What did you do with your Z today V (ON TOPIC DISCUSSION ONLY)

radix023

I got into work very early today, so I switched back to the house for the afternoon (two meetings, 3 and 4pm to do).

On the way I stop at the Costco @285 and 75 to tank up.

From there I had just passed the Windy Hill exit, heading up to the Delk exit and I'm the right hand lane and passing a big rig on my left (it's an uphill there).

Compact car swerves over right in front of me, must have cut over two lanes, most likely seeking to cut across the gore to make the Windy Hill exit. Brake pretty much pegged to the floor. I'm on the Michelin A/S 3+ all season tire, not a performance tire and frankly I expected to squeal, slide and have to back off/pump brakes. No squeal, no slide, everything in the car shifts forward (some stuff into the passenger footwell). I think I got within 8 inches of their bumper.

One weird thing I noticed was that the VDC disable had switched back to on. I'm not sure if the computer did that when the ABS had to kick in or maybe the button just pushed itself with inertia.

I don't recommend the experience (checks shorts) but the ABS certainly paid for itself today.

mishuko

Cant say i had in 5 or 6 (not enough space) but def hit 5 many times in 1 2 and 3. Few times on hwy in 4th. Just avoiding over 3k before coolant guage moves. Typical even on my old car. Once coolant warm ill open up and rev to 5.

I think once i pass 500 ill give her a nice wot to redline. Still trying to be easy ish on launches while clutch breaks in.


Buddy glad youre safe. Thats l that matters!

Spooler

Gotta love ATL traffic. Bunch of crazies up there.