I almost just totaled my Black Series

jrcart · 12-22-2008, 06:42 PM

Guys, I just arrived in Dallas this afternoon. I pulled my car out of the trailer and decided to take it for a spin, I have not driven it since MIR. I'm cruising down the road minding my own business when a CTS-V pulls up next to me. The driver looks over smiles then pulls out a video camera. I figure what the hell, no way is this guy going to beat me, I own one of the fastest V's in country, what are the odds this guy has something for me. I nail it, my tires break loose for about 30-40 ft, I am ahead of him but we are coming up on traffic and I had to hit the off ramp so I decide to switch lanes while still on the gas 100%......well apearently they had some ice in Dallas this past weekend and unknown to me is the fact that they pour sand on the road instead of salt, as soon as I hit the sand that had appearently accumilated and built up between lanes my car spun out, I did my best to counter steer and control the car, the next thing you know I am heading down an embankment into a field, at this point I have managed to slow the car to waht feels like about 70mph but still pretty much out of control, I guess I founf the week point of my Black Series, off-roading LOL. I finally get control of the car and bring it to a hault. I stop and get out to inspect the damage, I look up and there is the guy with the CTS V still video taping. Much to my suprise I did not damage anything, I thought for sure I would be calling up Evosprort to order a new front diffuser, but it looks un-touched.

I assume that this guy in the CTS will be posting this up on You Tube so keep your eyes peeled and if anyone finds it be sure to post up a link or e-mail it to me. I want to see this for myself.

EDIT: Pics posted by DFW0155 at bottom of this page and on page 2

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dwalker011 · 12-22-2008, 06:46 PM

Good to hear it's still intact.

E55_GT3wheels · 12-22-2008, 06:49 PM

no damage at all? that is GREAT to hear. what an ass the CTS-V driver was still video taping. did he ask if you were ok or anything at least? people these days!

Anyway, glad to hear the black series and more importantly, YOu are ok.

alltrac · 12-22-2008, 07:41 PM

well at least u and the car are ok...but you know the comments that the CTS-V forums (and other forums) are gonna post up. Just be ready cause they are gonna be like "look at that not drivin amg driver"...."lol at the amg driver"..."amg driver thinks his car is a 4 wheel drive"...etc...

DKM · 12-22-2008, 07:43 PM

not for nothing...but what a douchebag to continue filming. WTF?? Glad to hear to didnt hurt the car. Theres a time to film and a time to help...

dkm

shardul · 12-22-2008, 07:45 PM

be could have been a lot worse
where in dallas were you racing?

Fantasm · 12-22-2008, 07:47 PM

damn, i cant wait to see that video hahaha

Vic55 · 12-22-2008, 08:00 PM

Lucky Jim, lucky... Was it the new V?

Youtube search time...

Fr33kn63 · 12-22-2008, 08:04 PM

glad you escaped it! I was not as lucky this last saturday when I rear ended a toyota tacoma.... F'in SUX!!!
Heres pics of my ride...its at the body shop now. Thankfully no frame damage....

http://gallery.me.com/jfmillr72#100344

bigben320e · 12-22-2008, 08:13 PM

Damn lucky you are not hurt, let alone your BS. Glad you are ok, what a jerk to keep filming and not even ask where you OK.

Don't want to see any horror stories during the holiday season, goodness.

phatmitzu · 12-22-2008, 08:16 PM

Close call! Glad no one was hurt nor was the BS damaged. It would have been ugly...

Once that I read if the car has spun out at a high speed. DO NOT counter steer, because there is no way you are going to recover it. The driver should steer towards the drift THEN counter. The car will do either a 180 or 360 but will not drift far from the lane that you were in. I'm not sure how true is that as I have not spun out at a high speed.

jrcart · 12-22-2008, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alltrac

well at least u and the car are ok...but you know the comments that the CTS-V forums (and other forums) are gonna post up. Just be ready cause they are gonna be like "look at that not drivin amg driver"...."lol at the amg driver"..."amg driver thinks his car is a 4 wheel drive"...etc...

I frequent a couple of the Caddy boards since I own a CTS-V, I'll keep my eye open, I'm sure I'm in for some good ribbing if this one gets out there. To be honest that's the only reason posted here, just in case one of you guys saw it first.... sort of like damage control.

rarfinancial · 12-22-2008, 08:29 PM

Gondon · 12-22-2008, 08:46 PM

If the guy was taping in HD, We get too see your recovery first hand. Gonna be a good video

MB_Forever · 12-22-2008, 09:13 PM

Glad no one got hurt...... especially the Black Series

j/k

aleksandar1099 · 12-22-2008, 09:16 PM

Damn Jim!!! Glad to hear everything is ok!!! I'll keep an eye out for the video!

Thericker · 12-22-2008, 10:27 PM

Woah!! Glad you came out unscathed, now onto Vulture the shi_t outt've YOUalmostcrashedonTUBE.com

deaguero · 12-22-2008, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrcart

I frequent a couple of the Caddy boards since I own a CTS-V, I'll keep my eye open, I'm sure I'm in for some good ribbing if this one gets out there. To be honest that's the only reason posted here, just in case one of you guys saw it first.... sort of like damage control.

Be safe for the holidays and keep that ride safe too!

Mikegpr03 · 12-22-2008, 10:49 PM

I don't mean to be mother goose here but why didn't the guy put the stupid camera dwn and help you? Sorry just my 2

jangy · 12-22-2008, 10:53 PM

Glad it worked out, Jim!!

Karlson · 12-22-2008, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fr33kn63

glad you escaped it! I was not as lucky this last saturday when I rear ended a toyota tacoma.... F'in SUX!!!
Heres pics of my ride...its at the body shop now. Thankfully no frame damage....

http://gallery.me.com/jfmillr72#100344

Ouch. sorry about your car.
Sounds like a close call for Jim!

Hammer Down · 12-22-2008, 11:25 PM

someone was watching out for you!

obsidian05e55 · 12-22-2008, 11:31 PM

Damn.. Sux, but couldve been MUCH worse!! Would hurt to see that beast damaged.. Those are the close calls that make you think twice sometimes.. Glad everythings ok!!

TheDzadz · 12-22-2008, 11:43 PM

WoW

Gladly you didnt wreck the car...It wouldve hurt you so bad
Good Thing nothing happened to you or the car
Be careful it takes a blink of an eye to crash

The Godfather · 12-23-2008, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fr33kn63

glad you escaped it! I was not as lucky this last saturday when I rear ended a toyota tacoma.... F'in SUX!!!
Heres pics of my ride...its at the body shop now. Thankfully no frame damage....

http://gallery.me.com/jfmillr72#100344

Thank god the front plate was unscathed!

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