Holy CRAP Roman! Glad to here that you are OK, sorry to hear that the
Roadster is toast. Didn't you just get this car running? Are the
Roadster Gods testing you and your need to own a Roadster? Man, you are
lucky, considering. I never want to get in a wreak in my car. I am
afraid that with all the SUV's and other monsters out there, I wouldn't
have a chance. BTW, you might want to get yourself checked out, as even a
small crash can mess up your spine in a big way. Take care of yourself,
and keep us posted on the car (sheetmetal can be repaired and replaced...
you can't!)
Greg Burrows
Roman Rist wrote:
> hello,
> I discovered the obvious today, and I'm sure that I'm not the first.
> Only, I discovered the hard way!
> Retorque or at least check your wheel lug nuts after putting on
> wheels!!!
>
> I was driving in the slow lane at about 60 on the freeway,when all of
> a sudden my handling felt funny, the rear end was very "sloppy".
> In a heartbeat the rear end was gone, and I lost conrol of the car.
> Next thing I know I'm spinning and involved in a collision at speed
> with another car. Not sure if I hit him or he hit me, but collide we
> did.
> As I am spinning, all I could think of was the imminent sudden death
> that lay before me. My drivers side rear wheel was gone!!!
> The center freeway barrier was a welcome sight, as I knew it would
> stop me and I had a chance.
> I got out of the car very happy to be alive.
> THANK GOD, no one was hurt, but the car was pretty damaged. I think it
> is a "parts car" now.
> I spun around and crossed 4 lanes and am alive to tell you about it.
> take care of yourselves, your loved ones, your children, your cars.
> Oh, and tighten those lugs, BTW, a 30 year old sportscar make sure
> everything is tight!
>
> Roman.
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