Black ice got the better of me

[ibrar]

Was driving nicely and cosely last night until an unexpected sharp corner dawned upon me, had it all under control until I came across what I believe as black ice. Lost total control but managed to get the car side ways on, but unfortunately I smashed into the kerb, across grass and missed a tree by 1 foot. Mind you I was only doing 30mph! Anyway, continuing, I have a buckled alloy (AMG!!), and it seems to have gone from being horizontal to being inverted. Ouch, getting it taken to a garage tomorrow morning to see the full extent of the damage.....not looking forward to it. But on the bright side, I do have a brand new ford focus as a courtesy car! :bannana:

 

[Shude]

Glad you are ok! Hope the car's fixed soon

 

[Carrotchomper]

Yep, it's really slippery out there in patches. The little showers of rain don't help either, I had a few sideways moments earlier!

 

[crockers]

Wheels can be replaced................. glad to hear that you're not damaged

 

[ibrar]

I doubt its on a wheel. Its going to hit me hard and my extravagent student lifestyle

 

[crockers]

I doubt its on a wheel. Its going to hit me hard and my extravagent student lifestyle

Just be thankful you're around to continue studying......

 

[Amg-e55]

I'd Say 30mph Sidewayz Into Curb More Than A Buckle Wheel Wishbone Probably Dead Plus Suspension Must Of Had A Shunt ??
30mph Whoooah Lucky U Never Hurt Ur Self Id Say 400 Quids Worth Of Damage ??

 

[ibrar]

All very true all true. I roughly understand thats its going to be a wishbone/lower shoulder arm but definitly a buckled wheel. Im hoping for £200-£300 worth (without the wheel) if im lucky.

 

[Shude]

You were lucky there was a kerb, I did something similar 5 years ago and rolled my car

There are pics on the forum if you search...

 

[kjay]

Glad to see you're still here to post!

See if the Focus will take the corner any quicker!

 

[GrahamC230K]

It has been very greasy the last few days, yesterday I thought in particular. I think the roads currently are slippery enough to catch people out without black ice, caution and appropriete speed very much required.

Black ice for sure would catch you out.

 

[timskemp]

As graham says - the strange weather conditions of the last few days have made the roads really bad - lots of roundabouts near my home and it's a mix of understeer and oversteer on all of them!

 

[pammy]

I concur - Edna's behaving very erratically atm so steady as she goes around those bends and at junctions too.Glad you're Ok and it's only the car that's a bit bent.

 

[Gollom]

I concur - Edna's behaving very erratically atm so steady as she goes around those bends and at junctions too.Glad you're Ok and it's only the car that's a bit bent.

Well drive slower then

Never a traffic cop around when you need one......

 

[pammy]

Well drive slower then

Never a traffic cop around when you need one......

I am - mostly

And - I wouldn't say that

 

[television]

Strange how the love for our cars can differ so much,, If I hurt myself, I am self repairing and I automatically return to normal , the poor car does not and the dent that you put in it last week will stay until it is removed

 

[W210 Fan]

It is very slippery, even the Quattro is keeping me awake round roundabouts, generally in the morning and late at night though

 

[DITTRICH]

When I was in scotland over the new year I saw a variety of cars posing in fields and even one upside down on the motorway. My car has wide tires and rear wheel drive - was I just lucky or careful? Weather reports and the external temperature gauge are there for a purpose.
Les

 

[robert.saunders]

When I was in scotland over the new year I saw a variety of cars posing in fields and even one upside down on the motorway. My car has wide tires and rear wheel drive - was I just lucky or careful? Weather reports and the external temperature gauge are there for a purpose.
Les

You were lucky

 

[ibrar]

Status update: You have got to love the RAC, they have messed me around (once again!), as they didn't send a flatbed tow truck, they sent one of those that lifts the car up by two wheels. Doesn't make sense with a rear wheel drive automatic that has a front wheel problem!