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10-14-2008, 10:57 AM
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Location: Seattle, WA
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If someone wants to cut you off, let them...
I was in a pretty bad car accident Sunday. My S/C'er is definately totalled. Unfortunately I could have prevented this, and figure that I should make an example out of myself. It keeps going thru my head this could have been worst, my 5mo old son could of been in the car, so many what ifs. However guys, do yourself a favor, if someone cuts you off...just let them...you might not like the results if you choose otherwise.
Basically I was going home from doing grocery shopping. Just me and a LOT of groceries (I shop 2 weeks at a time). I'm traveling south on 100th Ave, which is 4 lanes, that turns into Firdale Ave, which goes down to 2 lanes, and eventually turns into 205th/244th (same road, depends what side you live on for the name). Anyway I was in the left lane, and the road is merging into 2 lanes. There is a kid in a Acura RSX that decides she want's to cut me off to make the merge at the last second. Now to give you an idea, I have been cut off at this merge so many times, I've lost count. I was fed up. So I punched it and got ahead of her. While paying attention where her car was, I wasn't paying so much attention to the pickup truck that I was closing on...and very fast...at least 60mph. Well I panic, slammed on the brakes and pulled the wheel right. Unfortunately, there was a sidewalk there...car basically slams on that turns into a roller coaster since by now all 4 wheels have locked. I basically slide into a phone pole. I still had to be going at least 40 when I hit it.
Moral of the story, I'm the jackass. I should of let it go. Instead, I endangered myself, other people, and now I'm the one to pay for it (physically, I'm hurting bad, mentally, see the 1st paragraph above). Epic FAIL!
On a little side note, the girl pulled over. She got cited too.
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02 GLE - Majestic Blue/Frost Leather
6k D2R HID - AE/Clear Headlights - 3k HID fogs w/Lexus Capsules - Exterior LED's - AE Tails
Smoked Sidemarkers - 15% tint - G35 Coupe 18's - Short Ram Intake
Past:
86 SE - MOTM
97 GXE SC'er - RIP 10/12/08
http://www.nwmaxima.com
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10-14-2008, 11:16 AM
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Damn!!  I'll be the first to say sorry for your loss. Glad you walked away from it and you'll be ok. Looks like a solid hit to that telephone pole. ouch!!
Also, you're quit the man for admitting the truth; most people would twist the story and admit no fault. Kudos to you bro.
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10-14-2008, 11:18 AM
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man sucks about your loss.....
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10-14-2008, 11:20 AM
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Damn vultures are circling already..... 
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10-14-2008, 11:27 AM
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sorry for your loss. However, on the bright side, atleast your able to be typing this, certainly could have been worse.
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10-14-2008, 11:29 AM
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Sorry to see that, was a very nice looking max.
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10-14-2008, 11:30 AM
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Sorry for your loss man. Its sad to see a Max like that.
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10-14-2008, 11:33 AM
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Daim that sux big time! Ive lost 2 4gens from a crash too. the first one was my fault and the second one wasnt my fault. but i know how it feels when your like im such a idiot i could have prevented this.
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10-14-2008, 11:34 AM
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Jesus man...I'll keep that in mind from now on.
So sorry to hear about your car...always sucks when you lose a part of you.
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10-14-2008, 11:35 AM
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I'm glad you are alright Sarin. Good luck with whatever you pick up next.
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10-14-2008, 11:37 AM
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The Man is watching.
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Originally Posted by zex350z
man sucks about your loss.....
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1 is toast, 1 is rashed extremely bad. The other 2 look okay, but I'd be concerned with how the inside part of those rims are.
Thanks guys.
Wizard: Thanks man, I try to be an honest person, I could doctor the story up, but that isn't right. Besides, I made that decision to go for it, not the person cutting me off. It should be a lesson for everyone to watch out, and keep your cool.
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02 GLE - Majestic Blue/Frost Leather
6k D2R HID - AE/Clear Headlights - 3k HID fogs w/Lexus Capsules - Exterior LED's - AE Tails
Smoked Sidemarkers - 15% tint - G35 Coupe 18's - Short Ram Intake
Past:
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97 GXE SC'er - RIP 10/12/08
http://www.nwmaxima.com
Last edited by maximase86; 10-14-2008 at 11:39 AM.
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10-14-2008, 11:38 AM
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Wow man. Sorry to hear.
Car's can be replaced...lives can not.
