What a way to end a day

"Maxima Speed" (maximaspeed)
08/04/2020 at 23:38 • Filed to: None

Slick spot coming home after date night tonight . Slid off the road and completely wrecked the steering arm, de beaded the tire, front and rear clip damage. Bottom of car hit a bank so im really sore fro m being slammed down at prob 45mph by the time i hit.

DISCUSSION (17)

Just Jeepin' > Maxima Speed
08/04/2020 at 23:47

Oh, shit. Glad you’re safe!

30 (sigh) years ago I was delivering pizzas after an ice storm, tried to take a soft corner but the car (Corolla FX) kept going straight. Plowed into a yard, passed within a couple of feet of a decorative (but still very much real) boulder, and finally stopped when I hit a drainage pipe.

Fortunately I hit it with a tire, and fortunately the home owner was not only forgiving but helped me get out of the snow and ice.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Maxima Speed
08/04/2020 at 23:50

That is some serious boopage

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > Maxima Speed
08/04/2020 at 23:51

That is genuinely awful! I hope you guys are all okay! A visit to the chiropractor might be in order.

The damage is unfortunate, but it is some of the most easily repairable bits as far as I can see. A high quality repair shop, as I have just found out, is not cheap at all but it can get the job done. Hopefully insurance covers it.

sony1492 > Maxima Speed
08/04/2020 at 23:52

She looks salvageable, more importantly glad your alright. If anything go to a chiro practor, even a few treatment could be a benefit if the soreness persists

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Maxima Speed
08/04/2020 at 23:53

Oh man, that sucks! Glad you’re OK! Is the car repairable or is there a lot of undercarriage damage...?

Maxima Speed > sony1492
08/04/2020 at 23:58

I had already had an appointment scheduled with my osteopathic doctor, glad i did. Its for Friday. As was the Scheduled wheel bearing replacement which is rather less important now lol.

Maxima Speed > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
08/04/2020 at 23:59

Def repairable. Im not screwing woth doing. Myself this time though . I’ll send it to a shop and tell them to fix everything . Will just live with the bill they send me.

Maxima Speed > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available
08/05/2020 at 00:01

Yep I’m sending it straight to the shop, I’m not messing with repairing myself this time as its gonna take forever.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Maxima Speed
08/05/2020 at 00:04

Shitty, but could be worse considering you can get your functioning car back in the end!

wkiernan > Maxima Speed
08/05/2020 at 00:08

So glad you all survived! That’s good design that kept you alive in a high-speed crash like that. Get we ll soon [greeting-card image of flowers and ballo ons next to hospital bed]!!!

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > Maxima Speed
08/05/2020 at 00:12

Glad to hear that. That could have been so much worse.

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > Maxima Speed
08/05/2020 at 00:14

Oh, insurance won't cover it? That is going to be a few grand at least for a full repair, but cheaper than buying a whole replacement car.

Longtime Lurker > Maxima Speed
08/05/2020 at 00:53

Not good. Whos car was it?

Maxima Speed > Longtime Lurker
08/05/2020 at 06:08

It was my car. I’m so glad i didn’t damage her car, that would have been crushing.

facw > Maxima Speed
08/05/2020 at 07:08

Ouch, not so great. Is there damage to the fender or door, or is that just dirt?

Maxima Speed > facw
08/05/2020 at 08:06

Just lots of dirt in the door. The side skirt is a little loose two. The door has some resistance opening which im not sure if thats the side skirt if it actually flexed the monocoque a little underneath the door section.

Just Jeepin' > Maxima Speed
08/05/2020 at 09:05

Not a great way to endear yourself to a woman you’re dating, no. Good for a laugh 10 years later, but unlikely it’ll be with her.