Adrian@TORQEN Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 On my way back from work, driving at about 40mph trough heavy rain (couldn't see more than 4-5m ahead to be honest), keeping up with the traffic and not speeding/overtaking at all on M1 northbound between J4 and J5 I lost control, probably because a flooded portion (skidding) which I did not see. From the offside lane turned spinning on the nearside lane and then towards the offside lane again, perpendicular. Seen cars avoiding me (thank you very much ladies or/and gentlemen) for a fraction of a second which seemed to be 5 hours while I was preparing myself for the impact. Fortunately no impact, turned the hazard lights on and continued the journey safely home. A bit like this chap but with a happier ending: What an experience... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Crikey, glad to hear you are ok. Having had a similar scary experience in December in the Aussie V8, I know how scary it can be. PS - Moved to the correct place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chap Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Wow, lucky escape! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Glad you're ok Adrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 Thanks Graham! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroudy Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Good skills. Glad alls well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyBoy Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Wow, pretty eye opening that all the traction control and stability control gubbins just totally bailed on you in exactly the kind of situation its there to prevent. good stuff getting her back in a straight line and glad you're alright! DB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 was traction control on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 Always ON... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wackosr Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Glad nothing serious came of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 tyres, good amount of tread? or running low? good brand of tyres? am intrigued to know what caused it. sounds like you hit standing water, not alot you can do once it starts to go, its like gliding on ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 Falkens, lots of thread, yeah, it's the standing water, felt like I was on the ice rink... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Glad the car, but more importantly you, managed to get home safely. Must have given you a real scare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Glad to hear you and the car are safe. Thing is once you lose traction side ways that's it! I had the same but far luckier escape than Lexx. I actually thought I'd hit the tunnel wall entrance the noise was horrific. Luckily only my alloys were scraped it could have been a whole lot worse. What's the condition of your tyre's Adrian cos you shouldn't really be losing it at 40? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Falkens, lots of thread, yeah, it's the standing water, felt like I was on the ice rink... i had pirelli Pzero on the jag but they were about 3mm tread left, in standing water the rear of the car would drift and go very light. not a nice feeling. have since put new tyres on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 Glad to hear you and the car are safe. Thing is once you lose traction side ways that's it! I had the same but far luckier escape than Lexx. I actually thought I'd hit the tunnel wall entrance the noise was horrific. Luckily only my alloys were scraped it could have been a whole lot worse. What's the condition of your tyre's Adrian cos you shouldn't really be losing it at 40? I'll have a look again all round in the morning, but last time I've checked, about a week ago they were fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Jesus l would have needed to wipe the seat down. Good save chap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZedMeister Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Lucky escape mate, I done something similar in my old shed in the snow in the winter, sobering experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 IMO falkens aren't great for clearing water, deep water at low speeds you get a shuffle which isn't nice. Winter tyres are awesome for clearing water though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I think the cars are generally bad for it, running the same size tyres and wheels on my 200SX it isnt as bad, and with admittedly much narrower tyres my GTI-6 wont aquaplane, ever. I do remember running my old 200 with worn 245 DO1J's trackday specials all round though, 15mm of standing water and you couldnt go above 30 mph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Jesus, thats one serious brown trouser moment. Im dreading winter, last year was bad enough with a FWD, let alone the zed. I remember last year pulling onto a motorway and this M5 behind me pulled out to overtake me and just span it big time, he went spinning past me and into the crash barrier. Very scary stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff-r Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Glad you're okay mate, must have been seriously scary! Jesus, thats one serious brown trouser moment. Im dreading winter, last year was bad enough with a FWD, let alone the zed. I remember last year pulling onto a motorway and this M5 behind me pulled out to overtake me and just span it big time, he went spinning past me and into the crash barrier. Very scary stuff. And for that reason I won't sell my Audi just yet, for the 3 days of year the roads are a nightmare Quattro never fails me, the Nissan doesn't come out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 A real brown trouser moment and as you say, thankfully those around missed you and the barriers decided not to accept your advances. Glad you are OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom187 Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Glad to hear you ok fella. What tyre pressures you running? And when where they last checked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Glad your ok Adrian, i always take it VERY easy in heavy rain, if someone wants to go past then @@@@ them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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