OOPS! Pics*not for the squeemish
05-05-2003, 08:38 PM
#46
Nordschleife Master
Lance, we have all cut ramps like that at one time or another. I do think your quick thinking may have saved not only you two but the car, and thankfully not having to pay for the truck's damage!
I'm personally known as being perpetually late, but I don't care. If I see I'm going to overshoot a ramp, I go ahead and overshoot it. Not worth it. But you see that now, and that's what's important.
Because the shock towers are okay I feel confident you can rebuild her, and make her stronger...faster...than before!
Just remember driving in the rain +being in a hurry +overshooting a ramp then trying to take it anyway = disaster.
I just hope many of us can learn from your mistake!
Good luck, and keep us informed when you know.
- Julie
I'm personally known as being perpetually late, but I don't care. If I see I'm going to overshoot a ramp, I go ahead and overshoot it. Not worth it. But you see that now, and that's what's important.
Because the shock towers are okay I feel confident you can rebuild her, and make her stronger...faster...than before!
Just remember driving in the rain +being in a hurry +overshooting a ramp then trying to take it anyway = disaster.
I just hope many of us can learn from your mistake!
Good luck, and keep us informed when you know.
- Julie
05-05-2003, 09:03 PM
#47
Done With Sidepatch
Rennlist Member
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by K27:
<strong>No excuses, I goofed up, but that I guess is why we are human.
But at the end of the day, it's only a car and may be repaired or even replaced.
And with great people around like you guys, I think I will get through this.
thanks again
Lance</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Great attitude Lance...It happened and now let's get her back on the road...I don't think I have any part you might need (unless a hood from a 931 interests you) but I sure can take a spin over there and give you a hand when you're ready...
<strong>No excuses, I goofed up, but that I guess is why we are human.
But at the end of the day, it's only a car and may be repaired or even replaced.
And with great people around like you guys, I think I will get through this.
thanks again
Lance</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Great attitude Lance...It happened and now let's get her back on the road...I don't think I have any part you might need (unless a hood from a 931 interests you) but I sure can take a spin over there and give you a hand when you're ready...
05-05-2003, 10:46 PM
#48
Nordschleife Master
Hey man! That's a compliment!!!! 
It means you've been driving it like it was meant to be driven!
How your wife with the whole situation. I know the females in my family would **** a brick if they saw me bring home a "project" like that..
We're here for ya though!
It means you've been driving it like it was meant to be driven!How your wife with the whole situation. I know the females in my family would **** a brick if they saw me bring home a "project" like that..
We're here for ya though!
05-05-2003, 11:15 PM
#49
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
man I wouldn't expect this much sympathy at my funeral!
I have had replies from this great community all day
emails all day
phone messages all day
phone calls all day
all with offers of help, parts and just a supporting word.
awesome bunch you lot.
Rich, she's fine with it, I told her you did it
I have had replies from this great community all day
emails all day
phone messages all day
phone calls all day
all with offers of help, parts and just a supporting word.
awesome bunch you lot.
Rich, she's fine with it, I told her you did it
05-06-2003, 03:05 AM
#50
Nordschleife Master
Lance, it's because of your attitude; you adjusted it yourself, and we are so glad you are alive!
- Julie
- Julie
05-06-2003, 10:30 AM
#51
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Thanks Julie.
I gotta say, these cars are tanks, that was quite an impact we took and the damage I think is minimal considering.
Also for anyone wondering about the strength of Milla Millia after market wheels, that wheel took almost all the impact and it did not even bend or crack. it chipped the edge and scuffed about 1/4 of metal off the face but it held up.
I gotta say, these cars are tanks, that was quite an impact we took and the damage I think is minimal considering.
Also for anyone wondering about the strength of Milla Millia after market wheels, that wheel took almost all the impact and it did not even bend or crack. it chipped the edge and scuffed about 1/4 of metal off the face but it held up.
05-06-2003, 11:42 AM
#52
Nordschleife Master
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05-06-2003, 12:04 PM
#53
Nordschleife Master
Lance - I'll bet you it is bent. Take it to a tire shop and see how badly it's unbalanced. (You won't be able to tell visually) "Greens" in richmond charges $140 per wheel. You can run my Fuchs if you want to wait on restoration...
05-06-2003, 12:24 PM
#54
Three Wheelin'
K27,
Glad to hear you are okay. Rainy days and slow/stopped vehicles suck. I had to run out of the road about 2 months ago in my Saturn as my neighbor was dead stopped in a blind corner looking at turkeys in a field. No blinker, no flashers, nothing. It would have been a pretty good hit if I'd done that, so yes, you made the right decision with the wall.
Good luck on the rebuild!!! And I'm glad that this community is so strong and willing to help out. This is a great place...now I gotta find a spare $20 and join....
Cheers!
Glad to hear you are okay. Rainy days and slow/stopped vehicles suck. I had to run out of the road about 2 months ago in my Saturn as my neighbor was dead stopped in a blind corner looking at turkeys in a field. No blinker, no flashers, nothing. It would have been a pretty good hit if I'd done that, so yes, you made the right decision with the wall.
Good luck on the rebuild!!! And I'm glad that this community is so strong and willing to help out. This is a great place...now I gotta find a spare $20 and join....
Cheers!
05-06-2003, 02:18 PM
#55
Hi Lance,
Wow, I'm sorry to hear about what happened! I haven't read through all 4 pages of this thread, but if you're looking for a shop, call Proline Collision at 987-2533. Owners name is Chris Jehnichen, and he does good work. Shop is located in North Van, just off Marine Drive.
Wow, I'm sorry to hear about what happened! I haven't read through all 4 pages of this thread, but if you're looking for a shop, call Proline Collision at 987-2533. Owners name is Chris Jehnichen, and he does good work. Shop is located in North Van, just off Marine Drive.
05-06-2003, 11:32 PM
#57
Nordschleife Master
?!?!?!?
I've been quoted $250 USD for a used front bumper covers that have no damage. After painting it, it would look new.
Id that $675 USD? Taxes? Shipping? Painted?
(I'm looking for a new one too)
I've been quoted $250 USD for a used front bumper covers that have no damage. After painting it, it would look new.
Id that $675 USD? Taxes? Shipping? Painted?
(I'm looking for a new one too)
05-08-2003, 01:07 AM
#60
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Holy moly!
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