Good to hear nothing happened to you.
The way you describe the handling reminds me of the test I read in Auto, Motor & Sport about the new RS. On dry surface it remains almost always controllable. However on a wet surface the car reaches its limit without any kind of warning and once it does it's very hard to get it back in controle.
I'm not entirely sure if this characteristic was only with TC off, it sounds weird how it would just lose controle like that with all safety settings on...

 

If one minute you're tootling along just fine, and the next you're out of control, with TC/PSM fully active, hydroplaning is the best explanation. Nothing to be done about that - fat rear tires + low tread = limited ability to evacuate standing water. All you need is a thin film of water to eliminate contact between the tire and the ground, and you're a-slithery. Either that, or a pretty significant mechanical failure (even an exploded tire would give you some time to react).

 

Glad to hear Savy is ok!
It would be interesting to hear if the coolant did not spill over one of the rear wheels due to a fitting failure, as seen elsewhere...
Best of luck for recovery!
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Sorry to hear about your accident, but happy you are not hurt. Great advice to heed as a track day looms on the horizon.

 

Sorry to hear of your accident Pete!! You were doing what the RS was meant to do!! Glad you are o.k. and insurance is there for a reason.. Take care Pal!!

 

Great news that Pete is AOK. Great advice on the safety equipment.

 

That's sad to hear about the car, but very good advice about having the proper safety equipment. I've been tracking my M3 with just a helmet and standard belts, but I plan a half cage, paired with seats, harnesses, and HANS for my future track car.

While I eagerly await the findings from the investigation, I agree with PMac and h20's theory about the cause.

Good to know Pete is okay!!

 

What a classy response from a class act.

 

I'm gutted for you mate! Glad that you're ok and that you were able to walk from this nasty accident.

 

Glad to hear that he's ok. I liked his remarks too.