I drove for the first time since the accident

"bob and john" (bobandjohn) 04/02/2020 at 19:28 • Filed to: None

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3 weeks later. the lexus needed to be run for a bit so I took it out and drove around for 45 minutes. It was NOT happy about sitting for 3 weeks. Flat spots on the tires (worked out quickly) and a load of rust on the brakes. Also, there is a new creaking noise....meh.

atfsgeoff > bob and john 04/02/2020 at 19:40

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Flat spots from 3 weeks of sitting?? Man, either your tires are really soft/deformable or I’m really unobservant. I’ve driven cars that sat for years and didn’t notice flat spotting.

bob and john > atfsgeoff 04/02/2020 at 19:43

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they are soft and deformable, winters in a narrower then normal size.

Captain of the Enterprise > bob and john 04/02/2020 at 19:47

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How were you in the drivers seat? I was really anxious after my accident and had to ease back into it. 

bob and john > Captain of the Enterprise 04/02/2020 at 19:48

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I didnt have an issue. I was looking forward to it. It was more a test of: can i still move in the range of motions I need.

(Also, my accident was on a bike not car, so no real negative feelings here)

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > bob and john 04/02/2020 at 19:54

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Look at Mr. Fancy here, jumping into his Lexus like it ain’t no thang

Future next gen S2000 owner > bob and john 04/02/2020 at 19:55

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Did you wreck the Daytona???? Hopefully not too bad...

AlfaCorse > atfsgeoff 04/02/2020 at 20:00

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I have a set that I notice flat spotting if the car has been sitting for only a few days.  They work out after a mile or two.  Only set of tires that I’ve ever noticed that do this.

facw > Future next gen S2000 owner 04/02/2020 at 20:21

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It’s dead

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bob and john > Future next gen S2000 owner 04/02/2020 at 20:24

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its gone man. look back through a few of my posts.

I’m upset with myself over it, thats for sure. 

Tripper > bob and john 04/02/2020 at 20:58

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Mine are still fucked on the M3 for sitting twice as long. They work out once the tires heat up, but it’s every time.

Chariotoflove > bob and john 04/02/2020 at 21:03

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That’s good.  Did you have much physical therapy?  Is range of motion back to normal?

bob and john > Chariotoflove 04/02/2020 at 21:13

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not quite. but its acceptable for driving atm. no autocrossing in the near future for me

Captain of the Enterprise > bob and john 04/02/2020 at 21:25

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That’s good to hear, best of work with your recovery.

Future next gen S2000 owner > bob and john 04/02/2020 at 22:19

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I can’t believe I missed all of those. Glad your okay. Good gear really does pay off. It’s been a tough 12 months for the Daytona’s on Oppo.

I vote for the P anigale 899.

Get back i n the saddle. I’m going out this weekend. First time for me since I laid my down. It’s been too long but winter will do that.

avalonian > bob and john 04/02/2020 at 22:23

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I drove my lexus after sitting for a month. And she was happy to stretch her legs.

and 100 more > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 04/02/2020 at 22:56

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Haha, someone is jeal-

Oh , wait...

bob and john > Future next gen S2000 owner 04/02/2020 at 23:12

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Right now I need to get the money out of the insurance company...and then see what I can insure next. (because FUCK canadian insurance...I likely wont find anything less then 3K liability only for a SS now)


But we will see. 

Longtime Lurker > bob and john 04/04/2020 at 00:38

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Do es your insurance cover the cost of your gear?