The Ride Of My Life | BMW F82 M4

[@johnalthouse7793]

Hey, BMW CCA Track Instructor here. I watched the video several times over and it looks like what happened was; as you crested the small hill while turning slightly left with throttle input, this unloaded the rear enough to cause it to slightly step out. You would have needed to be an expert driver with like 100 hours at the skidpad to notice it soon enough to save it. Glad you and your passenger are OK! This sucks and I hope it doesn't turn you off from track driving. Since you're in VA, you might still be able to claim insurance and get some money back. You can message me, happy to help if I can.

[@icanturn6844]

I would not try to rebuild that. pull anything of value to try and sell and cut your losses.

[@KiranPatel-fk1pg]

Exactly, it's not worth putting so much money to rebuild a car that is this ruined. I think he's doing it for content and a good story

[@MrFabioSsousa]

Exactly, sell the parts and reduce your losses. Buy a clio or sth you can pay for and produce content

[@SimplyCarThings]

I just binged all your M4 videos a few days ago, and seeing this is truly heartbreaking man! My M4 was totaled a few months ago as well so I know the pain to some degree, but most important thing is that you and your passenger are okay. Looking forward to witnessing the rebuild and turning this thing into a straight up racecar.

[@ARomanRacing]

Oh hey. I was actually watching your channel when i was thinking of getting the M4 💪💪

[@xxraverxxonxtacy]

Glad you're safe bro, rides can be replaced but lives can't. You'll bounce back better than ever before 🙏

[@ARomanRacing]

Thanks man

[@romin312]

You are probably better off trying to find a Flood Damaged M4, Gutting it and then replacing it with the parts you have. Providing the Engine, trans and diff are still good as well as the rest of the electronics. These are just my opinions.

[@lobuk516]

100% the way to go. even when you roll a car with a cage, the chassis gets tweaked. this chassis is junk.

[@peterherce]

spot on

[@KiranPatel-fk1pg]

I think he's doing it to have a good story and for content, because in no way does rebuilding this thing make sense

[@nathansaxonracing]

Full lift right at the crest is what upset the car. Just gotta carry the maintenance throttle or be ready to catch it when it snaps. Glad you're alright nasty incident.

[@TWRX_Chuck]

This was my thought too. Rwd lift off oversteer. Glad you are ok dude, let me know if you need any help with anything!

[@bboygreddy]

Agreed, that lift is critical and timing is important, too much/too little and if it's not properly managed it'll definitely upset the car. If you watch his other videos you can see in this sector there's a lot steering wheel sawing to manage it. I'm in an aero'd out e92 m3 on slicks and I still have to lift a bit there, obviously entering a bit slower than an m4

[@SpacePrez]

IDK man he was going 100, still accelerating up to 110 into that corner? I don't think anything short of an F1 car is gonna be able to handle that S curve without slowing down a bit first. Turning the car left and right at that speed is as likely to upset it as lifting on the crest.

[@nathansaxonracing]

@@SpacePrez just got off coaching at that track yesterday. What I was saying is he either needs to ease off the gas smooth and earlier before the crest or lift partial throttle earlier and hold even 20% steady through there. Keeps the weight off the front and that massive "snap" at the crest. The section can handle good speed if the line is correct and everything is smooth

[@jasonkreth3504]

Nathan Saxon key words here are “if the line is correct and everything is smooth”. Sawing on the wheel earlier in this section means- 1. he is usually no where near the limit of the car or tires. If he was the drastic steering inputs wouldn’t do anything the car would just understeer or spin. 2. If he needs to use those large steering inputs, the car is incorrectly located on the track (off line) and requires a large correction. He is never at the limit of the car, which is why he is constantly sawing in the wheel with steering inputs that are not smooth and it doesn’t matter. This lap however, he is showing off for a passenger and enters the corner (for the first time ever) at the limit of the tires and car. His usual terrible control inputs, (abrupt steering, corrections after entry either too late, too fast or not enough steering angle, poor throttle control etc) that are ok when you’re not near the limit are deadly when you are. We can discuss all day his line, timing, steering etc. The fact remains there was only one cause of this crash. Novice driver showing off driving beyond his ability to think ahead of the car. Period. If he slowed down, the car would have stayed on track. Risk vs reward. No race, no trophy, no money, no spectators, no points, no championship on the line... nothing. Advanced group has nothing to do with the ability to go fast. Being good is what matters. Fast comes later, and it’s effortless if you’re actually good.

