Crashed
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From: center of Kalifornia
Wow. Like I said, I crashed. And I don't need your sympathy. When I get the police report, I'll PM you the witness numbers so you can go cry to them about how high I didn't fly through the air. And don't blame me for driving by you next time your stuck on the side of the road and need help. As for others I appreciate the your feedback. Before I thought I could control the torque of the C5 but now I have a new found respect for the car. I never gased it at a low gear like that, it was always in 3rd but this time I was rolling in second.
Anyway, the insurance lady will call tomorrow. The damage is just the the body panels, rims and left suspension. I slid into a curb and it took the whole wheel and everything with it. What can I say, live and learn.
On another note. I'll have the rear end looked at after the repairs to see if anything was not working. I'll post pics on tuesday.
Anyway, the insurance lady will call tomorrow. The damage is just the the body panels, rims and left suspension. I slid into a curb and it took the whole wheel and everything with it. What can I say, live and learn.
On another note. I'll have the rear end looked at after the repairs to see if anything was not working. I'll post pics on tuesday.
Be sure you get a good body shop of your choice not the insurance companies. 
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From: Not on either liberal coast.
Originally Posted by Glennm27 View Post
If he doesn't want to hear the truth, then why the hell would he even bother posting this thread?
Honestly, what good does this post do for ANYONE and why would anyone post proof they can't handle a car like a Corvette.
By posting, he opened himself up to hear all opinions. I have no sympathy for him...
When someone like this (that can get a car, so he says, 4 feet in the air, alone on the road) and wreck the car hurts or worse yet kills a friend or family member of yours, you'll feel differently, trust me....
One other thing, you say "It can happen to the best of us." What this guy did will NEVER happen to me...... Guaranteed. I know how to drive and handle a car, I respect the cars capabilitiies and respect others on the road, and I know Physics and how it applies to driving.
If he doesn't want to hear the truth, then why the hell would he even bother posting this thread?
Honestly, what good does this post do for ANYONE and why would anyone post proof they can't handle a car like a Corvette.
By posting, he opened himself up to hear all opinions. I have no sympathy for him...
When someone like this (that can get a car, so he says, 4 feet in the air, alone on the road) and wreck the car hurts or worse yet kills a friend or family member of yours, you'll feel differently, trust me....
One other thing, you say "It can happen to the best of us." What this guy did will NEVER happen to me...... Guaranteed. I know how to drive and handle a car, I respect the cars capabilitiies and respect others on the road, and I know Physics and how it applies to driving.
...that's why they're called accidents...
Last edited by hotwheels57; Dec 17, 2007 at 01:55 PM.
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That's a cute saying and graphic. Unfortunately, some people don't live when others like this guy are learning....
Take a look to the left and up an inch or two then take a guess why I feel so strongly about the subject of this post.
<========================= No longer with us becasue of an irresponsible young driver that could not handle what he was driving....
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From: La La land cali
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That's a cute saying and graphic. Unfortunately, some people don't live when others like this guy are learning....
Take a look to the left and up an inch or two then take a guess why I feel so strongly about the subject of this post.
<========================= No longer with us becasue of an irresponsible young driver that could not handle what he was driving....
Take a look to the left and up an inch or two then take a guess why I feel so strongly about the subject of this post.
<========================= No longer with us becasue of an irresponsible young driver that could not handle what he was driving....
The term 'live' was a general statement, or at least could be interpreted that way in this situation.
I am sorry for your loss.
I think that we would all prefer some kind of satisfactory closure.
I am sorry that you will not... ever
This thread has already been blown out of proportion and obviously everyone has their own perception and their own legitimate logic and reasoning for their points of view. People are being torn down and ripped apart over their choice of words and their individual opinions. It doesnt seem that this thread is gearing us toward a better end. My mistake was in thinking that it was.
I will bow out now because it was NOT my intention to offend anyone.
Other than having a computer, a Corvette, and the ability to communicate, this is not even any of my business.
Right?
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