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blutattoo · 02-13-2013, 03:35 PM

A little off track excursion at Thunderhill. It's amazing how the grass got everywhere. I'm still picking grass out of the a/c vents and headliner. I guess that's better than having to pick a body shop though.

Greasy tires, early turn-in, and too much throttle = bad news.

[u2b]http://youtu.be/ALymxUvyQKA[/u2b]

ilikebmxbikes · 02-13-2013, 03:46 PM

Could have been way worse. You reacted well. Glad you and your car are alright.

pixelblue · 02-13-2013, 05:07 PM

close call. you got on the gas a bit too early. glad you didn't go the other way and hit the wall.

cheshirecat79 · 02-13-2013, 06:46 PM

coulda been the wall man. not bad at all.

Guardian · 02-13-2013, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cheshirecat79

coulda been the wall man. not bad at all.

I had a split second of pucker factor as it corrected back toward the wall, and then you brought it back toward the grass. Good save and glad you and the car are fine given the situation.

I guess the only embarrassing part was that the S2000 that waved you by came around the turn to see you in the grass.

yandy · 02-13-2013, 11:18 PM

oh man, good save, almost sh*t my pants there when it almost went head first into the wall. Little grass cleans right out!

Focusedintntions · 02-14-2013, 08:54 AM

Good job on not hitting the wall. That being said watching your hands in the corner it looks like you over corrected each time. That wasn't that big of a slide and was very catchable. Skid pad time will help you with that for next time

IGoFast1589 · 02-14-2013, 02:30 PM

^Agreed. Ugh I can only imagine the grassy clean up... Way better than the body shop though that's for sure! You can hear the tires let go pretty early into the turn.

They say there are two ways drivers can get fast. First, observe, interpret and feel out the line and limitations of the car/yourself slowly and progressively pushing harder/learning. Second, sort of like being pushed in the pool to learn how to swim. Fast, reckless and risky. Drive hard right off the bat and from your mistakes you will learn. Pretty much the opposite of what any good driving instructor will ever say, but I would argue it works.

blutattoo · 02-14-2013, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Focusedintntions

Good job on not hitting the wall. That being said watching your hands in the corner it looks like you over corrected each time. That wasn't that big of a slide and was very catchable. Skid pad time will help you with that for next time

Yep I should have caught it and I have done the same thing on that corner before. This time though I turned in just a fraction too early and my entry speed being about 2mph faster than normal caused a little more wheel spin than I anticipated. I tried to stay consistent with the throttle so I could power out of the turn, but it sounded like I let off just a hair which just magnified the back coming out. Well all of that and thinking about all of the other cars I've seen hit that wall I may have just quit on the turn. I remember thinking to myself whatever you do DON'T HIT THE WALL!

The funny thing is I went home and treated her to a bath, cleaned the inside out so my wife wouldn't get freaked out, and went about my business. Two days later my wife and I went to dinner and I turned on the defroster and out shot grass from every vent. Busted! She was like what the hell was that?

IGoFast1589 · 02-14-2013, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by blutattoo

Two days later my wife and I went to dinner and I turned on the defroster and out shot grass from every vent. Busted! She was like what the hell was that?

Rikx1M · 02-14-2013, 05:29 PM

" Two days later my wife and I went to dinner and I turned on the defroster and out shot grass from every vent. Busted! She was like what the hell was that?"

mb135is · 02-14-2013, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by blutattoo

I tried to stay consistent with the throttle so I could power out of the turn, but it sounded like I let off just a hair which just magnified the back coming out.

This was what I was going to say - definitely sounded like an ill-timed (but normal human reaction) lift.

Groundpilot · 02-14-2013, 06:16 PM

So, if this is embarrassing, why do you post this video?

Just kidding

I am glad you didnt hit that wall

Sauce · 02-19-2013, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by blutattoo

Yep I should have caught it and I have done the same thing on that corner before. This time though I turned in just a fraction too early and my entry speed being about 2mph faster than normal caused a little more wheel spin than I anticipated. I tried to stay consistent with the throttle so I could power out of the turn, but it sounded like I let off just a hair which just magnified the back coming out. Well all of that and thinking about all of the other cars I've seen hit that wall I may have just quit on the turn. I remember thinking to myself whatever you do DON'T HIT THE WALL!

The funny thing is I went home and treated her to a bath, cleaned the inside out so my wife wouldn't get freaked out, and went about my business. Two days later my wife and I went to dinner and I turned on the defroster and out shot grass from every vent. Busted! She was like what the hell was that?

What a stud!! I wasn't going to comment because giving advice on driving over the internet seems so entitled to me, but that lift is what really killed you. You got up on the curb a little bit, I'm not sure if more than usual, but you also said you were going a little faster which could amplify it's effects. Sometimes you can read that curb and be ready for it unsettling the car. Sorry, I just got so excited when you corrected others pointed out your own mistake!!

Edit: I just rewatched the video, just a little tidbit on going over a curb at high speeds like that, if you actually straighten the wheel very quickly and very smoothly for the split second you hit the curb, it won't unsettle the car like that. And BTW great story with the wife!!

e82n54 · 02-23-2013, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Focusedintntions

Skid pad time will help you with that for next time

How can I get more skid pad time? I've only done it once with the Porsche Club and it lasted 5 or 10 minutes max. It wasn't long enough to really learn car control. Any ideas about setting it up on my own? A deserted parking lot or something?

brow0814 · 02-23-2013, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Rikx1M

" Two days later my wife and I went to dinner and I turned on the defroster and out shot grass from every vent. Busted! She was like what the hell was that?"

funny

Focusedintntions · 02-24-2013, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by e82n54

How can I get more skid pad time? I've only done it once with the Porsche Club and it lasted 5 or 10 minutes max. It wasn't long enough to really learn car control. Any ideas about setting it up on my own? A deserted parking lot or something?

