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Another evo improperly towed :( w/pix

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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 03:49 AM
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Another evo improperly towed :( w/pix

I happened upon this depressing moment a few days ago. Saw this Jan 4th on the H -2 freeway in Oahu. Hope this wasn't you. But if it was, I hope these pictures help.



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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 04:32 AM
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Damn That suck big time. Are you sure you didnt see dolly's or wheels rollers they put on the front tire? Most guys put tires dolly's or rollers on the front tires in order to save money on a flat bed. And if they is nothing on those front tires, i do feel bad for the owner.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 05:18 AM
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makes me cringe . bad thing to see
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 05:25 AM
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"GG evo for sale, like new!"

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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 05:48 AM
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I feel towing companies should have a book that lists every car produced along with its drive-train so they can properly tow a car. And then use said book.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 06:37 AM
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Thats just sad to see
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 07:07 AM
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Towing companies have some dumb *** drivers, some of them are clueless.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 07:41 AM
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That's what I don't get. You're a tow truck driver, I'm sure you see different makes and models everyday and you don't know to put an AWD vehicle on a flatbed? Makes me cringe to see that picture.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 07:46 AM
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Put one of these stickers next to your vin on the windshield.

Cheap insurance.


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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 07:48 AM
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!!!!!!!! Man...
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 08:14 AM
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technically he should be fine if the rear wheels were up and the parking brake is pulled, but still...
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by golgo13
"GG evo for sale, like new!"

LoL
Classic.

"Whats that noise"?

"Its an Evo they all make that whine. Its normal"
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by evochick88
That's what I don't get. You're a tow truck driver, I'm sure you see different makes and models everyday and you don't know to put an AWD vehicle on a flatbed? Makes me cringe to see that picture.
They won't care. They are all about getting your car to the tow yard ASAP so they can get back out there and tow the next person.

I have those stickers and I often wonder if it would help with liability if it ever went as far as court.
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 08:48 AM
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Wondering if that Evo belongs to one of the members here
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 09:03 AM
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Ohh Boy is that painful to see
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