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Dowgg123 · 05-02-2010, 02:40 AM

Im actually working on a Public Service Announcement for Bridgestone about safe driving. A buddy and I are working on it as a school project and our main focus is showing the importance of wearing a seatbelt. When it's done, I'll post it up here for you guys to see. It'll be up on bridgestones website too if we are finalists, so if you wanna pop on by when it's up and throw us a vote, we can win a $5,000 scholarship toward college.

qbert48 · 05-02-2010, 02:52 AM

that was very powerful well done OP

*TAG UR IT* · 05-02-2010, 03:05 AM

This one here is by far my favorite...

And for those that know me, I ALWAYS buckle up. Seen too many crashes with people being thrown to know they ACTUALLY SAVE LIVES.

first one · 05-02-2010, 10:11 AM

Excellent video and all great and valid points for YOU to wear your seat belt just don't tell me what I "HAVE TO" do!

Toyaholic · 05-02-2010, 10:21 AM

Great work on these commercials.

PHEOX · 05-02-2010, 10:28 AM

Great commercials! Before the daughter and wife came to be the 'seatbelt' I was expecting him to just fly across the room into the wall! Would have taught the lesson in a slightly more grotesque manner.

Big Brunsy · 05-02-2010, 10:35 AM

I was once hauling a bunch of stuff to my brother-in-law's for an auction. I was traveling down the gravel road at about 35mph and something fell over in the back, so I turned around to see what it was. When I turned back around I was going into the ditch, so I figured I'd just drive back out like I had done any other time I went in the ditch. Only problem was the grass was hiding the fact that the ditch had now become 100% verticle and the nerf bar on the pickup caught the edge of the road and the truck rolled over. So there I sat in the middle of the road, upside down in my father-in-law's pickup. I unbuckled my seatbelt that for some reason I had JUST put on not more than 1/2 mile before the accident. What made me decide to buckle up? I don't know, but I like to think it was God putting some common sence into my head for me. I have never driven without one since.

Chief Bob · 05-02-2010, 10:38 AM

Old but still relevent-(the post not Scott )

Spring Message from the Fbodfather Scott Settlemire

Scott S email this last night nnd I thought I would share with all of you. Its a VERY GOOD Message and one we should all really think about. ~ Gary

Good evening, my Camaro Comrades and Firebird Friends........

Spring is here - and most of us are getting our Firebirds and Camaros out of storage .....and can hardly wait to drive them.

Unfortunately most of us want to plant the pedal to the metal --

.......................and that's fine -- provided that it's done appropriately and in the right place and time.

My concern is that some of you may get a little *too excited* and perhaps decide to do a little street racing.

Our Friend -- Jason Ory at www.z28.com started a thread on his site talking about the horrors that can result from Street Racing..........and I thank him for bringing it to my attention.

I ask you to read something I wrote a couple of years back -- it's at the end of this email.......

We had a great Camaro/Firebird Gathering in Atlanta -- and unfortunately things got out of control late at night -- and two of our Camaro Comrades died that night...............

All because of Street Racing.............

Please -- I beg you -- read the following -- and PROMISE ME -- that you will not street race -- and that you will wear your safety belts at ALL TIMES -- and that goes for all of your passengers as well.

Please share this with your friends.........put it in your newsletters.............

To some of you, I may sound like a broken record. (to you 'younguns' -- records were what preceded CDs.....) -- and I continue this rant because I care about you.

Have a great show season -- and I hope to see you at the various Camaro/Firebird shows that are planned this season!

The story:

A whole bunch of people looked forward to this past Memorial Day weekend …many of them spending it in Atlanta, as I did, with fellow Fcar enthusiasts.

A few young men I’m sure were looking forward to driving in from the Carolinas.

It was a great show….hundreds of Firebirds and Camaros lovingly maintained/restored/modified.

A great tour of GMMG........ Some great vendor displays......... A Beach Party.........

----A weekend built around a way to remember our veterans and those who gave their lives for our country.

But a tragedy happened early Sunday morning.

We (as well as most manufacturers) build performance cars. We build them with many, many safety features. We try to anticipate human error. But some things can’t be anticipated. And it’s especially hard to engineer around bad judgement on the part of the driver.

We put safety belts in all of our cars and trucks.

No…we don’t deserve a gold medal for this…it’s the law…..a GOOD law.

It’s also the law in most States and Provinces that you are supposed to put them on when you get in the vehicle. I guess we'll never know whether or not the fellows in the back seat of the Camaro SS on Windy Hill road would have survived had they had put the belts on.

Windy Hill Road in suburban Atlanta has curves and elevations. It has as I recall, a 35 mph speed limit. It was not designed for cars to travel at three times that speed. (or more)

In some ways, I guess I was fortunate. I was in my hotel room. It was late…it was a long day………I had a great time meeting a lot of great people and spending time with some old friends. So I retired around 1 am and went to sleep. I didn’t have to witness the heartbreaking catastrophe firsthand.

I wasn’t prepared to hear the news the next morning. I am, as I’m sure many others are -- still in shock. And I pray for the families and friends of all involved.

