Another life lesson learned...

03 R Code · July 6th, 2007, 05:46 PM

Don't drive on drag radials if you can't afford to fix your car everytime it rains...

I was heading home from work when it started raining on me. I've driven in the rain with these tires for about 6 months now and never had a problem. I guess I got a little too sure about my driving abilities and was going just that much too fast. I was traveling about 35 in a 40 going around a slow easy curve in the road. Cought a puddle with the back outside tire and it started to squiggle, I immediately let out of the gas and tried to correct, but it was too late. I pulled 2 donuts and on the second, the back drivers side tire jumped the curb of the median and dug deep into the grass, this caused the front end to come around with major force and the rim slapped the curb with fury. Busted off a large chunk of aluminum, and the alignment is now about as straight as San FranCisco! My buddy came to follow me home and was watching the rear end, he called and told me it was wabbling on both sides.

I'm taking it to Lamotta Performance in the morning and having everything looked over. Sucks large nuts 'cause I was planning on getting some head and cam work done in a month or so...

I'll have pics up in the morning sometime. That front rim is JACKED!

Juggalo_X · July 6th, 2007, 05:48 PM

ouch dude shitty luck.

Luis_GT · July 6th, 2007, 05:52 PM

That sucks dude

smoke-em · July 6th, 2007, 06:11 PM

I hear ya dude I dropped 1600 on getting my front drivers side fixed but I fucked up the spindle, shock and axle. Sucked big time but gave me an excuse for new rims.

JASonic · July 6th, 2007, 06:11 PM

Good thing your not hurt or anything..... Hope you can get it back right without too much $$

03 R Code · July 6th, 2007, 06:33 PM

The hell with me being o.k.... If I file an insurance claim on my health my rates won't go up! If I file a claim on my car my rates will almost deffinantely go up! I can heal for less than the car can be repaired... The shop I took it to is thinking that the axle tubes might be bent. They're gonna put it up in the air tomorrow and take a good look see.

The only sliver of light I can see in this is an excuse to upgrade to 31 splines and start running slicks at the track.

nba1341 · July 6th, 2007, 06:40 PM

ahh man thats no good

you get an estimate yet on the fix price

03 R Code · July 6th, 2007, 06:54 PM

IF the axle tubes are o.k. I'm looking at about $900 in parts... This includes new front spindle, and the other part that's bent that I can't think of the name of, and new axles and a new carrier. I have no idea of what axle tubes and installation would cost.

flattusmaximus78 · July 7th, 2007, 01:16 AM

I heard about this like right after it happened. I wanted to call to find out all the damage but I figured you were taking phone calls for a tow truck. I'm glad your ok though. Lesson learned. And whats this heads and cam work you were hiding from us? Hopefully this all works out... and if you need a ride up to lamotta or back, you know who to call.

AtlanticBlue99 · July 7th, 2007, 02:59 AM

hey man, something similar happened to me this week. last saturday i was driving down to hilton head, sc, and in ridgeland, sc, (right off 278 and 462) the road had rain water sitting on it... i started to slide into oncoming traffic, gassed it and corrected it to my lane and ended up in the mud on the side of the road. no damage to car or wheels fortunately; i just had a guy in a truck excavate me from the mud and i was on my way- but very slowly. i have bfgoodrich t/a drag radial 2's and lost control, but from now on am definitely taking it slow in the rain.

03 R Code · July 7th, 2007, 05:40 AM

Well, I'll be getting it towed to Lamotta's. I can't find a new wheel for it, and it can't be aligned with a donut on the front.

There was a guy on the registry that had the back wheel fall off of his mustang, and the drum came off next. He thinks the lugs were loose. I guess it's just a bad day for wheels.

1LOUDGT · July 7th, 2007, 06:35 AM

Rain in Florida can be like driving on ice. I’ll be in the office today in the morning and early afternoon. So I’m close by, if you need a ride anywhere give me a call.

03 R Code · July 7th, 2007, 09:52 PM

I still haven't moved the car from my house. I found a guy in town with some anthracite deepdish rims that I plan on looking at tonight or tomorrow... If that's what I like then I'll get the matching fronts later on. I'm thinking about waiting a couple of weeks and getting lots of things done at once... I think I can get a front k member and new suspension with just another check...

flattusmaximus78 · July 7th, 2007, 10:43 PM

my Buddy with the two toned v6 from hooters... well he has 99 svt rims for sale with all 4 tires... tires on the back are on the wear bar but the rims are pretty mint. $300 but it might be able to be talked down.

03 R Code · July 7th, 2007, 11:23 PM

What size are they?

flattusmaximus78 · July 8th, 2007, 03:02 PM

Well he doesn't know the width off the top of hios head. but there 17's all around. I think he has 275's on the back and 245's maybe on the front. They came right off a 99/01 so whatever width that would be. If you want come look at em give me a call.

flattusmaximus78 · July 8th, 2007, 03:24 PM

Can u send me a link to that windo switch john... pretty please.

