Nic Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 We had a mini HK Supra meet at the weekend, only 3 of us this time but it was lots of fun non the less, with much Supra chat and a bit of hooning around. I had one scary moment though, the roads were dry and fairly quiet, I'd dropped back a bit, I could see the others up ahead, so as I came out of a roundabout I gave it a bit of juice, that was when everything suddenly went sideways. I wasn't going too fast and hadn't accelarated that hard, but it snapped so quickly I didn't have time to catch it, as I was already out of control all I could do was brake and hope I stopped before I hit the central concrete barrier. Ended up facing the wrong way without hitting anything and could see that the exit of the roundabout was covered in liquid, probably water, but the way it just let go it may have been oil or diesel. That was the first time in 8 years of Supra ownership I'd ever lost it completely like that. Looking back I think I was looking at the other 2 up ahead and completely missed the wet patch on the roundabout, I also had my RLTC turned down to 20% as the roads were dry, so it never had a chance to kick in. The other thing I realise afterwards was that I hadn't checked my tyre pressures since fitting my new wheels, checked them afterwards and they were all too high. Count myself very lucky to get away with it as well as I did, could have been so much worse if I'd been going a bit quicker, or if there were other cars around me. Drive safely out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee S Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 and an urgent change of skiddies i bet very lucky m8 glad no harm done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Anyone for a RLTC group buy? If that was set at 5% and your tyre pressures were normal, it might have been much more controllable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Been there, didn't like it either. Glad you and your car came out OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted October 31, 2005 Author Share Posted October 31, 2005 Anyone for a RLTC group buy? If that was set at 5% and your tyre pressures were normal, it might have been much more controllable. Yes if I'd had the RLTC set on dry or 5% then it would probably have kicked in, I normally drive around on 15 or 20% in the dry, normally don't expect to suddenly hit a wet patch like that on a completely dry day though . I should have checked my tyre pressures too, that was just stupid of me to forget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Close, very close! Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted October 31, 2005 Author Share Posted October 31, 2005 Close, very close! Gaz. Gaz, I got an Aus guy wanting some black mats for his Supra, sent him your web address as I know you do them, pm me if you want his email address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_Fraser Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Yup very close, thankfully you didnt hit anything and damged the Sup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Even RLTC might not have saved you on diesel, if there is no grip then there is no grip. -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Glad your ok Nic. Take it easy fella. I don't think Santa Claws is doing replacement body parts this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Maybe Ken put some ballbearings down! Take it he didn't turn up then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Maybe Ken put some ballbearings down! Take it he didn't turn up then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Glad it ended up okay Nic. Especially as we have had a few tales of woe recently on the boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 No damage? Just your pants a write off eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loks Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 I had one scary moment though, the roads were dry and fairly quiet, I'd dropped back a bit, I could see the others up ahead.... The NA was ahead and the TT needed desparately to catch up Seriously you were lucky but it did look good in the mirror... The area has a lot of container lorrys using it and there is landfill site at the end of that road, so they water it constantly. Combination of water and rubber residue is not good for traction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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