[@black350Z]

Happy to hear you're OK. As a long time track driver, this is pretty much the worst case scenario for people like us. Mad respect for your attitude about the whole situation. Wishing you the best luck rebuilding the car and hope to hear you have it running relatively soon.

[@ARomanRacing]

Hope to have it back as soon as i can and stronger than ever

[@johnspence2630]

To hell with the car, you're are alive to tell the story,that's the best thing that came from this. Glad you are ok.

[@chrisk2715]

I’m glad you came out ok! Let me also say how impressed I am by your attitude: taking responsibility, no whining, no asking for donations, and not staying away from the track! I liked & subscribed. Wish you the best in rebuilding the car.

[@racereadypowerhouse]

Hey man! Thank God for keeping you safe! You have a great attitude and are going to blessed because of it! Keep your head up!

[@timsaunders9112]

Can’t wait to see this rebuild and glad you’re sticking with the sport.

[@mingyaowu7720]

Thank you for the video and advice. It very educational. Many young drivers need to understand it is more safer to race in a track than street racing. I am very glad that you and passenger survived. Being alive is a new hope. Just have patience in rebuilding the car and bring another scrap car of the same model.(maybe the scrap car engine or gearbox problem). But, car body condition is good. However this will be a long process. But, don't worry able to survive and live in one piece is already a blessing.

[@M3_Foss]

Glad you are ok! I just bought an M3 F80 2017 4 weeks ago. It made me super happy to see you bought an M4 to replace your STI. I owned a 2017 WRX before purchasing the M3. I wish you the best of luck in the rebuild and I'll help support your videos.

[@747Durango]

I found your channel in the STI days and I am not going to give you any advice. Glad you and the pass are OK. You have a lot of honesty, integrity and generosity to share the way you did. I learn stuff from your vids man. Of course, I am going to support you. Thanks for sharing the hard stuff with everybody. I truly believe that you are going to bounce back from this smarter and better. One thing we should all take away is... if we race long enough a crash is inevitable. Head up bro. Great channel.

[@revengefullobster4524]

You both walked away and that's what matters. Losing the car sucks, but you'll be back! Glad you're ok!

[@KevinHoman]

As someone who was there...and was one of the first people to the top of the paddock area...I can't tell you the relief at first when I saw you pushing on the airbag, and then of course when you pushed that door open man. Looking forward to seeing the rebuild videos, you're a better man than I taking on multiple car builds at the same time. Good luck!

[@ARomanRacing]

Thanks bro 💪

[@nicholasdugdale]

That was one wicked ride! Glad you guys are ok after that one. You are apart of this car community and I am sure someone near you will lend a helping hand. Best of luck on the build I will be watching.

[@jeffyates5011]

So glad you and your passenger are OK. Like you said cars can be replaced, people can't. Love your positivity about the whole thing. You will come back stronger 😎✌🤙🤙

[@CoandaImageServices]

I totalled my F80 M3 in a crash at Monza in 2018. I still haven’t made the video public, so :respect: to you for your willingness to face your issues head-on.

[@ARomanRacing]

I'm so sorry for your loss 😥

[@joserubio39]

She is going to be a beast of a build. Good to see walked away unharmed. Now you have two projects.

[@ARomanRacing]

Hahah facts

[@alexartayet]

Absolutely brutal mate, glad to see you are ok! Amazed at how well the car held up in what looks like a multi-roll event. Hope you continue to pursue your passion!

[@Ezikiorage]

Do not rebuild. You will dump a lot of money into a car and still not have a complete straight chassis. Part out and get the most money you can, buy a cheap track banger car (eg. Civic, miata, golf, e30, e36), cage it and drive your heart out in it. Safety first though

[@RioPutra_]

Maybe buy a flood damage M4 and just replace the engine and trans on the damage M4 ( flood )

[@Taureg]

Hey man it sucks that happened but you did a good job of remaining calm in that situation and making sure your passenger was alright. Your health is more important at the end of the day.