03 R Code · July 8th, 2007, 05:01 PM

The one I've got for my nitrous? Here it is.

http://www.americanmuscle.com/3poniswawapu.html

Oh hell, you said window switch... That's my bad...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MSD-D...QQcmdZViewItem

This is the going price for these switches... You may be able to search around a little more and save $10 - $20.... I bought mine off of e-bay also, just call the selling company and verify that this will work with a v-6.

flattusmaximus78 · July 9th, 2007, 12:50 AM

I'm ganna look into that windo switch from ebay.... but any thought on the rims.

SynisterMustang · July 9th, 2007, 04:32 PM

sucks to hear man, but at least its not totaled!

July 6th, 2007, 05:46 PM	#1
03 R Code MM Fanatic unstoppable @ speed of light Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Knees deep in dat ass Posts: 3,104 iTrader: 0 reviews	Another life lesson learned... Don't drive on drag radials if you can't afford to fix your car everytime it rains... I was heading home from work when it started raining on me. I've driven in the rain with these tires for about 6 months now and never had a problem. I guess I got a little too sure about my driving abilities and was going just that much too fast. I was traveling about 35 in a 40 going around a slow easy curve in the road. Cought a puddle with the back outside tire and it started to squiggle, I immediately let out of the gas and tried to correct, but it was too late. I pulled 2 donuts and on the second, the back drivers side tire jumped the curb of the median and dug deep into the grass, this caused the front end to come around with major force and the rim slapped the curb with fury. Busted off a large chunk of aluminum, and the alignment is now about as straight as San FranCisco! My buddy came to follow me home and was watching the rear end, he called and told me it was wabbling on both sides. I'm taking it to Lamotta Performance in the morning and having everything looked over. Sucks large nuts 'cause I was planning on getting some head and cam work done in a month or so... I'll have pics up in the morning sometime. That front rim is JACKED! __________________ Political correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.

July 6th, 2007, 06:33 PM	#6
03 R Code MM Fanatic unstoppable @ speed of light Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Knees deep in dat ass Posts: 3,104 iTrader: 0 reviews	The hell with me being o.k.... If I file an insurance claim on my health my rates won't go up! If I file a claim on my car my rates will almost deffinantely go up! I can heal for less than the car can be repaired... The shop I took it to is thinking that the axle tubes might be bent. They're gonna put it up in the air tomorrow and take a good look see. The only sliver of light I can see in this is an excuse to upgrade to 31 splines and start running slicks at the track. __________________ Political correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.

July 6th, 2007, 06:40 PM	#7
nba1341 Banned 1965 Mustang Fastback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, Cal Posts: 24,982 Posts: 2,194 iTrader: 0 reviews	ahh man thats no good you get an estimate yet on the fix price __________________ I'm a good boy now. [COLOR=red][B]slow car club - crew member 7 of 9 [COLOR=White]Mood: Cool :cool: [/COLOR][/B] [/COLOR]

July 6th, 2007, 06:54 PM	#8
03 R Code MM Fanatic unstoppable @ speed of light Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Knees deep in dat ass Posts: 3,104 iTrader: 0 reviews	IF the axle tubes are o.k. I'm looking at about $900 in parts... This includes new front spindle, and the other part that's bent that I can't think of the name of, and new axles and a new carrier. I have no idea of what axle tubes and installation would cost. __________________ Political correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.

July 7th, 2007, 01:16 AM	#9
flattusmaximus78 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1993 5.ohhhh 12.97 @140mph Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gatorland Posts: 6,122 iTrader: 3 reviews	I heard about this like right after it happened. I wanted to call to find out all the damage but I figured you were taking phone calls for a tow truck. I'm glad your ok though. Lesson learned. And whats this heads and cam work you were hiding from us? Hopefully this all works out... and if you need a ride up to lamotta or back, you know who to call. __________________ 02 Pewter z28, hoosiers/lid/exhaust/spray...125mph 1993 gt Sold, already missed --Moates Quarter horse $225-- --Cobra intake $150-- --tremec 3550 bell and shifter $1100--

July 6th, 2007, 05:48 PM	#2
Juggalo_X I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2001 Mustang 232/CBR600 14+@Slow Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Western Ontario Posts: 6,688 iTrader: 0 reviews	ouch dude shitty luck.

