Got into a bad wreck last night
08-10-2006, 03:59 AM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
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523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
Scary stuff. Rear blowouts are the worst. Glad you are ok and consider yourself lucky.
08-10-2006, 10:47 AM
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My Ride: #1: 2004 545i; 6-speed manual; Sport Package; Mystic Blue with a gray leather interior and Anthracite wood; CWP; Logic 7.
#2: 2010 535xi Touring; Automatic.
I am curious, too, whether runflats would have prevented this loss of control. I know you aren't supposed to drive 100 mph with a loss of pressure, but wouldn't a runflat still prevent a total loss of control?
08-10-2006, 11:09 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530xi Silver Grey over Black Dakota with Sport, Premium, Cold Weather, Comfort, NAV, Logic 7, Sirius, 18" 123s.
Current:
2006 Lexus GX 470
2005 SLK 350
No Longer With Us:
BMW 330xi; Mini Cooper S; Infiniti FX45; every Audi imaginable; various others
Originally Posted by Bimmer32' post='320632' date='Aug 9 2006, 02:52 PM
Hope the cops don't read this thread because here is your confession. 
08-10-2006, 11:54 AM
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My Ride: 530i 6 speed
Originally Posted by tab545' post='321195' date='Aug 10 2006, 02:47 PM
I am curious, too, whether runflats would have prevented this loss of control. I know you aren't supposed to drive 100 mph with a loss of pressure, but wouldn't a runflat still prevent a total loss of control?
08-10-2006, 12:55 PM
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Regarding runflats guys, I've had a nail in (sidewall) my rear left tire about amonth ago and went to dealer to fix it. They came out with $400 and something pricetag for replacing it that I quickly refused to do. So I went to tirerack and bought 4 non rft Pirelli Neros M+S. Thinking that RFT would have saved me from crash at all is true, so think twice before you switch.
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