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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 05:00 AM
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Crashed my z06 today. Whole body hurts. Hit the center divider 5 times @ 80mph (spun out into it), then lashed into the shoulder. Car's ****ed up beyond belief. Thank god for insurance. Thank god i'm not dead. Hopefully I will either have another z06 or my z06 will be fixed within 2-3 weeks.
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 05:19 AM
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OHHH man sorry to hear this but glad your okay thats the main thing. was it raining?? someone pull out in front of ya??
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 06:31 AM
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Wow! It sounds like you were slung into the center divide, pretty big impact...you are lucky to be able to be posting on the forum. SPEEDY Recovery for you!
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 09:16 AM
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Glad you ok. Don't think it be fixed in 2 -3 weeks. Just order a new one, it be in before your car is fixed!

So sorry dude.
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 09:47 AM
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Sorry to hear about this.. Glad you are ok
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 10:39 AM
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Wow - Sorry to hear about that. I know you just got the Z not too long ago. What happened?
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Ms California C6
Glad you ok. Don't think it be fixed in 2 -3 weeks. Just order a new one, it be in before your car is fixed!

So sorry dude.

Heal up well and order another.
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 11:25 AM
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Sorry to hear about this.. Glad you are ok



The car can be replaced

Mike
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 11:56 AM
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I'm glad you are ok, Sorry to hear about the crush. Gotta be careful next time.
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Morzoff

The car can be replaced

Mike

cars are easier to fix than people ... glad your okay...
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 01:21 PM
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Ahh. Thanks guys. This curve with a bump caused me to torque out, I spun and hit the wall over and over, then slung onto the shoulder. I'm sore, that's about it. Thanks for all your support

I'll post pictures soon, it's fricking ugly. The trunk is smashed into the back wheel. Adjuster's coming tomorrow

I'm just glad to be alive
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 01:49 PM
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dawg glad to hear your ok. your car can be replaced. what time of day did it happen at 5 am. j/k
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 02:05 PM
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Sorry to hear about your car. As long as you are ok that is what is really inportant.
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 02:07 PM
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that sucks dude... glad your ok.
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 02:12 PM
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Pictures of the aftermath:







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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 03:06 PM
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I know a guy that does Zaino work, he'll get those scratches out easy! Hey on a more serious note I'm glad you're alright. God knows I see those more than I care too. I'm just glad a fellow Vette brother is walkin and talkin....insurance will take care of the car you get some rest!
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 03:11 PM
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Very glad you're ok but maybe follow up with a doctor (chiropractor?) to make sure.
From the looks of the pics it may be repairable depending on the cost. Definitely needs at least one quarter panel and front end. If any frame damage most likely totaled.
But good to have you back safe and sound.
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 03:36 PM
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Ahh.... If it's totalled, what are the upsides and downsides?

You guys really think it is? Adjuster is coming out tomorrow..
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by inoyourtrippn
dawg glad to hear your ok. your car can be replaced. what time of day did it happen at 5 am. j/k
Ken, it was around 12:00am

Man, thanks all for your support. I'm glad I walked away from that crazy situation.

I'm going to be a lot more careful ...
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 03:47 PM
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Is the car at a body shop or is the adjuster coming to your home? From what i can see (depending on frame ) you are very close to having it being totalled. If you know a body shop you might want to take it to them and have them fight with your adjuster for the cost to fix it.
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