CL is built like a tank
05-16-2004, 02:31 AM
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CL is built like a tank
I went out earlier this evening to go see my girl. On the way there, it was pouring rain, I mean really coming down hard!
I get on the Bronx River Pkwy and get into my right lane to catch the exit, as I am approaching doing about 45 I see this HUGE pothole. This thing had at least a 2ft diamter and about 5 to 6 inches deep. I noticed it too late and WHAMMO I hit it dead on. I thought my wheel was gonna come off. Every imaginable profanity came out of my mouth as I continued to exit.
As I come off the exit, it seems that I wasnt the only car that hit it. There were about 6-7 cars all pulled over with flat tires and bent rims. There were also about 2 or 3 tow trucks helping them all out and assisted them with tire changes.
I pulled over just to double check my wheel, and to my surprise there was ZERO damage! My alignment wasn't even affected!
As I was getting back into my car a tow truck drives up and he tells me "Hold on, i'll change your tire for you....$50!!!" I laughed and told him "No i'm fine". He drove away.
These guys were like vultures, just sitting at the exit waiting for damaged cars to come rolling in.
On my way back home a few mins ago, I looked over at the southbound lanes where the hole was and there was a cop with flares blocking the lane waiting for the DOT to come repair it assume.
I can only assume that the extra rubber on the stock 16's I am still riding on helped alot! I would have been pissed if I had aftermarket rims. This is the main reason I have not upgraded wheels yet. This area is like a mine field.
Go Acura for building this thing like a tank!
I get on the Bronx River Pkwy and get into my right lane to catch the exit, as I am approaching doing about 45 I see this HUGE pothole. This thing had at least a 2ft diamter and about 5 to 6 inches deep. I noticed it too late and WHAMMO I hit it dead on. I thought my wheel was gonna come off. Every imaginable profanity came out of my mouth as I continued to exit.
As I come off the exit, it seems that I wasnt the only car that hit it. There were about 6-7 cars all pulled over with flat tires and bent rims. There were also about 2 or 3 tow trucks helping them all out and assisted them with tire changes.
I pulled over just to double check my wheel, and to my surprise there was ZERO damage! My alignment wasn't even affected!
As I was getting back into my car a tow truck drives up and he tells me "Hold on, i'll change your tire for you....$50!!!" I laughed and told him "No i'm fine". He drove away.
These guys were like vultures, just sitting at the exit waiting for damaged cars to come rolling in.
On my way back home a few mins ago, I looked over at the southbound lanes where the hole was and there was a cop with flares blocking the lane waiting for the DOT to come repair it assume.
I can only assume that the extra rubber on the stock 16's I am still riding on helped alot! I would have been pissed if I had aftermarket rims. This is the main reason I have not upgraded wheels yet. This area is like a mine field.
Go Acura for building this thing like a tank!
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05-16-2004, 08:28 PM
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Originally posted by Python2121
Willdogs, where is this pothole so i can avoid it next time i ride on the BRP
Willdogs, where is this pothole so i can avoid it next time i ride on the BRP
05-16-2004, 09:23 PM
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Yeah, the New York roads suck the worst. Its pretty bad farther north too in Mass, Maine, etc... I think it's because of the colder weather, therfore harder frost and more snow, plus less traveled roads and lack of funds.
05-16-2004, 10:02 PM
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Originally posted by bigman
where on the bronx river? Because i was on the bronx river around grammerton avenue, and i hit a pot hole that destroyed a shock.
where on the bronx river? Because i was on the bronx river around grammerton avenue, and i hit a pot hole that destroyed a shock.
...i lost the front suspension on an 1985 chevy sub in a texas pot hole...
05-18-2004, 11:31 PM
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05-19-2004, 12:02 AM
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Originally posted by CL Hype
cool little story...and you did get lucky.
Thats another reason I dont have expensive ass aftermarket rims yet.
cool little story...and you did get lucky.
Thats another reason I dont have expensive ass aftermarket rims yet.
and here in Louisiana, our roads are complete shit anyway. For example hit this fucking crater in a road one time. measured approx 10 ft diameter 7 ft at it's widest , and about 8 inches deep. This was still when I had my Eclipse GS, and they are pretty low to the groud as it is. It was dark and you honestly could not really see the damn thing. Needless to say my front bumper and side skirts were fuxored.
05-19-2004, 04:20 AM
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"...CL is built like a tank!"
I heard that our solders serving in Iraq are in desperate need for armored transportation means... our CL is the perfect donation
I heard that our solders serving in Iraq are in desperate need for armored transportation means... our CL is the perfect donation
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