Mercedes Brakes Prevent Death by Vehicle
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Mercedes Brakes Prevent Death by Vehicle
So I go out cruising tonight, and a few after getting on the highway driving along at 70MPH just relaxing. Three lane highway was on the furthest inside. Around five cars trailing behind seven or eight lengths back. See this white figure start to appear center in my lane. Turns out to be some drunk/drugged or just plain suicidal guy standing there looking right at the c32 not moving at all. Slam brakes full force 70-20MPH in a matter of a second. Start to veer towards the shoulder, and he runs same direction! Had to turn heavy into left lane to dodge this crazy guy.
He was seriously lined up dead center with the c32 at first. If I wasn't paying attention would have been a horrible accident. Dead guy no doubt, and not full coverage so would have been paying out of pocket for heavy repairs. Not like killing some guy wouldn't be enough... Be careful everyone. Pay attention to the road! Thank god I wasn't speeding... Pulled over at the next exit right ahead, and called the cops. Apparently several people had already done so.
He was seriously lined up dead center with the c32 at first. If I wasn't paying attention would have been a horrible accident. Dead guy no doubt, and not full coverage so would have been paying out of pocket for heavy repairs. Not like killing some guy wouldn't be enough... Be careful everyone. Pay attention to the road! Thank god I wasn't speeding... Pulled over at the next exit right ahead, and called the cops. Apparently several people had already done so.
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Great save! I appreciate your story and action. It is good for us all to remain fully aware when driving. Where I live, many old and very young people walk or ride bikes in dark clothing on the side of very narrow roads in the evening and the dark. This behavior is not less dangerous than the drunkard/druggie you described above and always requires my full attention. Thank God the C55 can withstand and execute some rather necessary violent swerves and stops.
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2 years ago, driving north on collins and 85th, 2am were in a honda accord coupe. Same as you except we first thought he was crossing the street, it only took us trying to avoid him to see his real intentions, he had a bottle in his hand and was TRYING to jump in front of our car. Crazy ****
Glad your alright, a projectile such as a human body can be fatal to someone in your car being that it was hit at 70mph.
Glad your alright, a projectile such as a human body can be fatal to someone in your car being that it was hit at 70mph.
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Wow! Nice save. It might have been worse if you're in a regular car. Drive safe!
Great save! I appreciate your story and action. It is good for us all to remain fully aware when driving. Where I live, many old and very young people walk or ride bikes in dark clothing on the side of very narrow roads in the evening and the dark. This behavior is not less dangerous than the drunkard/druggie you described above and always requires my full attention. Thank God the C55 can withstand and execute some rather necessary violent swerves and stops.
yeah the c32 brakes have saved me on more then one occasion. Its probably the second best feature of the car other then the supercharger.
Any reason you don't have full coverage on a C32?
2 years ago, driving north on collins and 85th, 2am were in a honda accord coupe. Same as you except we first thought he was crossing the street, it only took us trying to avoid him to see his real intentions, he had a bottle in his hand and was TRYING to jump in front of our car. Crazy ****
Glad your alright, a projectile such as a human body can be fatal to someone in your car being that it was hit at 70mph.
Glad your alright, a projectile such as a human body can be fatal to someone in your car being that it was hit at 70mph.
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Yes, that "collusion" will have you agreeing with every Tom Dick and Harry out there
You mean "Collision."
Engineering school definition of Collision: When two object try to occupy the same space at the same time!!
Collusion: Agreeing for "nefarious" purposes
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Yes, that "collusion" will have you agreeing with every Tom Dick and Harry out there
You mean "Collision."
Engineering school definition of Collision: When two object try to occupy the same space at the same time!!
Collusion: Agreeing for "nefarious" purposes
Yes, that "collusion" will have you agreeing with every Tom Dick and Harry out there
You mean "Collision."
Engineering school definition of Collision: When two object try to occupy the same space at the same time!!
Collusion: Agreeing for "nefarious" purposes
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"given how expensive c32 parts are. I would highly suggest getting collusion with your liability. "
I have just rebuilt the front end of my C32, and I didn't find parts overly expensive except for the AMG bumper, but there are aftermarket versions for <$400 and 'gently used' ones on ebay for ~ $150.
I did everything from the license plate holder back to the front of the engine for <$2000 plus my labor. I repaired the headlights 'cause they are expensive, but they are easy to fix. I didn't need to replace the fenders, but they are only ~ $150 each anyay.
I am not going to have any collision on my car. If I have an accident, I am confident it will not be my fault (car:great handling car with great brakes, me: video game reflexes), and if there is damage due to the other guy, my lawyer extracts $ from him/her for price of repairs and I do the work myself just for kicks.
I have just rebuilt the front end of my C32, and I didn't find parts overly expensive except for the AMG bumper, but there are aftermarket versions for <$400 and 'gently used' ones on ebay for ~ $150.
I did everything from the license plate holder back to the front of the engine for <$2000 plus my labor. I repaired the headlights 'cause they are expensive, but they are easy to fix. I didn't need to replace the fenders, but they are only ~ $150 each anyay.
I am not going to have any collision on my car. If I have an accident, I am confident it will not be my fault (car:great handling car with great brakes, me: video game reflexes), and if there is damage due to the other guy, my lawyer extracts $ from him/her for price of repairs and I do the work myself just for kicks.
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Coming from an 04 Pontiac GTO that had undersized brakes from the factory, the brakes on these cars definitely will suck the snaut out of your nose.
Oh also, I thought I felt it once, but I'm unsure. Do these cars attempt to use the brakes to correct sliding in a corner? For instance, if I hit a corner too fast and my front wheel starts sliding in a bad push situation?
Oh also, I thought I felt it once, but I'm unsure. Do these cars attempt to use the brakes to correct sliding in a corner? For instance, if I hit a corner too fast and my front wheel starts sliding in a bad push situation?
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Coming from an 04 Pontiac GTO that had undersized brakes from the factory, the brakes on these cars definitely will suck the snaut out of your nose.
Oh also, I thought I felt it once, but I'm unsure. Do these cars attempt to use the brakes to correct sliding in a corner? For instance, if I hit a corner too fast and my front wheel starts sliding in a bad push situation?
Oh also, I thought I felt it once, but I'm unsure. Do these cars attempt to use the brakes to correct sliding in a corner? For instance, if I hit a corner too fast and my front wheel starts sliding in a bad push situation?
