Ahhhh!!!! No efing way!

yandy · 03-19-2009, 09:17 PM

Well I just finished hard wiring my Escort 8500 X50, so I decided to go test it with my G/F make sure the buttons work blah blah. I go around the block pass by a CVS and it works.... great! Now I'm stop at a Red light (completely stop) light had been red for a bit.

Then I hear a screeching sound like rubber and brakes... and I just brace my self and BAM!

some guy in a Pontiac G6 slams into the back of my car! Now I'm thinking oh sh*t that's it, it's totaled. Thankfully there's only a minor bend in the trunk, bumper and some scratches. While the G6 has a cracked radiator, pipes, front bumper, hood, pretty messed up, he was going fairly fast cause my neck snapped and it damn sure sounded like it.

Now thankfully my G/F and I and the other driver are all fine. Yes he got the ticket. My baby is tougher than she looks

so proud of her. Now the hassle of insurance battles begin

. I will post pics later on of what actually happened.

Sorry for the rant, I just had to get it out, I was screaming mad, but thankfully the guy at least admitted and was scared to shit. He admitted fault and apologized like 15000 times. Now that doesn't make up for it, but could've been allot worse and it wasn't so I'm thankful for that.

All I can say is "Thank GOD or who ever invented seat-belts for them!".

Thanks for any concern or for just reading

CYA

bozola · 03-19-2009, 09:30 PM

Glad you all are ok.

It's only metal

InsaneSkippy · 03-19-2009, 09:31 PM

OUCH! Sorry to hear that

I had the same thing happen to me (not in the 1er though)

Mega Man · 03-19-2009, 09:36 PM

Hope you're feeling OK tomorrow.

Sometimes, the aches and pains take 24-48 hours to set in.

gtaday51 · 03-19-2009, 09:36 PM

The 1 is really tough. I was in my car sitting a parking space waiting for my dad to get out a CVS (wierd huh?) and I see this lady in a Prius backing up. She starts to get a little too close but before I could get her attention I feel my car lunge up a little bit. I get out and this lady is pissing herself she was so scared that I was going to kill her and she just kept appologising. I looked around my bumper...and no dent. I even Feel for a paint scratch where she hit me...NOTHING! My 1 was completly unharmed, while the prius lady had this massive dent in her bumper from the corner of my car. My dad walks out and he sees this going on he talks to her. She agrees that nothing happened (at least in the eyes of the insurance company) and we go our separate ways.

Also, sorry to hear about your car. Glad to hear your safe and ok. Nice to see that some of the wieght in our cars actually went into making them strong and durable.

xbook · 03-19-2009, 09:38 PM

Oh man that sucks...

...where'd ya put the mute button for your detector?

yandy · 03-19-2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bozola

Glad you all are ok.

It's only metal

Yup it is, but sometimes you just need to vent. I worked long and hard to buy this metal and this happens. It's not about the car or the value but the effort that goes into finally being able to afford one and enjoying the fruits of your labor

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Originally Posted by InsaneSkippy

OUCH! Sorry to hear that

I had the same thing happen to me (not in the 1er though)

I wonder what people do sometimes driving, it was a pretty obvious red light. Probably dropped something and looked down to get it or something, oh well.

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Originally Posted by Mega Man

Hope you're feeling OK tomorrow.

Sometimes, the aches and pains take 24-48 hours to set in.

Lets hope not, but that's what medical insurance is for I guess

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Originally Posted by gtaday51

The 1 is really tough. I was in my car sitting a parking space waiting for my dad to get out a CVS (wierd huh?) and I see this lady in a Prius backing up. She starts to get a little too close but before I could get her attention I feel my car lunge up a little bit. I get out and this lady is pissing herself she was so scared that I was going to kill her and she just kept appologising. I looked around my bumper...and no dent. I even Feel for a paint scratch where she hit me...NOTHING! My 1 was completly unharmed, while the prius lady had this massive dent in her bumper from the corner of my car. My dad walks out and he sees this going on he talks to her. She agrees that nothing happened (at least in the eyes of the insurance company) and we go our separate ways.

LOL avoid CVS at all costs.....

Glad you and the 1er were ok.

yandy · 03-19-2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by xbook

Oh man that sucks...

...where'd ya put the mute button for your detector?

I put it up high just under the mirror here's a picture.

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So it's close enough on the radar where I don't need the button. So I covered it and tucked it in the sun-roof motor cover for now. I'm thinking of getting a professional to cut whole just under the lights to put it there. Still thinking though.

