michael Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 http://www.gtspirit.com/2009/11/13/car-crashes-bmw-e36-m3-at-nordschleife/ (Link also has a video of someone driving past the scene) The M3 was driven by an experienced driver. The cause of this accident was due to traffic. The M3 entered a blind curve where it hit a Mini Cooper driving a lower pace. After the impact the M3 got fire. In the end the vehicle was completely a total loss. The driver survived due to the build-in roll cage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Wow the driver was lucky, just shows the importance of a cage. The car is almost unrecognisable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted November 14, 2009 Author Share Posted November 14, 2009 What I find a bit shocking is that even with all those cars attending the scene not one person has the sense to sit back before the corner that leads to the accident to try and slow people down. The chap filming the video was lucky he reacted like he did and had the brakes to back him up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 That's exactly what I was thinking, he did well in slowing there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Not a hazard flasher in sight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erol_h Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Its soo badly damaged from the first pic i thought it was a z3 m coupe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbloodyturbo Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 whats the car in the video, it sounded quite nice. Guessing its something from the 80's with the square dash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Its soo badly damaged from the first pic i thought it was a z3 m coupe Me 2. Looking at the vid im prety sure my uk spec would have had trouble stopping in that distance from that speed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueangel Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 wow thats a mess. And id guess at mustang for the incar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayssupra Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 A bit of t-cut and some split and polish it will be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 That's a pivate track day, not an 'open to the public' day (touristenfahrten). I'm amazed there wasn't any marshal activity before the crest at that's THE fastest bit of the lap with the top race cars capable of exceeding 200mph along there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Handy that the engines allmost out, that will save some time!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Amazing the driver walked away from that! Brings a reminder how dangerous the ring can be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 having been round the ring, I was supprosed by the lack of warning of accidents, some bloke stood on the inside of the track waving a poxy flag when your on top of the accident at 130 + just does not cut it. Shocked this guy walked away from that as it looks a mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Me 2. Looking at the vid im prety sure my uk spec would have had trouble stopping in that distance from that speed! He must have been doing 150+ down that back straight, and braking hard down a sloping bend! Yes.. new underpants needed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 He must have been doing 150+ down that back straight, and braking hard down a sloping bend! Yes.. new underpants needed! And the rest. Thats right at the end of the main straight and they dont have to stop for the pits. The supras were doing 150 before the gantry this year at the ring and thats miles before that corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 I know where it is.. I have been to the ring lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 sorry did not meant to offend was just pointing it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 No offence taken matey! I've stopped hard from near that speed before, but that was when the cops were on my tail hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinlexusV8 Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Lucky driver!! I am very surprised that the driver survived from this wreck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 next purchase ; roll cage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 I've stopped hard from near that speed before, but that was when the cops were on my tail hehe What? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Rewind 6 years ago lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinboy Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Rewind 6 years ago lol Ooh i'm well intrigued now. Do spill the beans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a98pmalcolm Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Just the way a bmw should be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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