Strange things you see driving to work - F-Body Road Racing and Autocross Forums

I pulled onto the interstate today behind a midsize Buick sedan from the mid 90's. I then notice that the drivers side rear spring is hanging 1/2 way out of the car. I can see the pigtail and about 3 coils hanging under the axle (about 3" from dragging the ground). The car was sitting remarkably level, nearly level actually (odd since the spring was at least 1/2 way out of the vehicle). I was afraid it would come loose and wind up coming through my windshield (I stayed far back until I could pass him). I can't imagine how it was even still in the car, or what it was caught on. It is probably an easy fix (unless something broke, like the spring perch), but it will probably not get fixed until it falls out completely and the driver notices. It's scary to think that there are people who are that clueless about their own cars (but we all know they exist). My wife always reminds me that she's glad she found a guy who can work on cars (if I could only learn to drive them (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) ).

trackbird View Member Profile	May 17 2005, 02:08 PM Post #1
FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196	I pulled onto the interstate today behind a midsize Buick sedan from the mid 90's. I then notice that the drivers side rear spring is hanging 1/2 way out of the car. I can see the pigtail and about 3 coils hanging under the axle (about 3" from dragging the ground). The car was sitting remarkably level, nearly level actually (odd since the spring was at least 1/2 way out of the vehicle). I was afraid it would come loose and wind up coming through my windshield (I stayed far back until I could pass him). I can't imagine how it was even still in the car, or what it was caught on. It is probably an easy fix (unless something broke, like the spring perch), but it will probably not get fixed until it falls out completely and the driver notices. It's scary to think that there are people who are that clueless about their own cars (but we all know they exist). My wife always reminds me that she's glad she found a guy who can work on cars (if I could only learn to drive them (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) ).

SSpeedracer View Member Profile	May 20 2005, 08:06 PM Post #2
Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 162 Joined: 29-December 03 Member No.: 61	A couple years back I was on my home from work and got stuck behind a POS hatchback on HWY1 between Goleta and Lompoc in CA. Car kept on wiggling back and forth for several miles... I figured the guy had too many drinks, so I just kept my distance. It wasnt until I saw the right rear tire slide out of the wheel well a good 2-3 inches that I knew something bad was going to happen. I start flashing my lights and honking. Cant get too close 'cause I didnt want to fall victim to his 13 inch rim. He wanted nothing to do with me... in fact he sped up a few. Then pop, rim and tire are off completely and rolling along side the car for about 30 yards before launching off a berm into the bushes. Car and driver ...... keep on going. It wasnt for another 1/2 mile until the guy pulled over. Got too love those rear sway bars.