M5 saved my life last night

_BSMM5 · 06-26-2019, 09:58 AM

I was driving behind a corvette that blew a transmission line... started spewing fluid and smoke everywhere.

I was going about 70, I attempted to speed up and switch lanes to get passed him. Rear end kicked ALL the way out, I spun about 140 degrees from the middle lane into the center guard rail, flipped the vehicle 3 times into oncoming lanes.

Luckily no on coming traffic was present. All side airbags deployed and the cabin did not crumple at all. The roll was pretty violent and included spinning as well due to the nature of hitting the guard rail. I landed on my roof, looked around and didn't have a scratch or bruise. I climbed out unscathed. Saying some prayers today that I got to go home to my family.

Traction control was OFF... I have driven with it off plenty of times in dry conditions, but the combination of tranny fluid was too much. It didn't even cross my mind that the fluid would cause that when it happened. Thank god I was only going 70, as I have been known to drive much faster than that. Street conditions Vary and it's safe to say I will be getting a dedicated track vehicle with a cage and harness when I get the itch again.

I think 700 HP was just too much for me to handle as a daily driver... so much time behind the wheel with my habits was an accident waiting to happen.

Just giving this write up to anyone else who likes to drive hard, there's nothing wrong with it, just know that conditions can vary and you would never know.

Dwaynos · 06-26-2019, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by _BSMM5

I was driving behind a corvette that blew a transmission line... started spewing fluid and smoke everywhere.

I was going about 70, I attempted to speed up and switch lanes to get passed him. Rear end kicked ALL the way out, I spun about 140 degrees from the middle lane into the center guard rail, flipped the vehicle 3 times into oncoming lanes.

Luckily no on coming traffic was present. All side airbags deployed and the cabin did not crumple at all. The roll was pretty violent and included spinning as well due to the nature of hitting the guard rail. I landed on my roof, looked around and didn't have a scratch or bruise. I climbed out unscathed. Saying some prayers today that I got to go home to my family.

Traction control was OFF... I have driven with it off plenty of times in dry conditions, but the combination of tranny fluid was too much. It didn't even cross my mind that the fluid would cause that when it happened. Thank god I was only going 70, as I have been known to drive much faster than that. Street conditions Vary and it's safe to say I will be getting a dedicated track vehicle with a cage and harness when I get the itch again.

I think 700 HP was just too much for me to handle as a daily driver... so much time behind the wheel with my habits was an accident waiting to happen.

Just giving this write up to anyone else who likes to drive hard, there's nothing wrong with it, just know that conditions can vary and you would never know.

Shit the bed, I'm sorry to see this post. Just as you got the car how you wanted it. At least you're ok though. Did you have the mods declared to the insurer?

_BSMM5 · 06-26-2019, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Dwaynos

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Originally Posted by _BSMM5

I was driving behind a corvette that blew a transmission line... started spewing fluid and smoke everywhere.

I was going about 70, I attempted to speed up and switch lanes to get passed him. Rear end kicked ALL the way out, I spun about 140 degrees from the middle lane into the center guard rail, flipped the vehicle 3 times into oncoming lanes.

Luckily no on coming traffic was present. All side airbags deployed and the cabin did not crumple at all. The roll was pretty violent and included spinning as well due to the nature of hitting the guard rail. I landed on my roof, looked around and didn't have a scratch or bruise. I climbed out unscathed. Saying some prayers today that I got to go home to my family.

Traction control was OFF... I have driven with it off plenty of times in dry conditions, but the combination of tranny fluid was too much. It didn't even cross my mind that the fluid would cause that when it happened. Thank god I was only going 70, as I have been known to drive much faster than that. Street conditions Vary and it's safe to say I will be getting a dedicated track vehicle with a cage and harness when I get the itch again.

I think 700 HP was just too much for me to handle as a daily driver... so much time behind the wheel with my habits was an accident waiting to happen.

Just giving this write up to anyone else who likes to drive hard, there's nothing wrong with it, just know that conditions can vary and you would never know.

Shit the bed, I'm sorry to see this post. Just as you got the car how you wanted it. At least you're ok though. Did you have the mods declared to the insurer?

No I didn't, but the most expensive mod I had was truthfully the BM3 which I can sell the license to.

Don't think I'll re use it. I think my next car will be an AWD combined with a safer less powerful DD for commuting.

Dwaynos · 06-26-2019, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by _BSMM5

No I didn't, but the most expensive mod I had was truthfully the BM3 which I can sell the license to.

Don't think I'll re use it. I think my next car will be an AWD combined with a safer less powerful DD for commuting.

Are you still able to re tune the car to stock to allow sale of the BM3?

PM me.

_BSMM5 · 06-26-2019, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Dwaynos

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Originally Posted by _BSMM5

No I didn't, but the most expensive mod I had was truthfully the BM3 which I can sell the license to.

Don't think I'll re use it. I think my next car will be an AWD combined with a safer less powerful DD for commuting.

Are you still able to re tune the car to stock to allow sale of the BM3?

PM me.

No retuning the car lol.

But I'm sure I can talk to @pro tuning freaks and figure something out considering the car won't be driven ever again.

SuprXer0 · 06-26-2019, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by _BSMM5

I was driving behind a corvette that blew a transmission line... started spewing fluid and smoke everywhere.