Thanks for your concern.

new2the3 · 03-19-2009, 10:03 PM

I am very sorry to hear about your car, isn't it only about 3-4 weeks old? You should make sure you don't have any damage underneath your bumper. The hardwire looks good, I placed mine above my mirror on the right side, it looks a bit more hidden IMO.

yandy · 03-19-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by new2the3

I am very sorry to hear about your car, isn't it only about 3-4 weeks old? You should make sure you don't have any damage underneath your bumper. The hardwire looks good, I placed mine above my mirror on the right side, it looks a bit more hidden IMO.

I tried there and on the left side, but I chose under for now for the backward visibility.. if I end up not liking it, I could just move it I guess. And yea 2morrow she's going to be 3 weeks old in my possession

Thanks

HeyMoe53 · 03-19-2009, 11:25 PM

Having been in an accident with a 10-day-old car myself once, I can feel your pain.

My local body shop of choice did a fantastic job, and I enjoyed the car for years afterwards.

May the same happen to you.

imported_mega · 03-20-2009, 08:05 AM

these new cars hide damage under the skin, make sure if you get hit, you remove the body panels and check for damage, it'll be hidden from sight

BMW_x5_Msport · 03-20-2009, 08:13 AM

sorry for the bad news thankfully you and your girl are ok!

ssabripo · 03-20-2009, 08:30 AM

OH DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry to hear Yandy.....that sucks man!

135Eye · 03-20-2009, 08:43 AM

wow man, the title and the first few lines of the story were scary as F*** but thank god it all worked out and after a little work you will never know it happened

yandy · 03-20-2009, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ssabripo

OH DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry to hear Yandy.....that sucks man!

Thanks bro, Just gotta get the dings and dings fixed... hopefully they won't take to long with the back and forth battles.

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Originally Posted by 135Eye

wow man, the title and the first few lines of the story were scary as F*** but thank god it all worked out and after a little work you will never know it happened

LOL so it caught your attention then?

Thanks for the concerns.

ptack · 03-20-2009, 08:49 AM

Maybe it's an opportunity for a rear CF diffuser? Get something good out of it. See if you can work it out with the body shop.

BForbes · 03-20-2009, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by imported_mega

these new cars hide damage under the skin, make sure if you get hit, you remove the body panels and check for damage, it'll be hidden from sight

I totally agree with that.

Florida is still in the top 3 for having the worst drivers in the U.S. I lived in FL for 14 years and only go to Miami when I have to. I'm glad you both are okay.

TexasKid · 03-20-2009, 09:06 AM

I have an AWESOME personal injury attourney if you need one...

ssabripo · 03-20-2009, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by yandyr

Thanks bro, Just gotta get the dings and dings fixed... hopefully they won't take to long with the back and forth battles.

get the extension cable if you going JB3, and I'll help you install it

shodanusmc · 03-20-2009, 09:49 AM

Glad to hear you are ok, and hope you get to use a terrific body shop of your choice. Did you visit the Dr. for a good going over? If your neck did snap from the impact, you could be getting some pain and tightness oover the next few days. Also, make sure you can get money for the reduced value of your vehicle die to the accident.

yandy · 03-20-2009, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptack

Maybe it's an opportunity for a rear CF diffuser? Get something good out of it. See if you can work it out with the body shop.

I know a few body shops so let's see what good can come out of this

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by BForbes

I totally agree with that.

Florida is still in the top 3 for having the worst drivers in the U.S. I lived in FL for 14 years and only go to Miami when I have to. I'm glad you both are okay.

Seriously, Miami by far is worse in all of Florida, but at least now I know why insurance rates are so freaking expensive.

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Originally Posted by TexasKid

I have an AWESOME personal injury attourney if you need one...

LOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by shodanusmc

Glad to hear you are ok, and hope you get to use a terrific body shop of your choice. Did you visit the Dr. for a good going over? If your neck did snap from the impact, you could be getting some pain and tightness oover the next few days. Also, make sure you can get money for the reduced value of your vehicle die to the accident.

I'm going to the Insurance agent later, have everything together then go to the doctor. I feel a bit of tightness in my neck today, wasnt there yesterday. Someone did mention that I'll feel it later, and they were right. It's not pain but more like I lifted 300LBS of weight with my neck. Hopefully some good can come out of this.

Thanks

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