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Old 27th February 2010, 17:50   #1
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God drives an M5!
Well I've come to the conclusion that GOD MUST drive an M5 and has been looking after me personally the last 2 weeks!

Last week was the scary inident at 200mph Scary incident at 200mph! Caught on video!

Then Thursday I had a blow out at around 150-160mph. Scary moment again! Happened the moment I hit the gas accelerating, the car lurched to the left violently and felt like was going to do a full 360 or even roll. Held it on 3/4 opposite lock out of instinct not down to any skill. Braked gently and came to a slow stop, only facing straight at around 80mph and then get on the brakes harder to come to a safe stop. Amazing I was so out of breath I had actually held my breath for the duration of the event and sat still holding my breath for I don't know how long with wheel in hands even when sationary!

Amazing luck, even the rim was perfect shape still! Seems that the tyre had come away but left enough rubber on the rim to NOT damage the wheel! Not even damaged the body work or wheel arch! Surely I feel blessed and have someone watching over me.

I think next mod needs to be rubber pants! My next event is next Saturday at bruntingthorpe so hoping my bad luck has had it's run and someone is still watching over me!









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Old 27th February 2010, 18:17   #2
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Wow...glad to hear you are ok!
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Old 27th February 2010, 18:27   #3
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i guess your personal guardian/angle loves the speed,
last time was 200
then this time 150-160
so now you learn never drive your beast SLOW!!!

anyway glad you came out safely and god bless you
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Old 27th February 2010, 19:29   #4
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Wow!! What a co-pilot!
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Old 27th February 2010, 19:33   #5
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Did you inspect the tire to see what caused it to fail?

Man, take it easy.. check your tires before doing an over 120mph run.
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Old 27th February 2010, 21:12   #6
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Man thats crazy and glad you are safe...

Your tires must be old. Anything over 2 years is dangerous to have on your car!
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Thank God you escaped that one. Must have been a horrible few seconds. I wasn't so lucky once and it was only 180km/h... Photos and story of autobahn crash (No more... Alpine White E61 M5 Touring)
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You need to play the Lotto...Im glad you are ok...
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WOW! just wow. glad you are ok, that is no joke......

Their have been other member's who have lost their beasts to blow outs at just 100MPH.....
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wow, those tires do look kind of worn out..
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