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10-14-2008, 11:41 AM
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There's not much worse than a grandma driver... except for the a-hole drivers that try to cut you off at the merges. Regardless, i don't blame you. I'd blame the other driver for provoking you.
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10-14-2008, 12:04 PM
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ouch, i'm sorry man, at least you are okay. cars are replaceable though i'm sure it hurts
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10-14-2008, 12:05 PM
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Damn man that sucks. I did something similar when I hit a curb in my Z and I couldnt even be mad because it was my own dumb fault. Now I have 3 rims sitting in my house that I cant sell. Did any enigne parts get broken? I ask because I go to the junkyard alot and see 4th gens all smashed up but the eninge is still good.
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10-14-2008, 12:07 PM
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god bless man, atleast your still with us and you learned something about yourself.
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10-14-2008, 12:19 PM
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Aw man. I saw the retro FS thread in the classifieds and was shocked, came to the 4th gen section for the explanation... I'm sorry man. You just got your car awhile ago too.
Thankfully you're ok and +1 on being the man and admitting the truth. People like that are very few and far between these days.
Do you have full coverage or is this coming completely out of your hide? Either way you will get shafted I guess, there is no way blue book will cover half of your mods.
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10-14-2008, 12:26 PM
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ouch, that hurts, take it as a lesson learned and move on.......sucks that the SCer got hurt........that pole left its mark on there pretty good
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10-14-2008, 12:27 PM
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Glad your ok was a nice max though
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10-14-2008, 12:46 PM
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damn man that really sucks. Im really sorry for your loss, that was a nice car. And I cant completely blame you either cause people like that piss me off all the time.
Whats the plans for the smashed car and for a new one? Take a pic of the engine bay, I want to see how bad of shape the super charger is in. Looks like the blower and timing cover plate should be ok....
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10-14-2008, 12:49 PM
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The Man is watching.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MorpheusZero
Aw man. I saw the retro FS thread in the classifieds and was shocked, came to the 4th gen section for the explanation... I'm sorry man. You just got your car awhile ago too.
Thankfully you're ok and +1 on being the man and admitting the truth. People like that are very few and far between these days.
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The sad part is I had full coverage until a few month ago. My wife just had the baby and I was the only one working. I had to sacrifice my collision coverage. I still had everything else, so my injuries will be covered, the telephone will be covered, but the loss of the car is on me. Luckily my car has a LOT of mods in it. I'm sure I can still recover a good amount from the selling of mods.
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02 GLE - Majestic Blue/Frost Leather
6k D2R HID - AE/Clear Headlights - 3k HID fogs w/Lexus Capsules - Exterior LED's - AE Tails
Smoked Sidemarkers - 15% tint - G35 Coupe 18's - Short Ram Intake
Past:
86 SE - MOTM
97 GXE SC'er - RIP 10/12/08
http://www.nwmaxima.com
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10-14-2008, 12:52 PM
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telephone pole:1, car: 0.
damn good to hear you're okay though.
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10-14-2008, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by black_maxed95
damn man that really sucks. Im really sorry for your loss, that was a nice car. And I cant completely blame you either cause people like that piss me off all the time.
Whats the plans for the smashed car and for a new one? Take a pic of the engine bay, I want to see how bad of shape the super charger is in. Looks like the blower and timing cover plate should be ok....
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I will part it out. The S/C appears to be unscaved. The radiator is pushed into the motor, so I'm unsure how it motor and tranny is fairing.
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02 GLE - Majestic Blue/Frost Leather
6k D2R HID - AE/Clear Headlights - 3k HID fogs w/Lexus Capsules - Exterior LED's - AE Tails
Smoked Sidemarkers - 15% tint - G35 Coupe 18's - Short Ram Intake
Past:
86 SE - MOTM
97 GXE SC'er - RIP 10/12/08
http://www.nwmaxima.com
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10-14-2008, 12:57 PM
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At least you walked away, and nobody was injured. That chick was stupid for what she was doing...but you're right about letting it go. Lesson learned I suppose.
you're car was really nice though. I love a white 4th gen.
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10-14-2008, 01:01 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by maximase86
I will part it out. The S/C appears to be unscaved. The radiator is pushed into the motor, so I'm unsure how it motor and tranny is fairing.
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No interest in getting another 4th gen and swapping your mods, eh??
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10-14-2008, 01:04 PM
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oh no! sorry to hear how that turned out. i know what you mean though, i'm a pretty aggressive driver i'll admit. people like that and old people that drive slow just pisses me off but i guess i'll reconsider my actions next time with this in my mind. take care
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