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For those who think they know better ...
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Is that yours?
Dave |
i hate seeing rx-7s f'd up.... i learned my lesson when i spun out and was lucky enough not to wreck.
dont push your luck with wet roads. |
Looks like somebody was tailgating, or not paying attention. Ouch!!
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That's Montego Blue? Looks blacker than usual...
Sorry to see that, story? I'll buy yer rims if you're selling them! |
let us know if your selling stuff...
i doubt it since the engine still looks fine. |
Buy it back from the insurance because that for sure is a total loss. I mean it does not take much to total them.
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...ighlight=total |
Originally Posted by montego
Buy it back from the insurance because that for sure is a total loss. I mean it does not take much to total them.
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...ighlight=total |
^^ Screw parting that car out. As long as the frame is not bent it's totally fixable.
Aftermarket bumper, hood, fenders + miscellaneous underhood parts = back on the road :) |
Nah, not mine. Just wanted to remind everyone out there that things like this can happen even if you are careful. Rain is not forgiving.
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Nope, thats not his. Thats one of us Austin guys. Don't think he wanted all this posted yet...
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Originally Posted by Klar
Nope, thats not his. Thats one of us Austin guys. Don't think he wanted all this posted yet...
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:dammit:
Ouch... :eek: Whoever that was I hope he/she didn't get hurt. Hard to see FD's smashed like that... :tear: |
It's a shame but I disagree about driving in the rain. There is zero reason you cannot safely drive this car in the rain, as long as you have good tires and common sense.
That is a hard enough impact that someone must have made a pretty big mistake, either the driver of the FD or the driver of another car. Best of luck to the FD owner. |
Nevermind, I see which post you were referring to...
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Sorry Rynberg, I disagree.
You should never drive an FD in the rain .......... unless it is already dirty :D |
And he did seem pissed about you posting this elsewhere...
Not my business though. He can be an arrogant pos sometimes. While I just treat everyone like shit 100% of the time. |
Originally Posted by Klar
And he did seem pissed about you posting this elsewhere...
Not my business though. He can be an arrogant pos sometimes. While I just treat everyone like shit 100% of the time. |
man... i wish mine first one looked that good when i got done hydroplaning! seriously I almost died.. but bought salvage and another and put them together..funny that was montego blue too......be careful
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Slid out in the rain once on a seriously slick part of the road. My rear tires didn't have enough tread. I hadn't looked at them in a few months and didn't realise how fast my FD was eating up the rear tires. I was used to my Miata. Fortunately I did not go off the road or do any damage.
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Originally Posted by rynberg
It's a shame but I disagree about driving in the rain. There is zero reason you cannot safely drive this car in the rain, as long as you have good tires and common sense.
http://mahjik.homestead.com/files/FD...P/9F9B4039.jpg http://mahjik.homestead.com/files/FD...P/9F9B4040.jpg |
That FD is not MB, its BB.
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that must have been some impact!
My.02, good tires/brakes should go a long way as long as youre not carving up apex's hoping you get the grip...Know your limits or your car's, tires? equipment..ah, w/e I'm parking mine tonight....rain in the forecast! |
Originally Posted by adam c
You should never drive an FD in the rain .......... unless it is already dirty :D I got stuck in the rain last night...first time in a few years I drove in the rain. I have never got in my car and left the house (in the FD) with it raining or knowing it was going to rain. |
Originally Posted by 2FAST7S
that must have been some impact!
Rain is dangerous IMO because on the street you need more stopping distance, more road width for recovery, etc when something sudden comes up. Nearly all of us are guilty of not backing off enough, slowing down enough, etc in rain to avoid possible accidents. We're accustomed to reacting in dry conditions. Dave |
Originally Posted by dgeesaman
Rain is dangerous IMO because on the street you need more stopping distance, more road width for recovery, etc when something sudden comes up. Nearly all of us are guilty of not backing off enough, slowing down enough, etc in rain to avoid possible accidents. We're accustomed to reacting in dry conditions.
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Based on everything being scraped up, and the nose being cocked to the right, I would say he lost it and nailed a divider.
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Originally Posted by montego
^^ Screw parting that car out. As long as the frame is not bent it's totally fixable.
Aftermarket bumper, hood, fenders + miscellaneous underhood parts = back on the road :) |
Originally Posted by rynberg
Yes, but that's true in any car. IMO, if you can't drive an FD with good tires safely in the rain, then you either need to get some common sense or learn how to drive.
1) people who have poorly maintained cars\dirty wipers\no skills\worn tires get in the way of us trying to make a reasonable speed 2) people who change lanes in front of you and reduce your following distance 3) people who can't drive a consistent speed, and cause your following distance to change So experienced drivers know to make adjustments for safety in the rain, but also recognize there are things that happen a dozen times in every single drive that momentarily put you in an unrecoverable position if something bad happens. And it just take some bad luck - and rain tends to bring more of it. Hopefully I've learned something that has contributed to 150000 accident-free miles in 12 years of driving. Dave |
Originally Posted by r0gu3
IM gonna have to be careful when I wash my car, low pressure only!!! Seriously Two weeks ago I did a lapping day in the rain........(I live in Seattle, go figure) Great practice on smooth throttle/brake application along with driving the proper lines. The afternoon dried out & it was fast & fun Don't fear the rain, learn to drive in it! |
Those big rain drops are pretty harsh on a car. I wasn't saying this will happen everytime, just don't underestimate the situation.
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