Results 1 to 19 of 19

Thread: Wrecked my car...pics inside

  1. #1
    IA Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Location
    Buckhead
    Age
    44
    Posts
    132
    Rep Power
    21

    Unhappy Wrecked my car...pics inside

    Well tonight I went to meet up with Nemesis to take some pics of my car at Atlantic Station. I called him and he told me everyone was meeting up at the BP across the Varsity so I went there. I was going down Spring St which is a 4 lane one way road. I was in the second lane and a car was in the third lane, as I was coming up to pass the car the car suddenly, from the third lane mind you, hangs a last minute left to go into a parking lot. By than I was about 15 ft from him I see what he's doing slam on the brakes and veer left, hit him and than proceed to careen up onto an embankment/wall. Both airbags go off and for some dumbass reason I'm not wearing my seatbelt and my head leaves a nice crack on my windshield. I immediately get out of the car cause of the smoke from the airbags. The other car and his passenger are ok and I'm pretty battered up.

    I'll let the pics do the talking. I think it would of been a lot worse if I didn't veer away from the car and if I would of hit a straight wall, that would of def totaled my car. But going up the embankment slowed my car.

    This is my car before, oh yeah I've had the car almost 2 months, sold my 02 GTI for it.


    This is it on the embankment. The pics don't do it justice, it's weird to see you car on like a ~30 degree angle up on a wall.




    This is the other car


    This is my car after I had to endure sitting in it while the tow truck driver pulled it off the embankment, it was painful to say the least. Suprisingly it ran fine, no problems.


    This is where it was, notice the huge rock. Also that wooden sign, yeah knocked it over. I remember during the accident that sign falling down as soon as I hit it than the airbags going off.


    My bumper came off on the way down....


    I know I'm gonna feel like total shit tomorrow, I'm already aching all over, knees hurt, have a nice gash on my forehead. I've been in wrecks before but this one takes the cake on the violence factor. I just can't believe someone would, from a third lane over, all of a sudden pull a left to pull in somewhere, stupid people. AND I HAD JUST WASHED IT TOO Oh yeah and the driver tried to argue that I was behind him WTF? The cop was totally on my side, you could see my tire marks when I slammed the brakes proving I was not behind him but in the next lane. He got cited for improper lane change. I'll take pics tomorrow in the daylight. I hope the car doesn't get totaled out, I'm really gonna be pissed than. Well that's all I can think of now, I'm gonna go lay down and try to forget about this. Everyone just be careful out there, lots of idiots on the road.

    Oh yeah does anyone know a good body shop that can repair my car? One that preferably works on aftermarket stuff so I can hopefully get what I deserve on the fenders and hood as far as replacement goes.

    Robert

  2. #2
    Slow... mp5o's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    408
    Age
    37
    Posts
    3,360
    Rep Power
    24

    Default

    Damn man... Sorry for the loss....

  3. #3
    Senior Member | IA Veteran DJ XtRaKŠ's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2001
    Location
    Roswell
    Age
    41
    Posts
    7,506
    Rep Power
    32

    Default

    whoa dude you goto GPC dunwoody! i see youre car there parked on the sidewalk everyday!!!! damn dude that was a sweet ride sorry to hear
    IA OG

  4. #4
    Banned TranceDJ06's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Location
    Marietta
    Age
    39
    Posts
    1,323
    Rep Power
    0

    Default

    That sucks dude! I feel your pain man! Oucch, must have been a bitch..Atleast you're alright man, and It doesn't seem like from the pics that your insurance will total the car..probably tell you to go get it fixed somewhere..What was on the police report? as who was at fault in the accident?

  5. #5
    **H.I.D KING** Nitro's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2005
    Location
    STMN GA
    Posts
    13,091
    Rep Power
    43

    Default

    srry bout that bro.......just bounce back harder.

  6. #6
    Senior Member b18hb's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2002
    Location
    Atlanta
    Age
    40
    Posts
    1,116
    Rep Power
    24

    Default

    we missed you man... we couldn't find you to see if you needed a hand. =\. i know how it feels, i totaled my hatch over something equally as stupid. going up that embankment like that, i hope it didn't warp your frame any... that looks harsh. but, if all else fails and they do total it... take the insurance money, buy another, and swap out the aftermarket parts.

  7. #7
    Certified Gearhead
    Join Date
    Aug 2005
    Location
    Marietta
    Age
    37
    Posts
    925
    Rep Power
    21

    Default

    I swear, there are too many fucking idiots on the road.
    At least ur alright tho, and hopefully everything will turn out alright with the car.
    Looking for a shop that does quality work??
    Mainstream Performance is the place to go
    "Don't make excuses...make power"

  8. #8
    Banned
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    ellenwood
    Age
    39
    Posts
    10,751
    Rep Power
    0

    Default

    you should never try to take a prelude off roading it just doesn't work right...hate to see the damage though man looks like a nice car

  9. #9
    ConfusedKorean Repost Squintz's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    a-town
    Age
    40
    Posts
    8,608
    Rep Power
    30

    Default

    lol damn dude didnt you read the sign it said reserved for turner employeees!... jk. oh btw glad you're alright though.

