my newly totalled FD
#51
Wow, sorry to hear about your loss man - but above all, I'm glad you and your girlfriend are okay. You look like you poured alot of time and money into that car, and unlike some stupid drivers that almost deserved to have their accident; it really sucks that an old bag like that caused your loss. They really need to get drivers like that off the road.
I hope you get another FD - looking at your car, one can tell you're a true enthusiast, and it would be a huge loss foir the community if you didn't!
By the way, make sure to give your girlfriend best wishes from everyone here at RX7Club....I'll bet that even though it wasn't her fault, she felt terrible just because she happened to be behind the wheel at the time
I hope you get another FD - looking at your car, one can tell you're a true enthusiast, and it would be a huge loss foir the community if you didn't!
By the way, make sure to give your girlfriend best wishes from everyone here at RX7Club....I'll bet that even though it wasn't her fault, she felt terrible just because she happened to be behind the wheel at the time
#53
Originally Posted by spoolingrl
This is his girlfriend....and I am so, so sorry. Words can't describe the remorse I feel about what happened. He keeps telling me I am more important, and that the car doesn't matter...but it did, and does...to me. If he gets another one, I am sure to be out busting my *** helping with the build up. even still, I don't feel that is enough to compensate for this...i can't get the image of his smashed up car out of my head...it makes me want to cry. actually, it does make me cry.
EDIT: Just read that your name is Kayla...same name as my 16 y/o sister heh.
#54
it seems everytime around this time alot of fd's get writin off or is that just me?
sorry about the car man..everytime i see your car on here it jus keeps looking soo sexy..but i hope you get another one..and glad you and your gf are ok
sorry about the car man..everytime i see your car on here it jus keeps looking soo sexy..but i hope you get another one..and glad you and your gf are ok
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Bummer! But glad to hear that your GF will recover. I had a friend who lost a very nice Jag in a similar type of collision--forced off the road into a bridge abutment.
This brings up an important (and probably controversial) point. It is normal reaction to try to avoid an accident or contact with another vehicle. However, given a choice between a fixed object and another vehicle travelling the same direction, hit the other vehicle!!! This is something I learned when I was circle track racing; it will minimize damage, but more importantly, minimize the likelyhood that you will be hurt. Unfortuantely, it will involve another vehicle, persons(s) and will likely be more of a hassle. This is not an intinctive behaviour--you must learn it. But it is safer.
This brings up an important (and probably controversial) point. It is normal reaction to try to avoid an accident or contact with another vehicle. However, given a choice between a fixed object and another vehicle travelling the same direction, hit the other vehicle!!! This is something I learned when I was circle track racing; it will minimize damage, but more importantly, minimize the likelyhood that you will be hurt. Unfortuantely, it will involve another vehicle, persons(s) and will likely be more of a hassle. This is not an intinctive behaviour--you must learn it. But it is safer.
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Wow, i couldn't believe it when I saw your post. Really sucks. I assume you are keeping your wheels for the next FD??
Glad too see everyone is doing ok =)
PM me if you want to get rid of the wheels...they would look super nice on my black FD.
Glad too see everyone is doing ok =)
PM me if you want to get rid of the wheels...they would look super nice on my black FD.
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Glad your woman is alright. Cars are items, she's more important.
Also, probably a good thing the air bag wasn't there.
When my ex wrecked my 300zx TT , the the air bad gave her a concusion and broke her hand. I was totally fine. I'm not a big fan of airbags... Especially for my current girlfriend. Like my ex, she is 5'3" and is right on top of the steering wheel.
Also, probably a good thing the air bag wasn't there.
When my ex wrecked my 300zx TT , the the air bad gave her a concusion and broke her hand. I was totally fine. I'm not a big fan of airbags... Especially for my current girlfriend. Like my ex, she is 5'3" and is right on top of the steering wheel.
