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Low Saturn · 01-04-2014, 06:37 PM

I've only had the car three weeks and I backed up too far into my driveway and hit the corner of my house.

I dont know what I was thinking. We have a small three inch step in a walkway that's on the side of the driveway. On my previous cars I needed a 2x4 laid down on its side to easily go up this step. I knew when the front tires hit this step, not to go back further. But the Camaro had a lot more power at idle and it went up and over the step and hit the house. I yelled out a few choice words. Then when I got out and saw what I had done, I kicked the light up Christmas deer on the front lawn.

I've since removed the 2x4 and am going to be a lot more careful.

Hopefully this can just be sanded, filled and repainted. Going to the body shop after work Monday.

oldfriend · 01-04-2014, 06:42 PM

Take it as a lesson learned , and don't do it again

carfish72 · 01-04-2014, 06:44 PM

Awe man, that looks painful!

I think I would cry! I'm sure it'll be fine, good luck!

Low Saturn · 01-04-2014, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldfriend

Take it as a lesson learned , and don't do it again

I definitely will not happen again.

Atti2de · 01-04-2014, 06:45 PM

That's ok, I know a guy (no names) that revved his car is the garage or attempted to rev it. It was in drive and thank god the sheet rock/house studs were in the way to stop him from having a drive through garage.

yellowrs · 01-04-2014, 06:45 PM

This is about a $300 fix at the body shop.
Or you could put a bumper sticker over it?
Good luck.

wayne watson · 01-04-2014, 06:49 PM

Sucks but could be worse that's the only thing I dislike is that dam it blindspot

45thCamaro · 01-04-2014, 06:49 PM

That could be much worse. The 2nd day I owned my car I left it in gear and let go of the clutch in my garage and it scratched the front bumper on the stock exhaust. That was the only damage thank god. Could have been much worse, be grateful yours isn't as bad.

Get it fixed and be more careful.

And apologize to the deer.

carfish72 · 01-04-2014, 06:50 PM

That's why the back up camera & sensors are awesome! Saved my ass already...

nitto85 · 01-04-2014, 06:54 PM

Don't dwell on it, mistakes happen.

CamaroJim56 · 01-04-2014, 06:57 PM

Takes balls to post that...

Shoulda blamed the wife...

Just kidding, hope it looks like new soon and doesn't cost you too much.

Best of luck.

Jim

Low Saturn · 01-04-2014, 07:04 PM

Thanks for the support guys. I hope its only $300 like yellowrs says. But somehow I doubt it. It cost me $400 to have a brand new rear bumper painted for my previous car a couple months ago.

ckaram · 01-04-2014, 07:10 PM

It's always wayyy more than we think. Shake it off. It's not that bad.

I once scraped the fender of a '68 Camaro backing out of an auto repair shop while in high school. Now that HURT. Especially all the mechanics just shaking their heads at my sorry ass...

Msmall143 · 01-04-2014, 07:11 PM

You'll gpbe alright.

I recently had my car in gear at a meet and let the clutch out not realizing it was in gear. Drivers door was open and the car bucked forward and stalled when I let the clutch out. Luckily parking brake caught it. Door swung open and hit the car parked next to me. Big problem was it was a Ferrari 550! Owner was tanning right there and was pissed!

Had to pay for damages.

Chalk it up as shit happens!

I second the "brave to post this" comment

01-04-2014, 06:37 PM	#1
Low Saturn Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 1,371	I'm an idiot. Backed into my house. I've only had the car three weeks and I backed up too far into my driveway and hit the corner of my house. I dont know what I was thinking. We have a small three inch step in a walkway that's on the side of the driveway. On my previous cars I needed a 2x4 laid down on its side to easily go up this step. I knew when the front tires hit this step, not to go back further. But the Camaro had a lot more power at idle and it went up and over the step and hit the house. I yelled out a few choice words. Then when I got out and saw what I had done, I kicked the light up Christmas deer on the front lawn. I've since removed the 2x4 and am going to be a lot more careful. Hopefully this can just be sanded, filled and repainted. Going to the body shop after work Monday.

01-04-2014, 06:45 PM	#5
Atti2de Móderator Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 1,664 View My Garage	That's ok, I know a guy (no names) that revved his car is the garage or attempted to rev it. It was in drive and thank god the sheet rock/house studs were in the way to stop him from having a drive through garage. __________________ I'm not the one with the Atti2de problem it's everyone else that has a problem with my Atti2de!

01-04-2014, 06:49 PM	#7
wayne watson Drives: 2014 camaro ss ,1967 chevelle ss, Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: loganville Posts: 1,209 View My Garage	Sucks but could be worse that's the only thing I dislike is that dam it blindspot __________________

01-04-2014, 06:49 PM	#8
45thCamaro Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New York Posts: 2,418	I'm an idiot. Backed into my house. That could be much worse. The 2nd day I owned my car I left it in gear and let go of the clutch in my garage and it scratched the front bumper on the stock exhaust. That was the only damage thank god. Could have been much worse, be grateful yours isn't as bad. Get it fixed and be more careful. And apologize to the deer.

01-04-2014, 06:50 PM	#9
carfish72 Drives: 2018 Hot Wheels Edition 2SS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 70 View My Garage	That's why the back up camera & sensors are awesome! Saved my ass already... Last edited by carfish72; 01-04-2014 at 07:27 PM.

01-04-2014, 06:42 PM	#2
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	Take it as a lesson learned , and don't do it again

01-04-2014, 06:44 PM	#3
carfish72 Drives: 2018 Hot Wheels Edition 2SS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 70 View My Garage	Awe man, that looks painful! I think I would cry! I'm sure it'll be fine, good luck!

01-04-2014, 06:45 PM	#6
yellowrs Account Suspended Drives: 2010 SS 426 V8 M/T Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Scottsdale AZ Posts: 1,376	This is about a $300 fix at the body shop. Or you could put a bumper sticker over it? Good luck.

01-04-2014, 06:54 PM	#10
nitto85 Caffeine Injected Drives: 13 Ram - 05 Widebody 1050rwhp Vette Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Woodstock, Ga Posts: 1,033	Don't dwell on it, mistakes happen.

01-04-2014, 06:57 PM	#11
CamaroJim56 Obsessed Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,603	Takes balls to post that... Shoulda blamed the wife... Just kidding, hope it looks like new soon and doesn't cost you too much. Best of luck. Jim __________________ 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS

01-04-2014, 07:04 PM	#12
Low Saturn Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 1,371	Thanks for the support guys. I hope its only $300 like yellowrs says. But somehow I doubt it. It cost me $400 to have a brand new rear bumper painted for my previous car a couple months ago.

01-04-2014, 07:10 PM	#13
ckaram Drives: 2011 2SS RS, 1968 ragtop Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,850	It's always wayyy more than we think. Shake it off. It's not that bad. I once scraped the fender of a '68 Camaro backing out of an auto repair shop while in high school. Now that HURT. Especially all the mechanics just shaking their heads at my sorry ass... __________________ 1968 Camaro Convertible LS1, T56

01-04-2014, 07:11 PM	#14
Msmall143 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NOVA Posts: 1,718	You'll gpbe alright. I recently had my car in gear at a meet and let the clutch out not realizing it was in gear. Drivers door was open and the car bucked forward and stalled when I let the clutch out. Luckily parking brake caught it. Door swung open and hit the car parked next to me. Big problem was it was a Ferrari 550! Owner was tanning right there and was pissed! Had to pay for damages. Chalk it up as shit happens! I second the "brave to post this" comment