Whoops - Do NOT try this - EVER!

SKyGazer · 10-21-2007, 10:53 AM

During our Run on Sat, someone with a lot of mods on their car, was not too familiar with them since putting them on:

Thank GOD no one was hit, hurt or damaged!

nolates · 10-21-2007, 11:25 AM

no picture comes up.....

RedlineBlue · 10-21-2007, 11:27 AM

WOW! Damn lucky that pickup wasn't a bit closer! I thought he was going to hit that sign post when he turned back around on the grass.

MidniteBlues · 10-21-2007, 11:27 AM

Holy Spinning tires Batman--

I can see the U-tube screen ok here-- I think he got lucky, obviously needs practice with all that power in his hands. Looked to me that he almost lost it again--Nice video catch BTW, you would assume he's highly embarrassed LOL. Does he know it's being broadcast to us?? Oh, BTW, I'm glad nobody was hurt, the oncoming traffic saw it coming looks like and moved over--lucky him--

V8 SKY · 10-21-2007, 11:34 AM

What the hell!?!?

OK, being over enthusiastic may account for the near major accident that happened on the turn, but to then peel out when he got back on pavement simply shows that he is reckless, and will eventually have an accident.

I don't know who that was, and I don't want to start a flame war, but that was just irresponsible, and shows a lack of concern for himself, other drivers, and the car. Save it for the track!

I can guarantee that the drivers of the cars he nearly hit told everyone about "that "A**hole" in the SKY who nearly killed me then sped away."

Now get out and drive (fun but safe). Today is an awesome day in Michigan, and I'm headed to the Cider Mill!

SKyGazer · 10-21-2007, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nolates

no picture comes up.....

Try this link... If it doesn't work, then it must be something missing on your computer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-lWbXzYF1w

SKyGazer · 10-21-2007, 11:44 AM

He was very embarrassed for a while, and I think he spun back onto the pavement while still upset about spinning. But thank God no one or thing got hurt in the process.

As for the video, I actually sped up a little (you can hear my motor in the vid) to catch it on film. I could see it with my eyes, but knew my camera wasn't getting it all until I got in alignment with him.

He explained later that he did the "10 second" button hold on the TC Control switch because he was experimenting with how it would react.

Let's just say "lesson learned" about this.

BTW - He does know and approved of it's posting on the forums. He actually said I should title it "Dumb @ss" - but I just couldn't do that.

Bogie · 10-21-2007, 01:10 PM

Anyone know if ESC was disabled?

Edit.. Never mind....might help if I read all the posts first.

Perhaps I need an ESC for reading the forums?

Quote:

He explained later that he did the "10 second" button hold on the TC Control switch because he was experimenting with how it would react.

This might be a good thing, as it shows how things can get out of hand very quickly without our safety net. Recommend experimenting with TC/ESC in a controlled setting, or on a track...not on the roadways. Remember folks, we have short wheelbase. Once you get loose, it takes more skill and experience to recover than longer wheelbase performance cars (e.g., 350Z, Vette).

SkyMan 08 · 10-21-2007, 01:57 PM

Being one that has spun my first Sky out (It did not have traction or stability control) I leave mine on all the time while driving on the street... making an abrupt swerve can throw you into a spin before you realize it... Best thing I do now is try to keep a reasonable distance from the car in front of me just in case they straddle something in the road that my Sky cannot.... of course if traffic is heavy it is hard to do because some idiot will try to duck in front of you if you leave one inch more than a car length...
Lets just drive reasonably on the street, It isn't a race track...

Sabre · 10-21-2007, 02:18 PM

Idiot!!!

Play around on the track and NOT public streets. Public streets ARE NOT the place for "seeing how it would act".

vfx · 10-21-2007, 02:35 PM

This is one of those great object lessons. Mods should start with control. Braking, handling, and PRACTICE. Then slap on the power.

chris

OldmansSky · 10-21-2007, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vfx

This is one of those great object lessons. Mods should start with control. Braking, handling, and PRACTICE. Then slap on the power.

chris

"abject lesson"

I hate people who feel they have to correct others...

**RickyD** · 10-21-2007, 03:26 PM

Holy crap that was great but dangerous!!! good thing no body got hurt!!!
Who was that and what mods do the have?

ScottyB · 10-21-2007, 03:32 PM

Nice! Lucky... but nice.

SWTSKY · 10-21-2007, 04:05 PM

Who is that?

birdtales · 10-21-2007, 04:58 PM

Have to stick up for him a bit here. We were all just starting the run and a bit "giddy" if you will. We all took that turn a bit fast, a few barked tires. Anyway even with ESC on it was crappy prior to our run. Probably got a bit quick, hit a patch and off he wen't. I was towards the front so I missed it. After the spin he was scared and embarrassed as anyone would have been. Got back on the road a bit quick and fishtailed a little more. I KNOW he learned from this so I see no reason to call him names. Suffice to say it was lucky no one got hurt and I for one am glad it turned out as well as it did.

