i almost died

[coolguy147]

Re: i almost died

i'm sorry if i offended anybody today. ill stop trying to make a smart alec remark with everybody's comments

"the world needs a peace that passes all misunderstanding"

 

[southkogs]

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A couple of years ago, on my way up to visit family in the land of snow and ice I lost control on black ice on I-69 in Indiana. It was my son and I in the car at night. Weather conditions were "wintery" but not anything I would have considered bad. I was slowed down somewhere in the 50's MPH and all of a sudden I was sideways. (BTW - to all you folks in Indiana: I think half the state stopped by to make sure we were okay and had a tow truck coming to help out. Thanks for the hospitality!) Scared the daylights out of me, 'cause I was driving my Mercury Mountaineer (Ford Explorer) ... the famous roll-over vehicle.

I grew up driving on snow and ice. I lived for 27 years in Michigan, and used to drive rear wheel drive stick shift cars from the 80's. I know how to drive on slick stuff. Every trick I ever learned for dealing with a skid hit immediately. I didn't touch the brakes, turned into the skid to correct, eased off the gas smoothly, etc, etc ... Spun out anyway and went right off the road. No real damage except to my underwear Much like for you, God was in far more control than I was.

You've gotten good advice to practice a little with your car, and to watch when you "experiment" some. Take that advice and learn from the error you've made.

Continue to thank God above for keeping you.

And realize that every once in a while ... stuff happens. Don't let it eat you up too much. Learn from it.

 

[chriscraft254]

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i know what a MAF sensor does...i disconnected it because i heard pinging in my car when i let the engine loose and when it goes into overdrive, roughly 40mph, it would pinging slightly too.

i disconnected it because i wanted to make sure it was the MAF and not a exhaust leak or some other engine problem like the valve chain guides etc. the next thing on the list would be the EGR but i have determined that it is the MAF.

yes i knew that the computer would basically go into limp mode.

please stop underestimating me on my knowledge. i'm not trying to be arrogant but i'm tired of people putting me down because i'm under 18 or not up to "par" according to their standards.

"I suggest you don't go unhooking pieces/parts of your car until you really know what they do, and how they might effect the vehicle." geeez thanks. this is why i research and read up on what i want to do or fix before i actually do it.

Ok, this above was your response that really put me over the edge and really have no remorse for what has happened on this thread to you. I thought a couple people were being a little rough on you until you took good advice and basically told everyone you know all after asking for advice!

The moral of this story is you were very lucky and should learn from it, not be arragant everytime someone gives you advice. Even if they are totally wrong, you asked for the advice! So take some "advice" and listen to the people that give you sound advice here and ignore the rest.

You said you did research and know what you removed. If thats true, then maybe you should have done research to tell you what would happen if you drove without that part connected. Some things are better left to a mechanic that is qualified to make a diagnosis. There are many ways to check problems that accure with computer controlled systems other than driving them with parts disconnected.

The advice you got about practicing control of the vehicle without traction control is a good idea but it is just important if not more important to practice with it on. Traction control when used properly at proper speeds can be a big plus! Good luck on your future road excursions!

 

[jigngrub]

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:facepalm:

A room temperature IQ + a keyboard + an overabundance of venom = a totally pathetic and unnecessary attack on a kid.
Atta boy!

At least we agree on the swift kick....just differ on who it is that needs it.

Yeah, lets molly-coddle today's generation instead of disciplining them, that'll help them. Instead of telling them they were the loser, we'll tell them they were the last winner.

A dark night, wet road, and a high rate of speed... we'll just give him a pat on the back and tell him to try harder next time... better yet, let's buy him a brand new car because it was all the cars fault and none of his.

I'm sure your tune would change Mr. Frank had your wife or kids been killed by this person or someone just like him doing the same thing.

 

[ezmobee]

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This thread has already consumed more moderating time than it's worth. Closed.