Almost ate it in Mexico

JackM · June 25th, 2009, 11:31 AM

Took the car down to a narrow but fun course in Mexico. Totally worth the trip, but man, almost went off the road... When the rear came out before I would never get it back and would just be along for the ride. Some how I got it back this time and didn't go off.

Got the rear of the car fixed now so it finally doesn't swing out on me anymore. May have to go try it again the next time I have a few days off

Will also have to get some footage of the course in the day light because it's pretty badass! I wish roads could be closed off for racing here in the US like that.

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/R...-my_691272.htm

Jack

**BlueVelocity** · June 25th, 2009, 02:59 PM

That's cool! What event was that?

Cloud · June 25th, 2009, 03:01 PM

Awesome save, last time I did that I decided I needed some better lights. Hit a hairpin off of a long straight, way overdrove the headlights, was on snow tires, hit gravel in the corner, end result 3 wheels in the air, and waiting for a truck to come by to help me back up the cliff but the car was fine and so was I

**Overkill** · June 25th, 2009, 03:47 PM

Its awesome how Mexico has the same road signs as us.

Wonder if you would have been able to save that without power steering?

matthewdesigns · June 25th, 2009, 04:04 PM

That's some fancy drivin' there. Nice yob gringo.

JackM · June 25th, 2009, 04:27 PM

It was the Mexican Hub & Mustache event. It happens about once a month if enough people show.

Done many laps out there and know the area very well. It really is a closed area. That spot I usually take pretty fast, but the rear end just came right out again on me. It doesn't do it anymore though.

Without power steering it would have been over and with a better driver the rear could have probably been saved without overcorrecting like I did. I was just trying to keep from going off the road and the only way to do it was to keep turning the wheel and let the rear keep moving out. It's pretty cool how things go real slow when you are in the middle of something like that.

Jack

JackM · June 25th, 2009, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthewdesigns

That's some fancy drivin' there. Nice yob gringo.

Same to you! lol!

Jack

XakEp · June 25th, 2009, 05:24 PM

Too bad I dont have a valid passport nowadays or I'd have to come with you.

bringit · June 25th, 2009, 10:56 PM

BWHAHHAHAHHAHAHHA! I just laughed so damn hard! I know where that's at. You are crazy as hell! I won't be taking my bike there at night anymore after seeing that!

matthewdesigns · June 25th, 2009, 11:26 PM

Cycling through Mexico at night is pretty dangerous. Good idea.

JackM · July 27th, 2009, 07:32 PM

Went to Mexico again this weekend. This time a friend was showing me a new road that was blocked off by police to let a few of us run through it at speed. It was a pretty long stretch. Some small parts of it on vid.

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/D...sed_697786.htm

Jack

fhudsonjr · July 27th, 2009, 11:00 PM

Looked pretty busy to be blocked off.

JackM · July 28th, 2009, 03:38 PM

Yeah, must be people going from one town to another that was in between

Jack

fhudsonjr · July 28th, 2009, 10:44 PM

Well, that's down right crazy for both sides! lol

June 25th, 2009, 11:31 AM	#1
JackM Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: Where untamed smiles roam naturally Posts: 1,005	Almost ate it in Mexico Took the car down to a narrow but fun course in Mexico. Totally worth the trip, but man, almost went off the road... When the rear came out before I would never get it back and would just be along for the ride. Some how I got it back this time and didn't go off. Got the rear of the car fixed now so it finally doesn't swing out on me anymore. May have to go try it again the next time I have a few days off Will also have to get some footage of the course in the day light because it's pretty badass! I wish roads could be closed off for racing here in the US like that. http://videos.streetfire.net/video/R...-my_691272.htm Jack

June 25th, 2009, 02:59 PM	#2
BlueVelocity Motorsports Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: 2 positions ahead of you.. Posts: 917	That's cool! What event was that? __________________ www.StickyVinylGraphics.com Spalsbury Speed Camp....it's coming.

June 25th, 2009, 03:01 PM	#3
Cloud CODSM Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fort Collins Posts: 962	Awesome save, last time I did that I decided I needed some better lights. Hit a hairpin off of a long straight, way overdrove the headlights, was on snow tires, hit gravel in the corner, end result 3 wheels in the air, and waiting for a truck to come by to help me back up the cliff but the car was fine and so was I __________________ Brian

June 25th, 2009, 03:47 PM	#4
Overkill Bigger is Better! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Firestone, CO Posts: 506	Its awesome how Mexico has the same road signs as us. Wonder if you would have been able to save that without power steering? __________________ Got cars??? 2007 Trailblazer SS/AWD 2002 Kia Spectra 2000 Escalade 1995 Ford F-250 Powerstroke 1993 Talon TSi (Imaginary) 1991 Talon TSi 1991 GMC Syclone 1990 300ZX TT 1990 300ZX TT http://www.overkillmotorsports.com

June 25th, 2009, 04:04 PM	#5
matthewdesigns Here piggy piggy Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 673	That's some fancy drivin' there. Nice yob gringo. __________________ Matthew Evo316G + e85 + Keydiver = Permagrin Last edited by matthewdesigns; June 25th, 2009 at 04:09 PM..

June 25th, 2009, 04:27 PM	#6
JackM Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: Where untamed smiles roam naturally Posts: 1,005	It was the Mexican Hub & Mustache event. It happens about once a month if enough people show. Done many laps out there and know the area very well. It really is a closed area. That spot I usually take pretty fast, but the rear end just came right out again on me. It doesn't do it anymore though. Without power steering it would have been over and with a better driver the rear could have probably been saved without overcorrecting like I did. I was just trying to keep from going off the road and the only way to do it was to keep turning the wheel and let the rear keep moving out. It's pretty cool how things go real slow when you are in the middle of something like that. Jack

June 25th, 2009, 05:24 PM	#8
XakEp enGAYge! Join Date: May 2006 Location: urmom Posts: 779	Too bad I dont have a valid passport nowadays or I'd have to come with you. __________________ Every picture of Africa that I see looks like something out of the Road Warrior. I keep expecting to see like an eight foot tall pituitary mutant wearing a hockey mask as the UN delegate from Tanzania. /dev/earth is 98% full. Please delete anybody you can.

June 25th, 2009, 10:56 PM	#9
bringit CODSM Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Springs Posts: 237	BWHAHHAHAHHAHAHHA! I just laughed so damn hard! I know where that's at. You are crazy as hell! I won't be taking my bike there at night anymore after seeing that! __________________ Speed is an addiction for which the only cure is bankruptcy.

June 25th, 2009, 11:26 PM	#10
matthewdesigns Here piggy piggy Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 673	Cycling through Mexico at night is pretty dangerous. Good idea. __________________ Matthew Evo316G + e85 + Keydiver = Permagrin

July 27th, 2009, 07:32 PM	#11
JackM Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: Where untamed smiles roam naturally Posts: 1,005	Went to Mexico again this weekend. This time a friend was showing me a new road that was blocked off by police to let a few of us run through it at speed. It was a pretty long stretch. Some small parts of it on vid. http://videos.streetfire.net/video/D...sed_697786.htm Jack

July 27th, 2009, 11:00 PM	#12
fhudsonjr CODSM Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Aurora Posts: 118	Looked pretty busy to be blocked off. __________________ Fred

July 28th, 2009, 03:38 PM	#13
JackM Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: Where untamed smiles roam naturally Posts: 1,005	Yeah, must be people going from one town to another that was in between Jack

July 28th, 2009, 10:44 PM	#14
fhudsonjr CODSM Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Aurora Posts: 118	Well, that's down right crazy for both sides! lol __________________ Fred

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