"Maximum_Odyssey" (Maximum_Odyssey)
01/24/2014 at 11:36 • Filed to: None
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"Maximum_Odyssey" (Maximum_Odyssey)
01/24/2014 at 11:36 • Filed to: None | 0
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For those who missed it last night, my FR-S jumped a raised square median on a divided highway (thankfully no other cars were coming in the other direction, which is where I landed). This was obviously me driving stupidly and do not recommend ever turning off the traction control on a populated road.
http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/closest-call-e…
I impacted the curb at around 25-30 mph, and thought for sure something broke. However, I just started the car and drove away with some minor scuffs to the tires. Took it to get aligned this morning and have a look at the under carriage. Besides the obvious (it got out of alignment for the toe-in (0.15 deg front driver and -0.24 deg front passenger/ 0.01 deg rear driver and 0.31 deg rear passenger)), no other damage was noted. I think my FR-S just earned it's Ford Raptor qualification.
Big Bubba Ray
> Maximum_Odyssey
01/24/2014 at 11:41 |
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Wow you got lucky.
For Sweden
> Maximum_Odyssey
01/24/2014 at 11:44 |
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FR-S = Ford Raptor Sport
Math checks out.
Spaze
> Maximum_Odyssey
01/24/2014 at 11:51 |
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you should really learn to drive that car before you show off with it.... *facepalm* glad both you and the car are ok.
jariten1781
> Maximum_Odyssey
01/24/2014 at 12:03 |
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You just used up a big chunk of your luck account. I've been an unfortunate passenger in a number of small coupes ramping curbs and I've seen much worse damage from significantly less dramatic impacts.
Good lesson for relatively minor pain.
MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig
> Maximum_Odyssey
01/24/2014 at 12:11 |
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Its really not hard to drive a RWD car (especially with the engine up front) without traction control. I recommend taking it to an autocross or two so you can learn to drive it properly, instead of dicking around on a public road. It will only end in disaster. I speak from personal experience here.
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Maximum_Odyssey
> MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig
01/24/2014 at 17:09 |
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Yeah, I really can't get a good feel of it on public roads, for obvious reasons. Good idea on the track.
xxxxxx
> Maximum_Odyssey
01/24/2014 at 22:16 |
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Got any more pics of it w/ those foglights?
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Maximum_Odyssey
> xxxxxx
01/25/2014 at 09:01 |
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Not quite sure they qualify as fog lights, they are actually the LED DRL from the Scion Accessories. I was going to send you a link, but I don't see them on their website anymore. They were preinstalled by the dealer and were just part of the deal.
pfftballer
> Maximum_Odyssey
01/25/2014 at 10:01 |
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I thought the rear alignment was non adjustable. Did they swap out any bent parts?
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Maximum_Odyssey
> pfftballer
01/25/2014 at 17:50 |
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Nope, but there is an offset washer that can adjust it.
Hey Julie
> Maximum_Odyssey
02/04/2014 at 11:42 |
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"This was obviously me driving stupidly and do not recommend ever turning off the traction control on a populated road."
Man, traction control must be nice.
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Hey Julie
> MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig
02/04/2014 at 11:43 |
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Agreed, RWD with no computer nannies isn't that bad.
JDIGGS
> Maximum_Odyssey
02/06/2014 at 13:24 |
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I got screwed my a suv hog and motored over a curb at 10mph in a parking lot with the BRZ. I know I should be shot. Didnt seem to do anything even to allign. Allign was out a little bit but they aren't anywhere close to perfect from the factory.
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JDIGGS
> Maximum_Odyssey
02/06/2014 at 18:14 |
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I'm a Subaru man sti and brz, but I've had a built mustang, and also have a c2, and s4.
The stock tires are poopy in anything but dry. Just as bad as sti re70 in the wet they use to have.
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JDIGGS
> Maximum_Odyssey
02/06/2014 at 18:16 |
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Get some Michelin super sports and you won't have to worry.