Charlotte guys...I wrecked my ****

So I took my car to Pro-Dyno down by Carowinds to get some Dyno Jet numbers since my car is a little more broken in and all I had were the heart break numbers from Sharif's dyno haha.

Went to the dyno, did three pulls, and the 3rd pull was 540.6 rwhp and 535.3 rwtq. I have the dyno sheet, just no scanner, but I will try and get it up here because there are bound to be non-believers, you all know how it goes.

So after it's off the dyno, I take it for a spin. Jon ( TegraRacer ) and I are driving down the road, probably about 65mph in a 45mph, and the stop sign is coming up. I gave myself plenty of time to slow down, after all, I'm not a complete idiot. Well I get on my brakes to slow down like I normally would...and the brake pedal damn near hits the floor...the car isn't slowing down. I lift off the brakes and then stand on the pedal again and the brakes lock up!!!!??!!

So I'm sliding towards the stop sign that is right in front of a busy *** road, slide passed the stop sign, slide into the middle of the road, cross the road, hit the ditch. The airbags didn't go off, so I backed my car out of the ditch and drove it out of the way...maybe 150ft, not even thinking about my oil pressure or perhaps lack there of. I immediately turned my car off and get out...coolant and oil are leaking everywhere.

I got it flat bedded To CIN Motorsports and we took the undertray off...so far, a new intercooler, radiator, right front sway bar endlink, right front tire, new bumper, and NEW FLUCKING BRAKES ( AP RACING to be exact ) will be in order. I sure hope the motor wasn't starved for oil... We're gonna take the whole front end off today and try and see what else it wrong. Not quite sure what do as far as insurance goes, I have $20,000 of additional coverage on my insurance, but the only way I will go through them is if I find out the motor is FLUCKED.

I'll try and get some pictures on here soon. I don't want anyone coming on here with negative comments. I don't really need that right now. Jon can vouch for that there was nothing I could possible do

That is all...

-Derek

 

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, doesn't sound too terrible though. I think you have faired a lot better than some of the other guys here lately.

 

Derek, you had me ready to come down, when you called and said that...

all i get is a "Kevin, i wrecked my car" now i was thinking car v.s. car type of deal...but damn...front bumper not effed up? good thing your getting your new front bumper soon if it is.

sorry to hear. glad your ok.

****ing BrakeS!

goodluck with it all...please let me know if your going to make it to zdayz now i need t know if i have to get someone in your spot or the money falls on tami....she just wanted me to let you know, if your posotive we have have to find someone to take your spot. i won't ask anyone untill it's for sure. i hope everything goes well..really want ya to go man.

sorry to hear again!

 

lol
dammed derek... this news sucks... i hope you get it fixed soon bro.. keep me updated bro!


looking at the bright side, you get to upgrade some items...

 

Really sucks D.

Let me know if you need a ride up to ZdayZ or anything else.

R.

 

-Derek

 

Have you figured out why your brakes failed?

 

Kevin, I won't be going. My spirits have pretty much been killed for the time being after this little incident. Go ahead and try to find someone else. I'm sorry to put you in this situation, but it was obviously out of my control.

Thanks for the offer Robin.

Don't really know why the brakes did what they did. They felt a little mushy through out the day yesterday and I planned on checked them out today...

 

Wondering about the brakes as well. Also, where is the oil coming from?

 

GET "BACK ON THE HORSE" and go and have fun man! =]

you more than ANYOTHER person on this board knows about not giving up and and not let adversity affect you

 

Oil is coming from the oil sending unit on the oil pan, that will be replaced as well.

 

That sucks man. Glad ya'll are ok. Great numbers though.

 

Sorry to hear about your accident. Air in the brake lines possibly?

 

DAMN. that blows...well if you change your mind let me know...


Well there is a spot on the houseboat now for ZDAYZ in fontana village.


anyone interested???????????

 

Sorry to hear about that man, sucks to have it happen right after you get those nice numbers..

 

Damn dude. If there's anything I can do let me know.

 

Yeah Ill vouch we had enough time to stop, when I had gone back to pro dyno to get my car there was a mark about 150 ft of the passenger side of the car skidding then after that both tires were skidding until we got to the ditch.

 

sorry to hear that D, sounds pretty scary about the brakes.

glad you're ok man.

 

That really sux derek..I'm shocked to see this thread..sorry about what happened. Glad you are ok though. Hope everything works out well.

 

I heard about this yesterday, and I was at a loss for words. I know you'll get back on your feet ASAP, and pray it's nothing too serious, than what's already noted. What brake setup did you have again and how old were they??

Try to come to Zdayz anyway just to have a good time and get it off your mind a lil, and then that Monday, get back to work and fix your ****! Hang in there buddy!