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  1. Fan512bbi

    Fan512bbi Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #1 Fan512bbi, Apr 28, 2008
    I went to see a friend of mine on Saturday night, my friend had recently purchased a red ferrari f430 and asked if i would like to take it for a drive? well i jumped at the chance, after a few miles we came behind a BMW 1 series that was driving quite slowly, i decided to overtake on a slight left hand curve, i could see far enough ahead to know it was safe, when i was beside the BMW he put his foot down a little and accelerated so i put my foot down harder and then the back end broke away, i fought for control but lost it and ended up in the barriers beside the road, maybe it would have helped if i had not turned off all the drining aids?
    So my first experience with a F430 was not a good one, but still a great car to drive.
    Lucky it was while playing GT5 online
     
  2. Dipsomaniac

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    #2 Dipsomaniac, Apr 28, 2008
    I was just about to tell you how mad you were turning off all the traction controls (for your first drive), until I noticed ........ ;)

    Very good!
     
  3. Christian.Fr

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    #3 Christian.Fr, Apr 28, 2008
    I don t want to imagine your first sexual experience.....:)
     
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    #4 mattymouse33, Apr 28, 2008
    oops, damage bad? I hope not but it sounds a tad possible
     
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    #5 Stackhouse, Apr 28, 2008
    WE WANT PIX/VID !!
     
  6. Fan512bbi

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    #6 Fan512bbi, Apr 28, 2008
    The F430 was still driveable after the accident, the BMW just carried on going.
     
  7. Fan512bbi

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    #7 Fan512bbi, Apr 28, 2008
    I didnt think to take pics mate, i was just happy that we could get the car back on the road, and back in my mates garage, he blamed the BMW driver for the accident and not me at all.
     
  8. Fan512bbi

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    #8 Fan512bbi, Apr 28, 2008
    I should add that we both had drunk two pints before i drove his F430 but i don't think that this contributed to the accident.
     
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    #10 Cartel, Apr 28, 2008
    It never does ;). Nonetheless, a bad first experience yet one you'll never forget. Glad you and the car made it out safely (blasted 1-series).
     
  11. Ferranki

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    #11 Ferranki, Apr 28, 2008
    former friend?
     
  12. Fan512bbi

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    #12 Fan512bbi, Apr 28, 2008
    We are still good friends, after the accident we got drunk together and had a great night.
     
  13. amenasce

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    #13 amenasce, Apr 28, 2008
    That sucks. Im sure your friend will have a new one if a few hours.
     
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    #14 Fmax, Apr 28, 2008
    haha, I would have got drunk and then punched your face in. If there is any excess on the insurance are you going to pay?
     
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    #15 gt4me, Apr 28, 2008
    First time round Suzuka in the F40 I had the same thing with pesky DB9 !
     
  16. Fan512bbi

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    #16 Fan512bbi, Apr 28, 2008
    He is not bothered about the money, anyway i am going to buy him a new 430 and take the crashed one myself :)
     
  17. Fan512bbi

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    #17 Fan512bbi, Apr 28, 2008
    :D
     
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    #18 sozzel, Apr 28, 2008
    Don't know if you're being serious, or not...
     
  19. agup48

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    #19 agup48, Apr 28, 2008
    Some people judge way to quickly. :D
     
  20. toggie

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    #20 toggie, Apr 28, 2008
    People need to read the white text "between the lines".
    Actually, in this case, "below the lines".

    Well done! Good story, well delivered.

    BTW, "GT5" = Gran Toursimo 5.
     
  21. ///Macculate

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    #21 ///Macculate, Apr 28, 2008
    Ok, drinking a few and driving is OK I guess, we've all done it. Turning off all driving aid whilst inebriated? I don't even do that on my M3. You were pwned by a 1-series sir. You are awesome.
     
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    #22 Gary48, Apr 28, 2008
    Idiot savant! probably never really happened at all
     
  23. Samimi

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    #23 Samimi, Apr 28, 2008
    Did everybody miss this section of the post?
     
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    #24 Aureus, Apr 28, 2008
    Shhhhhhhhhh................
     
  25. toggie

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    #25 toggie, Apr 29, 2008
    Maybe.

     
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