...another Z wrecked

ChrisSlicks · 01-17-2011, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegitto-kun

The odd thing is I have driven with my Z at lower temperatures than that while it was storming extremely hard it never budged. hell I drove it around when it was freezing for two days.

Just be careful. Even on clear pavement you've got a lot less grip at 40F (4C) than you do at 70F (21C). I came pretty close to taking out a street sign myself by driving to the limit of grip that I thought I had that wasn't actually there.

If you see a large amount of standing water coming at speed, brake as hard as you can before you get there and then let off the brakes before you hit the water.

CATCHINZZZS · 01-17-2011, 05:07 PM

would like the seats. Didnt know they had that package.......Overall this sucks on anyone..

vividracing · 01-17-2011, 10:12 PM

it just brought a tear to my eye. poor Z...

ZedZed · 01-18-2011, 02:21 AM

Thanks a lot everyone for the kind words. I must admit that I wasn't going to advertise the fact that I crashed out of sheer embarassement.

I think you're absolutely right ChrisSlicks, I should have braked when I saw the water but instead I released the gas pedal thinking it would be enough and I'd just go straight on.

Cunnos · 02-15-2011, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ZedZed

Thanks a lot everyone for the kind words. I must admit that I wasn't going to advertise the fact that I crashed out of sheer embarassement.

I think you're absolutely right ChrisSlicks, I should have braked when I saw the water but instead I released the gas pedal thinking it would be enough and I'd just go straight on.

Damn man im really sorry about the crash. Glad to see your OK, heard the Audi S3 is a fun little car to drive, have fun

runner42 · 02-15-2011, 10:27 AM

I guess you had the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires. I have those for the fourth season on my Audi A5 and I can confirm that +5°C is way too low temperature to drive them safely. As good as they are in warm weather, there is something like +8°C barrier, when colder lost of traction will occur easily.
I know my new 40th is coming with RE050As in a few days and I've promised myself not to take it out until temperatures will be +15°C.

Anyway, Audi also deliver cars with summer RE050A set, so stay alert.

shadoquad · 02-15-2011, 10:29 AM

Your d1ck Z wrecked?

say that aloud for full effect, but not around mixed company.

Red__Zed · 02-15-2011, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Your d1ck Z wrecked?

say that aloud for full effect, but not around mixed company.

mark_taba85 · 02-15-2011, 03:49 PM

ouch, it is like seeing one of your brothers get wounded in battle

01-17-2011, 10:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
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ZedZed Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Belgium, Brussels Posts: 237 Drives: nothing Rep Power: 16	Thanks a lot everyone for the kind words. I must admit that I wasn't going to advertise the fact that I crashed out of sheer embarassement. I think you're absolutely right ChrisSlicks, I should have braked when I saw the water but instead I released the gas pedal thinking it would be enough and I'd just go straight on.

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runner42 Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Posts: 12 Drives: Audi A5 Rep Power: 16	I guess you had the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires. I have those for the fourth season on my Audi A5 and I can confirm that +5°C is way too low temperature to drive them safely. As good as they are in warm weather, there is something like +8°C barrier, when colder lost of traction will occur easily. I know my new 40th is coming with RE050As in a few days and I've promised myself not to take it out until temperatures will be +15°C. Anyway, Audi also deliver cars with summer RE050A set, so stay alert.

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shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3887	Your d1ck Z wrecked? say that aloud for full effect, but not around mixed company.