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Mitrovic



Joined: 19 Nov 2007
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 6:35 pm    Post subject: sideways Reply with quote

For the first time today I got my Lagonda sliding!

O.k. it was wet today and I had to make it a bit quick before this truck. I had to turn to the left in a busy street. I must have mistakenly thought I was in my Tesla. I accelerated and the wheels just spinned and it got me just right 90 degrees to the left without much steering, or let s say just a bit of counter steering. Impressive.
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Joined: 03 Jan 2007
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 9:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I like to describe the car as 'poised' in the wet.
I had a similar experience once at a junction in the rain in London. Too much power on my part but the rear just whipped round and straightened up.
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Vrije



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PostPosted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 9:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Embarassed Embarassed
Hi guys, these are Cars which means they can be USED, and after all they are Aston Martins *not misspelled la da

Harry
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Vincent



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 2:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I experienced the same this morning, when driving 13476 for a test drive on the wet. But the reaction of the rear axle - just a bit slippering- is safe and amusing... Cool
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Francis



Joined: 21 Nov 2007
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Location: Marly Switzerland

PostPosted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 5:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I just hit the back of cars a head of me.... Mad

Mostly when I get to the belgium/Dutch border... I get so confused with my origins... Am I of Dutch descent... or is it Flemish... No it's the back of a white Peugeot...No slide required!

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Keith



Joined: 03 Jun 2008
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Location: Leigh-on-Sea, United Kingdom

PostPosted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 12:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bloody Hell Francis ! !

Have you done much damage to her?

Is this your subtle way of telling us that Alvira is eligible for your new survivors trophy now twice over ? ? ?

Keith

P.S. Note To Myself: In France, make sure Francis ALWAYS leaves the car park before I do. LOL.
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Francis



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 12:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank God no! Last yerar was plenty enough for Alvira! She is resting in Switzerland at this point waiting to come and meet her sisters in a month.

Francis
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Keith



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 12:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Will you have the damaged repaired in time?
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Francis



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 1:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The damage was repaired in Belgium just after it happened. She got a full body repaint so she is gleaming!

Francis
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Keith



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 1:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Coo, That was quick.

You had the accident on Saturday near the Belgium / Dutch border : Had repairs done in Belgium including a full body re-spray : And now today she is in Switzerland.

Have you discovered time travel or something?
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Keith



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 1:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have just realized that when you said "I just hit the cars ahead of me" that you are not referring to a "New" accident.

Doh ! !

I will still wait for you to leave the car park first before me in France.
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Francis



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 1:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You are cruel with my beloved Alvira... She will not park next to your car in Britanny! Sad
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 2:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It is not Alvira that I am worried about. It is just her jinxed owner. LOL. Razz
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Francis



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 2:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I see... I am then the target of all this... That's ok I can live with rejection... Very Happy

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Keith



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 2:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Awww ! We love Ya, Really.
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