and I came around a corner to hard and spun out, plus it was a little wet out. I lost control of the car and ran the driver side up on the median. I blew out both driver side tires and bent both rims in like 3 different places. I also managed to scratch a good portion of the side skirt and a little bit of the front and rear fenders. Most of that damage was underneath the side skirt, so it is not that visible and will just require some paint work. I already ordered a new set of rims and tires last night, so that is the only place that I am really getting hit money wise. I guess the whole thing could have been a lot worse, but it just pisses me off because I am so particular about my car. I will post some pictures in a day or two.

Wed, Jul-13-2005, 06:58:00 PM	#2
BigHat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Age: 56 Posts: 911 Reputation: 0 Location: Arlington, VA	Sorry to hear this You don't need any lectures and I'm truly sorry for your damage, but there is a point here that needs to be made to help some newbies. This car has A LOT of power, and its potential bad manners are often masked by the electronics "aids" like DSC. On the street, and in wet conditions, I'm don't think I'd suggest turning that stuff off. You think traction control would have saved you from this mishap ? __________________ 2011 M3 vert (April '10 and currently) 2007 650i vert (sold) 2006 650i coupe (sold) 2004 M3 coupe (sold) Last edited by BigHat; Wed, Jul-13-2005 at 11:01:03 PM.

Wed, Jul-13-2005, 07:02:56 PM	#4
ihkonline Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Age: 31 Posts: 177 Reputation: 0 Location: Lincolnwood	Man, all ethusiasts I know who crashed thier car were messing around. All I can say is look on the bright side, you had some wheel damage, body damage, thats it. It doesnt sound like a major collision where the car will never drive the same. My friend was screwing around 3 weeks ago, and killed himself. So look on the bright side and be careful next time. __________________ 02' M3 SMG Titanium Silver - Finally got it (May, 28, 2005) 01' 325ci Titanium Silver - (sold)

Wed, Jul-13-2005, 08:46:35 PM	#6
capirest Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,963 Reputation: 0 Location: OC, CA	Sorry to hear about your mishap, but like what Doctor Love said just be greatful that you or no one else got hurt!! Your baby can be replace.. Good luck on getting her fix!! Anthony __________________ Anthony My Little daughter (Maiya) is now 7 yrs old!!!! My Pride & Joy!!

Wed, Jul-13-2005, 09:09:26 PM	#8
sy0296 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,534 Reputation: 0 Location: CA	any one see my thread in OT about increase in insurance rates because of # of claims made in m3's? sheesh... anyways, sorry about the crash, but what were u thinking turning off DSC in the rain? sounds like you were trying to do some drifting on public streets __________________ FS: my HPF stg2.5 Motor + Turbo Kit http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=425007 bye bye aa stg2 got hpf stg2.5 sam www.pbase.com/sy0296/m3 www.pbase.com/sy0296/e30_m3 www.pbase.com/sy0296/919

Wed, Jul-13-2005, 07:07:16 PM	#5
Doctor Love Banned Join Date: Sep 2004 Age: 36 Posts: 4,868 Reputation: 0 Location: Orange County, CA	IMHO unless doing a straight drag race or are an experienced driver on a track, we're all better off with DSC left on. In any case, it's understandable that you could lose control under those conditions and am sorry to hear about your collision. A similar thing happened to me when I had to swerve to avoid another car, only instead of just messing up a couple rims I hit a curb that popped up my front end and made me do a lazy roll which totalled the car! So, in the end, just be thankful you are OK, the car will get fixed, you'll learn a lesson about the benefits of DSC, and will probably be a safer driver from here on out.

Wed, Jul-13-2005, 09:07:20 PM	#7
bmwm3smg2 stock for now... Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,806 In the garage: '02 BMW M COUPE Reputation: 0 Location: NJ	Sorry to hear about your accident. We all learn from our mistakes. Just thank God nobody was hurt and you came out of this in one piece. Keep it safe.

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