The nightmare bites the dust - Jacked / Wrecked / Sold Forum

Forum Post / Reply
You must log in before you can post or reply to messages.
The nightmare bites the dust
Thursday, March 24, 2005 1:16 PM
Gonna post this now because I'm 85% sure the car is a total loss.

This tuesday I was on my way to class shortly after noon, in the rain, got off of 255 and on to 157 going north (The exit rap coming off 255 is where I slid off the road last time with minimal damage). I was in the right lane doing a little less than then the speed limit and a wagon deiced to pull out in front of me, so I had to change lanes. In doing so I guess I hit a patch of water and it sent me spinning, I must have done a 360 on the road and went nose first down a hill, and into a parked car. I had my both my feet on the brake and it didn't do a damn thing.
The front end is smashed up real good. The drivers side headlight disintegrated, the carbon fiber hood is toast, my radiator is screwed, the radiator support bar is toast, possible frame damage to the front right, not 100% sure on that though, my battery appeared out of place, the air filter on my intake looked screwed as well, and my air bags did not deploy. The car did not want to start so I got it towed to a body shop near my house. Some good points, they sent a flat bed and it didn’t appear like they were going to charge me extra (I have AAA but the tow truck guys told me asking for a flat bed would cost me extra), the glen carbon police that responded was hot , I wasn’t sited or given a ticket, and the big one I'm unhurt.

On with the pictures
<a href="http://webpages.charter.net/nightmare-32/Pictures/temp/car.wmv">http://webpages.charter.net/nightmare-32/Pictures/temp/car.wmv</a>
A short video that should give you a better idea what happend.

Here are 3 shots from where I had the accident to show how close to the pole I came.
<img src="http://webpages.charter.net/nightmare-32/Pictures/temp/wreck/P1010037.jpg">
<img src="http://webpages.charter.net/nightmare-32/Pictures/temp/wreck/P1010038.jpg">
<img src="http://webpages.charter.net/nightmare-32/Pictures/temp/wreck/P1010039.jpg">

And the carnage.
<img src="http://webpages.charter.net/nightmare-32/Pictures/temp/wreck/P1010032.jpg">
<img src="http://webpages.charter.net/nightmare-32/Pictures/temp/wreck/P1010033.jpg">
<img src="http://webpages.charter.net/nightmare-32/Pictures/temp/wreck/P1010034.jpg">
<img src="http://webpages.charter.net/nightmare-32/Pictures/temp/wreck/P1010036.jpg">



<a href="http://webpages.charter.net/nightmare-32/"></a>
...Oh no I'm a big bad fake moderator...[]Support the ORG, go Premium
<a href="http://www.j-body.org/forums/rules.php">Please, read the rules.</a> | Retired Sig Maker Count: 74</a> | <a href="http://www.j-body.org/~gatewayjbody">Gateway J-body's</a>


Re: The nightmare bites the dust
Thursday, March 24, 2005 2:36 PM
HOLY CRAP! dude, that is horrible.

what are your plans now?




Re: The nightmare bites the dust
Thursday, March 24, 2005 2:41 PM
THAT SUCKS HARD A$$! Sry to see it man!

Dibs on the friggin roof and trunk..........(wasnt trying to be an A$$)


N2O + Bolt-ons = 220Hp/250Tq

Coming Soon:HpTunersPro, EagleConnectingRods, WiescoPistons, 13sec2200

Re: The nightmare bites the dust
Thursday, March 24, 2005 2:48 PM
Bummer, I am suprised the air bags didn't deploy, glad that ou are okay.






