NJ roads really s***k!!

MTROIS · 02-06-2009, 06:16 PM

Guys, sorry to rant here, but I mean, come on!!!! These are not potholes anymore, they are CRATERS!!!!

The other morning I was driving West on Rte 80 when I suddenly saw that big SUV swirl from the middle lane to the right lane (I was in the left one).... to realize that the guy just avoided a monster hole. Result? Over the next mile or so, there were at least 4 or 5 cars on the shoulder, flashers on and the front left tire flat.

I think I will not be driving my baby for a few more weeks... until the roads are fixed again.

This really annoys me!!

Manny212 · 02-06-2009, 06:36 PM

tell me about it. Same crap here in NY. Roads that were perfect in the fall are now full of holes up to a foot deep! The snow damages everything

!Xoible · 02-06-2009, 06:39 PM

im trying to guess what s***k is

Bimmer Nerd · 02-06-2009, 06:39 PM

we don't have as much potholes in LA, i just see little ones and roads in hollywood almost require 4x4 in order to get around. but we have a lot of DIPS here.

!Xoible · 02-06-2009, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by godora

we don't have as much potholes in LA, i just see little ones and roads in hollywood almost require 4x4 in order to get around. but we have a lot of DIPS here.

AlpineM3 · 02-06-2009, 08:51 PM

Pennsylvania has THE WORST roads bar none. I hit a MILD one last year and it took out tire/rim and part of my front bumper. You could have sent F*cking cave explorers into the damn thing.

shocka1212 · 02-06-2009, 10:39 PM

i hear you man. there is a giant chunk of road missing by seton hall. i swear i need to take a picture of this thing because it is unbelievable.

Manny212 · 02-07-2009, 02:22 AM

I just hit a big fvcking pothole on the way home. I seriously hope my wheel isn't bent

Cyber · 02-07-2009, 06:38 PM

ITS SO LAME THAT DAYS/WEEKS HAVE GONE BY AND NOT 1 POTHOLE HAS BEEN TENDED TO IN THE NY/NJ COMMUTE.

It's not like this is the first winter.

I guess the state budgets going broke is no joke.

lugnut · 02-09-2009, 08:49 AM

One of the worst ones I have seen was on the exit ramp from route 1 in Woodbridge that runs behind Jose Teja's. I was all happy taking this nice emtpy s-turn, when I nearly drove into the grand canyon. I pulled into Teja's to grab some lunch, and got a kick out of everyone else slamming into this thing. It took out 2 cars, while I was eating.

I really gotta wonder how something gets that bad without getting fixed.

monsta · 02-09-2009, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by lugnut

One of the worst ones I have seen was on the exit ramp from route 1 in Woodbridge that runs behind Jose Teja's. I was all happy taking this nice emtpy s-turn, when I nearly drove into the grand canyon. I pulled into Teja's to grab some lunch, and got a kick out of everyone else slamming into this thing. It took out 2 cars, while I was eating.

I really gotta wonder how something gets that bad without getting fixed.

Glad you posted this my girl lives in that area & take that exit all the time coming back from Menlo, I'll be sure to watch out for it...

lugnut · 02-10-2009, 04:38 PM

Monsta,

One of the guys I work with told me that they finally fixed this atrocity about a week or so ago. Good news for the rest of us! Although, it will make my burrito drives slightly less adventurous now.

monsta · 02-10-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by lugnut

Monsta,

One of the guys I work with told me that they finally fixed this atrocity about a week or so ago. Good news for the rest of us! Although, it will make my burrito drives slightly less adventurous now.

just take the S curves 10-20mph then your normally used to and don't slow down to turn into the Tejas, that'll keep it adventurous but make sure not to have it after those burritos or you might stain your seats...

tma1c · 02-10-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by AlpineM3

Pennsylvania has THE WORST roads bar none. I hit a MILD one last year and it took out tire/rim and part of my front bumper. You could have sent F*cking cave explorers into the damn thing.

+1, Philly f*cking bl*ws!!!

monsta · 02-10-2009, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tma1c

+1, Philly f*cking bl*ws!!!

yes Philly was pretty bad when I was there on Sunday

midlifecrisis · 02-10-2009, 07:28 PM

Watch out when changing lanes on Route 22 from Mountainside to Green Brook. The seam between the lanes is like the Grand Canyon in some places!

AlpineM3 · 02-12-2009, 02:18 PM

BULLS*IT is what it is PA is NOT broke and if they were after this week thay should have a few shiney quarters. I went to the Eastern Sports and Outdoor show last Saturday paid 8 bucks to park a quarter mile away finally seen the line turned around and went home. I returned Wednesday thinking eh maybe people will be at work. Still not much better but i waited paitently all the while wondering where in the hell does all this revenue go. Id like to call my representatives and ask but if i mentioned the state of our roads he'd blame it on asphalt termites and suggest i drive like im going thru a minefield.