Deserted parking lot i wouldn't recommend unless it was recently sealed and it was raining. Really the best thing you could do it talk to the local installation about renting it out. Set up a day to rent it for a few hours and get a local group of friends to go check it out. Skid pads have a special sealant on them that makes them super slick when wet. Way less grip and any wet road surface. If you go for a track day and it's raining...not a bad idea to head over to the empty skid pads and do some time on your own there too if you get lucky

Braap · 02-24-2013, 07:01 PM

Nice dude; definitely could have been worse though!

annalisa_ferri · 02-25-2013, 03:29 PM

Lucky man...I had the same a year ago but went to the wrong side.
And paid almost 12000$ to fix her...

02-13-2013, 03:35 PM	#1
blutattoo First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 135i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sacramento Posts: 312 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW 135i [0.00]	Oh this is embarrassing A little off track excursion at Thunderhill. It's amazing how the grass got everywhere. I'm still picking grass out of the a/c vents and headliner. I guess that's better than having to pick a body shop though. Greasy tires, early turn-in, and too much throttle = bad news. [u2b]http://youtu.be/ALymxUvyQKA[/u2b]
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02-13-2013, 03:46 PM	#2
ilikebmxbikes Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '08 135i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,538 iTrader: (20)	Could have been way worse. You reacted well. Glad you and your car are alright. __________________ MY Build Log 08 AW 135i \| Cobb \| ETS FMIC \| ER CP w/ Tial Bov \| AR Catted Downpipes \| Berk Mids \| Meisterschaft GT SUS 1M \|M3 Control Arms \| M3 Sways \| M3 Rear Subframe Bushings \| Wavetrac LSD \| AST 4200 DA Coilovers \| HRE R43 \| Hankook R-S3 \|Full BMW Performance Interior \| Revozport 1M Raze Aero Package in Satin Carbon \|1M Body Conversion\|

02-13-2013, 05:07 PM	#3
pixelblue Colonel Drives: the silver bullet Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: northern virginia Posts: 2,199 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i [4.37]	close call. you got on the gas a bit too early. glad you didn't go the other way and hit the wall. __________________ "I would quote everything pixelblue said, but you've already read it. Take it from someone who's put the 1 through its paces"

02-13-2013, 11:18 PM	#6
yandy Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2009 e92 MR "Civic" ///M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,736 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	oh man, good save, almost sht my pants there when it almost went head first into the wall. Little grass cleans right out! __________________ \|\| 2009 e92 M3 \|\| Melbourne Red \|\| DCT \|\| CF Roof \|\| My Youtube Channel \|\|* \|\| ESS Tuned \|\| ACM Test Pipes \|\| Stoptech SS Brake Lines \|\| K&N Filter \|\|

02-14-2013, 08:54 AM	#7
Focusedintntions Colonel Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport :D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NoVA Posts: 2,590 iTrader: (1)	Good job on not hitting the wall. That being said watching your hands in the corner it looks like you over corrected each time. That wasn't that big of a slide and was very catchable. Skid pad time will help you with that for next time __________________ Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death… – Hunter Thompson

02-13-2013, 06:46 PM	#4
cheshirecat79 Second Lieutenant Drives: 370z & 135i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Port Saint Lucie, FL Posts: 287 iTrader: (0)	coulda been the wall man. not bad at all.

02-14-2013, 02:30 PM	#8
IGoFast1589 Captain Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NY Posts: 641 iTrader: (0)	^Agreed. Ugh I can only imagine the grassy clean up... Way better than the body shop though that's for sure! You can hear the tires let go pretty early into the turn. They say there are two ways drivers can get fast. First, observe, interpret and feel out the line and limitations of the car/yourself slowly and progressively pushing harder/learning. Second, sort of like being pushed in the pool to learn how to swim. Fast, reckless and risky. Drive hard right off the bat and from your mistakes you will learn. Pretty much the opposite of what any good driving instructor will ever say, but I would argue it works.

02-14-2013, 05:29 PM	#11
Rikx1M MSgt (ret) Drives: VO 1M #739/740 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Heidelberg Germany Posts: 1,544 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 series M ... [5.00]	" Two days later my wife and I went to dinner and I turned on the defroster and out shot grass from every vent. Busted! She was like what the hell was that?" __________________

02-14-2013, 06:16 PM	#13
Groundpilot Captain Drives: 135I DCT , e92 M3 DCT,535 I Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: long island,ny Posts: 602 iTrader: (0)	So, if this is embarrassing, why do you post this video? Just kidding I am glad you didnt hit that wall __________________ David Last edited by Groundpilot; 02-14-2013 at 06:26 PM.

02-24-2013, 07:01 PM	#18
Braap Private Drives: AW 2013 135is Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 79 iTrader: (1)	Nice dude; definitely could have been worse though!

02-25-2013, 03:29 PM	#19
annalisa_ferri Private Drives: E82 135i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Netherlands Posts: 58 iTrader: (0)	Lucky man...I had the same a year ago but went to the wrong side. And paid almost 12000$ to fix her...

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