[@samsunderland4255]

Algorithm help this man, I like this video. Great video :) good luck dude

[@ARomanRacing]

Thanks, wished youtube would push my videos out like others. Would definitely help alot if i can blow up and keep doing what i love and atleast fix this one and get another one 🤣

[@WingmanRacing]

So glad you’re ok! If you’re involved with this sport long enough, things like this happen. Scary stuff, but like you said, you and your passenger are ok and that’s really what matters.

[@123pong]

deeply sorry for your car and good that u and ur passenger were alright! we all love cars and we do like taking them on track to explore the car’s limits and our limits, this is one of the things that although we know we are risking but would think it won’t happen to ourselves.....can’t wait to see your rebuild!

[@ARomanRacing]

Thanks!

[@StephenBaran]

So glad you are okay brother. You're right, the car can be replaced. You are going to come out of this on top and better than ever. Keep your head up brother! You got this!

[@RichJ_youtube]

Looks like the car protected you well. I think this tends to support the thinking that you should either go full race car safety (roll bar, seats, harnesses, Hans) or stay stock. I drove an M4 on track at the BMW school at Thermal and they didn’t even give us helmets because they said the safety was engineered around no helmet. Good luck with the rebuild.

[@ARomanRacing]

Ufg idk about no helmets but for sure bmw safety is hella strong and all thouse airbags definitely kept us in place

[@brandonluethye2141]

Sorry this happened man but it is part of the sport. The main thing is you and your passenger are ok. Race. Break. Repair. Repeat. Way to keep pushing on.

[@Raceman]

yeah that gen of the m4 is pretty bad in bumps especially during turning and breaking, the tail just goes goes and goes, glad you are ok, the flood one is a good option

[@michaeldraper8998]

Glad you're still here man. Cars can be rebuilt. It's all lessons learned. M4 track car will be back for next season!

[@turbo_joe]

All too real for those of us out there, things can go wrong. Glad you both walked away.

[@numberdontlie6or9]

Glad you’re safe man! The situation is unfortunate but as you said, you walked away in peace which is what’s important. Liked & you got a new sub, looking forward to the rebuild!

[@naelfree]

Glad you’re ok! It will be great to see the re-build. I love the fact that you’re so positive about it and pushing forward.

[@ARomanRacing]

Gotta be in these times

[@ast0nmart1n1]

I know the feeling, I hydroplaned a car off the road and into a tree. Those seconds after a wreck of that caliber are the scariest seconds of your life. Thank god everyone was ok!

[@Gomezj323]

Keep your head up man, glad your ok. Can’t wait to see you rebuild ur M4 and all your other KZbin videos. 👍 stay safe.

[@SportzCar]

This story is crazy bro! But don’t give up

[@emmanuelaugustin4427]

Glad you and the passenger are safe. The BMW Build will be fun.

[@nerdysubjects8772]

Glad you’re ok man! This rebuild will be crazy!

[@Bruno44068]

It's hard for you and your passenger but thumbs up for your video. You're fine and that's the main thing. luckily for you, your family, your friends and us, you are healthy. I support you since many years, good luck for the future. 😔 STi 😭🙏🏾 M4 🗓 R32 🤞🏾💪🏾❤️Roman 🇫🇷

[@dvas2686]

Sorry to see this but glad you are ok. That was one scary ride. As a fellow track day junkie, your vid brings me back to earth that driving a car hard on track has some serious risks associated with it. Good luck with the rebuild.

[@lilflip1820]

Glad your OK. Good luck with the rebuild.

[@crank218]

You got my support. Keep the videos coming so we can do our thing. Glad you are safe. ....and SEMPER.