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Originally Posted by spoolin93r1
hopefully i'll have something to show off at the revo 2005
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this is the exact reason why i've been saying that old people (65+) need to take a yearly exam at the DMV to see if they're still competant and physically capable enough to drive. My grandma almost did this with my mom and two sisters in the car when i was 15, and we've been trying to get her to give up her license ever since because she's dangerous on the road. I'm not saying that every elderly person on the road is a danger, i have a 90+ year old great aunt who still drives herself around every day and is very good behind the wheel.
anyway, enough of my rants on old people, that's a damn shame that this unfortunate accident had to happen. I've never seen a steering wheel bend like that, spoolingrl you're lucky you didn't break your arms/ribs (whichever hit the steering wheel to make it bend like that)...steering wheels are damn strong. congratulations on having such a positive attitude, you must really love your boyfriend, or really love driving his RX-7 (or maybe a little of both). good luck on rebuilding a new 7.
anyway, enough of my rants on old people, that's a damn shame that this unfortunate accident had to happen. I've never seen a steering wheel bend like that, spoolingrl you're lucky you didn't break your arms/ribs (whichever hit the steering wheel to make it bend like that)...steering wheels are damn strong. congratulations on having such a positive attitude, you must really love your boyfriend, or really love driving his RX-7 (or maybe a little of both). good luck on rebuilding a new 7.
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Holy jeez. It rips me up reading about this stuff. The two of you are so understanding of eachother. I wish the two of you the best. I sound like I am repeating what others are saying, but I am incredibly happy to hear that the two of you have survived that accident. Another member was posting this in another thread, but it seems that it applies here too: The FD gives it life to save ours.
Ironically due to the rather smaller size of this car and rather claustrophobic cabin, this car seems to handle damage/accidents really well, and I'm sure the two of you are, to say the least, unfathomably gracious of the cars abilities in that respect. *just don't ruin another one like that! make us another one, and make it even prettier!*
Ironically due to the rather smaller size of this car and rather claustrophobic cabin, this car seems to handle damage/accidents really well, and I'm sure the two of you are, to say the least, unfathomably gracious of the cars abilities in that respect. *just don't ruin another one like that! make us another one, and make it even prettier!*
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Wow ouch!!
Thank goodness you are both here to talk about it.
We are rebuilding radkins car. He had to cut the engine out of the bay with a plasma torch but we hope to help him get her running asap. Count on us to help you too. We'll have an Indyclub rebuild party!
Send me a note when you get ready to tear into it and we'll see what we can do.
Thank goodness you are both here to talk about it.
We are rebuilding radkins car. He had to cut the engine out of the bay with a plasma torch but we hope to help him get her running asap. Count on us to help you too. We'll have an Indyclub rebuild party!
Send me a note when you get ready to tear into it and we'll see what we can do.
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Gah, airbags are debatable whether or not they help. Get a damn good harness with seats if you want to be safe. You don't see race cars with airbags for a reason. Harness > airbag.
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Originally Posted by seanbrowning
Gah, airbags are debatable whether or not they help. Get a damn good harness with seats if you want to be safe. You don't see race cars with airbags for a reason. Harness > airbag.
If you want to drive in a street car with race seats and a harness. You'd better go the whole way and drive with a helmet and HANS device.
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Originally Posted by keynote22
Wow ouch!!
Thank goodness you are both here to talk about it.
We are rebuilding radkins car. He had to cut the engine out of the bay with a plasma torch but we hope to help him get her running asap. Count on us to help you too. We'll have an Indyclub rebuild party!
Send me a note when you get ready to tear into it and we'll see what we can do.
Thank goodness you are both here to talk about it.
We are rebuilding radkins car. He had to cut the engine out of the bay with a plasma torch but we hope to help him get her running asap. Count on us to help you too. We'll have an Indyclub rebuild party!
Send me a note when you get ready to tear into it and we'll see what we can do.
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Glad to see your girlfriend is doing well (posting and everything), may she continue to recover!!
Have you talked to your insurance company yet? Just make sure you remember that you paid them for coverage when this kind of thing happens, and make sure that you are treated fairly. If you feel like you arent being treated right, talk to someone about it and make sure you know what rights you have.
Good luck to your girlfriend
and good luck you with your 7
Have you talked to your insurance company yet? Just make sure you remember that you paid them for coverage when this kind of thing happens, and make sure that you are treated fairly. If you feel like you arent being treated right, talk to someone about it and make sure you know what rights you have.
Good luck to your girlfriend
and good luck you with your 7
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Originally Posted by akiratdk
Damn man!!~~~
You have one really nice girlfriend!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't think any girlfriends of mine will actually check the forums and post stuff for him....... damn..... way to go!!!!
Screw the car!!~~~ keep your girlfriend safe and sound!!!!
HALELUUYAAA!~~~~
You have one really nice girlfriend!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't think any girlfriends of mine will actually check the forums and post stuff for him....... damn..... way to go!!!!
Screw the car!!~~~ keep your girlfriend safe and sound!!!!
HALELUUYAAA!~~~~