Roman,
Ditto, glad you're OK, we don't want to lose you! Having spun out myself and
hitting a center barrier a few years ago (in a big van) I can imagine what
you felt - except the part about being vulnerable in an open little car! And
that's happened to me before with a wheel wobble, the lug nuts can loosen up
and should be retorqued after a few miles following a new mounting - just to
be sure. Next time me and Annie see you, we'll give you a hug.
Fred - So.SF
----- Original Message -----
From: "Vicki Burrows" <gregnvicki@earthlink.net>
To: "Roman Rist" <roadsterregistry@yahoo.com>
Cc: "datsun roadsters" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, June 24, 2002 11:36 PM
Subject: Re: Lucky to be Alive (totaled 67.5)
> 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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> > http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com
> >
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