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Offline DSHornet

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My Late Sidekick
« on: November 16, 2003, 12:47:50 PM »
Sorry to drop out of sight, but I've been a little busy lately.

Tonight (11/16/03) I hit a log in the highway that must have fallen off a truck and wrecked my Sidekick. The wood was a good ten inches in diameter. I went out of control at 60 MPH, spun, and smacked a guardrail. The little trucklet took a tremendous impact but I am UNINJURED. The shoulder belt locked and held me in place. The car is totaled.

My opinion: A person who drives a car while not wearing a seat belt is a fool, no two ways about it. The laws of physics are unbreakable - unlike the human body.

Don, y'all
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Offline 97TRAKIN

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Re: My Late Sidekick
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2003, 01:02:57 PM »
Sad to hear. I know how it feels to lose a truck you love...
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Re: My Late Sidekick
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2003, 01:27:57 PM »
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Sorry to drop out of sight, but I've been a little busy lately.

Tonight (11/16/03) I hit a log in the highway that must have fallen off a truck and wrecked my Sidekick. The wood was a good ten inches in diameter. I went out of control at 60 MPH, spun, and smacked a guardrail. The little trucklet took a tremendous impact but I am UNINJURED. The shoulder belt locked and held me in place. The car is totaled.

My opinion: A person who drives a car while not wearing a seat belt is a fool, no two ways about it. The laws of physics are unbreakable - unlike the human body.

Don, y'all
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Wow, bad luck. But, the good news is you walked away from it with no ill effects. :)
« Last Edit: November 16, 2003, 02:17:01 PM by Beer »
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Offline Zukipilot

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Re: My Late Sidekick
« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2003, 08:34:39 PM »
Hornet,
I hate to hear that :'( Are you planning on getting another?
Zig
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Re: My Late Sidekick
« Reply #4 on: November 16, 2003, 10:35:32 PM »
Glad to hear you're ok.  Sorry to hear about the accident  :-/

Yes, seatbelts save lives.  IMHO, anyone that doesn't wear one is nutz..
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Re: My Late Sidekick
« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2003, 06:32:07 AM »
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Sorry to drop out of sight, but I've been a little busy lately.

Tonight (11/16/03) I hit a log in the highway that must have fallen off a truck and wrecked my Sidekick. The wood was a good ten inches in diameter. I went out of control at 60 MPH, spun, and smacked a guardrail. The little trucklet took a tremendous impact but I am UNINJURED. The shoulder belt locked and held me in place. The car is totaled.

My opinion: A person who drives a car while not wearing a seat belt is a fool, no two ways about it. The laws of physics are unbreakable - unlike the human body.

Don, y'all
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Sorry to hear about your loss. Glad you're ok and if you need help gettin' back in the saddle, let us know. I'm sure there is a bunch of us that can find you a new ride quick...

-Eric
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Offline DSHornet

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Re: My Late Sidekick
« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2003, 12:58:24 PM »
Thanks, Guys!

My boss says I can use the company van for grocery runs, etc., until I get another set of wheels. As for what it will be, I'm not sure. The neighbor of a friend has a late-80's Ford Bronco II he wants to sell, so there's a possibility there, especially if it's 4WD and a V6.

I plan to trip to the wrecker lot in a day or two to get pics. The little trucklet is a mess, but it took a terriffic beating. Do you believe -- before the tow truck came, I started the engine and saw no sign of any vital fluids leaking? One tough little Zuk.

Don, y'all
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PS: Beware of logs in the road.
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Re: My Late Sidekick
« Reply #7 on: November 17, 2003, 12:58:34 PM »
I know of 3 people driving trackicks who have been in very bad accidents and walked away. Rigs were all destroyed but ya know... trackicks are so much cheaper than your life. ;) Get a new one and let us know how your new build up goes.

Mike
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Re: My Late Sidekick
« Reply #8 on: November 17, 2003, 02:01:21 PM »
DON, SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS...BUT GLAD YOUR OK....SEATBELTS DO SAVE LIVES AND BOY DO I GET IRRITATED WHEN I SEE PEOPLE , ESPECIALLY PARENTS WITH LITTLE CHILDREN JUMPING, STANDING OR JUST BOUNCING AROUND IN A CAR WITH NO RESTRAINTS ON....DRIVING AROUND 230 MILES A DAY THROUGH SMALL TOWNS I SEE A LOT OF IT ...IF ONLY I WOULDN'T GET IN TROUBLE I'D FLAG THESE FOLKS DOWN & TELL THEM WHAT DANGERS THEY ARE PUTTING TO THERE CHILDREN...WAKE UP FOLKS....IT ISNT LIKE IT USED TO BE OUT THERE ON THE STREETS WHEN WE WERE KIDS...TODAYS CARS AREN'T WHAT THEY USED TO BE...SO IF YOUR NOT BUCKLING UP PLEASE RETHINK THE END RESULTS OF WHAT HAPPENS IF & WHEN YOU END UP IN AN ACCIDENT....SORRY FOR THE RANTING  BUT HAVE SEEN WAY TO MANY SENSELESS DEATHS IN THESE PARTS DO TO NON SEAT BELT USE :'(  REMEBER THERE IS ROOM TO LIVE IN SIDE THE CAB OF YOUR VEHICLE ...
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Re: My Late Sidekick
« Reply #9 on: November 17, 2003, 03:04:06 PM »
After my accident my 4 doors was completely destroyed but i wasnt injured!

I don't understand why???

And my 2 doors tracker are in the way... 3" body-lift, 2" suspension, front 4 doors breaks, rear 12 bolts diff and 31" are done!

Next are gaz tank lift, rotate the rear axle and put my rancho 5115 shocks. Front, t-case and gaz tank skid plates too.

Fredo
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