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66 Racer · 02-14-2002, 11:57 PM

Man, im glad to hear that no one was hurt, as well as the cars making it out alright too.

About a week ago i had some trouble in the rain when going on the 605 on ramp. I had 3 people including me in my car and it was heavy rain.

While geting into 3rd the rear wheel starts to spin, next thing i know the car is begining to slide. To my right is a drop where there is nothing there to hold me from falling, to my left a slight curb accompanied by oncoming traffic.

I begin to counter steer, sways right then left at about 40mph, feels like its gonna go straight then out of no where the car does a 180 into the oposing traffic over the curb.

As I went over the curb sideways things felt like they were going in slow motion, sparks are flying and cars are passing, my hands turning the wheel to counter not even thinking just doing. The car finally stops, amazingly it is right next to the curb and still in the emergancy lane, cars moving only slightly to avoid me.

I pause for a breif second and get a smirk on my face, i was happy that no one was hurt, no to get out into the right direction. Finally i just hit it into reverse make a U-turn onto the onramp then hit it into 1st and take off.

At this point i could only think about what damage my car went through. Especially after putting new rims. I let my hands off the wheel... my car is going striaght, alignment must not be off. 1st sign of reliefe, now to check my pipes, headers, traction bars and everything else.

When my friends and i arrive to the in&out nothing seemed wrong with my car, rims not even scratched, only thing that happened was a bent traction bar which was already dented from i dont know what, i think it saved my mufflers.

My friends that were in the car behind me thought i was going to get the car straight before it spun, i guess the rain makes it VERY VERY hard to predict. On the way home, my friend with the honda that was behind me ended up hitting me from behind when his car slid a bit on a red light, no big deal, my bumper slightly got bent inwards, but i have a straight spaire one, my friend got a little dent on his hood and a broken light.

I guess the day went from good, to bad, but at least no one was hurt.

Stay safe guys

-=---- Anthony

02-14-2002, 11:57 PM	#14
66 Racer Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: West Covina, CA Posts: 77	Man, im glad to hear that no one was hurt, as well as the cars making it out alright too. About a week ago i had some trouble in the rain when going on the 605 on ramp. I had 3 people including me in my car and it was heavy rain. While geting into 3rd the rear wheel starts to spin, next thing i know the car is begining to slide. To my right is a drop where there is nothing there to hold me from falling, to my left a slight curb accompanied by oncoming traffic. I begin to counter steer, sways right then left at about 40mph, feels like its gonna go straight then out of no where the car does a 180 into the oposing traffic over the curb. As I went over the curb sideways things felt like they were going in slow motion, sparks are flying and cars are passing, my hands turning the wheel to counter not even thinking just doing. The car finally stops, amazingly it is right next to the curb and still in the emergancy lane, cars moving only slightly to avoid me. I pause for a breif second and get a smirk on my face, i was happy that no one was hurt, no to get out into the right direction. Finally i just hit it into reverse make a U-turn onto the onramp then hit it into 1st and take off. At this point i could only think about what damage my car went through. Especially after putting new rims. I let my hands off the wheel... my car is going striaght, alignment must not be off. 1st sign of reliefe, now to check my pipes, headers, traction bars and everything else. When my friends and i arrive to the in&out nothing seemed wrong with my car, rims not even scratched, only thing that happened was a bent traction bar which was already dented from i dont know what, i think it saved my mufflers. My friends that were in the car behind me thought i was going to get the car straight before it spun, i guess the rain makes it VERY VERY hard to predict. On the way home, my friend with the honda that was behind me ended up hitting me from behind when his car slid a bit on a red light, no big deal, my bumper slightly got bent inwards, but i have a straight spaire one, my friend got a little dent on his hood and a broken light. I guess the day went from good, to bad, but at least no one was hurt. Stay safe guys -=---- Anthony __________________ Under Construction 66 Coupe -289 V8 - 600cfm Holley -Tri-Y Headers - Flowmaster 2.5 dual exaust, Centerforce Dual Friction - Performer intake