Re: The nightmare bites the dust
Thursday, March 24, 2005 3:20 PM
jnight32 wrote:
<img src="http://webpages.charter.net/nightmare-32/Pictures/temp/wreck/P1010038.jpg">


^^^^ freaky... just freaky.... a herse in the background of an accident photo.....yikes lol



well atleast yer okay... thats important.......theres still time... get it fixed and come to the bash anyways lol get it done i wanna see it again



Shush Weasel..i want my shirley temple
Re: The nightmare bites the dust
Thursday, March 24, 2005 11:28 PM
Oh NO!!! Dude, that totally blows. I am so sorry to see that pic




<a href="http://www.lenkorules.com/"><img src="http://s93165229.onlinehome.us/images/zm/sig/LRDCsig3.jpg"></a>
Re: The nightmare bites the dust
Friday, March 25, 2005 11:55 AM
that sucks man , good luck







Re: The nightmare bites the dust
Friday, March 25, 2005 1:59 PM
cannon fodder wrote:HOLY CRAP! dude, that is horrible.

what are your plans now?
Currently looking into a new cobalt...if I can swing it.

Bballjamal (Cav-AtL) wrote:THAT SUCKS HARD A$$! Sry to see it man!

Dibs on the friggin roof and trunk..........(wasnt trying to be an A$$)
I'm probably going to post stuff local if I have anything to sell *shrug*. The roof is not removable, and besides you probably don't want it anyway.
Laurietaz wrote:Bummer, I am suprised the air bags didn't deploy, glad that ou are okay.
The air bag sensor is near the passenger side headlight so I'm not surprised that they didn't deploy.
SonicFireGT wrote:well atleast yer okay... thats important.......theres still time... get it fixed and come to the bash anyways lol get it done i wanna see it again
I have to weight the facts. My car had 90 thousand miles on it. Even if it can be fixed is it worth fixing? An engine with 90 thousand miles will probably soon develop major issues. Just a few days before the accident I replaced the valve cover gasket, and I needed to get around to replacing the water pump gasket. The front of the block looked caked in oil from somewhere. *shrug* I think I'm better off taking the total check and using it as a down payment toward a new car.



<a href="http://webpages.charter.net/nightmare-32/"></a>
...Oh no I'm a big bad fake moderator...[]Support the ORG, go Premium
<a href="http://www.j-body.org/forums/rules.php">Please, read the rules.</a> | Retired Sig Maker Count: 74</a> | <a href="http://www.j-body.org/~gatewayjbody">Gateway J-body's</a>

Re: The nightmare bites the dust
Saturday, March 26, 2005 11:38 AM
sorry to hear about all that

you can get a new cavy for cheap



Re: The nightmare bites the dust
Saturday, March 26, 2005 12:15 PM
sappyL61 wrote:sorry to hear about all that

you can get a new cavy for cheap
Yes, but as I said to my father when he came to help me at the scene of the accident. I'm done. I'm tired of worrying about having my car keyed or paintballed when I go to see a movie. If I can get a car that I can be content with from the start, the want to modify won't come on as strong. Of course I will probably still do small stuff like tint (I think it's a must ). And I don't want to get another cav, because I'm afraid the cycle will start all over again with 3/4 of my body kit, and my wheels still in good shape sitting in my basement.



<a href="http://webpages.charter.net/nightmare-32/"></a>
...Oh no I'm a big bad fake moderator...[]Support the ORG, go Premium
<a href="http://www.j-body.org/forums/rules.php">Please, read the rules.</a> | Retired Sig Maker Count: 74</a> | <a href="http://www.j-body.org/~gatewayjbody">Gateway J-body's</a>

Re: The nightmare bites the dust
Saturday, March 26, 2005 3:06 PM
just saw the ss camaro in the lot in the parking lot in the first pic
get that




Re: The nightmare bites the dust
Saturday, March 26, 2005 4:13 PM
That SUCKS always loved your car. Surprised the hood flexed that much.



Re: The nightmare bites the dust
Saturday, March 26, 2005 5:38 PM
VIS awesome quality product.



<a href="http://webpages.charter.net/nightmare-32/"></a>
...Oh no I'm a big bad fake moderator...[]Support the ORG, go Premium
<a href="http://www.j-body.org/forums/rules.php">Please, read the rules.</a> | Retired Sig Maker Count: 74</a> | <a href="http://www.j-body.org/~gatewayjbody">Gateway J-body's</a>

Re: The nightmare bites the dust
Saturday, March 26, 2005 8:03 PM
sorry about the wreck, i loved your 4 door man.......are you interested in selling your trunk if they total it????? email me


<img src="http://img223.exs.cx/img223/2048/10014609bt.th.jpg">
Re: The nightmare bites the dust
Monday, March 28, 2005 6:08 AM
^^ damn i was gonna ask the same thing.