ScottyGams · 02-12-2009, 02:24 PM

i have bent 2 rims and had 3 flats since taking delivery of my M3 in November!

I am currently filing 1 claim against Essex County to try to get some of my money back.

When is Obama going to rebuild America's roads again?

e46e92love · 02-13-2009, 12:00 AM

Come to Central and Northern Bucks County PA, roads are much nicer over here

I hate going to see my girls family in jersey because it just kills the car.....

Cheers,
e46e92

SlammedM6 · 02-13-2009, 12:25 AM

Interesting how ALL of us, from ALL different parts of Northern America & Canada seem to have this problem, and I dunno about you guys, but in Toronto, I cant remember it being this bad EVER...There are massives potholes everywhere, and whats just as bad is that the little pieces of road (aka rocks) that came out of these potholes is spread all across the road and cars in front of me are kicking these rocks up at my front bumper

yellowfellow · 02-13-2009, 01:06 AM

yeah....the potholes in north jersey (bergen) are just..huge craters...it's insane

lugnut · 02-14-2009, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by midlifecrisis

Watch out when changing lanes on Route 22 from Mountainside to Green Brook. The seam between the lanes is like the Grand Canyon in some places!

Tell me about it. I commute on 22 from Mountainside to where I work in Green Brook. I never realized how bad it was until this morning. The worst of it is actually in on the Scotch Plains/Watchung Border. Westbound after Bowcraft and prior to Blue Star. Hit one this morning running late for work. It sounded like my front pass. wheel was gonna blast through my fender. No dent though, so all is well.

02-06-2009, 06:16 PM	#1
MTROIS Major Drives: on the wrong side of the Ocean Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 1,069 iTrader: (0)	NJ roads really sk!!* Guys, sorry to rant here, but I mean, come on!!!! These are not potholes anymore, they are CRATERS!!!! The other morning I was driving West on Rte 80 when I suddenly saw that big SUV swirl from the middle lane to the right lane (I was in the left one).... to realize that the guy just avoided a monster hole. Result? Over the next mile or so, there were at least 4 or 5 cars on the shoulder, flashers on and the front left tire flat. I think I will not be driving my baby for a few more weeks... until the roads are fixed again. This really annoys me!! __________________ 2008 M3 Coupé \| BMW CCA Member
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02-06-2009, 06:36 PM	#2
Manny212 Lieutenant Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 597 iTrader: (3)	tell me about it. Same crap here in NY. Roads that were perfect in the fall are now full of holes up to a foot deep! The snow damages everything __________________ 2008 E90///M3 - \| Alpine White/Black Novillo \| Technology \| Premium \| Cold \| 19" \| Mods: \| Macht Schnell Filter \| RPi Scoops \| UUC SSK \| H&R Spacers \| AA Pulleys \| HID Angels \| H&R Springs

02-06-2009, 10:39 PM	#7
shocka1212 Philanthropist Drives: e92 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 1,012 iTrader: (1)	i hear you man. there is a giant chunk of road missing by seton hall. i swear i need to take a picture of this thing because it is unbelievable. __________________ "Where is your sense of adventure guys? If we don't cut in and out of traffic we will disappoint all those who think BMW drivers are all a**holes." The 2011 3-Series coupe offering the infamous "Harmon Kardon Badging"

02-07-2009, 02:22 AM	#8
Manny212 Lieutenant Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 597 iTrader: (3)	I just hit a big fvcking pothole on the way home. I seriously hope my wheel isn't bent __________________ 2008 E90///M3 - \| Alpine White/Black Novillo \| Technology \| Premium \| Cold \| 19" \| Mods: \| Macht Schnell Filter \| RPi Scoops \| UUC SSK \| H&R Spacers \| AA Pulleys \| HID Angels \| H&R Springs

02-09-2009, 08:49 AM	#10
lugnut First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Space/Fox Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Springfield, NJ Posts: 345 iTrader: (0)	One of the worst ones I have seen was on the exit ramp from route 1 in Woodbridge that runs behind Jose Teja's. I was all happy taking this nice emtpy s-turn, when I nearly drove into the grand canyon. I pulled into Teja's to grab some lunch, and got a kick out of everyone else slamming into this thing. It took out 2 cars, while I was eating. I really gotta wonder how something gets that bad without getting fixed. __________________ 12 E70 X5d Black Saphire/ Tobacco 08 E92 M3 SG/Fox Red Gintani Race, RG63 09 E90 335xi Crimson/Saddle 02 E46 M3 Cab Imola/Black (Sold-RIP)97 E36 Z3 1.9 Atlanta Blue/Tan (Sold)

