BMW M2 Competition accident in Germany claiming the driver's life. Keep it safe !

DrKevM5 · 10-16-2018, 04:49 AM

Let's all be careful out there. Take it to the track.

m20e3087 · 10-16-2018, 06:45 AM

Wow. Very sad to hear. RIP. Be careful everyone, just last night E60 M5 flew past me doing over 120 for sure and driving recklessly on a busy highway with construction zone.

devo · 10-16-2018, 06:56 AM

Very sad...

Al1969 · 10-16-2018, 06:58 AM

Ouch ! scary... we really need to be careful driving this monster ...

warrenw · 10-16-2018, 07:08 AM

Surprised more airbags didn't go off... But like others have said hard to survive a direct drivers side door impact

RIP

10" · 10-16-2018, 07:24 AM

Terrible tragedy. This guy was just like any other owner of a new BMW; probably excited and enthused. RIP.

Just remember that traction control is there for our safety; not all of us are Chris Harris meant to drift around every corner on an empty road. Save that type of hooliganism for the track of a safe open area. I feel the YouTube era makes everyone think they are driving superstars when they are not. This is particularly important when driving a potent car that is new to you...takes time to learn how it behaves!

Cavpilot2k · 10-16-2018, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Artemis

The human body has limits in sustaining high G-forces.

Especially lateral G forces. THe body is least tolerant forces on that axis (as opposed to fore/aft or up/down).
IIRC from flight school, as little as around 10 G laterally can tear the aorta (abdominal aorta is most susceptible, I think).
If that happens you don't survive, regardless of external injuries or the lack thereof.

M3GymNut · 10-16-2018, 10:14 AM

Sucks, hate seeing this. RIP

Poochie · 10-16-2018, 02:12 PM

The IIHS (US crash-testing) awarded the 2 series platform a 4/5 star side-impact safety rating..

Just goes to show you that not of that ish matters when it's your time to go..

https://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings/ve...oor-coupe/2018

kmuk2005 · 10-16-2018, 03:05 PM

Gutted. Stay safe all.

infinitekidM2C · 10-16-2018, 06:40 PM

yikes! Remember to get used to your car before acting the fool!

JackyStuntin · 10-16-2018, 09:31 PM

R.I.P
Be careful out there my fellow M drivers and just drivers in general

Colinv6 · 10-17-2018, 02:32 AM

Very sad to see

Definately makes you think to tone it down a notch, life and family are much too precious to not come home to. RIP!

Robin_NL · 10-17-2018, 03:35 AM

RIP...

Cheers
Robin

AlpsRider · 10-17-2018, 10:17 AM

The crash in Scotland was clearly someone getting full of themselves showing off. On the other hand we have no idea the circumstances of the crash in Germany with the M2C. For all we know he could have avoided a car, animal, bicycle etc. It doesn't seem likely but ya never know. Since he is no longer with us to speak for himself, I choose to give him the benefit of the doubt.

Artemis · 10-17-2018, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlpsRider

The crash in Scotland was clearly someone getting full of themselves showing off. On the other hand we have no idea the circumstances of the crash in Germany with the M2C. For all we know he could have avoided a car, animal, bicycle etc. It doesn't seem likely but ya never know. Since he is no longer with us to speak for himself, I choose to give him the benefit of the doubt.

I agree.

We don't know the circumstances of the accident, except for the tragic outcome.

Fugly M3 · 10-17-2018, 10:55 AM

Yiiiikes!

Flying Ace · 10-17-2018, 10:57 AM

Getting killed in a side impact where the frame was barely damaged doesn't instill confidence for me.

I guess we won't know what actually caused the death. I suppose sometimes your head can hit the window wrong and will kill you.

jpdchicago · 10-17-2018, 10:57 AM

RIP. Very sad. Drive safe everyone...

Zombie_Head · 10-17-2018, 11:03 AM

My deepest condolences to his family.

That is why i always drive and obey the law on public roads and look ahead. I keep the speed for the track.

LeandroScott · 10-17-2018, 11:05 AM

Rest In Peace

tony093 · 10-17-2018, 11:07 AM

RIP bredrin

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10-16-2018, 07:24 AM	#28
10" Colonel 4975 Rep 2,268 Posts Drives: orange BMW 1M. Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: world iTrader: (0)	Terrible tragedy. This guy was just like any other owner of a new BMW; probably excited and enthused. RIP. Just remember that traction control is there for our safety; not all of us are Chris Harris meant to drift around every corner on an empty road. Save that type of hooliganism for the track of a safe open area. I feel the YouTube era makes everyone think they are driving superstars when they are not. This is particularly important when driving a potent car that is new to you...takes time to learn how it behaves! __________________ don't read this. too late...
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10-16-2018, 03:05 PM	#32
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Colinv6 Colonel 4026 Rep 2,816 Posts Drives: 2020 M4 comp, Mexico / Opal Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Very sad to see Definately makes you think to tone it down a notch, life and family are much too precious to not come home to. RIP!
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10-17-2018, 03:35 AM	#36
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