07-22-2008, 05:20 PM
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So here's how MY day started...
Got rearended. No injuries, but a bollocks-ed up car. It's now at Import Paint & Body getting estimated. I'll report back in a day or two when I know something. Son-of-a-dammit!!!
David
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07-22-2008, 05:24 PM
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Ahhhh man that stinks!!
Sorry to hear the bad news and glad no one was hurt.
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07-22-2008, 05:36 PM
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wow sorry to hear it! But you got hit so hard the center cap came off the steering wheel??
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07-22-2008, 06:13 PM
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Yeah Sgt, it popped the center cap out and also separated the bezel from the instrument monopod! (See Pic).
David
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07-22-2008, 06:32 PM
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Ouch! That sucks. My condolences!
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07-22-2008, 07:23 PM
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Double ouch, David where were you when it hapened ? I'm always paranoid at the intersection of Sugar Creek and Harris in the am on my way to work.
Guy
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07-22-2008, 07:32 PM
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Guy, it was on Harris Blvd, at the Old Statesville Rd intersection.
David
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07-22-2008, 08:38 PM
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Glad no one was hurt...
Judging from the bumper being intact and from what I can see no visible damage I'm thinking SUV going toooooo fast (as they all do) and couldn't stop in time?
-Raffi
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07-22-2008, 09:46 PM
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So sorry. That's my biggest fear when driving one of my Spiders. Seems like I'm always trying to keep one eye on the rearview mirror and trying not to use the brakes too hard.
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07-22-2008, 09:56 PM
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Well that blows, but in all fairness I could see how thay'd lose sight of that BRIGHT RED PAINT on a car RIGHT IN FRONT OF THEM. (yes, that's sarcasm)
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07-23-2008, 06:03 AM
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That was MY observation too, Tifosi....how can you NOT see a bright red Italian sportscar? It boggles the mind.
Thanks to all of you for your kind words and condolences! I will report back soon when I know what the extent of the damage is. The shop that has the car is exceedingly capable. They handle all of the Hendrick Porsche / BMW / Lexus dealerships' issues when people ball up their cars on test drives. This body shop is top-notch, so if the car is deemed repairable (which I suspect it will be), I will have no worries about the quality of the work. Thanks again to all of you.
David
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07-23-2008, 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by davidteachey
That was MY observation too, Tifosi....how can you NOT see a bright red Italian sportscar? It boggles the mind.
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This will help explain...
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07-23-2008, 06:44 AM
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That's him!! That's the guy!! Hah hah.
David
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07-23-2008, 06:46 AM
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Man that is bad luck but we at the board HAVE to teach you to curse correctly. "Son-of-a-dammit!!!" whats up with that? 
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07-23-2008, 10:34 AM
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Are you alright then David? It's much easier to repair sheet metal than bone.
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