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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 09:48 AM
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Glad you survived. In another type of car, you may not have. You do need to buy another vetter ASAP to get over the fear of the crash. Good luck, and God bless you!
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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 09:49 AM
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Sorry about the car but glad you're okay...
As stated in previous posts, these cars seem to protect the occupants very well..from the number of posts recently about C5's getting wrecked, most people seem to walk away with minor injuries....
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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 10:11 AM
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Glad your ok, cars are easy to replace people aren't. Sorry about your vette.
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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 10:45 AM
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WOW that sucks man.

Good thing it wasn't a convertible!
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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 10:50 AM
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wow,,glad you are OK,,Here's to getting a new one soon,,good luck!!
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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 11:02 AM
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Two positives.

1- You're not really hurt
2- C5s only get cheaper from here on out, so when you come back it will not be difficult. Good luck bro.

-Alex
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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 11:04 AM
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Thanks guys for the supportive posts!

Im still cant believe its gone..

In response to the active handling questions, active handling does nothing when your in a slide like I was

Stay safe out there
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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 11:20 AM
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Wow, it took quite a licking and kept you alive and well. I hope that you get a replacement soon.
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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 11:42 AM
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Glad you are OK.....as far as the vette.....it's only a flesh wound !
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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 11:51 AM
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Sorry to hear that. Sounds trite, but cars can be replaced, injuries can change your life. Im glad you came out ok.

Im always amazed at how well the C5 does when placed on its top when I look at the sharp rake of the windscreen. Glad it did what it was designed to do, and (hopefully) glad you had your belts on
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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 12:34 PM
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Glad your ok now down to business what will be parted out?
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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by HiVoltge
Sorry about the car but glad you're okay...
As stated in previous posts, these cars seem to protect the occupants very well..from the number of posts recently about C5's getting wrecked, most people seem to walk away with minor injuries....
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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 01:05 PM
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Sorry about the car but good news that you were not seriously hurt. Best of luck with the insurance company, parting out the car, and in eventually getting back into another Corvette.
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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 05:19 PM
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Glad ya walked away...

What kinda catback ya got there?
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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 07:22 PM
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if i can buy the car back for a reasonable price the WHOLE car will be parted.. the only destruction is the front and the drivers side.. the passenger side and the rear of the car are fine.. same with the interior.. ill let all of you know
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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 07:26 PM
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Glad you ok good luck with car and ins
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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by pewter99
Another thought , if someone was hurt bad , would they post it on a forum ? Could they ?
I do believe the Corvette is a very safe car.
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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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Sorry about your Vette but glad you are ok
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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 09:36 PM
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I am happy to hear that at least you have no serious injuries.
Godspeed to your recovery
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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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First I'm gald your OK, yes I can see where this could happen going 50 and take your time but do get another. Good luck to you
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