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Old 12-15-2009, 08:48 PM   #1
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Sorry all I haven't been visiting the forum, been SUPER busy with my on-site computer business just haven't had the time to check in.

Although today that all changed.

We got our first real snow storm last night, and it's been pretty much snowing here ever since. Put the stock siped tires on last night. I had just left home for lunch and was headed out for my next job and was headed down a narrow street next to the clinic going about 20 and a white 4 runner pulls out of a parking lot halfway into my lane. The city hasn't plowed this road yet, and there was no way I could stop in time.... I tried to brake and swerve but with so much compacted mushed up snow on the road I braced for impact and BAM! When I saw my hood I knew it was bad. He was cited by the police for failure to yield to right of way.

This happened just over 3 years after the first accident the car was in so I was pretty bummed. It was a older gentalman who had hit me, and just finished his morning and afternoon at the doctor and was headed to the hospital for x-rays. I hit right before his tire on the front side of his front bumper. Most of the damage to my car was from the bumper support beam. It ruined the front bumper, hood, passenger fender and possibly drivers, right headlight for sure and I'm not sure about the left side, it severed wires and crushed my washer fluid tank (which I had JUST filled minutes before ), and my drivers door has difficulty opening.

On a plus side I guess is that now all those rock chips on the hood and bumper from last winter will be gone, but yet again my baby is in the shop, going to the local dealer here in town for repairs.

Garm, I'm gonna contact you about a hood, front bumper, & headlights! Might as well take this opportunity to get what I want and have insurance cover part of it. I'm getting a rental tomorrow, until then I'm driving the girlfriends yaris. This whole thing just bums me out, this is the third major accident this car has been in. Well, one incident was vandalism with fireworks. Seems like this car has a target on it or something.
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Old 12-15-2009, 08:55 PM   #2
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Ouch!

I wish they made the Yaris safer and stronger.. Strong enough to be used at destruction derbys lol.

Glad you're OK dude!
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Old 12-15-2009, 08:56 PM   #3
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Old 12-15-2009, 09:00 PM   #4
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What really sucks is it's my work vehicle and I get a lot of calls (for jobs, not my driving ) because I have my business name, slogan & phone number on the side. Anyone know if I might be able to get them for loss of revenue due to not having this advertising for a while?

& +1 on having a bigger 4wd in the snow. Although in this situation I don't think I would have been able to stop any faster. I'm looking into getting a AWD vehicle for my business due to the weather here, and the fact I drive to my customers who are in some remote areas.
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Old 12-15-2009, 09:16 PM   #6
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Oh, I forgot you said BIGGER 4x4..

How about one of these mofos..


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Old 12-15-2009, 10:49 PM   #7
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Oh, I forgot you said BIGGER 4x4..

How about one of these mofos..


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WRX STi kthx :)
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Old 12-16-2009, 09:43 AM   #8
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time for winter tires!

sucks about the damage though...
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Old 12-16-2009, 12:21 PM   #9
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Sorry 'bout the accident. As we have snowy conditions in winter here also, the inevitability of an accident like this one and not being able to do anything about it really gets to me. Just like watching it happen in slow motion and just hoping for the best.

Fact is, 4x4 cars don't stop quicker. You could get a bigger car if you get a kick out of doing more damage when someone cuts you off...
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Old 12-16-2009, 01:24 PM   #10
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Oh crap, man. I saw that you texted me yesterday, but the photos/video didn't come through. I thought maybe it was glitch or something. I'm sorry to see this!!!!

FYI, if you are considering an AWD vehicle, check out the Suzuki SX4. We love ours!

Hopefully you'll get it fixed better than ever!
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Old 12-16-2009, 01:34 PM   #11
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sorry to hear this Brandon :(

On a brighter note, if you're insurance is paying for some or all of it, you can get a carbon fiber hood, a new bumper (Vitz RS hehe), and stuff~

Glad to see you back on here and that your business is going smooth.
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Old 12-16-2009, 01:39 PM   #12
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Dang Brandon. Glad everyone is okay tho. Hope you get her back on her feet soon.
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Old 12-16-2009, 05:23 PM   #13
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I'm talking with garm about getting a RS front end and a VIS hood. Depending on what insurance will cover and what I can cover I'm gonna try and do it that route. If it can't be done then at least all my scratches and rock chips will be toast.
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I'm talking with garm about getting a RS front end and a VIS hood. Depending on what insurance will cover and what I can cover I'm gonna try and do it that route. If it can't be done then at least all my scratches and rock chips will be toast.
im sure as long as its as-cheap or cheaper than OEM, insurance will buy it for you....ask Crandall, lol
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Just talked with the insurance company. As long as I cover the extra cost they're ok with me picking out my own hood & bumper!
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Just talked with the insurance company. As long as I cover the extra cost they're ok with me picking out my own hood & bumper!
Woo hoo!
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Oh, I forgot you said BIGGER 4x4..

How about one of these mofos..


My dream car
you want a dummer?

I've driven quite a few of these, my rating would be half a star out of 10. They drive poorly.. They are way to wide for the road. And when you hit a bump, the thing rocks front to back for like the next 4 seconds... you feel like your riding a wave. not to mention gas mileage, and the tax / reg you will have to pay
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