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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 02:57 PM
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so I was heading to wok and going down the on ramp that I take every day but today was different there was two cars stopped in the road so I stopped behind them the front car went I looked to my left and no cars coming. so the car in front of me started to go forward as she was I looked again to my left to see if it was clear for me to merge and it was, not a single car coming so I look forward to go and BAM im under her bumper.... why she was stopped I do not know... but all in all no damage to her and ill be pissed if she makes a big deal about it and all the damage to me front bumper and hood need to replaced along with all the internals for the bumper... and I got the ticket for the wreck ...stupid if you ask me but well discuss that more in court lol. so anyone have any of these parts for sale? (I will be posting on the wanted section also lol) and anyone want some fixer up parts? lol
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 03:05 PM
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That might buff out ..

Hate to hear it for ya ... but that's what insurance is for fighting the ticket might be another issue tho ..

Good luck with it all
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 03:23 PM
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You tagged her from the rear, you don't have much defense.
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 03:51 PM
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 04:13 PM
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So she stopped twice and you stopped once? Sorry for your problem!
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 04:15 PM
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Ouch, sorry your C5 got messed up. Per the earlier post, turn it over to your insurance. They all have us running scared to file claims, but that's why we have insurance and why the law mandates it. Time to get back some of your premium money.

Something similar almost happened to me. I was behind a car that was turning right out of a parking lot onto a major divided four-lane highway. When I turned my head to look left to see if it was clear for me to pull out, I failed to notice that the driver in front of me changed her mind and did not pull out. I was lucky enough to stop in time, but it only proves that it only takes a split second for an accident to occur.

Good luck with your repairs.
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 04:21 PM
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You might be able to plea down to a 30 day probation with court cost.
My wife did the exact same thing last year.
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 04:27 PM
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You are always in the wrong when you hit someone in the rear, Sorry about your ride, Junkman could buff that right out for you.
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr.Bill
You are always in the wrong when you hit someone in the rear, Sorry about your ride, Junkman could buff that right out for you.
Mr bill is right, you are supposed to have your car under control.
If someone stops in front of you its assumed you should be
able to stop before hitting them. That being said I understand
how it happened because I have almost done the same thing
more than once.
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 04:47 PM
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Good Luck with repairs-but you hit from the rear, it's your fault. It sucks, but that's the way it is.
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by c5 kabukifox
so I was heading to wok and going down the on ramp that I take every day but today was different there was two cars stopped in the road so I stopped behind them the front car went I looked to my left and no cars coming. so the car in front of me started to go forward as she was I looked again to my left to see if it was clear for me to merge and it was, not a single car coming so I look forward to go and BAM im under her bumper.... why she was stopped I do not know... but all in all no damage to her and ill be pissed if she makes a big deal about it and all the damage to me front bumper and hood need to replaced along with all the internals for the bumper... and I got the ticket for the wreck ...stupid if you ask me but well discuss that more in court lol. so anyone have any of these parts for sale? (I will be posting on the wanted section also lol) and anyone want some fixer up parts? lol
what state do u live in , pricey 2 ship hoods
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 05:02 PM
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That sucks! Sorry to hear about your car..I know how it feels. I do have a front bumper off my 03 black zo6 but it needs to be painted. Hit me up if you're interested.
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by SuaveSquirrel
That sucks! Sorry to hear about your car..I know how it feels. I do have a front bumper off my 03 black zo6 but it needs to be painted. Hit me up if you're interested.
def interested im in north Carolina. don't mind the painting im gona be doing all the work in my friends shop. lemme know how far you are and how much your looking to get outve it
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 05:17 PM
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NO, you are not always wrong when you hit someone from the rear. There has been many examples through the years I have seen that myth debunked.
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by RetiredSFC 97
NO, you are not always wrong when you hit someone from the rear. There has been many examples through the years I have seen that myth debunked.
im going to talk to my lawyer about what can be done... hes gota go to court anyways for the ticket but I thought I did everything correct and safe and she shouldn't of stopped cause she was stopped there was no traffic then she started moving then stopped for no reason again so idk well see when I get done talking to him....
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr.Bill
You are always in the wrong when you hit someone in the rear, Sorry about your ride, Junkman could buff that right out for you.
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by RetiredSFC 97
NO, you are not always wrong when you hit someone from the rear. There has been many examples through the years I have seen that myth debunked.
In the absence of witnesses, the court will probably rule against you. You can probably count on the other driver developing "neck pain" once she talks to an attorney. Like someone posted above: that's what insurance is for.
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 05:55 PM
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Had the same thing happen to me once.I also got the ticket. A good bodyman can definitely repair the hood and probably the bumper cover.good luck!!!!!!
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 06:05 PM
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Had the same thing happen to me once.I also got the ticket. A good bodyman can definitely repair the hood and probably the bumper cover.good luck!!!!!!
yeah gona wait till insurance gives me my moola so I can make it look decent then spend the rest on go fast goodies lol gona try and get the hood I want either high rise or zr edition and just gona replace the bumper OE. and hope to have enouph for my hp tuner and new paint job
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Old Aug 14, 2014 | 06:14 PM
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Damm.. .Sorry to hear that.
I would just be sick, and mad at myself for sure.

Hope you get it all shinny again soon !

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