July 6th, 2007, 05:52 PM	#3
Luis_GT Banned 2002 BMW 530i don't know and don't care Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,180 iTrader: 0 reviews	That sucks dude

July 6th, 2007, 06:11 PM	#5
JASonic The George Forman of Keepers Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,385 iTrader: 20 reviews	Good thing your not hurt or anything..... Hope you can get it back right without too much $$

July 7th, 2007, 02:59 AM	#10
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,854 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	hey man, something similar happened to me this week. last saturday i was driving down to hilton head, sc, and in ridgeland, sc, (right off 278 and 462) the road had rain water sitting on it... i started to slide into oncoming traffic, gassed it and corrected it to my lane and ended up in the mud on the side of the road. no damage to car or wheels fortunately; i just had a guy in a truck excavate me from the mud and i was on my way- but very slowly. i have bfgoodrich t/a drag radial 2's and lost control, but from now on am definitely taking it slow in the rain. __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

July 7th, 2007, 05:40 AM	#11
03 R Code MM Fanatic unstoppable @ speed of light Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Knees deep in dat ass Posts: 3,104 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well, I'll be getting it towed to Lamotta's. I can't find a new wheel for it, and it can't be aligned with a donut on the front. There was a guy on the registry that had the back wheel fall off of his mustang, and the drum came off next. He thinks the lugs were loose. I guess it's just a bad day for wheels. __________________ Political correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.

July 7th, 2007, 06:35 AM	#12
1LOUDGT Enthusiast 2006 GT 11.99@114 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orlando, FL. Posts: 806 iTrader: 0 reviews	Rain in Florida can be like driving on ice. I’ll be in the office today in the morning and early afternoon. So I’m close by, if you need a ride anywhere give me a call. __________________ 2006 GT (Fastest) 2004 COBRA (Faster) 1990 LX 5.0 (Fast)

July 7th, 2007, 09:52 PM	#13
03 R Code MM Fanatic unstoppable @ speed of light Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Knees deep in dat ass Posts: 3,104 iTrader: 0 reviews	I still haven't moved the car from my house. I found a guy in town with some anthracite deepdish rims that I plan on looking at tonight or tomorrow... If that's what I like then I'll get the matching fronts later on. I'm thinking about waiting a couple of weeks and getting lots of things done at once... I think I can get a front k member and new suspension with just another check... __________________ Political correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.

July 7th, 2007, 10:43 PM	#14
flattusmaximus78 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1993 5.ohhhh 12.97 @140mph Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gatorland Posts: 6,122 iTrader: 3 reviews	my Buddy with the two toned v6 from hooters... well he has 99 svt rims for sale with all 4 tires... tires on the back are on the wear bar but the rims are pretty mint. $300 but it might be able to be talked down. __________________ 02 Pewter z28, hoosiers/lid/exhaust/spray...125mph 1993 gt Sold, already missed --Moates Quarter horse $225-- --Cobra intake $150-- --tremec 3550 bell and shifter $1100--

July 7th, 2007, 11:23 PM	#15
03 R Code MM Fanatic unstoppable @ speed of light Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Knees deep in dat ass Posts: 3,104 iTrader: 0 reviews	What size are they? __________________ Political correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.

July 8th, 2007, 03:02 PM	#16
flattusmaximus78 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1993 5.ohhhh 12.97 @140mph Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gatorland Posts: 6,122 iTrader: 3 reviews	Well he doesn't know the width off the top of hios head. but there 17's all around. I think he has 275's on the back and 245's maybe on the front. They came right off a 99/01 so whatever width that would be. If you want come look at em give me a call. __________________ 02 Pewter z28, hoosiers/lid/exhaust/spray...125mph 1993 gt Sold, already missed --Moates Quarter horse $225-- --Cobra intake $150-- --tremec 3550 bell and shifter $1100--

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July 8th, 2007, 03:24 PM	#17
flattusmaximus78 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1993 5.ohhhh 12.97 @140mph Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gatorland Posts: 6,122 iTrader: 3 reviews	Can u send me a link to that windo switch john... pretty please. __________________ 02 Pewter z28, hoosiers/lid/exhaust/spray...125mph 1993 gt Sold, already missed --Moates Quarter horse $225-- --Cobra intake $150-- --tremec 3550 bell and shifter $1100--

July 8th, 2007, 05:01 PM	#18
03 R Code MM Fanatic unstoppable @ speed of light Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Knees deep in dat ass Posts: 3,104 iTrader: 0 reviews	The one I've got for my nitrous? Here it is. http://www.americanmuscle.com/3poniswawapu.html Oh hell, you said window switch... That's my bad... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MSD-D...QQcmdZViewItem This is the going price for these switches... You may be able to search around a little more and save $10 - $20.... I bought mine off of e-bay also, just call the selling company and verify that this will work with a v-6. __________________ Political correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.

July 9th, 2007, 12:50 AM	#19
flattusmaximus78 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1993 5.ohhhh 12.97 @140mph Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gatorland Posts: 6,122 iTrader: 3 reviews	I'm ganna look into that windo switch from ebay.... but any thought on the rims. __________________ 02 Pewter z28, hoosiers/lid/exhaust/spray...125mph 1993 gt Sold, already missed --Moates Quarter horse $225-- --Cobra intake $150-- --tremec 3550 bell and shifter $1100--

July 9th, 2007, 04:32 PM	#20
SynisterMustang Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 reviews	sucks to hear man, but at least its not totaled! __________________ Want a 7L engine a factory option? Sign the petition! Link = http://synistermustang.net/mustang_p...ion-t36.0.html

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