PSA: M3 Flips in Rain Soaked Crash. Careful out there in the rain fellas

huyner328 · 08-06-2012, 09:54 PM

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Even though the M3 spanked an RS5 around a wet track, don't be reckless in the rain! This video is incredibly scary and well... just be careful out there. (Source: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491706)

Luckily no one was seriously hurt after a BMW M3 crashes and rolls over after losing control in the rain, in Taiwan.

IFX · 08-06-2012, 10:02 PM

Weird, signal was on indicating he was making an aggressive lane change (by looking at speed) But he kinda just gradually went into the wall.. ? I don't know what Im trying to say, it just looks like he fell asleep. lol

vezax · 08-06-2012, 10:07 PM

I cringed when I saw that. Hopefully the driver/passengers weren't hurt.

klammer · 08-06-2012, 10:07 PM

Holy shit!!! Skid pad and track days in the rain, problem solved. Hope everyone's ok, wow

gblansten · 08-06-2012, 10:09 PM

That put the Dynamic in MDM! Makes you wonder about the tread depth on the tires.

M3Now! · 08-06-2012, 10:11 PM

I don't think skid pad solves that: He was hydroplaning, and had x amount of distance between him and the wall. If you keep on sliding until you hit the wall - practice doesn't help you...

klammer · 08-06-2012, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by M3Now!

I don't think skid pad solves that: He was hydroplaning, and had x amount of distance between him and the wall. If you keep on sliding until you hit the wall - practice doesn't help you...

Yes, but you're aware of how a car performs in those conditions, know its limits, and prevent these "mishaps" from even happening. It's about "pro"action not "re"action

Echo M3 · 08-06-2012, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by klammer

Yes, but you're aware of how a car performs in those conditions, know its limits, and prevent these "mishaps" from even happening. It's about "pro"action not "re"action

If you have ever aquaplaned before, you will know that there is nothing even remotely predictable about it. The best way to prevent an incident like the video in the OP is to not make sudden maneuvers when there is any puddling, make sure that you have plenty of tread depth if you plan on doing any driving in the rain, and keep the wheel absolutely straight if you feel the car 'planing. Aside from that, all you can do is just pray that you gain traction before you smash into something.

mdosu · 08-06-2012, 10:38 PM

thread depth, DSC on, and slow speed, that's how you prevent this...

klammer · 08-06-2012, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Echo M3

Quote:

Originally Posted by klammer

Yes, but you're aware of how a car performs in those conditions, know its limits, and prevent these "mishaps" from even happening. It's about "pro"action not "re"action

If you have ever aquaplaned before, you will know that there is nothing even remotely predictable about it. The best way to prevent an incident like the video in the OP is to not make sudden maneuvers when there is any puddling, make sure that you have plenty of tread depth if you plan on doing any driving in the rain, and keep the wheel absolutely straight if you feel the car 'planing. Aside from that, all you can do is just pray that you gain traction before you smash into something.

All those things you quoted are precisely related to experience and that is what you pick up in those exercises, but your right, we're all subject to "randomness" and that is just a FACT of life!

m3an · 08-06-2012, 10:48 PM

this fits in w/ the hydroplaning thread. Too much speed + rain = this

Mike van D · 08-06-2012, 11:31 PM

Not good, painfully obvious that he/she was going to fast for conditions. Hope they were okay...

kwike92 · 08-07-2012, 12:04 AM

wow that was crazy... hope these guys didn't get too hurt...

Ohh_5H1T · 08-07-2012, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mdosu

thread depth, DSC on, and slow speed, that's how you prevent this...

I've learned driving my RWD ass IS300 for the last 8 years. I've had quite a few scares in the rain/snow. I turn into an old lady once it starts raining in any RWD car. DSC on and slow speed it is!

MRSSIIM3 · 08-07-2012, 12:34 AM

oo shit!!! rip m3!

1sikbmr · 08-07-2012, 01:10 AM

DAMN. that hurts me to look at. hope occupants are okay.

Sean@PYSpeed.com · 08-07-2012, 01:12 AM

Looks like the crash was in asia?

eVitO · 08-07-2012, 01:48 AM

I don't know how many of you have seen this already, but damn...

jonasaurus · 08-07-2012, 02:30 AM

Holy crap... Did the m3 occupant(s) get out ok !

TeKNiC3 · 08-07-2012, 02:43 AM

Wow..looks like the passenger door popped open.

SpeedyM3 · 08-07-2012, 02:47 AM

was his traction control off? wtf happened

wisesoul · 08-07-2012, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by SpeedyM3

was his traction control off? wtf happened

Wouldn't have mattered, tires lost adhesion completely. Guy or girl was going to fast for his/her own good and made an abrupt maneuver on a wet surface. Hope they are recovering

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08-06-2012, 10:07 PM	#4
klammer Colonel Drives: 11 spc gry m3 e90, 07 X5 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: chicago Posts: 2,722 iTrader: (0)	Holy shit!!! Skid pad and track days in the rain, problem solved. Hope everyone's ok, wow __________________ mods: akra evo, dinan 3.45 diff, ess akra tune, dinan stg.3, Alcon bbk, HRE P40

08-06-2012, 10:11 PM	#6
M3Now! Second Lieutenant Drives: 09 E93, Jerez Black Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 293 iTrader: (0)	I don't think skid pad solves that: He was hydroplaning, and had x amount of distance between him and the wall. If you keep on sliding until you hit the wall - practice doesn't help you... __________________ 2009 E93 M3 - it's, um, pretty fun

08-06-2012, 10:38 PM	#9
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08-06-2012, 11:31 PM	#12
Mike van D Major Drives: SG X6 35i; MW e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 1,112 iTrader: (0)	Not good, painfully obvious that he/she was going to fast for conditions. Hope they were okay... __________________ ...just enjoying life.

08-06-2012, 10:02 PM	#2
IFX Banned Drives: AW e46M/N54 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Fla. Posts: 2,545 iTrader: (1)	Weird, signal was on indicating he was making an aggressive lane change (by looking at speed) But he kinda just gradually went into the wall.. ? I don't know what Im trying to say, it just looks like he fell asleep. lol

08-06-2012, 10:07 PM	#3
vezax casualol Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Socal Posts: 11 iTrader: (0)	I cringed when I saw that. Hopefully the driver/passengers weren't hurt.

08-06-2012, 10:09 PM	#5
gblansten Captain Obvious Drives: 2011 BMW M3 SSII/Black Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Thick ascending limb Posts: 1,241 iTrader: (0)	That put the Dynamic in MDM! Makes you wonder about the tread depth on the tires.

08-06-2012, 10:48 PM	#11
m3an Banned Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,612 iTrader: (2)	this fits in w/ the hydroplaning thread. Too much speed + rain = this

08-07-2012, 12:04 AM	#13
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08-07-2012, 12:34 AM	#15
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08-07-2012, 01:10 AM	#16
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08-07-2012, 01:12 AM	#17
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08-07-2012, 02:30 AM	#19
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08-07-2012, 02:43 AM	#20
TeKNiC3 . Drives: 996TT/e92M3/e36M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 127 iTrader: (3)	Wow..looks like the passenger door popped open. __________________ *-Patrick*

08-07-2012, 02:47 AM	#21
SpeedyM3 Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 244 iTrader: (0)	was his traction control off? wtf happened

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