I have crashed my 818. Initially I wasn't going to post about it, I'm hurting enough without the inevitable armchair-quarterbacking flame-fest that is sure to follow but ultimately I decided that if the community can benefit from my misfortune then it's worthwhile. I believe there have only been a few 818s wrecked and I know people worry about crash worthiness. It happened on a sweeping 35MPH right-hand turn. The road was obviously wet from the morning sprinklers and I was at an appropriate speed for that. Turns out that the landscaping is actually oozing onto the road in that corner so the road is constantly wet and some sort of slick algae has formed. Unfortunately I learned this after the fact. I hit a small oak tree just behind the A pillar on the left side and while the car is a total loss I was able to walk away with some strains and bruises. I have to say the frame did it's job and I'm grateful to have my health. The Subaru seat belt worked well, I have the abrasion on my collar bone to prove it. I'm heartbroken but I hope you guys can take this information and enjoy your cars knowing that Factory Five has put together a well engineered and crafted machine. I was only a part of the club for a few years but I hope to build another one some day.
Ben
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