> Yesterday was my b-day and the last day I
> will ever get to drive my car. While trying
> to impress a friend with 19 psi of boost, I
> lost control going into a turn in the road.
> I plowed through a fire hydrant going 60
> mph. The car jumped about 4 ft and I left
> the hydrant about 10 feet behind the car.
> The car is totalled because of frame damage.
> The intercooler is split in two along with
> my radiator. The engine was still running,
> but leaking oil badly from the pan I think.
> It sounds kind of pathetic, but I cried and
> kissed my car. I think my girlfriend was
> secretly smiling inside, but she said she
> was sad for me. My 5 year relationship is
> over. Why Lord, Why???
Well, at least you were sober, huh?
BTW, one of the first things they teach you in performance driving school is that the proper approach to a fire hydrant is from the SIDE, NOT the front. That way it is more likely to act as an energy absorber than as something which is gonna destroy your critical motive components. Frame damage should also be less, or at least more easily repairable. You do have some reaction time with which to put a spin into a more controlled state. The same goes for any other object of that sort.
As always, though, the most important thing is to stay alive and uninjured, given the choice.
Doug Dawson
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Just say, Been there, done that. I feel your pain, Jim. Etc.