**Celt03** · 10-21-2007, 05:48 PM

wow

SKyGazer · 10-21-2007, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdtales

Have to stick up for him a bit here. We were all just starting the run and a bit "giddy" if you will. We all took that turn a bit fast, a few barked tires. Anyway even with ESC on it was crappy prior to our run. Probably got a bit quick, hit a patch and off he wen't. I was towards the front so I missed it. After the spin he was scared and embarrassed as anyone would have been. Got back on the road a bit quick and fishtailed a little more. I KNOW he learned from this so I see no reason to call him names. Suffice to say it was lucky no one got hurt and I for one am glad it turned out as well as it did.

Thanks Birtales. I have to agree on this one. I neglected to include this fact.

And for everyone else... I will not name who it was. If he wants to "raise his hand" that's up to him. I just posted to show what happened.

MidniteBlues · 10-21-2007, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdtales

Have to stick up for him a bit here. We were all just starting the run and a bit "giddy" if you will. We all took that turn a bit fast, a few barked tires. Anyway even with ESC on it was crappy prior to our run. Probably got a bit quick, hit a patch and off he wen't. I was towards the front so I missed it. After the spin he was scared and embarrassed as anyone would have been. Got back on the road a bit quick and fishtailed a little more. I KNOW he learned from this so I see no reason to call him names. Suffice to say it was lucky no one got hurt and I for one am glad it turned out as well as it did.

We all have done this at one time or another, I bet it got your attention 2, and you prolly crapped in your pants when it happened... He learned a lesson on the power of this car. I bet it won't happen to him again. Cudos to him for keeping control over that monster and having the whits about him to get off the gas and still have some control over that sky AND not hurting anyone else, himself or the car--

SkyMan 08 · 10-21-2007, 08:23 PM

The most important thing this video just goes to show how quickly things can get out of control.. WE ALL need to be careful when there is other traffic around.

bradsky · 10-21-2007, 08:36 PM

Pretty cool video. It's entertaining, educational, and web worthy.

I've done this with my first rear drive car in the wet...I'll not be throwing stones.

Glad no one was hurt!

**jazzyjet** · 10-21-2007, 09:24 PM

I agree Thank God no one was hurt!!! Hopefully it can help others learn without trying it. Thanks for sharing it

10-21-2007, 10:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
SKyGazer Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Treasure Coast Florida Posts: 260 My Photos: (0)	Whoops - Do NOT try this - EVER! During our Run on Sat, someone with a lot of mods on their car, was not too familiar with them since putting them on: Thank GOD no one was hit, hurt or damaged!

10-21-2007, 11:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
nolates First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: orlando fla Posts: 218 My Photos: (0)	no picture comes up..... __________________ TRADED 07 BASE FOR 08 REDLINE 6 26 08 BLACK ONYX AUTO CHROME WHEELS STUBBY ANT MONSOON 6CD BLACK LEATHER/TOP SPLASH GUARDS SPOILER

10-21-2007, 11:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
MidniteBlues Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,586 My Photos: (0)	I can See It, It's on YouTube Holy Spinning tires Batman-- I can see the U-tube screen ok here-- I think he got lucky, obviously needs practice with all that power in his hands. Looked to me that he almost lost it again--Nice video catch BTW, you would assume he's highly embarrassed LOL. Does he know it's being broadcast to us?? Oh, BTW, I'm glad nobody was hurt, the oncoming traffic saw it coming looks like and moved over--lucky him-- __________________ 2.4L Midnight Blue, Premium Trim Package, Automatic, Monsoon Pre Audio 1-CD, Std Rear. GMPP CAI, 3M Clear Bra, Splash Guards, Black Top, Fiam Frwy Blastr 2-horn Opel Ant - WR V2 - Flux Capacitor - Last edited by MidniteBlues : 10-21-2007 at 11:32 AM.

10-21-2007, 11:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
V8 SKY First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 309 My Photos: (0)	What the hell!?!? OK, being over enthusiastic may account for the near major accident that happened on the turn, but to then peel out when he got back on pavement simply shows that he is reckless, and will eventually have an accident. I don't know who that was, and I don't want to start a flame war, but that was just irresponsible, and shows a lack of concern for himself, other drivers, and the car. Save it for the track! I can guarantee that the drivers of the cars he nearly hit told everyone about "that "Ahole" in the SKY who nearly killed me then sped away." Now get out and drive (fun but safe). Today is an awesome day in Michigan, and I'm headed to the Cider Mill! __________________ V8 SKY** Formerly GByrnes SE Michigan Mallett V8 SKY #004 Order: 1-21-06 Delivery: 5-24-06 Sent to Mallett: 1-3-07 Mallett Delivered: 2-16-07 Mid Blue, Blk Leather,LSD And I Collect PINBALL MACHINES http://www.flickr.com/photos/clarkston_pins/sets/ Last edited by V8 SKY : 10-21-2007 at 11:37 AM.

