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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 11:31 AM
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sorry to hear about that.... what road where you on?... 287?.. 78?
No, I was on Hamilton (parallel to 27 and Easton Ave.) Crazy huh? I drive the same way to and from the office every day, and never saw a rig like this once.
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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 12:28 PM
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Well, I made a trip down to the body shop to see my car and I have to admit the place is excellent. They have all the equipment necessary, and the mechanics knew all about the Evo. I felt so relieved. That was on Saturday. I've been in touch throughout the week - and they said they will be painting at the end of this week.. and get my car back to me next week! I am thoroughly impressed. I'm praying that it's before thanksgiving
Stay safe everyone.
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 08:23 AM
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Great to hear, hope it drives as well for you when you get it back!
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 12:40 PM
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Sucks. glad you werent hurt. and the car doesnt look to bad at all.
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 12:58 PM
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wow man, glad you're ok. cars are replaceable, lives arent.
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 12:59 PM
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Good driving; no solid hook-up. I have been a passenger in other cars where the driver was clueless.
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Old Nov 16, 2006 | 02:00 PM
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HOLY $HIT a freeking semi thats an experience i could do without
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 02:02 PM
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It's official. I'm going to name this body shop as approved! Robert Christopher Collision in Hamilton, NJ. They have done a fantastic job with the car. I got her back on Tuesday evening - had her delivered without charge to my office in Somerset, and drove home.
She feels exactly the same!!!! I'm blown away. There is no shuddering, shaking, creaking, squeaking - at any speeds up to 100 mph. I haven't driven it like I've stole it yet, but pending that everything is perfect.
She looks and feels brand new, I'm so pleased!!
I'll be going to thank them on Saturday personally, and am thinking of getting new brake pads installed there.
They took their time, and I'm better for it.
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 02:05 PM
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any pics of it now?`
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 02:42 PM
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glad to hear your ok, you know i hear so many people critize about the kumho tires i for once never had a problem with them yet, other then what a few others say it somewhat hydroplanes when it hits water. but nothing too serious.
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 03:00 PM
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ouch that has to suk...im glad to hear that u guys are ok..my 00 civic si was slide swipe with another vehicle an my car flipped four times into a ditch
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 04:14 PM
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drive safe man
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 04:28 PM
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How is their paint matching? I have rear bumper that needs to be painted.

One thing I will always give Mitsubishi props for is that their cars can take a hit under serious situations. I totalled an Eclipse by rolling it multiple times due to a tire blowout and my wife and I are still here to talk about it, with minimal stitches!!!!

Glad you were OK and got your baby back.
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 04:59 PM
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Glad you made it out safe.
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 05:45 PM
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Any frame damage? There didn't look like there was much damage at all...maybe a control arm, door, fender, axle, strut, etc. Good luck and be careful in the rain or snow (or be like me and just park in the garage and drive a beater=)
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