Another one bites the dust, A moment of silence pls.
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April 20, 2002 02:27 am UTC
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I crashed my car today 10mins after installing my new wheels and summer tires.
Time 2.21pm, Highway 25, 10mins South of Milton
Probably a right off.
Story;
Driving southbound on Highway 25 after getting my new wheels installed at Cheap Thrills. Was a beautiful day and no trafic. Drove at posted speed limit (80kms) to enjoy the feeling of my new tires and wheels (and to get dirt off my tire). Out of the blue, a minivan crosses the road in front of me. Nothing I could do. Didn't even have time to brake. T-boned the minivan at about 70-80kmh. Said minivan now is 2ft narrower. Spun me 180 degrees. Door opens fine and I walked away with nothing. No bruises, no cuts, no stiffness.
I am surprised I wasn't hurt at all (I bet Gods hand was in play somehow). Car looked surprisingly good (for an 80kmh front impact). doors were fine, windshield didn't crack, roof didn't buckle, front suspension looked ok. Car would still be drivable if not for the bumper contacting the front tire. No hissing steam. No leaking fluids. Headlights didn't break! (they were out of place obviously).
The Minivan driver was charged by police for failure to yeild right of way (2 way stop). (I was not at fault)
I always knew my car was good at many things. Regretfully AND thankfully, because of the strong chassis, it has also saved my life. The ultimate sacrifice a car be asked for.
Definately a repeat buyer.
pictures will be coming soon.
ps. anyone selling an AWD galant? pps. yeah as ricey as seatbelt pads are, they work..i didn't get belt burn.
300hp Talon to a 50hp Citroen. Lovely ain't it? Back to another Mits. A Mirage Cyborg as a future 4G63T candidate.
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Re: Another one bites the dust, A moment of silence pls.
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April 20, 2002 02:50 am UTC
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David Robins
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Damn! Good to hear you didn't get hurt, to bad about the car. I guess you are getting a new car sooner than you planned. Give Andrea or I a call if you need a lift.
95,97 Tsi AWD- Sold 96 Tsi scrapped 97 Spyder - Sold 08 Spyder GT - Sold 10 Lancer SE - Daily Driver
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Re: Another one bites the dust, A moment of silence pls.
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April 20, 2002 03:07 am UTC
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Scotty Williams
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Glad to hear you're ok. Cars can be fixed, people can't. Scotty
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Re: Another one bites the dust, A moment of silence pls.
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April 20, 2002 03:19 am UTC
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Darko Miodrag
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Originally posted by Scotty WIlliams: Glad to hear you're ok. Cars can be fixed, people can't.
I could've sworn that's what doctors were for.
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Re: Another one bites the dust, A moment of silence pls.
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April 20, 2002 03:37 am UTC
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Adam Weinhandl
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Glad to hear your ok. It is indeed the ultimate sacrifice of a car to take something like that without hurting its passangers. RIP little car - you performed admirably.
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Re: Another one bites the dust, A moment of silence pls.
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April 20, 2002 06:15 am UTC
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Just like they've already said, glad to hear you're okay. An is probably watching over you. I also for your car. What type of rims did you get anyways?
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Re: Another one bites the dust, A moment of silence pls.
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April 20, 2002 03:58 pm UTC
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Rafal Kraskiewicz
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Wow.. Glad you're ok. Hope your insurance has rental coverage.
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Re: Another one bites the dust, A moment of silence pls.
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April 20, 2002 04:27 pm UTC
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Jeremy Chin
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Stupid insurance companies always try to screw u over.
I found out that my insurance does not provide rental coverage. Kindda sucks now.
I have to wait till monday (at least) for the my insurance company to comfirm the accident with the Police (to confirm i'm not at fault) and to contact the offending party's insurance company b4 they will authorize a rental for me.
Chris, I will have to confrim with my adjuster to see if I can get those wheels off my car. If you want, I mihgt let them go for 500 plus tires (tires have 15K on them, one of them is brand new) 205/55/15 on 15" TSW Stealth. Sell me your car..hehe
300hp Talon to a 50hp Citroen. Lovely ain't it? Back to another Mits. A Mirage Cyborg as a future 4G63T candidate.
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Re: Another one bites the dust, A moment of silence pls.
#51981
April 22, 2002 03:35 pm UTC
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Glad you are ok, you might feel it a day or two later
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Re: Another one bites the dust, A moment of silence pls.
#51982
April 25, 2002 01:22 am UTC
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ERIC COSTALES
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Awww man, sorry to hear that. Any plans on getting the same one, or wait for mitsu to come in next year, or maybe get a Talon??? At least you're ok jer...
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Re: Another one bites the dust, A moment of silence pls.
#51985
April 25, 2002 08:05 pm UTC
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Jeremy Chin
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hey sean...how much u selling her? LOL
i have a 92 Talon TSI in my sights now
300hp Talon to a 50hp Citroen. Lovely ain't it? Back to another Mits. A Mirage Cyborg as a future 4G63T candidate.
"I've had more Mitsu's than you can imagine"
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Re: Another one bites the dust, A moment of silence pls.
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April 26, 2002 07:28 pm UTC
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Jeremy Chin
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Chris ..i emailed you but u didn't reply me
If i go the Galant route, I might keep the rims/tires ..currently looking for a cheap AWD galant with no engine.
i still ahve yet to hear from my adjuster on what my options are on the buyback
300hp Talon to a 50hp Citroen. Lovely ain't it? Back to another Mits. A Mirage Cyborg as a future 4G63T candidate.
"I've had more Mitsu's than you can imagine"
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Re: Another one bites the dust, A moment of silence pls.
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April 29, 2002 01:08 am UTC
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Jeremy Chin
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Chris..i emailed you TWICE.
did you changed you email addy?
regardless, send me an email to jeremy.chin@fifthera.com
BTW. I will be getting a 91 Talon TSI AWD. Got a decent deal but it needs work.
300hp Talon to a 50hp Citroen. Lovely ain't it? Back to another Mits. A Mirage Cyborg as a future 4G63T candidate.
"I've had more Mitsu's than you can imagine"
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