V8 Beast Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 So, my little bro was getting on the freeway and decided to get a closer look at the wall that was next to him. After bouncing off of it the car decided it liked the wall and wanted to go back for a second visit. I have seen what black ice can do to rear wheel drive car which is why I refuse to drive the TA in the winter. My little brother is ok but the mustang is totalled. I'm waiting on geico to get back to me to see how much they are going to give me for it. All of you driving rear wheel drive cars please be careful. He was only going 35ish, but that was more than enough to loose control on a patch of ice. 01 black mustang GT with an x pipe that sounded badass..... RIP here are some vids of it when it was running 01 GT 1 01 GT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted February 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Ice owns all cars, but rear wheel drive has a disadvantage.... "On snow, ice and sand, rear-wheel drive loses its traction advantage to front or all-wheel drive vehicles which have greater weight on the driven wheels. Rear wheel drive cars with rear engine or mid engine configuration do not suffer from this, although fishtailing remains an issue." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Movit Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 sorry to hear it. my Z became a victim to black ice a few weeks ago =/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Yes/no about FWD being a little better...as the old saying goes...difference between FWD/RWD....in FWD, you see what you are about to hit. I do agree about the weight thing, but for me, 1st gear is useless, I tap-shift into 2nd which helps....but I gotta baby it. I get to third as quickly as I can just to be safe. V8/FWD....it's still a ton of fun. Stability Control is my friend regardless. Post some pics if you get a chance. Ice owns all cars, but rear wheel drive has a disadvantage.... "On snow, ice and sand, rear-wheel drive loses its traction advantage to front or all-wheel drive vehicles which have greater weight on the driven wheels. Rear wheel drive cars with rear engine or mid engine configuration do not suffer from this, although fishtailing remains an issue." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 that sucks man, now he can get a 4v stang! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Sorry to hear that, I'm glad he's ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted February 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Thanks everyone. Does anyone know how long it takes for a claims rep to get back with a verdict???? The one good thing about this is that I get to go car shopping.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin R. Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 That sucks man. Ice is the only thing I hate about winter driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 The one good thing about this is that I get to go car shopping.... I can help you with that :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 at what temperature does ice turn black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted February 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 I can help you with that :thumbup: I usually take about 4-5 people with me when I do serous car shopping. I got scammed pretty bad when I got my first firebird. Now the sales person has to try and convince a bunch of people that its a good sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted February 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 at what temperature does ice turn black I'll have to get back to you on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 I usually take about 4-5 people with me when I do serous car shopping. I got scammed pretty bad when I got my first firebird. Now the sales person has to try and convince a bunch of people that its a good sale. Thats okay, ive sold plenty of ppl cars who bring their buddies, it doesnt phase me. what kinda car is your brother going to be lookin for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted February 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Thats okay, ive sold plenty of ppl cars who bring their buddies, it doesnt phase me. what kinda car is your brother going to be lookin for got anything fast with under 60000 miles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 2004 mustang with 20k miles 40th anv. convt. absolutly beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 2004 z06 with 10k miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted February 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 what dealership? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 what dealership? pm sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 If you work at a new car dealership, do you have any STIs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 If you work at a new car dealership, do you have any STIs? I work at Chevy Dealership. I can get an 06 uesd one or 07 if its got to be brand new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideOpenThrottle Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 Sorry to hear that. Have you thought about buying the car back from the insurance company? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted February 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 Sorry to hear that. Have you thought about buying the car back from the insurance company? Thanks, probably not. The frame appeared to be damaged, and I really couldnt get a lot out of it parts wise. I'll just let them have it, take the check, and pay off the lender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l36tols1 Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 Thanks everyone. Does anyone know how long it takes for a claims rep to get back with a verdict???? The one good thing about this is that I get to go car shopping.... Well mine took 24-48 hours but then again I was banging my insurance lady so I got the special treatment..lol but it shouldn't take no more then 5 days.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 Thanks everyone. Does anyone know how long it takes for a claims rep to get back with a verdict???? The one good thing about this is that I get to go car shopping.... Took mine about a week and a half, got my check a few weeks ago. Accident was on dec 16, I'm not sure if it was good or bad, I was just itching for a car back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 My 92 TSi talon was a victim to it as well. Then the steel sign was a victim to my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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