Hope you get you Z soon. Enjoy it and drive carefully 
I'mmmm BACK!
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Le Mans Master
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From: Bedford TX
I'mmmm BACK!
Well after a DISASTROUS year things are finally turning back around for me. I had a horrible wreck at the end of February in my 551rwhp z06 with 500 miles on it that totally destroyed me and i'm very lucky to be alive. I walked away from what should have been a near death experience with 2 scratches on my arm.
After the wreck, I was very skittish and always felt like people were trying to hit me or come into my lane (how the wreck happened). So I got a 2004 Ford Lightning, still sporty... but a little more metal around me. Long story short, that truck is awesome and probably one of the few fords I'd drive, but i'd definitely NEVER buy one again. I had it for 2 months and with $700 a month gas bills... I was quick to ****** up my new (to me) 2003 Z06... I take delivery tommorow i think, but everything is looking good!
I can't WAIT to be back behind the wheel of one of America's greatest sports cars!
This is the only picture I have right now, but I can assure you there will be plenty more!
After the wreck, I was very skittish and always felt like people were trying to hit me or come into my lane (how the wreck happened). So I got a 2004 Ford Lightning, still sporty... but a little more metal around me. Long story short, that truck is awesome and probably one of the few fords I'd drive, but i'd definitely NEVER buy one again. I had it for 2 months and with $700 a month gas bills... I was quick to ****** up my new (to me) 2003 Z06... I take delivery tommorow i think, but everything is looking good!
I can't WAIT to be back behind the wheel of one of America's greatest sports cars!This is the only picture I have right now, but I can assure you there will be plenty more!
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Welcome back. I'd be a little cautious too after an experience like you had. Congrats on getting another Z06.
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
I know what your speaking about I too had a crash last year in my C4 it had flipped and landed on the top (glass roof) in the canyon after a spin out on a bad patch of road.
I also was able to walk away from the crash with minor cuts and bruises. it actually was a freak accident(too many details! for now)
Another forum member bought it and picked it up one day and the same day I bought my C5!
BUT! I too was very skiddish and it took a while for me to settle down and feel comfortable behind the wheel of the new Vette.
Now almost a year later and I am having a head and cam build w/full exhaust! Can't wait!
Be safe and enjoy the new ride!
Thanks,Matt
I also was able to walk away from the crash with minor cuts and bruises. it actually was a freak accident(too many details! for now)
Another forum member bought it and picked it up one day and the same day I bought my C5!
BUT! I too was very skiddish and it took a while for me to settle down and feel comfortable behind the wheel of the new Vette.
Now almost a year later and I am having a head and cam build w/full exhaust! Can't wait!
Be safe and enjoy the new ride!
Thanks,Matt
Last edited by madmatt9471; May 1, 2007 at 09:29 AM.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Bedford TX
Here are some pictures of my disturbing disaster. I dont think it'll buff out. And before you ask, there are to many details to post right now, so don't ask what happened.
Last edited by 5W0P3; May 1, 2007 at 10:00 AM.
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Holy 
Glad you're ok, that looks bad. I also had an accident last year but I could have been luckier.
But things will just get better from now on. Just move on and start having fun with your new Z. Be careful
Glad you're ok, that looks bad. I also had an accident last year but I could have been luckier.But things will just get better from now on. Just move on and start having fun with your new Z. Be careful
