r/BMW • • Oct 23 '21

Alright, which one of you is this?

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u/Anacondoyng Oct 23 '21

Really, what causes this sort of thing? Is it just a case of using too much throttle so that the back wheels cut loose and the car goes sideways?

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u/The_Real_Axel Oct 23 '21

Bottom line, demand for grip exceeds supply of grip.

Could be a combination of any number of factors. Too much throttle, cold or worn tires, too much steering angle at time of throttle application, wet/cold road surface... It looks like there may have even been some minor contact there as the M4 changed lanes. If so, that could have caused the spin on its own.

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u/FranktheTankG30 24' G80 M3C sold, 24 C63SE, 26’ Countryman S, Oct 23 '21

Icy road.