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shinlee · 01-14-2011, 10:21 PM

^^^

don't think this is really a spot to be critizing his tire choice honestly...

Sleey0, Glad you are alright, all things considered. I've got a little girl, and another on the way, and I know those little ones are all the reason necessary to stay positive, so keep on man!

PETERPOOP · 01-14-2011, 10:53 PM

Geez sleey0, thank God you are alright. That is some crazy stuff right there. Enjoy life and run over the skunk next time for goodness sake!!!!!!!!!!

kou · 01-15-2011, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by shinlee

^^^

don't think this is really a spot to be critizing his tire choice honestly...

Sleey0, Glad you are alright, all things considered. I've got a little girl, and another on the way, and I know those little ones are all the reason necessary to stay positive, so keep on man!

He has one BALD factory tire(which is shit new) and a snow tire in the rear,two shit factory tires in the front,probably lowered etc.I am glad there wasn't anyone else involved in the accident,people have to realise there driving a two ton death machine.

Kaotic Lazagna · 01-15-2011, 03:54 AM

^ the Yaris is just slightly over one ton.

sleey0 · 01-15-2011, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by kou

Your three stock tires needed replacing and what is that a random snow tire on the rear drivers side.Sorry just needed to point that out,would have made all the difference.

Yes, you are correct.

I had tread left on the other 3 tires but the right rear blew out on me a few days before the accident.

Old man winter was a comin' so I had them put a winter tire on the back and once I had enough money, which would have only been a week or two, I was putting the same snow tire on the rear on the other 3.

So, yes I DO agree that that had something to do with it. I didn't want to buy another all-season or summer tire in October. Hey, hindsight is always 20/20 lol.

AND THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR PRAYERS AND SUPPORT IN THIS THREAD.

It TRULY means a lot to me to have many prayers coming my way thru God.

This even has changed my life FOREVER. I had my life before the accident and now I have one after. BUT, this event has changed me in ways you cannot imagine.

I wake up in the morning in such pain and I ask my God why, why have you done this to me? And then I realize why - to change my old ways of behaving like a self-centered child and to help others and to love others.

Then, after thanking him for this beautiful day, I realize my kids are waiting for there Daddy to come home! What a great feeling:D

You know, my oldest daughter wanted a wheelchair and crutches for her American Doll for xmas (any of you with young daughters know what that doll is).

That about broke my heart.

Anyway, before my accident I was living the fast lane and was pretty much a a dick sometimes and very vain.

I no longer see myself or act like that.

The only thing I am asking God for help with now is to be able to drive stick so I can buy chinoCharles car!

Speaking of which, are any of you guys in the South Florida area? Once I get my prosthetic I need to see if I can drive a stick. I am 99% certain I can, I just need someone willing to help me out.

I am a good guy and we shall hang out and drink some beers, if thats your thing (AFTER trying to drive the car, of course hahaha).

Anyway, THANKS again for ALL OF YOU!!!!!! You are the ones who keep me going!

Later,
Wes

sleey0 · 01-15-2011, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by PETERPOOP

Geez sleey0, thank God you are alright. That is some crazy stuff right there. Enjoy life and run over the skunk next time for goodness sake!!!!!!!!!!

Easier said than done, brother.

But, from now on, unless its a boulder in the road its gitting run the fuck over.

I was coming around a bend and couldn't see. Also, in that area, the roads are real up and down and up and down. Not like way up a hill but bumpy up and down.

I think anyone coming down that road at that moment with the same shit in the road would have crashed.

AND TO ANSWER SOMEONE ELSE'S ? -- I was trapped for about 1.5-2 hours. They had to cut me out but I passed out unconscience right before then from a concussion.

AND, TO WHOEVER SAID THAT THERE KIDS RIDE IN THE BACK so do mine.

If my kids were in the car they would be dead and I would have no reason to live. I don't want to even go there right now.

When my kids are in my car I drive slow and very, VERY careful now. Believe you me, when I saw those pics I said I would survive but not my kids, whom I love to no end.

1NZYaris1 · 01-15-2011, 07:47 PM

The only thing I am asking God for help with now is to be able to drive stick so I can buy chinoCharles car!

glad to here your on the mend ,

MadMax · 01-15-2011, 09:13 PM

sleey0

There's an old saying that pain is God's way of letting you know you are alive! In this case, I think it's an appropriate reminder!

Don't worry about the "what could have been," concentrate on "what is" in that moving forward from your present situation.

I saw your thread about looking to test drive a manual transmission car, I'd like to share a few thoughts if I may.

First, don't pass up on the automatic until you've tried one. I love my A/T Yaris and it's not any less fun to drive than any of the M/T cars I've had (and I've had a lot of them!).

Secondly, don't think that because of your present condition you might not be able to drive a M/T car. I had a Jeep buddy who was a double-amputee who wheeled a 5-speed Wrangler. He built a system by which he could manipulate the controls between his prostheses and hand controls. It was very impressive, and he didn't let anything stopped him.

The are solutions out there, look for them and don't let anything get in your way!

Best of luck to you, my friend, I wish you all the best!

Cheers! M2

sleey0 · 01-15-2011, 11:15 PM

MadMax

Thing is, ChinoCharles is selling his ride and my, what a ride it is!

Plus I have a connect to get rods and pistons at cost and a buddy to pull the engine and put it in.

Not sure if you have seen his posting but you may want to check it out. He is holding it for me as I am only a week away from getting my temporary prosthesis. I have good length meaning the prosthetic should allow me to still drive a stick no problem. All you do with a clutch is press and depress so I don't see any issues there.

Plus he wants to keep his car in the MI/YW family and I live pretty close to him and will be up his way within the next month.

If I can grab his car and do the engine properly, then the sky is the limit. I would then need to think about standalone management but that is down the line.

I need to first see how I feel about driving stick.

And, thinking about it since it IS a worker's comp case, I might be able to get worker's comp to pay for hand controls (like paddle shifters) at the wheel.

All in due time, my friends. I don't look to the past, but to my new and improved future:D

sleey0 · 01-15-2011, 11:16 PM

Oh, and thank you 1nzyaris1!!!

YAR1S · 01-15-2011, 11:34 PM

WOW!
Im so sorry that you came out of this crash far worse off, but thankfully you survived!

Im so impressed that that drivers side looks entirely untouched, I mean the whole driver's door doesnt look bent/dented and the glass window is in one piece! That is amazing. I know it's probably the way the crash happened but it's nice to think the yaris is built to save the driver from death.

1digit · 01-16-2011, 01:01 PM

Young man,

I'm glad to hear you're still alive, and my prayers are with you and your family.

Did your daughter get the American Girl wheelchair for Christmas? Our daughters are way past that stage, and we have a pile of AG stuff laying about, including the wheelchair. Let me know-I'd be happy to send a little happiness your way.

R2D2 · 01-16-2011, 03:42 PM

sleeyO,

You have a great attitude my friend and that will be a tremendous asset. I don't think you'll have any problem driving a manual if you put your mind to it. May God continue to bless you-you are doing your part!

The people who participate in this forum are just awesome and I feel fortunate to be here. Take care all!

R2

01-14-2011, 10:21 PM	#37
shinlee Drives: 07 liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: austin tx Posts: 250	^^^ don't think this is really a spot to be critizing his tire choice honestly... Sleey0, Glad you are alright, all things considered. I've got a little girl, and another on the way, and I know those little ones are all the reason necessary to stay positive, so keep on man! __________________

01-15-2011, 07:47 PM	#43
1NZYaris1 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,566	The only thing I am asking God for help with now is to be able to drive stick so I can buy chinoCharles car! glad to here your on the mend , __________________ http://www.microimageonline.com/forums/index.php

01-15-2011, 09:13 PM	#44
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	sleey0 There's an old saying that pain is God's way of letting you know you are alive! In this case, I think it's an appropriate reminder! Don't worry about the "what could have been," concentrate on "what is" in that moving forward from your present situation. I saw your thread about looking to test drive a manual transmission car, I'd like to share a few thoughts if I may. First, don't pass up on the automatic until you've tried one. I love my A/T Yaris and it's not any less fun to drive than any of the M/T cars I've had (and I've had a lot of them!). Secondly, don't think that because of your present condition you might not be able to drive a M/T car. I had a Jeep buddy who was a double-amputee who wheeled a 5-speed Wrangler. He built a system by which he could manipulate the controls between his prostheses and hand controls. It was very impressive, and he didn't let anything stopped him. The are solutions out there, look for them and don't let anything get in your way! Best of luck to you, my friend, I wish you all the best! Cheers! M2 __________________

01-15-2011, 11:15 PM	#45
sleey0 Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PA Posts: 899	MadMax Thing is, ChinoCharles is selling his ride and my, what a ride it is! Plus I have a connect to get rods and pistons at cost and a buddy to pull the engine and put it in. Not sure if you have seen his posting but you may want to check it out. He is holding it for me as I am only a week away from getting my temporary prosthesis. I have good length meaning the prosthetic should allow me to still drive a stick no problem. All you do with a clutch is press and depress so I don't see any issues there. Plus he wants to keep his car in the MI/YW family and I live pretty close to him and will be up his way within the next month. If I can grab his car and do the engine properly, then the sky is the limit. I would then need to think about standalone management but that is down the line. I need to first see how I feel about driving stick. And, thinking about it since it IS a worker's comp case, I might be able to get worker's comp to pay for hand controls (like paddle shifters) at the wheel. All in due time, my friends. I don't look to the past, but to my new and improved future:D __________________ "And that goes for any of you, never get put down from someone who gets jealous of you; build it and prove them wrong. There will always be haters and naysayers but those are also the ones who's cars are worth less than my seats." xbgod - 9/23/2010

01-15-2011, 11:16 PM	#46
sleey0 Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PA Posts: 899	Oh, and thank you 1nzyaris1!!! __________________ "And that goes for any of you, never get put down from someone who gets jealous of you; build it and prove them wrong. There will always be haters and naysayers but those are also the ones who's cars are worth less than my seats." xbgod - 9/23/2010

01-14-2011, 10:53 PM	#38
PETERPOOP View User's Garage Drives: 08 white liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oahu Posts: 3,674	Geez sleey0, thank God you are alright. That is some crazy stuff right there. Enjoy life and run over the skunk next time for goodness sake!!!!!!!!!!

01-15-2011, 03:54 AM	#40
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	^ the Yaris is just slightly over one ton.

01-16-2011, 01:01 PM	#48
1digit Drives: 03 Vw Jetta GLI Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 2	Young man, I'm glad to hear you're still alive, and my prayers are with you and your family. Did your daughter get the American Girl wheelchair for Christmas? Our daughters are way past that stage, and we have a pile of AG stuff laying about, including the wheelchair. Let me know-I'd be happy to send a little happiness your way.

01-16-2011, 03:42 PM	#49
R2D2 Crazy Oil Sniffer Drives: MM 09 Yaris 5 Dr LB "Click" Join Date: May 2009 Location: ME Posts: 498	sleeyO, You have a great attitude my friend and that will be a tremendous asset. I don't think you'll have any problem driving a manual if you put your mind to it. May God continue to bless you-you are doing your part! The people who participate in this forum are just awesome and I feel fortunate to be here. Take care all! R2 __________________ "The howl was the sound of God’s casting pot, the morphing of my cells into shape, the forming of oceans out of molten premordial plasma. And I could feel it. I could cry for it. I could cry with it." -The Fitful One