Well, I went and did something stupid, and wrecked my Yaris - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

CtrlAltDefeat · 07-07-2009, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by toyo

you idiot!

just kidding, damn that cop must've been pissed!

yea, he was, he said I almost hit him, but I'm not sure about that...

CtrlAltDefeat · 07-07-2009, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cleong

Was it raining when the incident happened, because what I'm seeing is rather shallow-treaded tires on your car, even then, the tread pattern suggests its a more comfort/noise oriented than sports driving sort of tire.

Decent tires, guys. Get some. I respect a stock looking car with serious rubber more than a riced out car with commuter tires.

No, it rained after it was towed... I would not have been doing that in the rain, that's for sure...

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Originally Posted by auxmike

Bummer, I hope your baby gets fixed like new ASAP.
I'm 41 and sometimes I drive like a ricerboy too. But after seeing this, I'm going to think REAL hard about it. I'm sure it was a bit embarrassing on top of everything else.
Glad you are still in one piece.
Please keep us posted on the patient and on your ins./license outcome.

Yes, it's very embarrassing. I felt more disgusted with myself while it was happening, then any thing else. I thought a while before posting here, but I figure I get what I deserve, and you guys should know/be warned...

Yaris Hilton · 07-07-2009, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by cleong

Was it raining when the incident happened, because what I'm seeing is rather shallow-treaded tires on your car, even then, the tread pattern suggests its a more comfort/noise oriented than sports driving sort of tire.

Decent tires, guys. Get some. I respect a stock looking car with serious rubber more than a riced out car with commuter tires.

There's no place for "sports driving" on public roads. Period. Take it to a track. Yeah, I did that kind of stupid stuff when I was young, too. I'm glad I didn't kill someone, or put someone in a nursing home. I hope none of you do, either.

cleong · 07-07-2009, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Yaris Hilton

There's no place for "sports driving" on public roads. Period. Take it to a track. Yeah, I did that kind of stupid stuff when I was young, too. I'm glad I didn't kill someone, or put someone in a nursing home. I hope none of you do, either.

I call it sports driving because that seems to be how tire makers differentiate their product line, say, between Yokohama Decibels and AD08s. But yeah I go to a track every now and then.

nerp · 07-07-2009, 08:44 AM

Lesson learned. Glad you're OK. And your fines will help fund our bankrupt government. :)

thebarber · 07-07-2009, 09:03 AM

time for a bicycle, not sure you should be allowed to drive on public streets...

SailDesign · 07-07-2009, 10:23 AM

Heh! There's only one way to get experience - you have to experience it.

As others have said, at least it's only the car and your pride that got hurt.

roxy1 · 07-07-2009, 10:42 AM

it will be a hard lesson learned when the new insurance premium shows up.

Cosworth · 07-07-2009, 10:56 AM

Are you sure it's not totaled? Isn't $6,200 about 1/2 of what the car costs?

auxmike · 07-07-2009, 11:02 AM

Bummer, I hope your baby gets fixed like new ASAP.
I'm 41 and sometimes I drive like a ricerboy too. But after seeing this, I'm going to think REAL hard about it. I'm sure it was a bit embarrassing on top of everything else.
Glad you are still in one piece.
Please keep us posted on the patient and on your ins./license outcome.

SailDesign · 07-07-2009, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by auxmike

... I'm 41 and sometimes I drive like a ricerboy too. ...

Yeah - we all have our Inner Ricer. My favorite piece of road is the swoopy "S-and-a-half" ramp here. One lane, not a race place, jjust for fun with no-one else around.

cleong · 07-07-2009, 12:40 PM

Props, because it takes some guts to 'fess up to doing something stupid on an internet forum because you could have just kept quiet and probably no one would have noticed.

SilverBack · 07-07-2009, 12:48 PM

Count your blessings that you didn't get yourself or anyone else killed, and that your Yaris isn't totaled. Be careful next time

roxy1 · 07-08-2009, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by PK198105

hihih, good point.

.....and technically the cop is partly at fault for spooking you ( you should put your siren after the guy passes you).

the cop was not at fault. not one bit. cops do this all the time to warn people to slow down. that he lost control due to some flashing lights was entirely driver error.

GeneW · 07-07-2009, 10:35 PM

We've all been "there". Be glad you're in one piece and that you're not in the Brig awaiting trial.

Beating yourself up won't change a damn thing. I'd put it into perspective if I were you.

Gene

LeetViet · 07-08-2009, 02:39 AM

Off topic but where can you find a 07 Yaris for 7200?!

Cutie Pie #2 · 07-08-2009, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by LeetViet

Off topic but where can you find a 07 Yaris for 7200?!

Just found this on autotrader.
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e&rdpage=thumb

Whew!! at least you are ok!

TinyGiant · 07-08-2009, 02:40 AM

ebay .. craigslist.. i see them from time to time

07-07-2009, 09:03 AM	#6
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	time for a bicycle, not sure you should be allowed to drive on public streets... __________________

07-07-2009, 11:02 AM	#10
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	Bummer, I hope your baby gets fixed like new ASAP. I'm 41 and sometimes I drive like a ricerboy too. But after seeing this, I'm going to think REAL hard about it. I'm sure it was a bit embarrassing on top of everything else. Glad you are still in one piece. Please keep us posted on the patient and on your ins./license outcome. __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

07-07-2009, 12:40 PM	#12
cleong Parallel Parking Pro View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 1.5 Manual Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 590	Props, because it takes some guts to 'fess up to doing something stupid on an internet forum because you could have just kept quiet and probably no one would have noticed. __________________ Leong's NCP91 Toyota Yaris E Hankook V12 Evo 195/55/15 on Buddy Club P1 replicas 15x7 ET +38 Stebel horns, Philips Silvervision turn indicator bulbs TTE Lowering Springs, Camber bolts TRD Blue brake pads Fujitsubo Super Wagolis axleback exhaust DC Sports header

07-07-2009, 12:48 PM	#13
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	Count your blessings that you didn't get yourself or anyone else killed, and that your Yaris isn't totaled. Be careful next time __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

07-08-2009, 02:40 AM	#18
TinyGiant Tiny Giant Clothing View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Blazing Blue Yaris 3D LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester, NH Posts: 3,394	ebay .. craigslist.. i see them from time to time __________________ Sold the yaris... rocking an 89 vw cabriolet now :)

07-07-2009, 08:44 AM	#5
nerp Drives: 2009 3dr LB Meteorite Metallic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rockville, RI Posts: 69	Lesson learned. Glad you're OK. And your fines will help fund our bankrupt government. :)

07-07-2009, 10:23 AM	#7
SailDesign Drives: . Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: . Posts: 1,931	Heh! There's only one way to get experience - you have to experience it. As others have said, at least it's only the car and your pride that got hurt.

07-07-2009, 10:42 AM	#8
roxy1 Drives: 2014 yaris 5 speed Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 642	it will be a hard lesson learned when the new insurance premium shows up.

07-07-2009, 10:56 AM	#9
Cosworth Drives: S sedan Join Date: May 2009 Location: MI Posts: 120	Are you sure it's not totaled? Isn't $6,200 about 1/2 of what the car costs?

07-07-2009, 10:35 PM	#15
GeneW Banned Drives: 2008 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,034	We've all been "there". Be glad you're in one piece and that you're not in the Brig awaiting trial. Beating yourself up won't change a damn thing. I'd put it into perspective if I were you. Gene

07-08-2009, 02:39 AM	#16
LeetViet Drives: 07 Yaris 4DR Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 99	Off topic but where can you find a 07 Yaris for 7200?!