<a href="http://www.j-body.org/classifieds/exterior/31074/"><img border=0 src="http://registry.gmenthusiast.com/images/italbro/J-Body_sig.jpg">
Re: The nightmare bites the dust
Monday, March 28, 2005 9:53 PM
slammedcavi wrote:sorry about the wreck, i loved your 4 door man.......are you interested in selling your trunk if they total it????? email me


Ditto, plus the tails, you wanna sell those as well?
Sorry to see it banged up, it was a sweet looking ride
I'd say from the looks of it, the skirts are still in good shape as well....
Good luck on the new car.





Re: The nightmare bites the dust
Monday, March 28, 2005 10:02 PM
dude... that sucks...


I remember your car from the bash my condolences =\


at least you're alright...






Re: The nightmare bites the dust
Monday, March 28, 2005 10:20 PM
Wow, Im sorry, that sucks. And it was a awesome looking 4 door also... Good luck with your new car though!!



Re: The nightmare bites the dust
Monday, April 04, 2005 1:58 PM
sorry to hear jnight!! i loved the 4 door golden machine





Re: The nightmare bites the dust
Monday, April 04, 2005 6:36 PM
Sorry to hear about that, I liked the looks of your car a lot. Glad to hear you are unhurt.

By the way, airbag systems are designed to work in more of a frontal impact area that is more centered on the car, a corner impact might not always set them off.
Re: The nightmare bites the dust
Monday, April 04, 2005 8:54 PM
That sucks man, always thought you had a great looking 4 door.

gonna have any parts for sale?






Re: The nightmare bites the dust
Friday, April 08, 2005 7:28 AM
OMG! NOOOOO I feel your pain. I would be cryin for months if my car got wrecked.
If you have any parts for sale let me know. I call dibs on the wheels! Thats if your going to sale them. Man! I'm very sorry to hear this. I just wanna go cry now. *sniff* *sniff*
Re: The nightmare bites the dust
Friday, April 08, 2005 3:56 PM
The wheels weren't on the car at the time of the accident, and I've already put them on my new Scion tC <a href="http://www.j-body.org/forums/read.php?f=6&i=77021&t=77021">Link</a>.

All the parts that I do have for sale are for sale locally for another 5 weeks, then I'll be posting stuff up in the classifieds here and on ebay. With the ammount of people getting ripped off I want to make sure that when I do start selling and shipping parts that both me and the buyer are protected.



<a href="http://webpages.charter.net/nightmare-32/"></a>
...Oh no I'm a big bad fake moderator...[]Support the ORG, go Premium
<a href="http://www.j-body.org/forums/rules.php">Please, read the rules.</a> | Retired Sig Maker Count: 74</a> | <a href="http://www.j-body.org/~gatewayjbody">Gateway J-body's</a>

Re: The nightmare bites the dust
Friday, April 08, 2005 6:31 PM
say it aint so that car looked so nice at last years bash



1989 Turbo Trans Am #82, 2007 Cobalt SS G85





Re: The nightmare bites the dust
Thursday, April 14, 2005 8:28 AM
You damn near nailed that pole. Thank your lucky stars, man. Best of luck with the tC, and I hope you stick around the forum. You made a lot of progress. I'm sure you'll do the same with the tC.

In eternal remembrance...






*****************************************************************

"The J's weren't designed to be sports cars, the suspension sucks, the brakes are tiny, and the target market for our car doesn't need to be able to do any more than 65mph." - Shifted

A more accurate observation has never been typed. These should be the starting points before any serious performance modification. What's the point of making a serious performer if you can't control it's power?


Forum Post / Reply
You must log in before you can post or reply to messages.

 

Start New Topic Advanced Search