Are you sure it was GM that made the save...or the driver?? :huh: Glad neither of you got hurt!! :thumbsup:

 

I just pointed the wheels, seriously, the car saved itself. I can take little credit on this one. How it didn't spin out is beyond me.

 

damn dude, thank god for technology. Glad you're alright.

 

Jesus Patrick! Sounds like you better stay off the highways for a while. :laughing:

It really is amazing what they can do with computer controls though isn't it?

 

The DC C6 was forged in the proving grounds of Tornado Alley, painstakingly cured cross-country (twice) and later refined by Aaron Pfadt at Gingerman Raceway. It can't tell the difference between sun or sprinkles anymore. You're only driving it as much as it wants you to think you are.

It's now in stage 3 of a rare form of adrenalitis; you won't be able to phase it.

It's got you covered like a jimmy cap.

 

Thats great.:laughing:

 

Yes the C6 is great with its active handling. But it still only goes where the driver makes it to go. They still do not compensate for panic and stupidity. It still takes a cool driver to recover from some thing like that.:thumbsup:

 

Yes the C6 is great with its active handling. But it still only goes where the drive makes it to go. They still not compensate for panic and stupidity. It still takes a cool drive to recover from some thing like that.:thumbsup:

This statement is very true as active handling on my car couldn't keep us on the entrance ramp (only one lane wide) but I firmly believe kept us from spinning and or flipping as we barreled X-country. Quick review; sold the car and in the hands of the new owner, hit some water and flew off the ramp under full throttle @ about 70 in 3rd gear...

 

Great Save, I never run without at least the comp mode on in mine. I almost lost it at 120 mph or so a while back when I hit a slick patch on the freeway. I thought for sure I was going into the wall!

 

nice save patrick, you can take some of the credit along with AH.

 

I'm glad we're reading about a close call instead of an accident!

 

Patrick,

Maybe you should take a break from driving for a little while and let someone else drive....you can sit in the back and enjoy the view/ride knowing that you'll be safe from anything!


The Patrick-mobile!!!

James
1N189

 

:rolling: :rolling: :rolling: Lets hear it for Pope Patrick...I'd Kiss Pats hand to see him riding in that...:rolling: :rolling: :rolling:

 

I puckered my butt hole

did you pucker it so tight you couldn't fit a sharpened pencil in?:laughing: :laughing:

 

I think you should start riding the (short) bus. :laughing:

 

the Active Handling has saved my ass a few times too. Must be something about LMB C6's.

 

I've had similar experiences twice-those run flats are deadly in the wet.

 

i ah a very similiar experience in a 86 gt 5.0 car did a half turn i was going down highway spun around<now facing cars behind me>i grabbed wheel and she came back around. That had to be the scariest almost wreck of my life man i thought for sure i was gonna eat some wall and maybe another car or 2,oh yea and that car had NOTHING for traction controll, just god ol' luck i guess, but i can relate on the shitting of ones pants!:surprised

 

As most know I hate electronics because I don't really understand them and can not fix them myself. There, that is said up front.

Having said that I can say that anti lock brakes saved my life, quite literally, once and saved another of my casr once.

I actually like the AH and I am surprised as to how often this light will come on and yes, it does offer me a bit more security particularly in the rain.

On the other side I think traction control is great for the rain otherwise useless and I also believe Comp mode to be a form of 'wanking' that is a waste.

My bottom line is some is good and some is, in my personal opinion, bells&whistles.

I do believe the AH saves cars/lives as do the anti-lock brakes.

 

I too hate electronics but....

A/H is a Godsend for everyday driving in the real world.
ABS? If it ain't got it, I ain't driving it.
T/C? Not liking it but maybe I'll change my song if it ever gets my ass out of a bind.

The fact that you were just cruising at a sane speed when that happened to you is a real eye opener for me. Makes me rethink my complacency level...

 

I disliked the traction control on the C5. I did most of my driving with it off or in Competitive Driving Mode (also off). I haven’t had a chance to test the new C6’s traction control to the extreme yet. From what I’ve experienced in the few days I’ve had it, it seems much better. Once the car is broken in, I’ll start driving it harder and then I’ll decide.

Glad you’re OK Pat! If something happened to you I would be very sad…

:cheers:

Update: the traction control on the C6 is just as bad as it was on the C5 when it comes to “spirited” driving. I found out this morning while accelerating aggressively…I thought the damn engine blew up the way that thing nose dived…damn!

 

Patrick--- 4 words for you buddy: TIME FOR SOME BURNOUTS! (followed by some new meats, preferably non-funflats.) Yeah, one more like your burnout show at Carlisle this year oughta keep those bald/chunked POS's off the road for GOOD!artyon: artyon: artyon:

 

...active handling, doesn't that mean you actually hold on to the steering wheel....:laughing: