And so ends the story :(
07-20-2012, 07:32 AM
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My Ride: 2007 525xi
WHAT HAPPEND:
Coming into work there's a big curvy road right in front of the corporate campus. Kindof shaped like an "S". Road was really really wet, and came across the turn a little too fast. Started skidding and wasn't able to regain control, and went dead-on into a light post.
Light post got flung(!!) over the car and scraped the trunk.
Few things:
Thank you, beautiful German engineering. Even though the car was out of control, I was able to do some things to prevent going into a nearby pond or hitting the pole sideways.
I walked out without a single scratch, neckache, backache, etc. I'd say that's a +1 for safety features.
Pretty sure all the wheels are cracked. Miro 111's I don't think are known for their rock-solidness. Rear right axle also snapped. Front picture speaks for itself.
And yup, I (thankfully) have full coverage insurance.
That's the only picture I have, I'll have some more once I take a better look at it wherever they towed it to.
Coming into work there's a big curvy road right in front of the corporate campus. Kindof shaped like an "S". Road was really really wet, and came across the turn a little too fast. Started skidding and wasn't able to regain control, and went dead-on into a light post.
Light post got flung(!!) over the car and scraped the trunk.
Few things:
Thank you, beautiful German engineering. Even though the car was out of control, I was able to do some things to prevent going into a nearby pond or hitting the pole sideways.
I walked out without a single scratch, neckache, backache, etc. I'd say that's a +1 for safety features.
Pretty sure all the wheels are cracked. Miro 111's I don't think are known for their rock-solidness. Rear right axle also snapped. Front picture speaks for itself.
And yup, I (thankfully) have full coverage insurance.
That's the only picture I have, I'll have some more once I take a better look at it wherever they towed it to.
07-20-2012, 07:33 AM
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My Ride: 07 530i Mystic Blue
Damn. Sorry about your mishap. I am glad that your car protected you fully and took the hit/damage. My friend was T-boned this year and his E60 was totalled, but he walked away harmless. These unfortunate incidents however reassures us that E60 is a well built safe car for us and our families.
07-20-2012, 07:44 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i LCI with sports/premium package, Sports trans with paddle shifters, CF emblems, JB4 Software, Dinan Exhaust, Navigation, M5Tech body kit, Carbon wrap interrior trim and CIC Controller.
Glad you're ok. Thats is a SCARY feeling in a car when it's out of control like that and just waiting for the impact!
07-20-2012, 08:24 AM
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This is so crazy this morning omw to work it was raining here in nyc too and I hit a curve kinda fast and thought to myself any other car would be able to handle this turn, but then I said to myself I better not do this again. Glad you're alright man
07-20-2012, 08:28 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
It gave it's all (by design) so you can continue on to give your all! 
Have fun car shopping!! 
Too soon? 
Have fun car shopping!! Too soon?
07-20-2012, 09:19 AM
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Did you have your DTC activated? that really makes a big difference especially when the roads wet. And being a Bimmer owner its only natural to want to roll the curves to feel just how good they handle. But all in all glad you're ok,