10-21-2007, 01:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
SkyMan 08 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: God's Country Posts: 2,903 My Photos: (16)	Being one that has spun my first Sky out (It did not have traction or stability control) I leave mine on all the time while driving on the street... making an abrupt swerve can throw you into a spin before you realize it... Best thing I do now is try to keep a reasonable distance from the car in front of me just in case they straddle something in the road that my Sky cannot.... of course if traffic is heavy it is hard to do because some idiot will try to duck in front of you if you leave one inch more than a car length... Lets just drive reasonably on the street, It isn't a race track... __________________ Tim Johnson City, Tenessee Nitesky 2 2008 Automatic, premimum trim Chilipepper red Black leather, black top. painted wheels.

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10-21-2007, 11:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
RedlineBlue Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jersey Posts: 120 My Photos: (0)	WOW! Damn lucky that pickup wasn't a bit closer! I thought he was going to hit that sign post when he turned back around on the grass.

10-21-2007, 11:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
SKyGazer Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Treasure Coast Florida Posts: 260 My Photos: (0)	He was very embarrassed for a while, and I think he spun back onto the pavement while still upset about spinning. But thank God no one or thing got hurt in the process. As for the video, I actually sped up a little (you can hear my motor in the vid) to catch it on film. I could see it with my eyes, but knew my camera wasn't getting it all until I got in alignment with him. He explained later that he did the "10 second" button hold on the TC Control switch because he was experimenting with how it would react. Let's just say "lesson learned" about this. BTW - He does know and approved of it's posting on the forums. He actually said I should title it "Dumb @ss" - but I just couldn't do that.

10-21-2007, 02:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
Sabre Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 116 My Photos: (0)	Idiot!!! Play around on the track and NOT public streets. Public streets ARE NOT the place for "seeing how it would act". __________________ Redline Order Number KFGB54 Black Leather Black Top Polished Alloys XM radio Manual Tranny 3" Magnaflow and other secrets.

10-21-2007, 02:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
vfx First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Playa Del Rey, CA Posts: 184 My Photos: (0)	mods This is one of those great object lessons. Mods should start with control. Braking, handling, and PRACTICE. Then slap on the power. chris

10-21-2007, 03:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
RickyD Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mobile AL. Posts: 404 My Photos: (8)	Wow Holy crap that was great but dangerous!!! good thing no body got hurt!!! Who was that and what mods do the have?

10-21-2007, 03:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
ScottyB Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Edgewater, MD (near Annapolis) Posts: 85 My Photos: (3)	Nice! Lucky... but nice. __________________ ScottyB (MD) Black Sky Magnaflo Exhaust Windrestrictor

10-21-2007, 04:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
SWTSKY First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Corinth Tx Posts: 771 My Photos: (4)	Who is that? __________________ Chili Pepper Red Premium Trim Package Tan/Black Tinted Windows / Wind Restrictor/ Automatic,LSD, Chili Pepper Red Calipers XM, MP3, 6 Disk, Monsoon Stereo / Stubby Antenna Duel CAI-Fujita Magnaflow Dual Exhaust w/ quad tips

10-21-2007, 04:58 PM	#16 (permalink)
birdtales Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Fla. Posts: 42 My Photos: (0)	Have to stick up for him a bit here. We were all just starting the run and a bit "giddy" if you will. We all took that turn a bit fast, a few barked tires. Anyway even with ESC on it was crappy prior to our run. Probably got a bit quick, hit a patch and off he wen't. I was towards the front so I missed it. After the spin he was scared and embarrassed as anyone would have been. Got back on the road a bit quick and fishtailed a little more. I KNOW he learned from this so I see no reason to call him names. Suffice to say it was lucky no one got hurt and I for one am glad it turned out as well as it did. __________________ Jester - 2007 Mean GXP, automatic loaded. Stubby antenna, black racing stripes, jester antenna ball, evil jester airbrushed under the hood.

10-21-2007, 05:48 PM	#17 (permalink)
Celt03 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,574 My Photos: (6)	wow __________________ "Saffyre" 2008 Midnight Blue RL/Black/Black Leather / 5-spd w/Spoiler Magnaflow 3" Quad tip / Chrome Wheels / On Star / 6 CD XM Monsoon / Splash Guards / GT Antenna / WindRestrictor V2 www.imsaturn.com/profile/Celt

10-21-2007, 08:23 PM	#20 (permalink)
SkyMan 08 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: God's Country Posts: 2,903 My Photos: (16)	The most important thing this video just goes to show how quickly things can get out of control.. WE ALL need to be careful when there is other traffic around. __________________ Tim Johnson City, Tenessee Nitesky 2 2008 Automatic, premimum trim Chilipepper red Black leather, black top. painted wheels.

10-21-2007, 08:36 PM	#21 (permalink)
bradsky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 74 My Photos: (0)	Pretty cool video. It's entertaining, educational, and web worthy. I've done this with my first rear drive car in the wet...I'll not be throwing stones. Glad no one was hurt! __________________ **Just loving the sister car. Solstice GXP in the garage.

10-21-2007, 09:24 PM	#22 (permalink)
jazzyjet Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lincoln, Vermont Posts: 266 My Photos: (0)	I agree Thank God no one was hurt!!! Hopefully it can help others learn without trying it. Thanks for sharing it