A rust free example bites the dust.

1st 5er · Post by **1st 5er** » Jan 25, 2011 12:44 AM

Man, this is like a bad dream.

No one was hurt, is one of the good things.
I'm afraid if the same force had been applied to the front end that wouldn't have been the case.

Hopefully I'll get in before dark tomorrow and be able to take some pics to post,
because

.

And this one won't buff out...

JoshInAtlanta · Post by **JoshInAtlanta** » Jan 25, 2011 12:46 AM

Again?!

Glad you're alright.

Alfonso Bedoya · Post by **Alfonso Bedoya** » Jan 25, 2011 12:46 AM

SHIDDY DEAL MAN!

Post by **mooseheadm5** » Jan 25, 2011 12:47 AM

Which car?!?!

And wtf? That's not right. Hope all is well and nobody suffers any tissue damage.

Damn.

Mr.ProjectCar535 · Post by **Mr.ProjectCar535** » Jan 25, 2011 12:48 AM

Ouch, that seriously sucks so much. Sorry to hear, thank goodness no one was hurt!

MShimon · Post by **MShimon** » Jan 25, 2011 12:59 AM

Wait a tick, didn't you just have another thread about this? I feel like I'm in Groundhog Day.

austin8753 · Post by **austin8753** » Jan 25, 2011 1:44 AM

Hope everyone's ok! I read the thread about your touring. Sorry to hear

Looked like a really clean Schwarz/Black E34.

What car got wrecked now?

BMWgiant · Post by **BMWgiant** » Jan 25, 2011 2:04 AM

Sorry to hear... Glad to hear everybody was alright though... Good luck with the legal battles... It will always buff out...

rmiddendorf · Post by **rmiddendorf** » Jan 25, 2011 7:27 AM

My goodness Sherman- hope you're ok as well. Good luck with everything.

Post by **Shawn D.** » Jan 25, 2011 7:52 AM

Glad to hear you're OK!

johnnye23 · Post by **johnnye23** » Jan 25, 2011 7:54 AM

Crap Sherman whats going on ?

Dana R · Post by **Dana R** » Jan 25, 2011 7:57 AM

That just outright sucks. I'm glad you are okay, though.

Rich Euro M5 · Post by **Rich Euro M5** » Jan 25, 2011 8:13 AM

johnnye23 wrote:Crap Sherman whats going on ?

The weather in the Houston area was crappy yesterday, light rain over most of the area.

My WAG based on Sherman's brief message is he was tagged in the rear end by some numbskull driving too fast in a SUV or PU truck. I'll also speculate that excessive speed, following too closely, and weather all played a part in Sherman's latest adventure. For some reason many Houston drivers believe rain doesn't have a negative impact on tire adhesion. When it rains in Houston, the number of traffic accidents seems to rise exponentially.

Rich

1st 5er · Post by **1st 5er** » Jan 25, 2011 8:59 AM

Rich Euro M5 wrote:...weather all played a part in Sherman's latest adventure. For some reason many Houston drivers believe rain doesn't have a negative impact on tire adhesion. When it rains in Houston, the number of traffic accidents seems to rise exponentially.

Rich

Ours was the only vehicle involved, another blessing.
I was traveling east on Spring Cypress, had just gone through the light at Champions Forest,
after running up the RPM in second and shifting into 3rd at about 40 MPH, she broke loose, did a 180,
skidded across the easement on the right and bounced off the sign at the last entrance into the Kroger based strip center.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source= ... 08293&z=17

100% my fault.

Pics are coming...

MicahO · Post by **MicahO** » Jan 25, 2011 9:02 AM

Glad to hear you are okay - rough run for you and the cars!

farmawi · Post by **farmawi** » Jan 25, 2011 9:05 AM

Glad you're ok....

djazz · Post by **djazz** » Jan 25, 2011 9:30 AM

Ouch! You DORK! So glad you're okay though, I've always said you Houston drivers are scary.