I was going about 70, I attempted to speed up and switch lanes to get passed him. Rear end kicked ALL the way out, I spun about 140 degrees from the middle lane into the center guard rail, flipped the vehicle 3 times into oncoming lanes.

Luckily no on coming traffic was present. All side airbags deployed and the cabin did not crumple at all. The roll was pretty violent and included spinning as well due to the nature of hitting the guard rail. I landed on my roof, looked around and didn't have a scratch or bruise. I climbed out unscathed. Saying some prayers today that I got to go home to my family.

Traction control was OFF... I have driven with it off plenty of times in dry conditions, but the combination of tranny fluid was too much. It didn't even cross my mind that the fluid would cause that when it happened. Thank god I was only going 70, as I have been known to drive much faster than that. Street conditions Vary and it's safe to say I will be getting a dedicated track vehicle with a cage and harness when I get the itch again.

I think 700 HP was just too much for me to handle as a daily driver... so much time behind the wheel with my habits was an accident waiting to happen.

Just giving this write up to anyone else who likes to drive hard, there's nothing wrong with it, just know that conditions can vary and you would never know.

Holy cow! Glad you're safe, sorry to hear about the car

nothingbutspeed · 06-26-2019, 11:50 AM

Man what a horrific accident, glad you came out just fine!

SapphireM5 · 06-26-2019, 12:42 PM

Wow what a bad crash. Glad you are ok, looks like the car did its job in protecting you.

M5Rick · 06-26-2019, 12:54 PM

Glad you have not got a scratch, goes to show the M5 is a safe panzer in that situation.
You'll get another one soon.

BeachM5nster · 06-26-2019, 02:05 PM

jeeeeeeez

WabiSabi · 06-26-2019, 02:20 PM

Glad to see you walked away unscathed!

_BSMM5 · 06-26-2019, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by M5theonlyone

Glad you have not got a scratch, goes to show the M5 is a safe panzer in that situation.
You'll get another one soon.

I have an E36 project build for the track but I don't know if I'll get another M5... don't get me wrong I absolutely loved this car to death. But with my drivin habits, getting behind the wheel everyday to drive to work with its traction and power, feels like rolling the dice.

Aceway · 06-26-2019, 02:33 PM

Damn and you had just gotten it running well..

PerfM5 · 06-26-2019, 03:57 PM

Wow! Glad you're okay. Almost more importantly is the lesson you learned man. 700hp is no joke...

BMWM5NYC · 06-26-2019, 04:41 PM

Glad you are okay. That is crazy.

Ickdeep · 06-26-2019, 05:53 PM

Dang that's crazy man. I'm glad you're okay. Best of luck finding your next car (PS F90 is all wheel drive)

josec70 · 06-26-2019, 06:57 PM

God bless you! Really speaks volumes about these cars when someone walks away unscathed from a car in this shape.

boots · 06-26-2019, 07:18 PM

I'm very happy your ok and safe. sad to see the beast in that condition. question though. why do you say 700 is too much as a daily. its your right foot that does the damage. when I had that much it wasnt a issue for me

DCT OFF · 06-26-2019, 07:23 PM

Glad you're ok bro

hirkaismyname · 06-26-2019, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by _BSMM5

No I didn't, but the most expensive mod I had was truthfully the BM3 which I can sell the license to.

Don't think I'll re use it. I think my next car will be an AWD combined with a safer less powerful DD for commuting.

Glad you're safe! Wow, that looks intense. Bless UP!

So, after a couple of slides with my F10 -- I am on your page with getting AWD DD -- and RS7 keeps coming to my mind -- so many of them out there.

Which next cars are you considering?

TrevorM3 · 06-26-2019, 08:06 PM

you seriously had someone watching over you...

that being said, i see zero reason to drive with traction off.

roscopeeco · 06-26-2019, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TrevorM3

you seriously had someone watching over you...

that being said, i see zero reason to drive with traction off.

I totally agree. I recently had a minor wreck with traction control off and I got hammered for not knowing how to drive the car. Now we have an experienced driver that rolled three times.

It can happen to anyone with these cars, especially when traction control is off.

I have learned my lesson.

Glad this guy walked away. It is pretty incredible to see the damage to that car.

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_BSMM5 Second Lieutenant 124 Rep 238 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Somewhere in Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	M5 saved my life last night I was driving behind a corvette that blew a transmission line... started spewing fluid and smoke everywhere. I was going about 70, I attempted to speed up and switch lanes to get passed him. Rear end kicked ALL the way out, I spun about 140 degrees from the middle lane into the center guard rail, flipped the vehicle 3 times into oncoming lanes. Luckily no on coming traffic was present. All side airbags deployed and the cabin did not crumple at all. The roll was pretty violent and included spinning as well due to the nature of hitting the guard rail. I landed on my roof, looked around and didn't have a scratch or bruise. I climbed out unscathed. Saying some prayers today that I got to go home to my family. Traction control was OFF... I have driven with it off plenty of times in dry conditions, but the combination of tranny fluid was too much. It didn't even cross my mind that the fluid would cause that when it happened. Thank god I was only going 70, as I have been known to drive much faster than that. Street conditions Vary and it's safe to say I will be getting a dedicated track vehicle with a cage and harness when I get the itch again. I think 700 HP was just too much for me to handle as a daily driver... so much time behind the wheel with my habits was an accident waiting to happen. Just giving this write up to anyone else who likes to drive hard, there's nothing wrong with it, just know that conditions can vary and you would never know. Attached Images
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