Head on confrontation with an Audi R8

[ZesPak]

doodles19 said:

plasticpig said:

Presumably if he had hit me it would have been OK to throw the can of Red Bull?

Erm... still a nono I'm afraid.

Imho yes. Because you wouldn't have caused any extra damage, and you had serious reasons to be angry as he will cost you money or at least a lot of precious time.
Now he gave you a scare and put your life at risk for a brief moment before realizing his mistake. You did some material damage, which was completely unnecessary imho

As said before, it's and "instinct" you should have repressed. All the times I wanted to punch somebody in the face, yet never did...

[okgo]

The situation described is a bit more than some prick cutting you up, it could have been the end.

I personally would be very angry with someone that almost ended my life.

[doodles19]

okgo said:

doodles19 said:

okgo said:

"I'd be surprised if most of you didn't react in a violent manner."

No, most of us have this marvoulous thing called self control .

Well when you'ure put in a life threatning situation at someone elses hands, let me know how you got on, as I would be willing to bet money that you wouldn't be as calm and collected as many of the e-warriors on here.

Like the tit that overtook on a blind crest towards me the other day?

Yet I still managed not to throw my toys out of the pram.

[Bugeyeandy]

You sound like you also think its acceptable to start lobbing stuff at other peoples cars when they make a mistake.

No "e-warriors" here whatever that is supposed to mean. Just normal people who find his behaviour ridiculous.

I'm sure we've all had a bit of road rage before but I doubt many of us would come onto a forum inhabited by car nuts to proudly shout about damaging someone else's car. Especially considering the OP has admitted it was heat of the moment and he wouldn't have done it if he'd have thought about it first.

Which car were you driving at the time Plastic?

[Silverbullet767]

Mistake or no mistake, if you had thrown a can at my car and dented it, I would've dented your face.

Theres NO excuse for damage like that, you acted like a tt, just be glad they guy on the other side didn't smack you for it.

Idiot.

[Rawwr]

okgo said:

Well when you're put in a life threatening situation

Both cars were stopped at the time, if I read it correctly?

[okgo]

Silverbullet767 said:

Mistake or no mistake, if you had thrown a can at my car and dented it, I would've dented your face.

Theres NO excuse for damage like that, you acted like a tt, just be glad they guy on the other side didn't smack you for it.

Idiot.

Are you on fking drugs?

The wker in the R8 almost killed him!!!!

[Paul O]

What a bizzarre thread this is. A guy nearly gets sent to hospital (or worse) by the actions of an irresponsible driver heading straight for him and everyone is bitterly angry that, in a moment of extreme adrenaline, fury, nerves (and that "oh sh!t" feeling), he throws a can of pop at the cause of the issue.

Given the R8 driver was about to cause tens of thousands of pounds of damage had the OP not slammed on the anchors, I'd say any potential minor damage caused by the can of pop could be something of a bargain.

No, I don't condone the throwing, or any damage that might have ensued - but was that really the OP's intention, or was he simply venting in a split-second highly adrenaline fuelled action at an idiot who could have done some serious damage through his irresponsibility?

Throwing a can of pop or overtaking into the path of oncoming traffic. Which is worse? Really?

Glad your both OK - maybe R8 man will be a bit more careful in future, although (without trying to sound condesending!) OP - be more careful around tractors too - there are always 'divers' when they are about.

[Rawwr]

okgo said:

Are you on fking drugs?

The wker in the R8 almost killed him!!!!

But didn't. In fact, no damage at all of any kind to either party, until the drinks started flying.

[ManOpener]

Rawwr said:

okgo said:

Are you on fking drugs?

The wker in the R8 almost killed him!!!!

But didn't. In fact, no damage at all of any kind to either party, until the drinks started flying.

Exactly. Even if they HAD hit each others, red mist is not an excuse for criminal damage.

[Silverbullet767]

okgo said:

Silverbullet767 said:

Mistake or no mistake, if you had thrown a can at my car and dented it, I would've dented your face.

Theres NO excuse for damage like that, you acted like a tt, just be glad they guy on the other side didn't smack you for it.

Idiot.

Are you on fking drugs?

Yes, want some?

The wker in the R8 almost killed him!!!!
True, but the can throwing was cowardly, vindictive and stupid, everyone walked away. No excuse for damaging someones property, as I said before, he was lucky he didn't smack him

[Colin 1985]

doogz said:

Throwing a can, when you're both stationary says "I'm pissed off, but i'm too much of a pansy to actually get out and do anything about it"

He did do something - threw a can of drink.

