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I almost killed myself once hydroplaning at 80 mph when ESP saved me

Posted by: SparTTan on 2008-09-06 20:06:43
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In Reply to: so i finally had my first serious 100-foot hydroplane today in the TT posted by scoTT la rock on 2008-09-06 14:21:02

Some may not like it but it has saved my hide on more than one occassion -- the hydroplaning situation was the most memorable. I seriously thought I was a goner until it decided to take over and straighten me out.

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so i finally had my first serious 100-foot hydroplane today in the TT - scoTT la rock 2008-09-06 14:21:02 (137 views)

Gets your attention! Hydroplaned going into T10 at Infineon >>> - GOFASTT 2008-09-06 20:43:18 (46 views)

that's the last place I'd want to get loose - mad scientist 2008-09-06 21:03:47 (35 views)

I almost killed myself once hydroplaning at 80 mph when ESP saved me - SparTTan 2008-09-06 20:06:43 (46 views)

Yeah it was pretty bad driving down here in VA too. Apparently I'm stranded right now. - oc_tt 2008-09-06 15:08:29 (49 views)

Am in Norfolk. NASTY weather here today. - Milpower 2008-09-06 15:39:57 (31 views)

Reminds me, I need to research some summer tires that can handle lots of rain. - oc_tt 2008-09-06 20:09:23 (26 views)

Check it > - artinmoTTion 2008-09-06 22:53:35 (28 views)

Funny you mention this today. Was driving to have my windshield repaired and it was raining pretty - Milpower 2008-09-06 14:27:50 (63 views)

whoa im glad we both survived. here is a pic of the "Jersey River" aka my house - scoTT la rock 2008-09-06 14:30:14 (127 views)

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