Had to replace my 2013 FR-S... May she R.I.P.
Bought it Jan 23, 2013 and put 50,2xx miles on her and loved every one of them. I would like to thank Toyota/Subaru for making such a fun/safe car!!
I was enjoying my monthly HPDE instruction but got a little complacent. Conditions were dry, 55 degrees F and overcast, car was making better HP than normal but the grip on track was lacking. First session I spent hunting for grip and sliding through most corners, always fun but tough on tires...The reason I say I was complacent is apparent in the following video from the first session (1:11 on the lap timer I make the comment "This is getting too easy"):
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While taking a break after my first session I checked the weather forecast and saw that conditions would not be changing. I decided to go back out and work on my heel/toe technique, a few laps in I realized I was lifting while going through turn 6 which I normally do for the first few laps of the day while getting heat in the tires but usually will be WOT through that corner at about 97 mph with no issues. Next lap I kept WOT through the corner with no issues, data shows about 101 mph. And then the next lap...
When I entered turn 6, the back stepped out starting CW rotation, I overcorrected started CCW, started correcting again and started CW again as I exited the track. When the car was sideways, the left rear tire dug in and caused the car to flip.... then I woke up... Spent a couple of minutes gathering my senses and looking for my phone to call for assistance, no luck on the phone. Tried drivers door but the fender prevented opening it more than about a foot, so I slid out the "Emergency Exit" (back window).
Walked away with a black eye, presumably from airbag knocking my glasses off, nice bruise/abrasion from seatbelt across my shoulder, and some airbag rash on my arm... (I can't say enough about the safety of this car!!!) ER visit resulted in a Tylenol 3 prescription after having chest x-rays and an MRI...They said no concussion.
Edit: Thanks @
Chanpion for the program suggestion!! I was able to view the video finally!!
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The rest of the pictures can be seen in my album:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/album.php?albumid=1900
Here we are 9 days later, I'm healing up just fine and I get to start all over again.... As you can see, I was happy with my first color choice.... This one is now in my driveway waiting to get out there.
And yes I know I am one lucky SOB and will be taking it easy for a bit...
