a little reminder..

kendallcschm · #1 (**permalink**) 12-30-2008, 02:09 PM

a little reminder to keep racing on the track and off the streets:
YouTube - SRT-4 Accident

FBody_Lover · #2 (**permalink**) 12-30-2008, 02:19 PM

Ouch. Thats what you get for driving a 4 banger...
But seriously that sucks a lot

apolloGT · #3 (**permalink**) 12-30-2008, 02:44 PM

Interesting video.. things really can go wrong so fast, that's why I think that these "circuit races" and even on occasion highway roll races are just bad ideas. I had a scary incident with the CTS-V.. I was driving on Main street (a heavy traffic street) at night. I took a sharp turn in first gear after a light w/o traction/stability.. with enough throttle to send me into a spin. I ended up 180 degrees in the opposite lane on the other side of the road. Luckily, there was little traffic that night, and someone was looking over me. I always always always go 2nd gear for turns, or do a quick shift now... with traction on. I don't like to think what would have happened had there been traffic... but it would not have been good. I think it's important to get used to the power of your car.. no matter if it's 250hp or 500hp. When in doubt, take it easy, and get home safe.

FBody_Lover · #4 (**permalink**) 12-30-2008, 02:49 PM

I was very surprised to see his face after the accident basically normal. Its amazing what plastic and reconstructive surgery can do these days.

mesarius · #5 (**permalink**) 12-30-2008, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FBody_Lover

Ouch. Thats what you get for driving a 4 banger...
But seriously that sucks a lot

That could happen to anybody, not just 4-banger drivers, so no need to be hating on small displacement. That does suck quite a bit, though careful driving could have prevented this.

FBody_Lover · #6 (**permalink**) 12-31-2008, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mesarius

That could happen to anybody, not just 4-banger drivers, so no need to be hating on small displacement. That does suck quite a bit, though careful driving could have prevented this.

Just supposed to be a little comic relief. Guess it didn't work... And I don't hate small displacement I am looking for a turbo audi a4 myself.

superz28 · #7 (**permalink**) 12-31-2008, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apolloGT

Interesting video.. things really can go wrong so fast, that's why I think that these "circuit races" and even on occasion highway roll races are just bad ideas. I had a scary incident with the CTS-V.. I was driving on Main street (a heavy traffic street) at night. I took a sharp turn in first gear after a light w/o traction/stability.. with enough throttle to send me into a spin. I ended up 180 degrees in the opposite lane on the other side of the road. Luckily, there was little traffic that night, and someone was looking over me. I always always always go 2nd gear for turns, or do a quick shift now... with traction on. I don't like to think what would have happened had there been traffic... but it would not have been good. I think it's important to get used to the power of your car.. no matter if it's 250hp or 500hp. When in doubt, take it easy, and get home safe.

oh jeez.... i remember that. you almost killed me