Hydroplaning into a wall doing 75mph... *pics* no56k
07-27-2004, 08:19 AM
#1
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (7)
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: New Orleans, LA
Posts: 2,311
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Hydroplaning into a wall doing 75mph... *pics* no56k
The story:
I was driving home from Florida. My parents and I were on vacation and I decided to leave and come back on wednesday or thursday so i could bring up a few of my friends with me. Well I was on my way home and I was driving pretty fast at first (90-100) but once it started raining I cut it down. You can ask anyone that knows me, I driving pretty fast but in the rain its time to stop playing around. So I am going about the speed limit 65-70 and at certain points I can feel the back end of my car wobbling a little. So i would just slow down and get in a different lane. Never did it get out of control it just made me a little uneasy. Well finally I am driving int he center lane and this audi a6 passes me doing at least 15 mph more and in the fast lane. I switched lanes thinking it would be fine to go ahead behind him. Drove behind him about 5 minutes but i wasnt going to dare to keep up with him, he was going way too fast. So i just stayed at what i thought was a comfortable 70-75mph. Next thing you know the rear of my car whips around me and throws me directly into the concrete barrier dividing the two sides of the interstate. I hit the barrier and am dragged backwards about 10-15 feet before spinning back around the correct way. The entire thing happened very fast and when i finally came to I was startled as hell. Nothing really hurt at first, the adrenaline kept it all from bothering me. I started looking around for my glasses and found them on the passenger floor. I put them on to realize I am in the middle of the fast lane of the interstate! OH **** I NEED TO GET OFF TO THE SIDE. Cars are flying by me and its pouring raining. Finally I restart my car up(i had turned it off immediatly after i came to a stop) and try to drive.. the car was pulling to the left hard. I was able to bring it down to the next exit and call some people that I needed to call. Waited a few hours for my dad (and had a few of my friends come see me since they were worried about me)to come get me all the way from florida, and the wrecker towed it for us back to New Orleans.
The aftermath:
I was driving home from Florida. My parents and I were on vacation and I decided to leave and come back on wednesday or thursday so i could bring up a few of my friends with me. Well I was on my way home and I was driving pretty fast at first (90-100) but once it started raining I cut it down. You can ask anyone that knows me, I driving pretty fast but in the rain its time to stop playing around. So I am going about the speed limit 65-70 and at certain points I can feel the back end of my car wobbling a little. So i would just slow down and get in a different lane. Never did it get out of control it just made me a little uneasy. Well finally I am driving int he center lane and this audi a6 passes me doing at least 15 mph more and in the fast lane. I switched lanes thinking it would be fine to go ahead behind him. Drove behind him about 5 minutes but i wasnt going to dare to keep up with him, he was going way too fast. So i just stayed at what i thought was a comfortable 70-75mph. Next thing you know the rear of my car whips around me and throws me directly into the concrete barrier dividing the two sides of the interstate. I hit the barrier and am dragged backwards about 10-15 feet before spinning back around the correct way. The entire thing happened very fast and when i finally came to I was startled as hell. Nothing really hurt at first, the adrenaline kept it all from bothering me. I started looking around for my glasses and found them on the passenger floor. I put them on to realize I am in the middle of the fast lane of the interstate! OH **** I NEED TO GET OFF TO THE SIDE. Cars are flying by me and its pouring raining. Finally I restart my car up(i had turned it off immediatly after i came to a stop) and try to drive.. the car was pulling to the left hard. I was able to bring it down to the next exit and call some people that I needed to call. Waited a few hours for my dad (and had a few of my friends come see me since they were worried about me)to come get me all the way from florida, and the wrecker towed it for us back to New Orleans.
The aftermath:
07-27-2004, 08:24 AM
#2
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (7)
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: New Orleans, LA
Posts: 2,311
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Now, everything basically looks fixable. Dave079 can attest, however, the pictures make it look much better than it really is. BOTH rear wheels are bent to the right. Also, in the picture below you can see the latch on the trunk bend to t he left. The trunk was not involved in the impact nor was it touched at any time, meaning that the latch was bent from a movement or bend of everything under the trunk. Could this signify possible frame damage? I am really confused by this. The insurance adjusters come out in 3-4 days, so I guess we will see what happens!
