jwjw1 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I know everyone else has said it, but we all saw it comming after reading many of your posts about driving. That said though, I'm very glad you got out fine and learned a valuable lesson. Remember that a majority of driving relies on experience. After driving for a while you encounter some pretty hairy situations that if you survive, help you in the future. It's also sad to see another BMW totaled in the same week. Best of luck with everything man, hope all is well! if he doesn't take note and learn something....the next 'video' might be something he won't personally be able to save....glad you didn't get hurt..take it as a 'sign' from your higher power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathachew Veteran Posted February 8, 2008 Veteran Share Posted February 8, 2008 I'm glad you learned your lesson. Something I always say is to not only learn from your mistakes, but learn from the mistakes others have made. Thank God you're alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montage Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Dude, it took a major crash for me to back down from my "Look, I can handle my car at speed - trust me" stance. Glad you got out ok, but hope you will back off from the stance and realise that ANYONE can have an accident at any time - and so adding speed is not a great idea. By the way, for a few months after my major accident, I honestly, 100% totally swore I was invincible - the accident was THAT bad, my injuries were horrible, yet I left A&E, sorted myself out cos they were taking ages, didn't get the correct medical help, and felt fine cos I survived. I thought I was totally indestructable. Now later in life, those un-fixed injuries are haunting me. Get the right attention - even if just a jarred neck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malophant Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 anyone got a video mirror? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K39modo Rex Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Glad it was only a car that got damaged and NOT you. Glad you learned your lesson. Perhaps you should send a pm to other people like lyric who speeds and show him your video and your other posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Lyle Global Moderator Posted February 8, 2008 Global Moderator Share Posted February 8, 2008 I hope you've learned your lesson. I have. good for you. Currently i'm trying to teach my brother the samething. He took out his airbag, customized his car to the point where I would never drive the thing. Why would you replace the steering wheel, for a smaller one without an airbag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+John. Subscriber¹ Posted February 8, 2008 Subscriber¹ Share Posted February 8, 2008 Glad the lesson is finally learnt. I know it feels good to go fast, but maybe join a local racing club if there is one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwolfe Veteran Posted February 8, 2008 Veteran Share Posted February 8, 2008 Don't worry... Darwin always seems to win in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruckWEB Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Just days ago you where telling us that "at least he was not babying the M5" from the 18yo who killed himself and 3 others. Now it's your turn. I remember telling that you would be next in an accident. Guess I was right. Glad to see that you've learned and that you're not hurt. Hope you had insurance and can get a new car soon. Drive safely now, or if you must speed, do it at a "safer" place like a legal race track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malophant Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 did the airbag saved your life or you just got very lucky since in the video it does not show the airbag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null_ Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 God damn, that car is totaled, but I'm glad that you're OK. We all make mistakes in life, I just hope that you've learned from this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VGVL Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 did the airbag saved your life or you just got very lucky since in the video it does not show the airbag The steering wheel airbag didn't deploy because there was no front impact so it would have hurt more than helped. The curtain airbags did deploy though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+orgitnized Subscriber¹ Posted February 8, 2008 Subscriber¹ Share Posted February 8, 2008 Well, if a car keeps me protected at that high of a speed and impact, I'd buy another one. Weird as it sounds, I'd feel like it really did its job at keeping me protected. Man, I'm glad that you weren't seriously injured because they looked like they were taking their sweet-ass time getting everything done. Yes, before anyone says how dumb that comment was, I do realize that they have to be careful getting you out and making sure they don't kill you by moving your neck, etc. But then the paramedics start talking to the camera, etc. Just different from the news I watch (when I watch it) They'd be out of their as quickly as possible to get you to a hospital, not stopping to talk with reporters. It's like your life was on display. That's kinda bull**** if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petroid Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I know it sounds kinda morbid, but I'm kinda hanging out for detailed pics of the car. It looked very much totaled from the video! Where on the car did the impact actually take place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VGVL Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 I know it sounds kinda morbid, but I'm kinda hanging out for detailed pics of the car. It looked very much totaled from the video! Where on the car did the impact actually take place? It isn't morbid. I'll post them as soon as I get a hold of them. There are still people calling my family giving their condolences because they think I died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannes Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I hope you will now use common sense in traffic, that's all I've left to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VGVL Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 Here's the video on YouTube in case they take it down. Link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGS4-SS Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 You look fat on camera. So you were speeding, I hope you learned your lesson. Sad to know the BMW was destroyed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwolfe Veteran Posted February 8, 2008 Veteran Share Posted February 8, 2008 With as many posts as the next top three posters, it seems that Huezo is either very proud of this wreck, or just likes attention. I just hope that there at least has been a lesson learned here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giga Veteran Posted February 8, 2008 Veteran Share Posted February 8, 2008 So what are you going to replace the car with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NienorGT Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 With as many posts as the next top three posters, it seems that Huezo is either very proud of this wreck, or just likes attention.Dude... he is replying to other posts... I don't see where you want to go with that.By the way, where the heck are you getting a chart like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwolfe Veteran Posted February 8, 2008 Veteran Share Posted February 8, 2008 On the forum page (Neobahn, in this case), click on the post count number. My post was an observation that Huezo seems more interested in mirroring the video to get all the views he can, rather than learning a lesson. But I may be wrong. This may have truly and profoundly changed the kid. (and yes, I realize that my posting replies to your post has thrown off the original observation. Heisenberg was right, observing things does change it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kreuger Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 It doesn't look as bad as I expected given the title. Just saw better shot although still note quite what I expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkz Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 hope you get your money from that other dude. i used to be very enthusiastic about speeding, but later i realised that you're really less likely to survive if you crash at these, for example, 140km/h rather than 90km/h. 90km/h is quite likely to kill you too, but at least you get more chance to brake the car. and physics apply to eveyone, no matter how insane driving skillz you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basix Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 HA! If only he had died. Visit this thread for instant irony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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