02-06-2009, 06:39 PM	#3
!Xoible Banned Drives: .... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: . Posts: 46,045 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 M3 [3.50] 2007 335i [4.50] 2008 528i [4.00] 2006 Infiniti - G35 ... [4.00]	im trying to guess what s***k is

02-06-2009, 06:39 PM	#4
Bimmer Nerd I \| L Photography Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los angeles, ~818~ Posts: 7,420 iTrader: (11)	we don't have as much potholes in LA, i just see little ones and roads in hollywood almost require 4x4 in order to get around. but we have a lot of DIPS here.

02-06-2009, 08:51 PM	#6
AlpineM3 Private Drives: AW M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NE USA Posts: 78 iTrader: (0)	Pennsylvania has THE WORST roads bar none. I hit a MILD one last year and it took out tire/rim and part of my front bumper. You could have sent F*cking cave explorers into the damn thing.

02-07-2009, 06:38 PM	#9
Cyber Second Lieutenant Drives: 08 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tri State Area EAST Posts: 285 iTrader: (0)	ITS SO LAME THAT DAYS/WEEKS HAVE GONE BY AND NOT 1 POTHOLE HAS BEEN TENDED TO IN THE NY/NJ COMMUTE. It's not like this is the first winter. I guess the state budgets going broke is no joke.

02-10-2009, 04:38 PM	#12
lugnut First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Space/Fox Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Springfield, NJ Posts: 345 iTrader: (0)	Monsta, One of the guys I work with told me that they finally fixed this atrocity about a week or so ago. Good news for the rest of us! Although, it will make my burrito drives slightly less adventurous now. __________________ 12 E70 X5d Black Saphire/ Tobacco 08 E92 M3 SG/Fox Red Gintani Race, RG63 09 E90 335xi Crimson/Saddle 02 E46 M3 Cab Imola/Black (Sold-RIP)97 E36 Z3 1.9 Atlanta Blue/Tan (Sold)

02-10-2009, 07:28 PM	#16
midlifecrisis Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E90 M3 - IB/ExBB Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 547 iTrader: (0)	Watch out when changing lanes on Route 22 from Mountainside to Green Brook. The seam between the lanes is like the Grand Canyon in some places!

02-12-2009, 02:18 PM	#17
AlpineM3 Private Drives: AW M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NE USA Posts: 78 iTrader: (0)	BULLS*IT is what it is PA is NOT broke and if they were after this week thay should have a few shiney quarters. I went to the Eastern Sports and Outdoor show last Saturday paid 8 bucks to park a quarter mile away finally seen the line turned around and went home. I returned Wednesday thinking eh maybe people will be at work. Still not much better but i waited paitently all the while wondering where in the hell does all this revenue go. Id like to call my representatives and ask but if i mentioned the state of our roads he'd blame it on asphalt termites and suggest i drive like im going thru a minefield.

02-12-2009, 02:24 PM	#18
ScottyGams Uber-Lee7 Member Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,440 iTrader: (2)	i have bent 2 rims and had 3 flats since taking delivery of my M3 in November! I am currently filing 1 claim against Essex County to try to get some of my money back. When is Obama going to rebuild America's roads again? __________________ http://www.facebook.com/Scotty.Gammon

02-13-2009, 12:00 AM	#19
e46e92love Colonel Drives: e92 ///M3; X3 (wife's) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The East Side of Things Posts: 2,990 iTrader: (0)	Come to Central and Northern Bucks County PA, roads are much nicer over here I hate going to see my girls family in jersey because it just kills the car..... Cheers, e46e92 __________________ "...it's not about the money and not about the brand of the car, it's about handling,performance and passion......And that, no other car has all together like an M3........when you talk about the most complete car the M is invincible." --Tony Kanaan.

02-13-2009, 12:25 AM	#20
SlammedM6 Brigadier General Drives: 2011 RR Sport Autobiography Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,924 iTrader: (2)	Interesting how ALL of us, from ALL different parts of Northern America & Canada seem to have this problem, and I dunno about you guys, but in Toronto, I cant remember it being this bad EVER...There are massives potholes everywhere, and whats just as bad is that the little pieces of road (aka rocks) that came out of these potholes is spread all across the road and cars in front of me are kicking these rocks up at my front bumper __________________

02-13-2009, 01:06 AM	#21
yellowfellow First Lieutenant Drives: '07 STi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 363 iTrader: (0)	yeah....the potholes in north jersey (bergen) are just..huge craters...it's insane __________________ '10 E92 335xi 6AT (will be missed) space gray / coral red

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