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considering myself fortunate today...
Nov 24, 2014, 10:08 AM
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I was driving up highway 25 yesterday at around 1 pm as the rain was dumping down. At mile marker 6 in NC, I hydroplaned at between 50 and 55 mph. No turns, no huge puddles, just smooth new pavement and tons of water. I spun completely around and went off the road, by a guard rail and down into a revine. Pics attached. The one with snow is from google. I'm fortunate to be alive and aside from lots of bruises and soreness, I'm ok.
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All-In [45047]
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Let me guess, you got charged with driving too fast for
Nov 24, 2014, 10:10 AM
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conditions?
Glad you are okay.
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no, witness told the HP...
Nov 24, 2014, 10:13 AM
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that we were all well under the speed limit. The limit there is 65 and I was probably going around 52 although I can't be sure.
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good thing you're ok, but that car is screwed!***
Nov 24, 2014, 10:32 AM
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Yes but they can charge you with that no matter how slow you
Nov 24, 2014, 4:20 PM
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were going. Even if you were doing 35 they could say you were still driving too fast for the rainy wet conditions. Must have been a cop in a good mood or he felt bad for you.
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I got that ticket one time, because I was asleep at the
Nov 24, 2014, 4:34 PM
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wheel.
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Re: I got that ticket one time, because I was drivin and
Nov 24, 2014, 4:39 PM
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cryin.
Your turn.
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wow, thats crazy. There's snow in NC?***
Nov 24, 2014, 10:12 AM
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50-55 in snowy whiteout conditions? Might want to rethank
Nov 24, 2014, 10:13 AM
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that. Juss yanking your dangly. Glad you are OK. Scary as shiz, I'm sure. Did you #### yourself?
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thank God, no. But,...
Nov 24, 2014, 10:15 AM
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adrenaline is a powerful thing. I felt completely normal until about an hour afterwards and the soreness started to kick in. I feel like I played in every FB game yesterday with no pads.
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CU Medallion [73569]
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i got in a 5 car collision at 17
Nov 24, 2014, 10:17 AM
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my car was half the size after the wreck. You're right, was fine the few hours after but could barely get out of bed the next morning.
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Re: Looks like vtec kicked in***
Nov 24, 2014, 10:18 AM
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I've been driving straight...
Nov 24, 2014, 10:22 AM
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drives for years and my instincts told me to push in the clutch and steer oposite the slide but that dang front wheel drive just has too much mechanical drag and I couldn't regain grip. If I had time to think about it, I would have used light throttle. I hope the next car is rear wheel drive.
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Re: I've owned 3 Integra GSR's
Nov 24, 2014, 10:24 AM
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I know your feels
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You #### yourself?
Nov 24, 2014, 10:22 AM
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If that were to happen to me, I might let a little squirt out.
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Glad you're ok!***
Nov 24, 2014, 10:28 AM
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I'm just happy that you're in here posting this morning.
Nov 24, 2014, 10:31 AM
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I really wasn't prepared to be doing any somber memorial services at the tailgate this Saturday!
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Thanks,RH, the more I look at...
Nov 24, 2014, 2:54 PM
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the pics, the luckier I feel.
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They did not look good, for sure.
Nov 24, 2014, 3:11 PM
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Glad to know you'll be back at the tailgate soon for sure!
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I did something like that in Chester one rainy day.
Nov 24, 2014, 10:37 AM
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The car was sliding backwards in the opposite lane and then ran of the road, right before a truck sped by. The only damage was to the fuel indicator line and some grass crammed where the tire meets the rim, so 2 flat tires.
I was being watched that day, I tell ya!
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Glad you are ok!***
Nov 24, 2014, 3:13 PM
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Re: considering myself fortunate today...
Nov 24, 2014, 4:50 PM
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You were clearly not ready for the VTEC to kick in, yo.
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Had the same experience
Nov 24, 2014, 5:00 PM
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Happy to see you come through not seriously hurt.
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Re: considering myself fortunate today...
Nov 24, 2014, 6:06 PM
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Aw hell, that'll shìt'll buff out. Can get it done in a day and a half. Now if you squirted one out and it stained the seat there's a biohazard charge.
Seriously, musta been one hell of a ride. I took one like that and it wasn't fun. Enjoy the next week. Valium or tylox and a bottle of scotch will be your best friend. Glad you're OK.
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Oh, and get some Michelins on the next one
Nov 24, 2014, 6:09 PM
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I switched to em, tried some others, almost died, went back and won't use anything else.
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