Crashed
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Cleveland Tennessee
Wow I hate to hear that too, Glad to hear that you are ok, post up some pictures when you get a chance and keep us informed with the insurance, and maybe a little more detail on the events that lead up to the crash.
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Corona CA - "An Armed Society is a Polite Scociety"
No air bags poped so I hope the isurance fixes it 
Cleaned it up, wrapped it to seal it and the problem (along with some of the others) went away.
Just a thought.
Safety Car
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 4,627
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From: Madison Wi
Single car accident I hope. Sorry to hear about your error, I hope you did not damage any property other than your own. I also wish you good luck in getting it reapired and back on the road. Live and learn. Be more carefull next time. Your insurance company won't give too many second chances as far as this type of thing goes.
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 194
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From: Holbrook NY
I hate hearing about someone wrecking their Vette. Whatever the reason. What I hate more is a holier than thou attitude from people who have to rub it in. I'm sure the last thing this poor dude wants to read is that he lacks skills, or hes a boy playin with a mans toy or some other cliche that only tends to rub salt into the wound.
Heres a cliche for ya..."There but for the grace of God go I". It can happen to the best of us. How bout just giving the guy a pat on the back and a couple of comforting words. SHEESH!!!
Sorry for your trouble man. Good luck with the repairs.
Heres a cliche for ya..."There but for the grace of God go I". It can happen to the best of us. How bout just giving the guy a pat on the back and a couple of comforting words. SHEESH!!!
Sorry for your trouble man. Good luck with the repairs.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Conejo Valley CA
I hope you're able to get her fixed and back on the road quickly.
I do appreciate your sharing this story. It reminds me how lucky I've been. During my early ownership, a few times, I would get behind a slow vehicle on the freeway, drop it into 2nd or 3rd (depending on the speed of traffic) to pass, and if I pressed too hard, I'd get the shaky butt & almost lose control. I quickly learned from those experiences and I'm much more careful now, but a thread like this is always a good reminder. To this point, if you have any pictures, please share them.
I do appreciate your sharing this story. It reminds me how lucky I've been. During my early ownership, a few times, I would get behind a slow vehicle on the freeway, drop it into 2nd or 3rd (depending on the speed of traffic) to pass, and if I pressed too hard, I'd get the shaky butt & almost lose control. I quickly learned from those experiences and I'm much more careful now, but a thread like this is always a good reminder. To this point, if you have any pictures, please share them.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,533
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From: New fairfield Connecticut
I hate hearing about someone wrecking their Vette. Whatever the reason. What I hate more is a holier than thou attitude from people who have to rub it in. I'm sure the last thing this poor dude wants to read is that he lacks skills, or hes a boy playin with a mans toy or some other cliche that only tends to rub salt into the wound.
Heres a cliche for ya..."There but for the grace of God go I". It can happen to the best of us. How bout just giving the guy a pat on the back and a couple of comforting words. SHEESH!!!
Sorry for your trouble man. Good luck with the repairs.
Heres a cliche for ya..."There but for the grace of God go I". It can happen to the best of us. How bout just giving the guy a pat on the back and a couple of comforting words. SHEESH!!!
Sorry for your trouble man. Good luck with the repairs.
I agree
Safety Car
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 4,627
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From: Madison Wi
Me too. It happens to alot of us. The most you can do is try and get everything fixed back up again, hope your insurance doesn't go up too badly and make sure you don't do it again.
Thanks for posting this though. It is a reality check for me to not take as many risks on public roads. I know I have a close call every few years. I've been in more than 1 single car accident, but have been clean the last 12 years.
I'll be the first to admit it... I'm not a very good driver once traction is lost. No shame in it. All you can do is avoid the situation or go get some training.
Best of luck.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 5,407
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From: HONOLULU HAWAII
I hate hearing about someone wrecking their Vette. Whatever the reason. What I hate more is a holier than thou attitude from people who have to rub it in. I'm sure the last thing this poor dude wants to read is that he lacks skills, or hes a boy playin with a mans toy or some other cliche that only tends to rub salt into the wound.
Heres a cliche for ya..."There but for the grace of God go I". It can happen to the best of us. How bout just giving the guy a pat on the back and a couple of comforting words. SHEESH!!!
Sorry for your trouble man. Good luck with the repairs.
Heres a cliche for ya..."There but for the grace of God go I". It can happen to the best of us. How bout just giving the guy a pat on the back and a couple of comforting words. SHEESH!!!
Sorry for your trouble man. Good luck with the repairs.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Deerfield VA
St. Jude Donor '07
Many here refer to "shaky butt", "rear coming loose" etc. I've learned one thing after years of driving A MUSTANG GT, which I believe is easier to SH*THOUSE than a 'VETTE due to the heavy nose light rear and explosive torquey motor. What I believe is "IT'S ALL IN THE TIRES". If you have a LS1 or LS6 powered, NA 'vette and good sticky tires, it will be much easier to control your car, you will feel the grip gradually lessen before things go to hell. If you can't punch your car in 2nd gear with the AH on in the rain, then something is wrong with your AH or your tires.
BTW, from experience, worn original Goodyear runflats will wreck a car faster than anything I know, ESPECIALLY IN COLD WEATHER WHEN THE RUBBER IS HARD!
I was amazed when I first insured the 'Vette and the insurance was cheaper than my Mustang GT by $50. per year. When I asked why I was told "they are wrecked twice as much as Corvettes, by adult drivers"!
John
BTW, from experience, worn original Goodyear runflats will wreck a car faster than anything I know, ESPECIALLY IN COLD WEATHER WHEN THE RUBBER IS HARD!
I was amazed when I first insured the 'Vette and the insurance was cheaper than my Mustang GT by $50. per year. When I asked why I was told "they are wrecked twice as much as Corvettes, by adult drivers"!
John
