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Originally Posted by brian0128 Damn I really wish I could have made it out today. I never got my car back together last night. Post up the pics after you

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Old 04-09-2011, 05:57 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Damn I really wish I could have made it out today. I never got my car back together last night. Post up the pics after you washed it Shahid. What happened anyway?
Testing out the limits of my car

This was a result of VDC Off + worn front tires + wet tires from going over some puddles. There was this sharp right turn that went down hill and then up. I took the turn a bit too fast and felt the rear end come loose. It began to spin, but I corrected it. Unfortunately by the time I had corrected it, I ran out of road. My drivers side tires went off the road a bit and into some mud. If the road wasn't as narrow or the turn wasn't as sharp, I would have been perfectly fine. I've learned my lesson though, no more VDC off.
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Someone must have gotten confused and thought he was in a Subie..
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Testing out the limits of my car

This was a result of VDC Off + worn front tires + wet tires from going over some puddles. There was this sharp right turn that went down hill and then up. I took the turn a bit too fast and felt the rear end come loose. I've learned my lesson though, no more VDC off.
HURRAYYYYYYY you handled that situation like a pro behind the wheels man. Jay looked relieved when he saw you come around that sharp turn.
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Old 04-09-2011, 06:11 PM   #3 (permalink)
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HURRAYYYYYYY you handled that situation like a pro behind the wheels man. Jay looked relieved when he saw you come around that sharp turn.
Yeah I was relieved too when I finally got out and looked at my car, I was expecting a giant mangled mess. Thank god I got away with only a scrape and some wheel rash. The steering wheel shaking had me soooooo worried while I was trying to catch up to you guys.
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Yeah I was relieved too when I finally got out and looked at my car, I was expecting a giant mangled mess. Thank god I got away with only a scrape and some wheel rash. The steering wheel shaking had me soooooo worried while I was trying to catch up to you guys.
man, I wish i could come play with you guys!
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You should drive down here some day. There's also ZDayZ, but I won't be there.
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Testing out the limits of my car

This was a result of VDC Off + worn front tires + wet tires from going over some puddles. There was this sharp right turn that went down hill and then up. I took the turn a bit too fast and felt the rear end come loose. It began to spin, but I corrected it. Unfortunately by the time I had corrected it, I ran out of road. My drivers side tires went off the road a bit and into some mud. If the road wasn't as narrow or the turn wasn't as sharp, I would have been perfectly fine. I've learned my lesson though, no more VDC off.
I'm glad you came out ok
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I'm glad you came out ok
Thanks, I appreciate it

I would like to get some track time or find an empty parking lot to practice some VDC off driving though.
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Thanks, I appreciate it

I would like to get some track time or find an empty parking lot to practice some VDC off driving though.

I think if you stay away from the mud you'll be ok.
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Thanks, I appreciate it

I would like to get some track time or find an empty parking lot to practice some VDC off driving though.
Yeah, I think that just might be helpful

Just glad you didn't get hurt bro. I heard the tire squeal behind me and was already through the corner. First thought was "oh sh*t, he lost it" when I didn't see you in the rearview.

New tires and VDC = ON for you, good sir!
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