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Old Apr 8, 2002 | 08:04 PM
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Here is the answer to my question. I was driving on Hwy 45 north when this car pulled right in front of me right on a turn I was not going to jam the brakes, I tried to change lanes when my S2k tailed to the right, but unfortunately I was not able to control it - you guys know how bad the original tires are for wet surface- and I spun around twice and thank God I was able to manage somewhat that it may not hit the shoulder with the front end, and guess what; I don't have a rear end at all, I even lost my license plate which I was not able to find, bumper is gone, tail lights, exhaust are all smashed out, trunk squeeze in and so forth. Police, as you all know they are Machines, gave me a ticket that reads:"Failure to control the vehicle". 4 pts, $165, which by the way I'll not pay. I took my toy to the shop right away and they said it would take at least two to three weeks to fix it and between $9 and $10,000 to repair. Keep in mind that all these happened six days from the grand autocross, cruising day on Friday, street races on Saturday night. Guess all the slow guys out there in Hwy 100 will be . But with the help of God I'll make it back
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Old Apr 8, 2002 | 08:31 PM
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That's really too bad, man. My condolences. What's even worse is that the cops ticketed you! WTF?! That's terrible.
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Old Apr 8, 2002 | 08:44 PM
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I don't understand HOW you lost control.

Did you gas it when changing lanes or change lanes while slamming the brakes?
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Old Apr 8, 2002 | 08:48 PM
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Damn LEO!! I didn't know you crashed your S. Did this happen Sunday or Monday?? All this rain we've had. On my way home from work Sunday night, I was hydroplaning a bit. I'll give you a call later this week to find out what's going on with your car!
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Old Apr 9, 2002 | 06:47 PM
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Sorry to hear about that Leo! Not sure if you remember me, I met you the other night on Hwy. I had the red Formula,(Marv's friend) that was trying to keep up with you I had a near fatal accident on Monday as well due to hydroplaining.

Be carefull out there, hope to see you soon. Glad you are OK.
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Old Apr 9, 2002 | 08:57 PM
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Yeah I hydroplaned a little coming home from work Monday as well. Also on Hwy 45. But I kept it cool and kept it at a lower speed. Maybe even being a bit overcautious.... but hey... I was in no hurry.
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Old Apr 10, 2002 | 07:46 AM
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Man, it must be pouring a lake where you live. I've driven the my S2000 in some heavy downpours but haven't had any control issues. And my tires are pretty bald. Some of you must be driving too fast if you have a good amount of thread wear left and still hydroplane. Anyways, sorry to hear about your car Leo.
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Old Apr 10, 2002 | 07:55 AM
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I hydroplaned once in my C5. It was the first time I had driven it in a heavy rain. I was on my to Daytona for spring break going through Atlanta.

It was a big sweeping turn on the interstate. I was doing probably 65 or so. All of a sudden I started hydroplaning, but before I could do anything to fix it, Active Handling, Traction Control, and ABS all came on and fixed it before I could even react.

It was cool
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Old Apr 10, 2002 | 08:14 PM
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"Why dum people get a license?"

So..............why did you get a license?

Per your quote "YOU C-A-N-N-O-T CONTROL AN S2K GOING 100 ON A RAINY DAY WHEN A FOOL PULLS IN FRONT OF YOU RIGHT ON A TURN. "

So once again, why do dumb people get a license?
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Old Apr 10, 2002 | 09:14 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by dslts02
[B]"Why dum people get a license?"

So..............why did you get a license?
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