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SLEEPER SS · 09-22-2013, 09:06 PM

Damn that sucks. Hope the guy is ok. Have no passion for drunk drivers.

atma · 09-22-2013, 09:19 PM

so glad your friend is okay. it looks like his wheels survived. ask him if he wants to sell em

2012-1822 · 09-22-2013, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by canecorso69

Glad he is ok. With all the education about drinking and driving there is no reason to b driving drunk. Sadly, it takes 4 or 5 times before any jail time is handed down.

Its good to know these cars can absorb some impact.

Agreed and very sadly

Break it down economically if someone doesn't get it, $20 cab ride and get to sleep in your own bed, or drive and maybe sleep in jail, or maybe the hospital or morgue and then if you live spend a couple thousand dollars minimum.

Hate that happened to the guy, glad he walked away.

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Originally Posted by tohper

That sucks I hope the Drunk Driver has to buy him a shiny new ride. Regaurdless if he can afford it or not

If I were king of the world, yeah, people like that once they got out of jail/hospital would have to work off a new car for that guy.

Thrillz · 09-22-2013, 10:55 PM

People still drinking and driving in this day and age with all the awareness unbelievable. Glad your friend is ok op cars can be replaced people can't.

AdamEL · 09-22-2013, 11:38 PM

A buddy of mine was killed by a drunk driver. The driver was an 18 year old girl. No tolerance for that crap. Only idiots drink and get behind the wheel.

PYROLYSIS · 09-22-2013, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Had2F's

Same here -This was my first Camaro. My brother was driving. His only injury - a slightly banged up knee that required a brace for a while.

My 2013 LS is my 4th Camaro, and I have say that, of all the cars I have owned or driven, I feel safer in this one than all the others.

If the brakes, power, and handling can't keep me out of an accident, the car will do great job protecting me.

This pic illustrates how far safety technology has come. The 1LE faired much better than this third gen.

Supreme Leader · 09-23-2013, 12:08 AM

I still don't believe he got hit straight on at 60mph.

IDriveCamaroSS · 09-23-2013, 12:08 AM

Holy crap. I hope he sues the guy for everything he's worth. I hope the guys wife divorces him and he lives a life of misery.

DFWHD · 09-23-2013, 05:48 AM

Unfortunately, law suits are not effective on habitual drunk drivers. My wife and I were T-boned by a 3 time drunk driver back in the 90s and nothing came out of it. The only ones who got paid were the lawyers.

Badbubba · 09-23-2013, 06:25 AM

Very impressed for a 60mph hit.

DwRed1LTV6 · 09-23-2013, 06:42 AM

Glad your friend is ok OP.

Sad to see the Camaro totaled
like that !

fbodfather · 09-23-2013, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by suplex

With it obviously being most important that your friend isn't hurt, I am highly impressed with just how durable these cars are. They didn't exceed all safety regulations for the fun of it...they meant it!

To all Camaro owners who wish their cars were lighter so they would be faster, if that was the case aabreu09's friend may not have made it. That is something I can't even think about.

This is a great post.

Frankly, it amazes me when someone makes a post along the lines of "These cars weigh too much!" -- as if the Camaro Team WANTS the car to weigh more......... When I'm in one of my bad moods, I want to type "YES! We're all morons and cannot walk and chew gum at the same time!wow!!!! we've never THOUGHT about the weight!!!!...

-- and then I hit 'delete!' - in fact I've worn my 'delete' key out.....!

I have typed the words: "Weight is our enemy because of CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) Standards" at least a thousand times in the past year alone...........

People want confortable seats - they want the sheetmetal not to 'oil-can' as they polish their pride and joy - they want a robust drivetrain - they want it to handle well - they want a refined ride and they want relative quiet at 70mph.....the list goes on and on. (...don't forget -- we have to appeal to lots of people-- not just you...)

....oh yes - and the car has to be affordable...........

And then the same people ask for things like "hideaway headlamps" (adds stupid amounts of weight) and a list of other things that make the car even heavier......

