P-car Crash - I hydroplaned off highway
06-25-2008, 04:09 AM
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Glad to hear your o.k.,could have been a lot worse.
Take advantage of the opportunity and spend some $$$ and upgrade;
-gt3 front bumper
-Litronics
I spun out my 99' 986 last year in the first rain of the year at a meet. It was damn embarassing but at least I'm not dead.
Good Luck!
Take advantage of the opportunity and spend some $$$ and upgrade;
-gt3 front bumper
-Litronics
I spun out my 99' 986 last year in the first rain of the year at a meet. It was damn embarassing but at least I'm not dead.
Good Luck!
06-25-2008, 08:54 AM
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Haven't seen you post for awhile CP, now I know why. Crashing sucks and your car crumpled to help save the occupant(s) inside. Hope you're on the mend...good luck with the repair.
06-25-2008, 05:43 PM
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CP, sorry to hear about the accident. I'm glad you don't have any major injuries. I hope you recover quick and you are able to get the car fixed with a minimum of hassle.
06-25-2008, 05:45 PM
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06-25-2008, 06:19 PM
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PSM?
06-25-2008, 07:00 PM
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Barn996 - I've been offline for a awhile mostly b/c I was getting too wrapped in the OT forum - as if it were about anything real. As soon as I had an actual *car* issue, I knew this was the place to be.
Mark - if they could rebuild it the way you can, I'd be a lot happier. As it is, I'm hoping it totals out. Your latest project looks amazing in your avatar, BTW.
pissedpuppy - no PSM. Downhill curve on highway with puddle at the apex. After a lifetime of lifting when I feel the start of hydroplaning, that's what I did. This time, I spun. Whether that's because of the engine out back, or because of the particular situation, I don't know. But I wasn't driving anymore; I was on a ride.
Mark - if they could rebuild it the way you can, I'd be a lot happier. As it is, I'm hoping it totals out. Your latest project looks amazing in your avatar, BTW.
pissedpuppy - no PSM. Downhill curve on highway with puddle at the apex. After a lifetime of lifting when I feel the start of hydroplaning, that's what I did. This time, I spun. Whether that's because of the engine out back, or because of the particular situation, I don't know. But I wasn't driving anymore; I was on a ride.
06-25-2008, 08:58 PM
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If it's totalled, I'll work on getting a fair settlement from my insurer and then decide what to do. Nothing rash.
07-01-2008, 02:59 PM
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Have never been a fan of Pzeros, and even before it was mentioned in the thread, I could see the little red tag on the side of the tire. I recently made the move to the Bridgestones (I know, non N-rated) and they are delightful in the rain. You may want to give them a try next time round.
I once hydroplaned off a highway in an old Acura when I was in high school. It is the least fun thing I can remember from those days.
I once hydroplaned off a highway in an old Acura when I was in high school. It is the least fun thing I can remember from those days.
07-02-2008, 04:21 PM
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That is a shame CP, what stretch of road were you on?
07-03-2008, 03:50 PM
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Well, like everyone has said......... you lived to tell about it....... congrats. Not many can say they totaled a Porsche!!!!!!!!!
07-04-2008, 02:33 AM
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Thanks for the words. Excellent point, but just to let everyone know, I've totalled two.
First was a 1984 944. I totalled it in 1985. I was a teenager.
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