Well at 224,700 Miles I rear ended someone!!
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Just another update. Got some parts.... Thanks to EvoM and friends.
She should be back up and running Wed. But still in search of a front bumper.
I've got like 4 hoods to look at but most people don't answer the phone....LOL
Got a GG Right front fender, Headlight housings with all bulbs and harness, and inner fenderwell with all push-pins
She should be back up and running Wed. But still in search of a front bumper.
I've got like 4 hoods to look at but most people don't answer the phone....LOL
Got a GG Right front fender, Headlight housings with all bulbs and harness, and inner fenderwell with all push-pins
just another update. Got some parts.... Thanks to evom and friends.
She should be back up and running wed. But still in search of a front bumper.
I've got like 4 hoods to look at but most people don't answer the phone....lol
got a gg right front fender, headlight housings with all bulbs and harness, and inner fenderwell with all push-pins
She should be back up and running wed. But still in search of a front bumper.
I've got like 4 hoods to look at but most people don't answer the phone....lol
got a gg right front fender, headlight housings with all bulbs and harness, and inner fenderwell with all push-pins
if youre looking for a bumper... I can hook you up with my discount and get you a stock evo8 bumper cheap. Lmk
Wow, sorry to hear. At least everyone is okay. Looks like the car is coming along well.
I almost rear ended someone yesterday after work with both of my girls in the car (23mo and 3-1/2).
It was on the interstate, 3 lanes, steep crest. I was in the center lane, blinker on, merging into the right to get off an exit about 1/4 mile ahead.
There was an 18 wheeler to my left, a truck about 50' in front of me in the center lane, I slowed from 50 to 45 so that another pickup truck that was trying merging from the right lane to the center lane, in front of me, had room to merge. Also, there was a BMW in the right lane that I was keeping an eye on to make sure they were yielding to my signaled lane change.
As soon as I completed the lane change and the truck that was merging from the right to the center lane completed his, I was faced with taillights of a Camery at a dead stop. I knew there was no way I was stopping in time. All I could think about is "OMFG, my girls are in the car!" I hit the brakes long enough to initiate a little weight transfer, swerved to the right and missed the car by inches and I don't mean 12" I mean 4", max! Cause of the traffic, someone had rear ended a 1.8T GLI about 10 cars ahead.
As I was merging back into the right lane after the accident, some dude pulls up beside me and honks. As I look over, He's smiling and giving me a thumbs up and wipes his forehead.
I gave him a little wave and continued concentrating on keep my pants unsoiled. All while my girls are in the back seat are innocently saying,"that was fun daddy!"
A perfect series of unfortunate events.
I'm glad I attended Auto-X events. The experience and knowledge I've gained from the drivers there is what prevented that accident, no doubt.
I almost rear ended someone yesterday after work with both of my girls in the car (23mo and 3-1/2).
It was on the interstate, 3 lanes, steep crest. I was in the center lane, blinker on, merging into the right to get off an exit about 1/4 mile ahead.
There was an 18 wheeler to my left, a truck about 50' in front of me in the center lane, I slowed from 50 to 45 so that another pickup truck that was trying merging from the right lane to the center lane, in front of me, had room to merge. Also, there was a BMW in the right lane that I was keeping an eye on to make sure they were yielding to my signaled lane change.
As soon as I completed the lane change and the truck that was merging from the right to the center lane completed his, I was faced with taillights of a Camery at a dead stop. I knew there was no way I was stopping in time. All I could think about is "OMFG, my girls are in the car!" I hit the brakes long enough to initiate a little weight transfer, swerved to the right and missed the car by inches and I don't mean 12" I mean 4", max! Cause of the traffic, someone had rear ended a 1.8T GLI about 10 cars ahead.
As I was merging back into the right lane after the accident, some dude pulls up beside me and honks. As I look over, He's smiling and giving me a thumbs up and wipes his forehead.
I gave him a little wave and continued concentrating on keep my pants unsoiled. All while my girls are in the back seat are innocently saying,"that was fun daddy!"
A perfect series of unfortunate events.
I'm glad I attended Auto-X events. The experience and knowledge I've gained from the drivers there is what prevented that accident, no doubt.
Last edited by EVO8emUp; Dec 3, 2010 at 01:50 PM.
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Wow, sorry to hear. At least everyone is okay. Looks like the car is coming along well.
I almost rear ended someone yesterday after work with both of my girls in the car (23mo and 3-1/2).
It was on the interstate, 3 lanes, steep crest. I was in the center lane, blinker on, merging into the right to get off an exit about 1/4 mile ahead.
There was an 18 wheeler to my left, a truck about 50' in front of me in the center lane, I slowed from 50 to 45 so that another pickup truck that was trying merging from the right lane to the center lane, in front of me, had room to merge. Also, there was a BMW in the right lane that I was keeping an eye on to make sure they were yielding to my signaled lane change.
As soon as I completed the lane change and the truck that was merging from the right to the center lane completed his, I was faced with taillights of a Camery at a dead stop. I knew there was no way I was stopping in time. All I could think about is "OMFG, my girls are in the car!" I hit the brakes long enough to initiate a little weight transfer, swerved to the right and missed the car by inches and I don't mean 12" I mean 4", max! Cause of the traffic, someone had rear ended a 1.8T GLI about 10 cars ahead.
As I was merging back into the right lane after the accident, some dude pulls up beside me and honks. As I look over, He's smiling and giving me a thumbs up and wipes his forehead.
I gave him a little wave and continued concentrating on keep my pants unsoiled. All while my girls are in the back seat are innocently saying,"that was fun daddy!"
A perfect series of unfortunate events.
I'm glad I attended Auto-X events. The experience and knowledge I've gained from the drivers there is what prevented that accident, no doubt.
I almost rear ended someone yesterday after work with both of my girls in the car (23mo and 3-1/2).
It was on the interstate, 3 lanes, steep crest. I was in the center lane, blinker on, merging into the right to get off an exit about 1/4 mile ahead.
There was an 18 wheeler to my left, a truck about 50' in front of me in the center lane, I slowed from 50 to 45 so that another pickup truck that was trying merging from the right lane to the center lane, in front of me, had room to merge. Also, there was a BMW in the right lane that I was keeping an eye on to make sure they were yielding to my signaled lane change.
As soon as I completed the lane change and the truck that was merging from the right to the center lane completed his, I was faced with taillights of a Camery at a dead stop. I knew there was no way I was stopping in time. All I could think about is "OMFG, my girls are in the car!" I hit the brakes long enough to initiate a little weight transfer, swerved to the right and missed the car by inches and I don't mean 12" I mean 4", max! Cause of the traffic, someone had rear ended a 1.8T GLI about 10 cars ahead.
As I was merging back into the right lane after the accident, some dude pulls up beside me and honks. As I look over, He's smiling and giving me a thumbs up and wipes his forehead.
I gave him a little wave and continued concentrating on keep my pants unsoiled. All while my girls are in the back seat are innocently saying,"that was fun daddy!"
A perfect series of unfortunate events.
I'm glad I attended Auto-X events. The experience and knowledge I've gained from the drivers there is what prevented that accident, no doubt.
Two friends of mine had car accidents last week also, it sucks.
But, here she is back on the road. The front bumper came in, Mitsu original in white. I just didn't put it on yet.
Thanks to the members that helped me out.
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