[okgo]

ManOpener said:

Rawwr said:

okgo said:

Are you on fking drugs?

The wker in the R8 almost killed him!!!!

But didn't. In fact, no damage at all of any kind to either party, until the drinks started flying.

Exactly. Even if they HAD hit each others, red mist is not an excuse for criminal damage.

I think you're thinking like it was an honest mistake. It sounds like the dhead in the R8 was driving beyond his capability, or vision. Not an accidental situation, just a berk in an expensive motor who thinks his right foot will get him out of any trouble. He desrved to be told he was a tt.

I DO NOT AGREE THAT THE CAN WAS THE RIGHT THING TO DO! But I can understand why he did. You guys are skimming right past the important bit and just concentrating on some tiny detail, when it could all have been much much worse, because of the berk in the audi.

[K87]

plasticpig said:

K87 said:

So maybe he realised he didnt have time for the overtake, and noone was letting him back in, so he braked to a stop 300 yards from you, there by giving you plenty of time to stop had you been observing the conditions correctly (which you obviously were) so wheres the problem? I'd be filing for criminal damage against you.

Inconsiderate cock.

He didn't brake to halt at 300 yards though. He was accelerating at 300 yards to overtake the traffic. Not sure when he actually started breaking but he ended up stationary 7-8ft from my car. I am pretty sure I can't throw a can of Red Bull 300ft. His car was stationary when I threw the can.

Fair point, what I meant was though 300 yards is plenty of distance for two cars traveling at NSL to come to a complete standstill without collision. I wasn't aware he came that close, so clearly one of you was going far too fast, guessing it was him if he was about to overtake.

Even so though, totally unacceptable response on your part.

[Rawwr]

okgo said:

You guys are skimming right past the important bit and just concentrating on some tiny detail, when it could all have been much much worse, because of the berk in the audi.

You mean we're concentrating on the facts and not what could have happened?

[Colin 1985]

Silverbullet767 said:

...No excuse for damaging someones property, as I said before, he was lucky he didn't smack him

Don't be silly, you know all PH'ers are 6'5" and 19stone.

ETA: why does the smiley in the top left never work for me.

Edited by Colin 1985 on Monday 21st June 12:57

[plasticpig]

Bugeyeandy said:

You sound like you also think its acceptable to start lobbing stuff at other peoples cars when they make a mistake.

No "e-warriors" here whatever that is supposed to mean. Just normal people who find his behaviour ridiculous.

I'm sure we've all had a bit of road rage before but I doubt many of us would come onto a forum inhabited by car nuts to proudly shout about damaging someone else's car. Especially considering the OP has admitted it was heat of the moment and he wouldn't have done it if he'd have thought about it first.

Which car were you driving at the time Plastic?

The Jag XKR thankfully. If it had been the Scimitar in the same situation there would have been a collision. The brakes are nowhere near as effective.

[Ayez beera]

Just out of interest what happened after you threw the Red bull?

Surely both head. with traffic you didn't just part ways?

Sorry I'm gonna call bullst on the throwing of the can.

[okgo]

Rawwr said:

okgo said:

You guys are skimming right past the important bit and just concentrating on some tiny detail, when it could all have been much much worse, because of the berk in the audi.

You mean we're concentrating on the facts and not what could have happened?

there isn't another outcome though, as he said, he'd be in hospital, or dead.

Then you lot would change your tune.

[308mate]

iggletiggle said:

Just because another driver was being a prat is no reason to damage his (on this occasion) expensive possession..

What the hell gave you the idea that throwing an open can at someones P&J was at any point a good idea..

Hopefully someone will reciprocate the gesture when you next make a fault whilst driving.

What the hell is it with people these days.

bks.

If someone is as poor at simple roadcraft as that to the extent you both have to stop facing one another while everyone else looks on in amazement, they deserve a lasting reminder to re-think next time they decide to try something so stupid.

I reckon a lobbed softdrink can was just about right. Not too damaging, but enough for him to remember it.

How any of you lot put this tts paintwork above getting it spelled out by someone who's life you just endangered, that youre a tt, is beyond me.

Wether it was an R8 or a 120Y, matters not.

PH at its most embarrassingly sanctimonious.

Edited by 308mate on Monday 21st June 13:04