[@cossymax]

Glad you ok, and kudus for putting it out there and good luck on the build, the only way to get better is to push and learn. Expensive yes, but like a Phoenix from the flames it will be back better for the track 👍

[@reymarkpascual2715]

Were glad your safe man! 👍👍👍 were here to support you . ✊

[@jonathanmiclat8134]

Dang😲 I'm glad you and the passenger walk away in good condition✌🏾🤙🏾

[@peterbruschi8690]

My only ever full blown open track day was actually at Dominion, in my 2015 Mustang, my only car. That's a tight place, no room for mistakes. It was after that day that I decided that I have no business taking it on the track. I'm investing fully in my seat time through SCCA autocross and Motorsport 4the Masses. Much less risk running in parking lots and plenty of opportunity to get sharper. I look forward to doing more track events once I have a dedicated beater track car that I wouldn't be so upset to leave out there and still be able get to work on Monday in the daily. Sorry to see this happen, hopefully others will learn from your mistake. Best of luck to you, my man 🍻

[@AlvinBrinson]

Don't let the haters get to you. Everybody has to learn, and the only way to become a better driver is through practice. Sometimes we make mistakes that to self-proclaimed pros (or real pros) look stupid. Learn from it and don't make the same mistakes again.

[@ARomanRacing]

Absolutely 💪

[@gubbilo1]

Most important things everyone is ok !🙏Good luck with the rebuild!👍

[@paulbarber8450]

Good that you survived and your passenger too. But its risky racing on the track with your "daily driver" and not having proper racing insurance. Good luck with the rebuild project.

[@Sudleyj]

Sub'd! All the best with the rebuild/replace 👍 EDIT: Glad both you and the passenger made it out safely 🙏

[@TrVlogs82]

Just happy you are good man. Can't wait to see the rebuild. I don't understand how you don't have over 50k subs. I'll share you on my car page as well. I have seen people rebuild cars way worse than this so it can be done.

[@ARomanRacing]

Thanks man!💪💪

[@DeeR1ck]

Thank God you are alive bro 🙏🙏 hope you rebuild it and keep on racing !!!! Voy a ti 💪😎

[@ARomanRacing]

Ya tu sabes! Va ser mejor

[@deadtrickcollins7089]

Hey! I’m glad you’re okay. You can definitely rebuild it. Mine was declared to be a total loss by insurance, but I completely proceeded without using insurance and slowly paid to have it rebuilt. It took me approximately 1 year, but it looks and drives new, and is now fbo stage 2. The title is also clean since I repaired it without using insurance. Good luck!!

[@cooleya2]

I hope you plan on being honest about the repairs if/when you sell the car.

[@slickjerthegreatunited3683]

Glad your ok bro , love the videos!!!!!

[@mattido123]

Glad you’re ok! Enjoy the rebuild!

[@bethanyburt7124]

Happy you and your passenger are safe! We are looking forward to watching this rebuild.

[@AlexCarteeRacing]

This rebuild is going to be a beast!

[@ARomanRacing]

I hope so!

[@auzzysxy063]

Glad you made it out ok! Sorry about the car, it was a beast! Can't wait to see the rebuild.

[@gypsydabber827]

I was in a pretty bad wreck at the beginnjng of the year, totaled my F30 into some trees at arond 70, walked out perfectly fine. Thse cars can take an impact like nothing else.

[@dellh9635]

😬😬😬 glad to see you walking! Makes me want to get back to working on my M52 318ti “race car”. But you brought up a great subject: Track Insurance. I’ll be happy to spend it when it’s time to hit the tracks.

[@bboygreddy]

Glad you're okay bud, look forward to the rebuild

[@WV_Exige]

Wow man, glad you’re OK! Crazy video.

[@AGyuh]

Just did an HPDE there today. During the classes they said they are changing the name of that part of the track from the "Big Esses to "Don't Lift Esses."

[@vicious18adz]

All that really matters is that you and your passenger are ok! You're gonna get through this!

[@ARomanRacing]

Absolutely

[@DennisCW]

Liked, Subscribed, Good luck on the rebuild!

[@ARomanRacing]

Thanks!

[@driver46]

That was nasty accident, thanks God you both were completely unhurt. I need to change carbon roof on M3 but still trying to figure it out how to un-glue it from metal without cracking it. Good luck with rebuild.

[@my17sti11]

Glad you’re good man! Excited for the rebuild!

[@Ivanrhg95]

We love you man glad your alive

[@gapietro]

Hey man glad you're ok. Really shows you how well these cars are build.

[@c8racer621]

Glad you are ok!!!

[@vegettovol]

I'm glad moving forward and continuing with a channel.

[@djsonicc]

Damn, sorry about the car. Good thing is there are no injuries. 2020 has been a bad years for cars for a lot of people, I hit a wall with my track car and totaled it.

