Drive Safe Everyone

Xenon Supra · Apr 10, 2005

I saw this thread in the Florida section but I thought that I should share it with everyone....

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/content/local_news/epaper/2005/04/10/s3c_wpbfatal_0410.html

DRIVE SAFE, BE CAREFUL, RESPECT YOUR CAR'S POWER.

If it can happen to a 56 year old Doctor, it can happen to you.

Guest · Apr 10, 2005

repost

http://www.supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=274073

Xenon Supra · Apr 10, 2005

Targus said:
repost

http://www.supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=274073

I already stated it was a repost, but most people don't regularly check the Florida section, especially if they don't life in Florida. Therefore I thought I would share it with everyone here. Thanks.

Xenon Supra said:
I saw this thread in the Florida section but I thought that I should share it with everyone....

Lombos · Apr 10, 2005

Xenon Supra said:
I already stated it was a repost, but most people don't regularly check the Florida section, especially if they don't life in Florida. Therefore I thought I would share it with everyone here. Thanks.

That's nuts. His car got knocked the hell out. Also, I agree my ass would never look in the Florida section so thanks for sharing.

-Oliver

Xenon Supra · Apr 10, 2005

Your welcome. Hopefully this will make everybody think twice before putting the petal to the floor around other cars.

banton · Apr 10, 2005

That is just too sad, but should serve as a serious reminder that regardless of age and driving skill, we must not forget to respect the power we are putting down. We also need to be extra cautious when other cars are present. Especially with nice weather and the associated rush that usually comes with the spring season in many parts of the country.

Brad

gdiman · Apr 10, 2005

^^ true dat.

And that's a sad story to read too.

My car scares the hell out of me sometimes...and of course that's why I love it, but seriously, when traffic is around I try to keep it civil, whether the Sup wants to or not.

begone · Apr 10, 2005

Man that's very unfortunate. One often forgets how quickly life can end.

Eggy · Apr 10, 2005

I never knew that you could lose control so easily. I have a feeling I probably would have acted the same way right when my car came out of the shop. This is a good wake up call

Guest · Apr 10, 2005

lol, "McCollum heard the blowoff valve blast as Yeo sped away."

That sucks, though. I wonder: With all the Supras that have either crashed or become all out drag cars, how many plain old daily driver supras are still on the streets?? They must be getting more and more rare...

GTR-33 · Apr 10, 2005

I don't understand why they blame the accident on the car. WTF? This clearly happened because the guy was beating the shit out of the car. I feel bad for they guy, but it isn't the cars fault. Everyone thisnks they are an expert driver, but when it comes down to it, they don't know shit. My guess is that he punched it, boost hit and the rear kicked out and he didn't know what to do...

93BlueTurbo · Apr 10, 2005

I agree with you guys that it's not the car, however I've noticed with both of my supras that the back ends just give out..black ice, gravel patches, or just simply flooring it..my condolences to the Ray and the Yeo family. Looked like a beautiful supra too.

SupraGreg · Apr 10, 2005

sorry to hear about raymond. My condolences go out to his family. RIP

Guest · Apr 10, 2005

93BlueTurbo said:
I agree with you guys that it's not the car, however I've noticed with both of my supras that the back ends just give out..black ice, gravel patches, or just simply flooring it..my condolences to the Ray and the Yeo family. Looked like a beautiful supra too.

Any car with tons of power is gonna have problems with traction in the rear...As far as "fast" cars go, I've only had a 2000 GT with 341rwhp, a 99 z28 with 330rwhp, and this supra and it's pretty clear that when you're making a fair amount of power, you need to be careful. I mean damn, even my stock 97 GT with 215hp would kick the rear end out like crazy if the ground was the least bit wet...

If I had 653 hp I certainly wouldn't gun it coming out of a parking lot and facing on coming traffic. It's too bad the guy died but come on, Darwin couldn't pass up that opportunity.

SupraTico · Apr 10, 2005

StoplightWarrior said:
If I had 653 hp I certainly wouldn't gun it coming out of a parking lot and facing on coming traffic. It's too bad the guy died but come on, Darwin couldn't pass up that opportunity.

563 - i'm guessing it's a typo; either way it's still plenty. he didn't gun it facing oncoming traffic... and he didn't do anthing any more foolish than any of us have. don't try to act all high and mighty in this situation and pretend that you've never gunned your car on the street. as for his not knowing what to do when boost hit - he had been in the Supra scene long enough to know what happens with boost. Yes it was driver error, but there may be something else connected to it, oil on the road? gravel? your time to go? whatever it is your comments toward the situation are not necessary. humble up a little and admit you've done the same.. hell we all have.. and that you're not an "expert" driver either...

RSA Supra · Apr 10, 2005

Wow, very sad.

Guest · Apr 10, 2005

SupraTico said:
563 - i'm guessing it's a typo; either way it's still plenty. he didn't gun it facing oncoming traffic... and he didn't do anthing any more foolish than any of us have. don't try to act all high and mighty in this situation and pretend that you've never gunned your car on the street. as for his not knowing what to do when boost hit - he had been in the Supra scene long enough to know what happens with boost. Yes it was driver error, but there may be something else connected to it, oil on the road? gravel? your time to go? whatever it is your comments toward the situation are not necessary. humble up a little and admit you've done the same.. hell we all have.. and that you're not an "expert" driver either...

Have I gunned my Supra on the street...YES, of course...was it while pulling out of a parking garage and facing oncoming traffic, NO...

Also, I have about 300rwhp. This guy had nearly twice that.

It wasn't a typo, read his license plate in the picture.

banton · Apr 10, 2005

StoplightWarrior said:
It wasn't a typo, read his license plate in the picture.

If not a typo, you must be dyslectic then....the plate states 563, not 653.

Brad

doug · Apr 10, 2005

Xenon Supra said:
Your welcome. Hopefully this will make everybody think twice before putting the petal to the floor around other cars.

pedal

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Guest · Apr 10, 2005

banton said:
If not a typo, you must be dyslectic then....the plate states 563, not 653.

Brad

563, 653, it's a lot either way :bigthumb:

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