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Old 05-01-2010 | 01:08 AM
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I had picked up the gf from work and was heading home when not even 10 blocks from her work a lady decided to exit a parking lot making a left turn right in front of us. She pulled out when there was only around 10' between us.

I managed to hit the brakes, but no where to escape etc. smash.
I was travelling at 47kmph and moved the front of her vehicle roughly 8'

The front bumper cover, fender, hood, headlight, foglight, are all destroyed.
There is also visable bending in the front clip.

She did her job and protected the occupants very well.
The gf is very sore and went to the hospital to get checked out.
I was able to brace for it, and am completely fine with no real soreness etc.

So there is one less 1987 928S4 5 speed roaming the streets.

I think a moment of silence is in order.
Old 05-01-2010 | 01:12 AM
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We can save it!

Sorry to hear, glad no serious injuries. Seriously, try to save it if possible.
Old 05-01-2010 | 01:15 AM
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you and the gf are most important.......hope alls well.

sucks to hear about the car.

If we can help in anyway Colin lets us now.
Old 05-01-2010 | 01:20 AM
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Damn. That's a hard hit.

Condolences on the car, but you'll fix that.

Take care of that girl!
Old 05-01-2010 | 01:21 AM
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Alas, that one should die, that others may live. Sorry to hear of your loss. But dude, you've used up your quota now.....
Old 05-01-2010 | 01:23 AM
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Sorry to hear about the accident. Post pics of the damage, I'll say it ain't dead till we say so...
Old 05-01-2010 | 01:26 AM
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The local insurance (gov run) company and they will write it off for sure.

For me it is cheaper to get another chassis, and do a swap of parts. Plus then I would end up with a lighter (early) chassis.
Old 05-01-2010 | 01:29 AM
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I will take more pics tomorrow, but for now this is where the cars settled before any moving took place.

When she left that driveway she was perpendicular to me.
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Old 05-01-2010 | 01:32 AM
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That sucks! Glad everyone is okay.
Old 05-01-2010 | 01:35 AM
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I'm so sorry to hear about this, but I'm glad it was a shark that gave its life to protect yours.
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Wait,,,, there's something wrong with that picture.


Where's the Tim Horton's?
Old 05-01-2010 | 01:38 AM
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Meh; a mere flesh wound, besides, that'll buff right out!








On a serious note, glad you folks are ok.
Old 05-01-2010 | 01:40 AM
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what a bummer Colin, sorry to hear it
Old 05-01-2010 | 01:59 AM
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Sorry to hear Colin

Glad every one was relatively OK!

They wrote mine off with much less damage than that
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Damn it

That's painful to look at.

Glad you two are ok, the car can be fixed.


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