I would like to thank Billy and Eddie for helping me out, after I had crashed into the dried busheds and almost off a small hill, today after the TRD/TWS Meet in SD. and Also want to thank the 3 bikers and guy with the huge truck that pulled me out. and I would like to Thank GOD, this incident was not as bad, as if i would have rolled off the hill.
Damage:
Front Lip is gone, flew off when i was heading home on the 15N fwy, if anyone sees it, you can have it. and I am leaking some oil, but don't know where, so on monday I am taking it to the dealer and have them check it out... Everything else on my car is fine.
lessoned Learn:
Never go on a canyon Run Again. and Now i am going to be driving slowly and cautionously from now on.
Be careful out there, when speeding on the streets, you don't want to end up like me.
if you would like to see the picture...Billy took some pictures of my accident.
if i iwere you virgil dont drive for awhile since you r gonna be too scared and you might get into another accident. im glad to hear ur ok but what exactly happen, i mean did you take a corner too fast r what? Just glad to hear ur ok man
if i iwere you virgil dont drive for awhile since you r gonna be too scared and you might get into another accident. im glad to hear ur ok but what exactly happen, i mean did you take a corner too fast r what? Just glad to hear ur ok man
well we were like turning the corners about 80mph or a bit less, I first saw Billy Hop a turn, and landed straight, then when my car hopped on the turn, i couldn't striaght it out, Braked, and was swaying back and forth until i finally ended up crashing into the dried bushes...
I stepped out and i was like, WTF, where is the ground...then i looked down, and saw that my left tire was hanging off the hill...
Dude of course where gonna stay and help out just chill on the driving for a while and put the stock bumper back on. the leaky oil is probably from the oil filter. so nothing major to worry about as long as you walked away from it its all that matters.
sorry to hear about the front bumper im swingin up north tommorow so if i see it and its in good condition ill pick it up.
well damn that sounds freaky, glad your A-Ok...ummm i would suggest not racing on the streets in an area your not familiar with, kuz then you know your limits...good idea?
Testing your limits should be done in a safe environment where you cannot damage your or other cars or injury or kill yourself.
Originally Posted by Haulin_A_Doo
How do you know where the limit is unless you push it? Life is about taking chances.
Even a track can not give you that. Maybe a better margin of safety, but its still dangerous. I rely on my own judgement in each situation to keep me alive. So far so good.
Autox courses provide you with a chance to test your car's limits on a skidpad like surface with very little chances of hitting a strutural object. The only thing you'll be able to hit is cones... I have total faith in the safety of me, others and my vehicle whenever I autocross.
I have a stock GT with 200,000KM on it, BF Goodrichs & my suspension has definately been well used. To this day, every car I have ever went into a corner with, I came out ahead. Celi's corner like nothing in their price range.
How hard was the turn? 80 mph seems a bit fast for a canyon. also what kind of tires do you have??
well i was approaching the turn at about 80, stepped on my brakes to slow down, popped/hopped up, and then lost control, oversteer occured...i had Bridgstone Pontenzas.
damn homie glad ur fine, suck to hear that happend, but all it matters is you didnt die or get ingured, be easy now, take it slow, and if any one find his lip please return it
"You're not how much money you have in the bank. You're not the car you drive. You're not the contents of your wallet. You're not your f------ khakis. You're the all-singing, all-dancing crap of the world."
Damn Virgil i didnt kno this sh*t happened...that f**king sux bro i feel for u. hopefully you get ur lip back soon man, hope the car isnt messed up at all either. good luck.
Second, if you are going to do a run those who know the road or have done runs before should really be watching out for first timers. ESPECIALLY if its their first time.
This should apply to all. KNOW WHEN TO BACK OFF!! I know adrenaline is pumping and you might want to keep up or whatever, but know when to put your foot off the gas people. Remember this is not a game and seriously injury or death is a big maybe.
As far as testing your limits go, this should really be done at autoX/track events. You can go as fast as you want there, spin out and still be able to drive home (there are exceptions tho). Like it was mentioned above, even track events aren't safe as others can crash into you heh.
Anyway use your best judgement and stay safe while having fun is the motto of the story, glad everything turned out ok for the most part.
dayum bro...glad your ok. thats really what matters the most. and im sure that the oil leak is probably some hose that can easily be fixed. everyone makes mistakes..just try not to make em anywhere next to a cliff next time all in all...im glad your safe bro
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