And I walked away..... - Page 5 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

TEWwild · 03-09-2015, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jflogerzi

To the op. I am glad you are okay. Happy your insurance made it right. That must have been a terrifying experience. Cant imagine what was going through your head during the spin and roll

Through the spin I can tell you, "oh sh*t, this is gonna hurt!!" As for the roll part, I don't remember......

TEWwild · 03-09-2015, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dake

She died as she lived, having a blast. Seriously man, glad you're ok and way to go Toyota/Subaru, you've designed a tough little car.

That was the main point of the thread, thank you!!

CarzCarzCarz · 03-09-2015, 07:34 PM

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I am very glad to hear that you were able to walk away with minimal injuries, makes me feel even better about our cars.

Which track was that at, Harris Hill?

TEWwild · 03-09-2015, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CarzCarzCarz

Which track was that at, Harris Hill?

Yup...

TEWwild · 03-09-2015, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesse36m3

...but were you using a harness or just the seatbelt?

Just the seatbelt.

Liquidsnake · 03-09-2015, 08:01 PM

I'm glad you are ok. We lost a friend last month who flipped his FRS 3 times

TEWwild · 03-09-2015, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Liquidsnake

I'm glad you are ok. We lost a friend last month who flipped his FRS 3 times

I'm sorry to hear that and sorry for your loss...

pantdino · 03-10-2015, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Liquidsnake

I'm glad you are ok. We lost a friend last month who flipped his FRS 3 times

Care to share any details?
How fast was he going?
On the street or race course?

There is a lot of chance involved in these crashes--If a part of the car where you AREN'T gets crushed it absorbs energy and protects you. If you happen to be where it gets crushed, not so good.

pantdino · 03-10-2015, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TEWwild

Yup...

Did you have the stability control in Sport mode?
Traction control off?
Pedal dance so everything was off?

Maybe the rest of us can learn what not to do from your experience.

TEWwild · 03-10-2015, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by pantdino

Did you have the stability control in Sport mode?
Traction control off?
Pedal dance so everything was off?

Maybe the rest of us can learn what not to do from your experience.

Pedal dance. Can't learn car control if you let it do it for you...

My biggest takeaway from the experience is not to get complacent! I did and paid for it, I was totally unprepared for it to break loose when it did so I was at least 2 steps behind throughout the recovery attempt.

Fnbeast86 · 03-10-2015, 09:04 PM

I thought if you track it no matter what insurance isn't backing that up

Tcoat · 03-10-2015, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Fnbeast86

I thought if you track it no matter what insurance isn't backing that up

Depends on your policy and company. I can go drive around a track all I want with full coverage. As soon as it becomes a "race" (more cars on the track that I am trying to beat) or "timed event" (where a time is recorded and I am trying to beat it even if my own time) then I am no longer covered.

Hotrodheart · 03-10-2015, 10:00 PM

@Tcoat 's car:

Tcoat · 03-10-2015, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodheart

@Tcoat 's car:

Nahhh mine is Lava. Maybe I can pick up that drivers door for my multi colour scheme though!

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