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Resident German ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 41,682 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
Took the 914 out today to drive to work. Nice CA fall day here ...
Going down 880 doing about 80 or so, the car in front of me runs over something that looked like a brake caliper in shape and size. The thing flings up in the air and comes down right in front of me, hitting the front bumper about 2" away from the oil cooler and proceeds under the car making loud noises while hitting the floorpan. It hit right next to the MC (no skid plate), under my seat and in the back. At this point i'm not sure if it hit the engine, headers or transmission. So i slow down and look for oil smoke out the back, the oil pressure dropping or the check engine light coming on. After a few miles, all still seems fine, so i speed up again. About a mile down the road, traffic in my lane slows down (i'm in the left lane) so i switch over to the right and there's a car stopped dead in the 3rd lane with his blinker on trying to cut over 3 lanes to take the exit he missed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) I slam on the brakes and luckily there's just enough space one lane over between a truck (18 wheeler!) and a SUV for my car to slide in. Smoking tires and all. I think i invented a few new swear words right then and there ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) I get to work and the front bumper has a big crack but at least i didn't see any oil leaking and i'm still alive. Could have been worse ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Andy |
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Took the 914 out today to drive to work. Nice CA fall day here ... Going down 880 doing about 80 or so, the car in front of me runs over something that looked like a brake caliper in shape and size. The thing flings up in the air and comes down right in front of me, hitting the front bumper about 2" away from the oil cooler and proceeds under the car making loud noises while hitting the floorpan. It hit right next to the MC (no skid plate), under my seat and in the back. At this point i'm not sure if it hit the engine, headers or transmission. So i slow down and look for oil smoke out the back, the oil pressure dropping or the check engine light coming on. After a few miles, all still seems fine, so i speed up again. About a mile down the road, traffic in my lane slows down (i'm in the left lane) so i switch over to the right and there's a car stopped dead in the 3rd lane with his blinker on trying to cut over 3 lanes to take the exit he missed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) I slam on the brakes and luckily there's just enough space one lane over between a truck (18 wheeler!) and a SUV for my car to slide in. Smoking tires and all. I think i invented a few new swear words right then and there ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) I get to work and the front bumper has a big crack but at least i didn't see any oil leaking and i'm still alive. Could have been worse ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Andy Maybe the guy missed his exit because he lost a portion of his brakes a few miles back... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) |
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Resident German ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 41,682 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
Maybe the guy missed his exit because he lost a portion of his brakes a few miles back... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) Could be. But why was he still in the 3rd (of 4) lane after more than 8 miles down the road? Shouldn't he have tried to get off the freeway before that? Change lanes while moving with traffic? This guy clearly tried to get to the exit, he even used his turn signal! It didn't look like he was stalled. Just trying to "merge" while standing still with cars zipping by him left and right at 60+ mph ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Where i come from, people have to go to school to get their drivers license. One thing you learn is that you NEVER EVER stop on a freeway. Especially not because you missed your exit. Just keep on driving, take the next exit, turn around and drive back. But i digress. I live in America now. New country, new rules ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Andy |
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Where i come from, people have to go to school to get their drivers license. One thing you learn is that you NEVER EVER stop on a freeway. Especially not because you missed your exit. Just keep on driving, take the next exit, turn around and drive back. Unfortunately, they hand out drivers' licenses here to anyone who shows up with enough money for the fee. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bs.gif) |
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Wolf in wolf's clothing. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,652 Joined: 3-February 09 From: Toronto Member No.: 10,018 Region Association: None ![]() |
Unfortunately, they hand out drivers' licenses here to anyone who shows up with enough money for the fee. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bs.gif) Same up here; we have new citizens arrive who have never seen snow let alone drive in it. Welcome to Canada, here's your license. Try not to die this winter. |
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