  10. #10
    C7 On_Her_Face's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2005
    Location
    Duluth
    Age
    37
    Posts
    13,938
    Rep Power
    52

    Default

    sorry about your car man it looked pretty clean from the pics but cars can be replaced people can't

  11. #11
    IA Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Location
    Buckhead
    Age
    44
    Posts
    132
    Rep Power
    21

    Default

    Yeah I was waiting for someone to crack about that sign in front of my car, I didn't notice it until I started posting the pics

    TranceDJ06 - I can't get the police report for a couple days and the other driver got cited for improper lane change

    b18hb - Yeah I figured you guys were lost, it's alright. You don't know how badly I wished I was cruisin with you guys instead of being where I was at

    I just called my insurance company, hopefully they'll get out here today to do an estimate. I'll keep you all updated.

  12. #12
    Senior Member b18hb's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2002
    Location
    Atlanta
    Age
    40
    Posts
    1,116
    Rep Power
    24

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by PhunkyStamos
    Yeah I was waiting for someone to crack about that sign in front of my car, I didn't notice it until I started posting the pics

    TranceDJ06 - I can't get the police report for a couple days and the other driver got cited for improper lane change

    b18hb - Yeah I figured you guys were lost, it's alright. You don't know how badly I wished I was cruisin with you guys instead of being where I was at

    I just called my insurance company, hopefully they'll get out here today to do an estimate. I'll keep you all updated.
    how is that going to be handled? was the other driver insured? this accident was their fault, and their insurance company is responsible for handling it. unless you are going to have your insurance go ahead and cover it (and afterward, they'll go after his insurance company), you really need to be talking to their insurance provider. there was an accident report too, i presume.

  13. #13
    The One and Only Nemesis's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Location
    Buckhead
    Age
    42
    Posts
    25,171
    Rep Power
    62

    Default

    Dude I am soooo sorry that happened. I felt horrible dude when you called me to tell me that. Hopefully we can meet up sometime and things wont go as badly

    Let me know if you need anything dude.


    And gimme a call man, I have someone that can work on your car for a good price.

  14. #14
    IA Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Location
    Buckhead
    Age
    44
    Posts
    132
    Rep Power
    21

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by b18hb
    how is that going to be handled? was the other driver insured? this accident was their fault, and their insurance company is responsible for handling it. unless you are going to have your insurance go ahead and cover it (and afterward, they'll go after his insurance company), you really need to be talking to their insurance provider. there was an accident report too, i presume.
    Yeah the other driver is insured. I called my insurance company up and they called his and set up a claim. I should be hearing from the other company by end of business day tomorrow, if not than I'm gonna start callin and hasslin. My insurance can't cover it b/c I only have the minimum, I'm gonna make sure his company pays it was the other drivers fault 110%.

    Here are some pics I took this morning. The damage isn't all that bad. I looked under the car and nothing seemed messed up. The front rebar isn't even messed up, radiator is fine not pushed back at all. My only fear is the sunroof pic, you can't tell but there is a small little bump to the side of it so I'm afraid the roof may have gotten tweaked. Also notice the sunroof isn't flush like it used to be, it was open when I had the accident too. I couldn't really check the suspension either, see if anything was twisted or what not. Here are the pics.






  15. #15
    Wanna-be-OG
    Join Date
    Aug 2005
    Location
    Newnan
    Age
    39
    Posts
    3,427
    Rep Power
    25

    Default

    That blows man! I swear I saw your car cruising around buckhead close to benihana's one night! I'm pretty sure cause I loved the rims! Hope something good comes out of this for you!

  16. #16
    Banned JMCIVIC01's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    L'ville
    Age
    40
    Posts
    1,313
    Rep Power
    0

    Default

    yea man happened to me once all u can do is bounce back harder like nitrodon said bro good luck i know what its like best of luck later

  17. #17
    Senior Member Kelly_Rene's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2003
    Location
    Cleveland, Tennessee
    Age
    39
    Posts
    3,293
    Rep Power
    26

    Default

    Sorry to hear that man, Glad your ok though
    Kelly B.



  18. #18
    IA Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Location
    Buckhead
    Age
    44
    Posts
    132
    Rep Power
    21

    Default

    Thanks for the encouragement and kind words everyone, it really means alot

  19. #19
    Senior Member b18hb's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2002
    Location
    Atlanta
    Age
    40
    Posts
    1,116
    Rep Power
    24

    Default

    any new info?

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
About us
ImportAtlanta is a community of gearheads and car enthusiasts. It does not matter what kind of car or bike you drive, IA is an open community for any gearhead. Whether you're looking for advice on a performance build or posting your wheels for sale, you're welcome here!
Announcement
Welcome back to ImportAtlanta. We are currently undergoing many changes, so please report any issues you encounter with the site using the 'Contact Us' button below. Thank you!