See, I wasn't kidding about the wind - Toyota Yaris Forums

*tomato* · 10-28-2009, 07:29 PM

Those of you who remember my early posts, ranting about how the little Yaris couldn't take the wind across the Bridge, may be satisfied to know that the Yaris isn't the only thing not taking the wind. The bridge itself is having problems!!

Yesterday, a piece of bridge about 5000 lbs fell during peak commute (a cable snaped) on the hood of some car. 3 cars were involved but nobody was seriously injured. They closed the bridge down but high winds are slowing down the progress, and we won't have access to that bridge for an "unlimited time" until the repairs are complete. That bridge carries millions of people across to and from SF every day.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...BP3G.DTL&tsp=1

some photos here:

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/...entry_id=50464

a raw video here where you should be able to see something

http://cbs5.com/video/?id=57235@kpix.dayport.com

not cool!

*tomato* · 10-28-2009, 08:17 PM

So when I was told by other posters last winter that what I felt crossing the bridge was just body roll (it really feels like the wind is tossing the Yaris into the other lanes, if you ask me) I'm starting to wonder.

Should I start carrying a parachute now, in case the wind blows my Yaris off the side of the bridge?

Scary.

2+2 · 10-28-2009, 08:40 PM

parachute if it starts looking like this for sure

Kioshi · 10-28-2009, 08:55 PM

no wonder i saw signs on 880, 280, and 101 today to not take Bay Bridge....
Well, looks like the patching they did on the bridge some weeks back.....SUCKED..

*tomato* · 10-28-2009, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kioshi

no wonder i saw signs on 880, 280, and 101 today to not take Bay Bridge....
Well, looks like the patching they did on the bridge some weeks back.....SUCKED..

Yeah, stay away from that entire area. Traffic is pretty bad also on the Richmond Bridge and GG Bridge, right now, since people are just going around to avoid the area If you don't have to drive, I wouldn't.

Still think I ought to install in a rear sway bar to help with cross-winds?

Kioshi · 10-28-2009, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomato

Yeah, stay away from that entire area. Traffic is pretty bad also on the Richmond Bridge and GG Bridge, right now, since people are just going around to avoid the area If you don't have to drive, I wouldn't.

Still think I ought to install in a rear sway bar to help with cross-winds?

I was coming from San Jose today, so not much traffic. Anyhow, i still think you should invest in a rear-sway bar when funds are available....

Esp today, on 880S and 280S, i could feel the wind, and my car did sway VERY little...but not as much as it did w/o the sway bar....

Before the sway bar, i would have to fight the wind a bit, i didnt have to fight as much, maybe just lightly apply pressure to opposite direction where the wind was hitting me.. And i don't weigh much LOL.....its all car weight

JBougie · 10-28-2009, 09:48 PM

OMG That's insane! Bridges freak me out ever since the 35W collapse here in the Twin Cities - and now hearing that story ... ugh. I hate bridges.

Kioshi · 10-28-2009, 10:02 PM

Just fly through them whenever you go on them...I usually stay on the far left, yes I waste gas, but I'd rather be off it within a few mins...

Thej3sta2 · 10-28-2009, 11:55 PM

wicked

Kaotic Lazagna · 10-29-2009, 01:21 AM

That sucks, my friend takes the Bay Bridge to work every day. Looks like he's going to have to leave earlier then. hehehe.

*tomato* · 10-29-2009, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2+2

parachute if it starts looking like this for sure

I remember that video, that's incredible. The first time I saw this, my jaw dropped to my knees! Did you see that guy going to get his dog?! That was touching.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kioshi

I was coming from San Jose today, so not much traffic. Anyhow, i still think you should invest in a rear-sway bar when funds are available....

Esp today, on 880S and 280S, i could feel the wind, and my car did sway VERY little...but not as much as it did w/o the sway bar....

Before the sway bar, i would have to fight the wind a bit, i didnt have to fight as much, maybe just lightly apply pressure to opposite direction where the wind was hitting me.. And i don't weigh much LOL.....its all car weight

I'm thinking about it. it's actually the first mod I thought I'd do, was going to ask Garm to bring me one @ the last meet and I forgot. No rush though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBougie

OMG That's insane! Bridges freak me out ever since the 35W collapse here in the Twin Cities - and now hearing that story ... ugh. I hate bridges.

I hear you. They were just talking about it on the radio tonight.

They had a professor in Civil engineering from UC Berkeley on the radio, earlier tonight, explaining why Cal Trans (the entity in charge of the bridge repairs in California) had done a lousy repair job last time, allegedly failed to comply with certain inspection requirements, and now the very same part broke again (They first noticed the crack when they were working on the bridge over Labor Day, closed the Bridge then, too). It's f'ing insane.

I'm with Kioshi, I don't speed but I don't particularly enjoy going over the bridges around here, or in the Tube for that matter.

2+2 · 10-29-2009, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomato

Did you see that guy going to get his dog?! That was touching.

That dog must have been special.

Maybe like this

*tomato* · 10-29-2009, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2+2

That dog must have been special.

Maybe like this

10-28-2009, 07:29 PM	#1
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	See, I wasn't kidding about the wind Those of you who remember my early posts, ranting about how the little Yaris couldn't take the wind across the Bridge, may be satisfied to know that the Yaris isn't the only thing not taking the wind. The bridge itself is having problems!! Yesterday, a piece of bridge about 5000 lbs fell during peak commute (a cable snaped) on the hood of some car. 3 cars were involved but nobody was seriously injured. They closed the bridge down but high winds are slowing down the progress, and we won't have access to that bridge for an "unlimited time" until the repairs are complete. That bridge carries millions of people across to and from SF every day. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...BP3G.DTL&tsp=1 some photos here: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/...entry_id=50464 a raw video here where you should be able to see something http://cbs5.com/video/?id=57235@kpix.dayport.com not cool! __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here Last edited by tomato; 10-28-2009 at 08:19 PM. Reason: clarity

10-28-2009, 08:17 PM	#2
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	So when I was told by other posters last winter that what I felt crossing the bridge was just body roll (it really feels like the wind is tossing the Yaris into the other lanes, if you ask me) I'm starting to wonder. Should I start carrying a parachute now, in case the wind blows my Yaris off the side of the bridge? Scary. __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here

10-28-2009, 08:40 PM	#3
2+2 Drives: 09 3Dr Manual Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 210	parachute if it starts looking like this for sure __________________ Just put the pedal down and let the devil take the hindquarters.

10-28-2009, 11:55 PM	#9
Thej3sta2 Drives: Soon to be LFA Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 523	wicked __________________

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10-28-2009, 08:55 PM	#4
Kioshi Heart Up! Vitz Drives: トヨタ Vitz Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 2,582	no wonder i saw signs on 880, 280, and 101 today to not take Bay Bridge.... Well, looks like the patching they did on the bridge some weeks back.....SUCKED..

10-28-2009, 09:48 PM	#7
JBougie Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris LB (Prev: 07 Sedan) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beech Bluff, TN Posts: 1,266	OMG That's insane! Bridges freak me out ever since the 35W collapse here in the Twin Cities - and now hearing that story ... ugh. I hate bridges.

10-28-2009, 10:02 PM	#8
Kioshi Heart Up! Vitz Drives: トヨタ Vitz Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 2,582	Just fly through them whenever you go on them...I usually stay on the far left, yes I waste gas, but I'd rather be off it within a few mins...

10-29-2009, 01:21 AM	#10
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	That sucks, my friend takes the Bay Bridge to work every day. Looks like he's going to have to leave earlier then. hehehe.