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[yorkshirechris]

i think most people have posted on here without understanding what happened.

i did not die, or crash, or boast, or show off, or try to impress, i did not loose control, i dont need skid practice.

i spun my car intentionally in the dry. end of.

why people have to try and be clever with 'witty' comments trying to tell me how shhiit a driver i am, than keep them to yourself.

So the truth now be known. The reason for all the 'perhaps you need some skid practice' comments that you have taken disgust at is because everyone was lead to believe that this was accidental!

As you have discovered, that sort of behavior will not win you many friends around here (or most other places). I can only suggest that you cease such sillyness on the public highway and go and find a big carpark or a field to do such things.

I think most people need skid practice/training - even me!

I agree.

I'm slightly more worried by the comment I've put in bold.

It's alright, carry on intentionally spinning your "beloved" car, I just hope none of the Police Officers on the forum have to be the ones who give your family the bad news when you've taken it a little bit too far.

[techno-steve]

This thread looks remarkably familiar.

Haven't I seen it somewhere before? Or is it dejas vu?

hahaha i rhought that to but no calling people a twunt this time lol

[Broomer]

When are the mods going to close this Idiots topic? its only causing arguements.

[E.L.M.O]

There is some good advice on this forum, I suggest you take most of it.

i think most people have posted on here without understanding what happened.

i did not die, or crash, or boast, or show off, or try to impress, i did not loose control, i dont need skid practice.

i spun my car intentionally in the dry. end of.

why people have to try and be clever with 'witty' comments trying to tell me how shhiit a driver i am, than keep them to yourself.

You started off this thread reasonably well, it was close to the "I was driving like an idiot, and I am sorry" post as I thought we would get from you. but the above post..... really? your now saying you spun intentionally.... that doesnt do you any favors. thats just going to get you all the comments you dont want!
and to be honest after that post you deserve them. So i will get mine in...... You might feel more at home on: http://www.chavworld.co.uk/
sorry, but you clearly deserved it.

I realise exactly what you said happened, without the need for the above post, and my comments I still feel are valid. At the end of the day I think you've summed it up nicely in this following post:

spun round a corner. unfortunately i dont have the driving skill to catch short cars when they spin.

In my honest opnion you might have found people a little more freindly if you just said, "ok hands up, I was acting like a fool and I will make every effort to learn from my mistakes" but you didnt, do you got abuse. are you surprised?!

I think the following picture is very apt

i spun my car intentionally in the dry. end of.

Keep the finding your limits style to the track?

Edited by E.L.M.O, 12 September 2008 - 07:12 PM.

[Strontium Dog]

I tried to raise a rational argument due to posts like this as well. Went better than this one I feel!

There is one thing I've noticed though and that is this,

most of the posts on here about this are made by young people with very little road skills. As some one else has mentioned it's likely to take years to develop any real skill and or road sense. There have been posts by older members and while I may not agree with all of them I do respect there opinions because they have been driving long enough to have a considered one!

I also realise that there may be a 17 year olds posting that can show better road awareness than me and beat me round Castle Coombe to boot, but I seriously doubt it!

I don't think this chap has expressed himself too well but he did say that there was no one close and no vehicles etc. to collide with. I know bits of road where I can see in every direction for miles and sometimes give it a bit more to test the limits. Say, when I am trying a new tyre compound for instance. In these circumstances I could and have got it wrong myself.

I have also spun a car with my Mum sat beside me at about 30 mph! It was her car and I was driving in a very civilised manner but the derv had me all the same.

These threads seem to go nowhere. All I'm going to say again is show consideration for others on and off the road and if you want to go fast get some training. Club level autosports or track days. Forget the skidpan rubbish. They may be fun but I have never found one built in to a road yet so not much use in the real world. Then remember that there is a time and a place........!

The IAM do some good courses I believe but have never done any. Perhaps some one else here has and will comment!

Edited by Stronteum Dog, 12 September 2008 - 07:20 PM.

[Jammy]

Being half/three quarters the way through my own IAM course, I would say that had you been following what you teach, this situation would have never occurred. Having said that, and forgive me for being judgemental, but if you're the type of person that likes to deliberately spin a car 180* as you're driving down the road, you're probably not the type of person who goes out of the way to do something like the IAM.

[yorkshirechris]

I have to at the DVD rewinder above...

EPIC FAIL!

[taffy1967]

I'd say that doing the 'Pass Plus' coarse would be a good coarse of action for many a new/young driver.

Then you should be able to handle your car better and know what to do if you do get into trouble?

You'll also benefit from cheaper car insurance too.

Edited by taffy1967, 12 September 2008 - 07:28 PM.

[E.L.M.O]

I have to at the DVD rewinder above...

EPIC FAIL!

Not as funny but thats EPIC FAIL!

[yorkshirechris]

I'm doing a IAM course through work, not sure which one if there's a few? But it involves one afternoon in a classroom learning why we shouldn't do stupid things like this guy has. Infact no, it assumes you aren't stupid enough to even consider doing things like that, because if you do, then it's pointless you even being on the course. The second half of the course involves an "on the road" session which I'm currently waiting for... should be interesting seeing as though there was a good few months inbetween the classroom & the practical...

Actually I have a IAM book in my van, I'll scan in a few pages if you want woody, then again I best keep my "advise" to myself

[Strontium Dog]

Being half/three quarters the way through my own IAM course, I would say that had you been following what you teach, this situation would have never occurred. Having said that, and forgive me for being judgemental, but if you're the type of person that likes to deliberately spin a car 180* as you're driving down the road, you're probably not the type of person who goes out of the way to do something like the IAM.

Er, is that aimed at me or are you still knocking the young lad?

[Strontium Dog]

I'd say that doing the 'Pass Plus' coarse would be a good coarse of action for many a new/young driver.

Then you should be able to handle your car better and know what to do if you do get into trouble?

You'll also benefit from cheaper car insurance too.

Yes, good idea for starters I'd say. After my time so didn't think of that one. Cheaper insurance too, now that has to be an incentive for any one judging by the prices I've heard of!

[taffy1967]

Only problem is the 'Pass Plus' course costs a fair bit I believe.

So that may put many off.

I can remember the advanced driving test when I first past my driving test and I think it was the initial cost that put me off that too.

[Strontium Dog]

Only problem is the 'Pass Plus' course costs a fair bit I believe.

So that may put many off.

I can remember the advanced driving test when I first past my driving test and I think it was the initial cost that put me off that too.

How ridiculous that they make you pay to go and learn safe car control in the first place. So it's probably cheaper to do a few autotests then? If there's any one down here on the Devon Cornwall border that would like a go we have two very active clubs and loads of events, not just autotests but scatterers and road rallies etc too. There is something going on at least once or twice a month. You could do much worse than come along and have some fun while gaining some real skill and insight into your cars abilities!

PM me for more details if interested.

Edited by Stronteum Dog, 12 September 2008 - 07:50 PM.

[timbo]

Reading through this, the thing I find most worrying is not that you have spun your mini, it's that you generally think you are a decent driver. And you spinning you motor on purpose just makes you a complete pillock.

I have just turned 19 and slid my mini once which was in the wet and I had braked tooo late when I was 17. That scared the absolute bejesus out of me and made me think about stopping distances there after!

Grow up mate, your not Lewis Hamilton or the Stig! The sad think is that it might take you stacking your mini to realise this! The people on here aren't having a go at you they are talking from experience which in life is invaluble.