Lost control in the rain tonight....
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Originally Posted by RSGuy
Thanks everybody for your input. To other EVO/Bomb-*** Car Drivers, BE CAREFUL IN THE RAIN!!!! AWD DOESN'T MATTER WHEN YOU ARE HYDROPLANING. TAKE IT FROM ME!
Fred
Fred
RS guy: on a side note, I busted a brand new tire when i only had 900 miles... since new tires are about $230 a piece, I went the cheap route, and found a guy with a tire with 5000 miles on it (he gave it to me for free). The treads on that tire was decent at best... its not really worn out yet, but there is a huge difference compared with my almost brand new tires... after i slapped that used tire on, the car does not balance well... and I had actually skid on the freeway a few times because of the difference in traction at 2 different corners... I dont know which tires are busted on your car, but if possible, try to replace all 4 of them at the same time, it will be much safer... also, if the tires on the left and right are not well balanced, it is possible to cause damage to the differentials
-Brian
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AWD does nothing for you when you are hydroplaning!!!!! We are just as screwed as everyone else when this happens, it's like being on ICE. SLOW DOWN my friend! It's not worth it.
My Mom was just in a Hydroplaning accident this weekend driving slowly on the interstate in heavy rain. She is lucky to still be here, the car was deep into the woods by the time she stopped spinning, 1 inch from a huge tree!
My Mom was just in a Hydroplaning accident this weekend driving slowly on the interstate in heavy rain. She is lucky to still be here, the car was deep into the woods by the time she stopped spinning, 1 inch from a huge tree!
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Originally Posted by g6civcx
1. Never drive when you're emotionally disturbed. I find that I drive best when I am careful but somewhat indifferent.