We'll be including you and yours in our prayers for a while.

dj

johnnye23 · Post by **johnnye23** » Jan 25, 2011 9:36 AM

Sherman btdt . I totaled my 535is about seven years ago the following day my wife totaled her Mercedes. Only cars lost and we were both safe which is all that is really important . Sorry to hear about the car but happy your safe, Johnny

Rich Euro M5 · Post by **Rich Euro M5** » Jan 25, 2011 9:45 AM

1st 5er wrote:
Rich Euro M5 wrote:...weather all played a part in Sherman's latest adventure. For some reason many Houston drivers believe rain doesn't have a negative impact on tire adhesion. When it rains in Houston, the number of traffic accidents seems to rise exponentially.

Rich
Ours was the only vehicle involved, another blessing.
I was traveling east on Spring Cypress, had just gone through the light at Champions Forest,
after running up the RPM in second and shifting into 3rd at about 40 MPH, she broke loose, did a 180,
skidded across the easement on the right and bounced off the sign at the last entrance into the Kroger based strip center.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source= ... 08293&z=17

100% my fault.

Pics are coming...

Ouch, right near my Hacienda as well. I think I'd rather be rear ended, particularly by a well off Soccer Mom from Champions , Memorial NW, or one of those $1M dollar homes in Gleannloch Farms.

Sorry to hear about your misfortune, but glad to hear you're OK.

Rich

rhouse181 · Post by **rhouse181** » Jan 25, 2011 9:57 AM

Sorry for your loss, glad to hear you were able to walk away without physical injury...

These Houston roads are paved with extremely large filler material and they become a sheet of ice when it rains. Not to mention the massive amounts of oil that gets dropped onto the running surface by all the cars in disrepair...

- Randall

oldskool · Post by **oldskool** » Jan 25, 2011 10:26 AM

If this was in the E12, I need all side marker light lenses por favor senor. . .oh and I'm very glad no flesh wounds/dismemberment. Hard to box up and ship my lenses while all bandaged and bloody.

LandCruzer94 · Post by **LandCruzer94** » Jan 25, 2011 10:53 AM

Glad to hear you're okay.

Is this gonna be another one of those months for e28s?

cvillebimmer · Post by **cvillebimmer** » Jan 25, 2011 10:58 AM

So sorry for your loss. Sending good luck your way...

rmiddendorf · Post by **rmiddendorf** » Jan 25, 2011 11:10 AM

oldskool wrote:If this was in the E12, I need all side marker light lenses por favor senor. . .oh and I'm very glad no flesh wounds/dismemberment. Hard to box up and ship my lenses while all bandaged and bloody.

I feel that I have to go to The Vintage just to meet oldskool...

skip535i · Post by **skip535i** » Jan 25, 2011 11:32 AM

Shoot! Sorry to hear it, Sherman. But, we all know you are quick at finding replacements, so we'll see you back on the road in no time!

dragonbar · Post by **dragonbar** » Jan 25, 2011 2:52 PM

I just saw the damage for myself. I walked around the corner of the yard and almost started crying, seriously! When I saw the damage, two questions popped into my mind. First, was Sherman ok, and how was he able to go to work today? Second, why did Union Pacific Railways suddenly take a right turn!:evil:

It is truly a sad day. One of the nicest e28's on the gulf coast. RIP little e28. You will be missed

slammin_e28 · Post by **slammin_e28** » Jan 25, 2011 2:55 PM

rmiddendorf wrote:
oldskool wrote:If this was in the E12, I need all side marker light lenses por favor senor. . .oh and I'm very glad no flesh wounds/dismemberment. Hard to box up and ship my lenses while all bandaged and bloody.
I feel that I have to go to The Vintage just to meet oldskool...

Me too. I'm sure he'll have complimentary Four Lokos for all as well.

Glad you're OK Sherman!

1st 5er · Post by **1st 5er** » Jan 25, 2011 4:06 PM

Long awaited pics...

Before,

And the Aftermath,

Snakeyestx · Post by **Snakeyestx** » Jan 25, 2011 4:08 PM

Good god man, the 5-speed swapped eta?

It's a good thing it wasn't on the gas tank side looking how far that went in.

cvillebimmer · Post by **cvillebimmer** » Jan 25, 2011 4:11 PM

Holy crap!

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A rust free example bites the dust.

A rust free example bites the dust.