Palayah8ta

Ok so im going about 85-90, i switch 2 lanes to the right and when i get to the lane, i put my footdown, (5th gear) and i loose control. I let go of the steering wheel. and slam the brakes. i regained control of most the car, but i veered off the shoulder, and when i hit dirt, slammed right into the center divider. Now im new to the S2000. but is it me or is that veryy wierd. ive been driving cars for a looong time, ive drivin a porcshe, g35, IS300, 2nd gen rx7. this has NEVER happened to me b4.
Is there a problem with S2000's? or maybe just this one?

dustimus

was it wet?

Palayah8ta

Not at all, the tires were 3 months old. and i didnt jerk the wheel more than usual. it was slightly uphill. my only guess is that its somehting to do with the LSD?

kenton

How bad did it damage the car?

SECRET AP1

yeah, sounds like something must be wrong w/ the car...

Palayah8ta

The whoole left side of the car is damaged,(body) front left wheel assembly came off, rear left wheel has positive camber. Estimated $12K of damage. Sucks to be me.

I dunno, for some reason seems like these cars spin out very easily...

kenton

Insurance picking up that tab?

axemansean

Please kick yourself in the ass. What the hell were you thinking dude? Be glad you just hurt the car and not yourself or some others. And no these cars don't spin out easily, these cars spin out when in the wrong hands.

GenXer

You were "going about 85-90" then you were accelerating?

Normal roads with undulations in them can do strange things to you at high speeds. Before your car can finish reacting to one dip or irregularity, it can be into another one, setting up situation where traction is unequal and you lose control if you do something wrong at the wrong moment, particularly if you are not going straight. Were you familiar with the stretch of road? Was it interstate or other hwy?

Don't make the same mistake twice, you might not be around to post about it next time

Palayah8ta

Wow u sound bitter. I wouldnt speak to anyone that way, unless i knew them. Im guessing u have experience driving on the track. But for some of us, test driving a car is the closest we can financially get to a track. but thnx for advice. the worst decision of my life. I let my love for cars and driving surpass my judgement and common sense. I have a serious problem.

I take this way to my GF's house at least 4 times a week. Im very familiar with the road. And i was pointed straight b4 i put my foot down to pass. I am familiar with driving a Rear wheel drive car.
Aside from that. I found out yesterday, the owner last year did the same thing, and his Insurance co. dished out $14k to fix it. he was only going 60mph. I dunno whats going on, but im definatly suspicious.