*deep breath*

Well - there's a reason the car weighs what it does - and safety is one of the biggest reasons - and this collision -which is truly unfortunate - is an example.

As to the drunk driver? No sympathy --

Glad your friend is OK.....we can build him another Camaro.

And SUPLEX - thank you for a GREAT post -- and for being a voice of reason!

Ohten · 09-23-2013, 08:18 AM

09-22-2013, 09:19 PM	#30
atma disco kryptonite Drives: 2012 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Champaign Posts: 1,174 View My Garage	so glad your friend is okay. it looks like his wheels survived. ask him if he wants to sell em __________________

09-22-2013, 10:55 PM	#32
Thrillz Drives: 2019 Dodge Daytona R/T Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,572	People still drinking and driving in this day and age with all the awareness unbelievable. Glad your friend is ok op cars can be replaced people can't. __________________ Quote of the year, from 6.1hemi: "I just wanted to type some junk cause I am having some beers and I really like cars."

09-23-2013, 06:25 AM	#38
Badbubba GrINned & JUICEd Drives: 15STI, 10Expy, 10 2SS/RS M6, 47KB1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,247	Very impressed for a 60mph hit. __________________ GPI SS3 Cam & stuff,N.O. Plate(dedicated fuel tank,progressive,fuel hose upgrade,remote opener,heater,console switches),LNC2000,CTAP,ARH 1 7/8" LTs/gutted cats/X pipe/mufflers,Jet Hot coated LTs,GPI HPT Tune,CAI, Scoop,Rx Catch Can,Gates heater hose relocation, Remote clutch & auto brake res,Metco loop,Momentum Tunnel Brace,TSW Nurb 18",555 & 05,Pfadt trailing arms & toe rods,Autometer WB,Fesler Pillar Pod,LED strips (int),Lloyds floor & trunk mats,LED DRL/front turn & license plate,DRL harness,VLEDs tail lights,Plasticoat Bowties. Ord: Oct 5, 2009 Rec: Nov 19, 2009 13.17@112.6 stock

09-23-2013, 06:42 AM	#39
DwRed1LTV6 Drives: '11 VR 2LT HHr Join Date: May 2011 Location: Gateway to the West Posts: 2,721	Glad your friend is ok OP. Sad to see the Camaro totaled like that ! __________________ 2011 Hhr Formerly known as Silver85IrocZ !!

09-23-2013, 08:18 AM	#41
Ohten Drives: Granite Crystal Challenger SRT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: West Palm Beach,FL by way of Akron,OH Posts: 1,406 View My Garage	__________________

09-22-2013, 09:06 PM	#29
SLEEPER SS Banned Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: DA BOTTOM Posts: 649	Damn that sucks. Hope the guy is ok. Have no passion for drunk drivers.

09-22-2013, 11:38 PM	#33
AdamEL Adam E. Lucchesi Drives: 2010 1SS/RS LS3 VR Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,381 View My Garage	A buddy of mine was killed by a drunk driver. The driver was an 18 year old girl. No tolerance for that crap. Only idiots drink and get behind the wheel.

09-23-2013, 12:08 AM	#35
Supreme Leader Account Suspended Drives: MANual Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Cape Girardeau Posts: 505	I still don't believe he got hit straight on at 60mph.

09-23-2013, 12:08 AM	#36
IDriveCamaroSS Account Suspended Drives: 2013 1LE, 2013 ZR1, 2012 cts-v Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Newport, KY Posts: 19	Holy crap. I hope he sues the guy for everything he's worth. I hope the guys wife divorces him and he lives a life of misery.

09-23-2013, 05:48 AM	#37
DFWHD Drives: 45th Anniversary Convertible Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: North Texas Posts: 348 View My Garage	Unfortunately, law suits are not effective on habitual drunk drivers. My wife and I were T-boned by a 3 time drunk driver back in the 90s and nothing came out of it. The only ones who got paid were the lawyers.