...another Z wrecked

ZedZed · 01-17-2011, 02:20 PM

It's my car.

The car aqua planned and did a 180° spin. VDC was on but couldn't save me as I was doing 110KPH (not MPH but KPH). I released the accelerator when seeing the water on the dual carriageway but the back came out and there was nothing I could do to keep it from spinning. I hit the crash barrier and then a lamp post. When I exited the car, it was on the front wheels on top of the crash barrier.

I'm not the sort to drive crazy or show off on the roads and I still can't explain why this happened to me. It was +5° when I was driving and the conditions were alright. VDC was on as I never turned it off.

I would like to point out that the car had previously fishtailed when I pressed lightly on the accelerator on a damp road surface but the VDC kicked in and managed to put the car straight.

I was alone in the car and even though I thought I was going to die the airbags saved me and I wasn't hurt at all apart from a light burn on the hand from the airbag depleting. I didn't hit anyone else, thank god!

I am fully insured and will be getting myself an Audi A3 S line instead of another Z. Once bitten, twice shy as they say.

By the way, thanks buddy, cause I didn't have pictures taken of the wreck, I'll keep them.

saber · 01-17-2011, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZedZed

It's my car.

The car aqua planned and did a 180° spin. VDC was on but couldn't save me as I was doing 110KPH (not MPH but KPH). I released the accelerator when seeing the water on the dual carriageway but the back came out and there was nothing I could do to keep it from spinning. I hit the crash barrier and then a lamp post. When I exited the car, it was on the front wheels on top of the crash barrier.

I'm not the sort to drive crazy or show off on the roads and I still can't explain why this happened to me. It was +5° when I was driving and the conditions were alright. VDC was on as I never turned it off.

I would like to point out that the car had previously fishtailed when I pressed lightly on the accelerator on a damp road surface but the VDC kicked in and managed to put the car straight.

I was alone in the car and even though I thought I was going to die the airbags saved me and I wasn't hurt at all apart from a light burn on the hand from the airbag depleting. I didn't hit anyone else, thank god!

I am fully insured and will be getting myself an Audi A3 S line instead of another Z. Once bitten, twice shy as they say.

By the way, thanks buddy, cause I didn't have pictures taken of the wreck, I'll keep them.

Do want pics of the Audi when you get it

ZedZed · 01-17-2011, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saber

Do want pics of the Audi when you get it

I'll try to take pics before something happens to it

. Funny thing is I never had time to take pictures of the Z before the crash, the ones taken by Vegitto will have to do i guess

m4a1mustang · 01-17-2011, 03:35 PM

Sorry to hear, but I am glad you're alright. Definitely share the Audi with us as soon as you get it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZedZed

It's my car.

The car aqua planned and did a 180° spin. VDC was on but couldn't save me as I was doing 110KPH (not MPH but KPH). I released the accelerator when seeing the water on the dual carriageway but the back came out and there was nothing I could do to keep it from spinning. I hit the crash barrier and then a lamp post. When I exited the car, it was on the front wheels on top of the crash barrier.

I'm not the sort to drive crazy or show off on the roads and I still can't explain why this happened to me. It was +5° when I was driving and the conditions were alright. VDC was on as I never turned it off.

I would like to point out that the car had previously fishtailed when I pressed lightly on the accelerator on a damp road surface but the VDC kicked in and managed to put the car straight.

I was alone in the car and even though I thought I was going to die the airbags saved me and I wasn't hurt at all apart from a light burn on the hand from the airbag depleting. I didn't hit anyone else, thank god!

I am fully insured and will be getting myself an Audi A3 S line instead of another Z. Once bitten, twice shy as they say.

By the way, thanks buddy, cause I didn't have pictures taken of the wreck, I'll keep them.

spinhead · 01-17-2011, 03:50 PM

Glad you're okay. Good luck with the Audi!

ChrisSlicks · 01-17-2011, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZedZed

I'm not the sort to drive crazy or show off on the roads and I still can't explain why this happened to me. It was +5° when I was driving and the conditions were alright. VDC was on as I never turned it off.

Still pretty cold for Summer tires. Combining the standing water with the reduced traction was the cause. Your new Audi should come with all seasons and of course AWD so you'll be better off in the Winter but you still have to watch out for ice and really large puddles, I've seen even AWD cars go for a spin at speed before.

Glad your weren't hurt, congrats on the new A3

onzedge · 01-17-2011, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZedZed

It's my car.

The car aqua planned and did a 180° spin. VDC was on but couldn't save me as I was doing 110KPH (not MPH but KPH). I released the accelerator when seeing the water on the dual carriageway but the back came out and there was nothing I could do to keep it from spinning. I hit the crash barrier and then a lamp post. When I exited the car, it was on the front wheels on top of the crash barrier.

I'm not the sort to drive crazy or show off on the roads and I still can't explain why this happened to me. It was +5° when I was driving and the conditions were alright. VDC was on as I never turned it off.

I would like to point out that the car had previously fishtailed when I pressed lightly on the accelerator on a damp road surface but the VDC kicked in and managed to put the car straight.

I was alone in the car and even though I thought I was going to die the airbags saved me and I wasn't hurt at all apart from a light burn on the hand from the airbag depleting. I didn't hit anyone else, thank god!

I am fully insured and will be getting myself an Audi A3 S line instead of another Z. Once bitten, twice shy as they say.

By the way, thanks buddy, cause I didn't have pictures taken of the wreck, I'll keep them.

Thank God you are OK.

01-17-2011, 03:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
spinhead Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: N. Bethesda, MD Posts: 162 Drives: 09 370z BS 6MT Rep Power: 3389	Glad you're okay. Good luck with the Audi! __________________ Consequences will never be the same.

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01-17-2011, 02:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZedZed Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Belgium, Brussels Posts: 237 Drives: nothing Rep Power: 17	It's my car. The car aqua planned and did a 180° spin. VDC was on but couldn't save me as I was doing 110KPH (not MPH but KPH). I released the accelerator when seeing the water on the dual carriageway but the back came out and there was nothing I could do to keep it from spinning. I hit the crash barrier and then a lamp post. When I exited the car, it was on the front wheels on top of the crash barrier. I'm not the sort to drive crazy or show off on the roads and I still can't explain why this happened to me. It was +5° when I was driving and the conditions were alright. VDC was on as I never turned it off. I would like to point out that the car had previously fishtailed when I pressed lightly on the accelerator on a damp road surface but the VDC kicked in and managed to put the car straight. I was alone in the car and even though I thought I was going to die the airbags saved me and I wasn't hurt at all apart from a light burn on the hand from the airbag depleting. I didn't hit anyone else, thank god! I am fully insured and will be getting myself an Audi A3 S line instead of another Z. Once bitten, twice shy as they say. By the way, thanks buddy, cause I didn't have pictures taken of the wreck, I'll keep them.