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I crashed :(
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6th Gear
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Cary NC
I crashed :(
Hello, I'm new here, and I've got some bad news. I was headed to the beach today when a motorcycle in front of me got sideswiped by a car, the rider sprawled out on the asphalt and I had to swerve into the median to avoid running him over. Luckily he was conscious and responsive, with his insides still inside, when he was hauled away to the hospital. Unfortunately I'm left with the aftermath. The radiator is hanging by the hoses, the fiberglass on the underside has a huge gash in it, and the drivers side is scratched pretty much all the way down. A few pics are posted in my album. If anyone has any recommendations for a repair shop in the Raleigh, NC area, please let me know.
Here's a link to photos http://www.x64power.com/vettecrash/index.html
Here's a link to photos http://www.x64power.com/vettecrash/index.html
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Melting Slicks
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Crappy way to spend the 4th of July. Sorry to hear this.
I always leave extra distance between me and the guy in front ( especially if it is a motorcycle )
Good luck w/ the repairs
I always leave extra distance between me and the guy in front ( especially if it is a motorcycle )
Good luck w/ the repairs
Burning Brakes
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You did not wreck you vette man, you were a victim of circumstance. Actually you saved that guys life. I would say 75% of drivers would have hit the guy. You are a lifesaver my freind and you should feel good !!You did what you had to do.
-Did you get the plat for the person who pulled out in front of the biker, he is at fault here?
-Did you get the plat for the person who pulled out in front of the biker, he is at fault here?
CF Senior Member
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From: Tucson Arizona
I'm sorry about the damage. It's small consolation but be thankful nobody was seriously injured and the damage wasn't worse. I hope it's an easy fix. Try to enjoy the holiday weekend as best you can.
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Drifting
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: NC
Hello, I'm new here, and I've got some bad news. I was headed to the beach today when a motorcycle in front of me got sideswiped by a car, the rider sprawled out on the asphalt and I had to swerve into the median to avoid running him over. Luckily he was conscious and responsive, with his insides still inside, when he was hauled away to the hospital. Unfortunately I'm left with the aftermath. The radiator is hanging by the hoses, the fiberglass on the underside has a huge gash in it, and the drivers side is scratched pretty much all the way down. A few pics are posted in my album. If anyone has any recommendations for a repair shop in the Raleigh, NC area, please let me know.
Here's a link to photos http://www.x64power.com/vettecrash/index.html
Here's a link to photos http://www.x64power.com/vettecrash/index.html
Sorry to hear that, but glad you thought fast enough to avoid the biker.
As far as a body shop, look up Haddock Collision. I've never used them personally, but my father works for a WV dealer and they have always had great work done by them. I've also heard nothing but good things about Haddock from others who have used them. I went to them for an estimate to repair a very small crack and they were very nice and professional. They really seem to know their business and they don't cut corners. The price was reasonable, but I decided to live with it for now...eventually I'll probably get the work done by them.
http://www.haddockcollision.com
Good luck!
Racer
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From: NY
You did not wreck you vette man, you were a victim of circumstance. Actually you saved that guys life. I would say 75% of drivers would have hit the guy. You are a lifesaver my freind and you should feel good !!You did what you had to do.
-Did you get the plat for the person who pulled out in front of the biker, he is at fault here?
-Did you get the plat for the person who pulled out in front of the biker, he is at fault here?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Beverly Hills, MI
You did not wreck you vette man, you were a victim of circumstance. Actually you saved that guys life. I would say 75% of drivers would have hit the guy. You are a lifesaver my freind and you should feel good !!You did what you had to do.
-Did you get the plat for the person who pulled out in front of the biker, he is at fault here?
-Did you get the plat for the person who pulled out in front of the biker, he is at fault here?
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Racer
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From: Mount Airy MD
You did not wreck you vette man, you were a victim of circumstance. Actually you saved that guys life. I would say 75% of drivers would have hit the guy. You are a lifesaver my freind and you should feel good !!You did what you had to do.
-Did you get the plat for the person who pulled out in front of the biker, he is at fault here?
-Did you get the plat for the person who pulled out in front of the biker, he is at fault here?
I guarantee you a body would have done more damage to your car and your mental state.
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