I saw your 996T get towed :(
04-14-2006, 02:30 PM
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I saw your 996T get towed :(
Yesterday I was strolling near Queen/Spadina (Toronto)
when I spotted a Silver 996 Turbo getting preped for towing.
That is a real nice looking car, BTW.
Anyway, turns out the car was parked on Queen street
at about 4:00pm. That's a big risk, as the tow truck
drivers are known to swarm as soon as rush hour
begins.
They actually made a quick getaway with the turbo,
to a side street where they could fasten the car
properly, out of sight of the unfortunate owner.
I you are the owner, I guess you can mitigate
the pain with the knowledge that they spent
about 25 minutes fastening your car "correctly".
when I spotted a Silver 996 Turbo getting preped for towing.
That is a real nice looking car, BTW.
Anyway, turns out the car was parked on Queen street
at about 4:00pm. That's a big risk, as the tow truck
drivers are known to swarm as soon as rush hour
begins.
They actually made a quick getaway with the turbo,
to a side street where they could fasten the car
properly, out of sight of the unfortunate owner.
I you are the owner, I guess you can mitigate
the pain with the knowledge that they spent
about 25 minutes fastening your car "correctly".
04-14-2006, 02:33 PM
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I've seen them do it here in downtown Calgary as well. There will be 3 or 4 tow trucks ready, and at the stroke of 4pm, they line up and wisk the cars away. They don't mess around....
04-14-2006, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by trickydisco
Yesterday I was strolling near Queen/Spadina (Toronto)
when I spotted a Silver 996 Turbo getting preped for towing.
That is a real nice looking car, BTW.
Anyway, turns out the car was parked on Queen street
at about 4:00pm. That's a big risk, as the tow truck
drivers are known to swarm as soon as rush hour
begins.
when I spotted a Silver 996 Turbo getting preped for towing.
That is a real nice looking car, BTW.
Anyway, turns out the car was parked on Queen street
at about 4:00pm. That's a big risk, as the tow truck
drivers are known to swarm as soon as rush hour
begins.
04-14-2006, 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by jumper5836
Did they flat bed it becuase that the only proper way to do it?
probably be a little more bummed.
The operators (yes there were two) spent a considerable amount
of time to just toss a few coasters under the fronts, then elevated
it's *** and off they went.
BTW, have fun at your gathering tomorrow, I hope to make it out
to the next one.
Go Leafs Go (just kidding ... it would be nice though)
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04-15-2006, 03:02 AM
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lol...i'll bet that guy's diff/TX case took a beating. can he sue the tow truck company for damages?
Originally Posted by trickydisco
If that's the case, then I suppose i'm mistaken, and the owner should
probably be a little more bummed.
The operators (yes there were two) spent a considerable amount
of time to just toss a few coasters under the fronts, then elevated
it's *** and off they went.
BTW, have fun at your gathering tomorrow, I hope to make it out
to the next one.
Go Leafs Go (just kidding ... it would be nice though)
probably be a little more bummed.
The operators (yes there were two) spent a considerable amount
of time to just toss a few coasters under the fronts, then elevated
it's *** and off they went.
BTW, have fun at your gathering tomorrow, I hope to make it out
to the next one.
Go Leafs Go (just kidding ... it would be nice though)
04-15-2006, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by DeAd-EyE
lol...i'll bet that guy's diff/TX case took a beating. can he sue the tow truck company for damages?
Ever watch "Repoman"? Some of those cars take a beating when they are looking for a quick getaway. You hear the tires screeching and smoking because the differentials/trannies are locked up.
Sometimes they drag the car for a block before they stop to put a dolly underneath.
04-15-2006, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Canuck
Still dreaming of the playoffs?
Go SENS Go!
Go SENS Go!
lol
Chris,
yup - just a dream. Still, Tor-Ott games are perfect
for a saturday night. Enjoy the game!
04-18-2006, 02:12 PM
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The hapiest people the leafs are out are Sens FAns .. tell me the senators would not have gone down to the leafs AGAIN.... talk about picking your poison .. watching the Sens or HAbs .. choke ....
04-18-2006, 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by theiceman
The hapiest people the leafs are out are Sens FAns .. tell me the senators would not have gone down to the leafs AGAIN.... talk about picking your poison .. watching the Sens or HAbs .. choke ....
Darnit, I forgot this was a rebuilding year.
04-18-2006, 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by skruggs964
Sometimes they drag the car for a block before they stop to put a dolly underneath.
I've seen this in downtown Toronto, where they towed a SUV around the corner before towing it "properly".
04-24-2006, 10:38 PM
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Chris .
I do feel for you living in Ottawa having to support that team ... I absolutely hate those clowns .. however I must say I just love your choice in Avatars... just don't tell me it's your sister or anything :-)
I do feel for you living in Ottawa having to support that team ... I absolutely hate those clowns .. however I must say I just love your choice in Avatars... just don't tell me it's your sister or anything :-)