[@ARomanRacing]

Dang sorry to hear man. 2020 definitely the worse ever

[@recklessactn]

Good luck with the rebuild! Lets hope for a miracle!

[@ARomanRacing]

A miracle would be great 🙌

[@rmora71891]

Heads up champ happens to the best of us... looking forward to the rebuild

[@Gelo250989]

Glad you are ok, wish you fast rebuild and be safe !

[@ARomanRacing]

Dont know about fast 🤣 might br super slow but eventually i will get there

[@ChinitFxt]

Damn dude that’s crazy glad you and your passenger were ok

[@subiedad1019]

Yo, much love, glad your alright, you both. Looking forward to seeing the rebuild

[@M3PointBy]

glad you're ok

[@goose_wrx5609]

Dang that was crazy! In the video everything felt like just seconds but while you were in the car it must have felt like an eternity! Glad you and the passenger came out okay!! Definitely be checking out the complete build of the m4!

[@ARomanRacing]

Thought it was never ending, seeing my life flashing before my eyes

[@goose_wrx5609]

@@ARomanRacing I bet man just glad you guys are okay! As always though cant wait for the build thats about to come!

[@Bryan00203]

Wow. Glad you’re ok! Looking forward to the rebuild and new content!

[@DJ_Driven]

Glad you're all right dude and she landed tire side down! Not sure if she's going to be rebuildable that shell and chassis took a beating to keep you intact, but those parts are not designed to do it twice! There's got to be a theft recovery or a salvage with minor damage that you could swap over the best of your parts to make one strong race car 🏁

[@mrradman2986]

Tough luck, seems to happen to a lot of M4s. You'll bounce back. The suggestion of finding a flood damaged car to use as the basis of the rebuild is a good one. At least you start with a straight shell.

[@redpandamijo3032]

I thought you were about to show a different m4 crash but this one was really bad. Glad you and your passenger are all good and I’ll be waiting on your future content new and current builds!

[@ARomanRacing]

Thanks!

[@fastgolfr32]

So glad they you are both okay! These incidents always scare me. Especially at a track that I frequent and know very well.

[@Verona22]

Dang! Glad you’re doing well. I would definitely be scared to drive again. But you got this👍🏼👍🏼

[@ARomanRacing]

Gotta get back on that horse

[@SpencerHogg]

Damn bro, glad you're doing okay and safe from that

[@ARomanRacing]

Thanks Spencer!

[@PedroPerez-kw8pf]

Thank God you’re okay

[@shoaib3385]

Definitely beyond repair buddy. Glad your safe, fuck the car. I work for the wreckers in Australia and we’ve literally scrapped tens of thousands of cars

[@eddiezarate8246]

Glad you’re both ok

[@Inline6TV]

rebuilding that would cost you more in the long run. you should try and find a shell or a slightly less crashed one. or you can also maybe buy a older m3 and swap it with the s55. if you do try to rebuild it good luck ill be here to support the process. glad to see no one was hurt.

[@sezzzi1]

Hey Buddy i feel your pain i wrote off my BMW M4 too a few months back wasn't as lucky as you though . spent 6 weeks in the hospital and 30 grand in debt

[@rastaman]

Good your ok, 👍🏼 I can feel you, bro. Remember I told you I crash my 135is then I go straight to Subaru for STi. So hard to control my BMW. See you on next vlog full race 👍🏼👍🏼

[@therealmickey1858]

Glad you’re ok man🙏🏽

[@ThatsitWeregoinfishin]

Glad you’re ok and didn’t immediately start a gofundme! Subbing for sure💪🏼 Watched your channel for subie stuff a little while ago(18 sti here).

[@elbandidosti]

Heartbroken, my brother, we will talk again. Most importantly, that you survive!

[@BDE325]

Glad your ok, buy a shell, transfer parts... but building it into race car will be fun

[@seankaine2411]

I remember seeing this video I left the comment saying you both guys didn't know what you were doing just from your seating position I knew it was over

[@streamlinewrx1448]

Glad you walked away from that man. Scary stuff. Hope to see you at another event in the future.

[@legendaryroach8786]

The comeback