Trending Topics
07-27-2004, 10:09 AM
#9
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (7)
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: New Orleans, LA
Posts: 2,311
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by ivanito
did this happen with your tcs on?
did this happen with your tcs on?
and thanks for all of the support guys!
Last edited by Conceyted; 07-27-2004 at 10:15 AM.
07-27-2004, 10:39 AM
#10
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 512
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Sorry to hear that man, glad you are okay.
Just wondering, were you running the RE040's? How many miles were on your tires/how much treadlife?
I've always through the stock tires weren't good in the rain.
Just wondering, were you running the RE040's? How many miles were on your tires/how much treadlife?
I've always through the stock tires weren't good in the rain.
07-27-2004, 10:40 AM
#11
Registered User
I know it hurts to see your baby like that... but everything is fixable except human body. From what you described, you have every reason to be happy you walked unhurt.
07-27-2004, 10:41 AM
#12
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (7)
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: New Orleans, LA
Posts: 2,311
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by roydiculous
Sorry to hear that man, glad you are okay.
Just wondering, were you running the RE040's? How many miles were on your tires/how much treadlife?
I've always through the stock tires weren't good in the rain.
Sorry to hear that man, glad you are okay.
Just wondering, were you running the RE040's? How many miles were on your tires/how much treadlife?
I've always through the stock tires weren't good in the rain.
07-27-2004, 11:24 AM
#13
New Member
Sorry to hear about that man. Dave told me about it on Sunday. He said you're a little sore from the accident, but I'm glad nothing major.
I had the rear of my Base Z spin out (about a 270) when I was going around a corner on wet pavement. I was glad there wasn't any damage or oncoming traffic at the time considering the rear half of my car jumped the 8" curb at about 15 mph. I think the tires are to blame 90% of the time. I simply don't know why Nissan would select RE040s...Hope you get your car fixed good as new though.
I had the rear of my Base Z spin out (about a 270) when I was going around a corner on wet pavement. I was glad there wasn't any damage or oncoming traffic at the time considering the rear half of my car jumped the 8" curb at about 15 mph. I think the tires are to blame 90% of the time. I simply don't know why Nissan would select RE040s...Hope you get your car fixed good as new though.
07-27-2004, 11:59 AM
#14
tcs isnt meant or capable of correcting a skid. it is only traction control, if you peel the back wheels, itll shut off power, thats is. it cant brake wheels like VDC. though argueable if VDC could have done anything either, being that its all limited by traction.
your ok, all that matters. pictures dont work for me, so Ill just hope the cars not so bad.
gotta watch out for keeping up with anything involving 4wd.
your ok, all that matters. pictures dont work for me, so Ill just hope the cars not so bad.
gotta watch out for keeping up with anything involving 4wd.
07-27-2004, 12:57 PM
#16
Fairlady Stalker
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Studio City, CA
Posts: 2,860
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I had started to notice them spinning in dry if i would step on it a little to hard so i figured in wet it woudl be worse. Well I guess i was right!
07-27-2004, 03:33 PM
#20
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Tampa
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Spin once at 70, and you'll be very white knuckled next time it rains. I did the same thing BEFORE I got my Z in my Accord. I simply began hydroplaining when changing lanes, and just slid right into the barrier, bounced off, did a 360, then managed to control the car enough to exit the freeway.
Now, when it rains here in Tampa, I slow down to 50 or less, stay in the lane you are in when it started raining, and if I feel the rear slipping, let off the gas and slow it down a little more. RE040's are okay in the wet, but any tire with 45% tread left will cause you problems in a heavy downpour, as there is no place for the water under your tires to go. Esentially, you have 2 or 4 waterski's
Now, when it rains here in Tampa, I slow down to 50 or less, stay in the lane you are in when it started raining, and if I feel the rear slipping, let off the gas and slow it down a little more. RE040's are okay in the wet, but any tire with 45% tread left will cause you problems in a heavy downpour, as there is no place for the water under your tires to go. Esentially, you have 2 or 4 waterski's