I guess at this point in time, I can only hope that amidst this terrible, terrible tragedy that perhaps those who attended the Gathering…….those of you reading this…….and those who read the newspapers/websites and watched TV will think twice before getting into a car or truck and not putting the safety belt on ---PROPERLY --- each and every time.

Second: If you want to race, take it to the track guys and gals. Or to the dyno. (the dyno doesn’t involve driver error…….)

Simply put: We know these cars are powerful. I like burnouts as much as the next guy or gal………but there is a time and place for that…..and it isn’t in a parking lot or on the street. It’s at the track under controlled conditions.

I don’t ever want to see a street race. I don’t ever want to see another burnout in a parking lot.

And I don’t EVER want to hear about one or more of my fellow enthusiasts……who I care a great deal for…….. being killed in one of our cars or trucks. Is it avoidable? I sure wish it were.

So how ‘bout we make sure we ‘stack the deck’ in our favor?

How ‘bout we make a commitment to each other RIGHT NOW…….that we pledge never to street race – EVER………… (And I don’t care HOW many other motorists are egging you on…….)

How ‘bout we make a commitment to each other RIGHT NOW that we will ALWAYS wear a safety belt…and that goes for everyone in the car or truck with us…………………..

How ‘bout we make a commitment to each other RIGHT NOW that we will tell our loved ones how much they mean to us…….and that we DEMAND that they wear a safety belt………. Every time………no excuses.

You think a safety belt is uncomfortable? Well how about this statistic: A 180 pound human being traveling in a car at 35 miles per hour that strikes a solid object will create THIRTY SIX HUNDRED POUNDS OF FORCE.

Now..........do you want that 3,600 pounds of force to be dissipated by a safety belt or do you want it dissipated by a steering wheel and windshield – or the pavement …do you still think the seatbelt is uncomfortable???

………… some of you may say “Scott…stop with the rant…it’s inappropriate at this time.”
To you I say…” I care about you and my fellow enthusiasts and friends and loved ones. And I don’t want to attend your funeral or see you in a hospital due to an avoidable accident. So if I’m being inappropriate, it’s because I care.”

To the family and friends of those who lost their lives this weekend in Atlanta: You are in my prayers. I don’t know that I or anyone else have the words to console you other than to say how very deeply saddened and sorry I am for your loss. And many of us will be thinking of you for a lot longer than you might imagine.

To the organizers (my very dear friends) of the Atlanta Fbody Gathering: You have worked so long and so hard to put such a great event together. This was not your fault. People come from many states to enjoy the passion that these cars generate. We are indebted to you for your hard work…and we hope we’ll be invited back again next year. Thank you for your hospitality – thank you for your friendship – and thank you for all the good things you do for the F-car community.

To the Associates at the Marriott Atlanta Northwest: Thank you for your kind understanding and for all you did to help everyone through this weekend. You are truly a class act.

In closing, Everyone:
Wear your safety belts.
No more street racing.
Put the cell phone down when behind the wheel.
Practice safe driving habits.
If you’re going to drink, don’t drive. No one should lose his or her life needlessly.

And remember….every time you get behind the wheel…..YOU are in charge. Don’t turn your vehicle into a lethal weapon.

Spread the word.

McBain · 05-02-2010, 11:13 AM

I've been in some bad accidents in my younger days. I remember seeing that post a few weeks back and thinking really? Hopefully that driver has changed his mind. Good thread.

Diabel1969 · 05-02-2010, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by first one

Excellent video and all great and valid points for YOU to wear your seat belt just don't tell me what I "HAVE TO" do!

I agree

*TAG UR IT* · 05-02-2010, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by first one

Excellent video and all great and valid points for YOU to wear your seat belt just don't tell me what I "HAVE TO" do!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diabel1969

I agree

I'm trying to think of something witty to say...but it probably wouldn't matter.

Just check it out. This is what happened when HE decided not to wear HIS seatbelt!

(I will only provide the link....and not post up the embedded video)

I sincerely hope you decide to wear your seatbelt day in day out...common sense stuff.

In case that one didn't catch your attention...

jagan323 · 05-02-2010, 01:22 PM

lol not sure why some people are still refusing to listen to good reason... But okay. I don't get the benefits of NOT wearing your seatbelt. *shakes head*

lil_chef · 05-02-2010, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jagan323

lol not sure why some people are still refusing to listen to good reason... But okay. I don't get the benefits of NOT wearing your seatbelt. *shakes head*

because not wearing your seatbelt looks cool

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.................... ......

Synergy_synner · 05-02-2010, 04:12 PM

Man those are some powerful videos.

05-02-2010, 02:52 AM	#16
qbert48 Drives: 2SS SIM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: texas panhandle BFE Posts: 1,127	that was very powerful well done OP __________________ 2SS RS SIM gray leather stick shift ground FX thank you gary richards @ classic chevy in sugarland welcome home 1100 4-27-09 6000 6-27-09 yes i got to the dance late don't hate me

05-02-2010, 10:38 AM	#22
Chief Bob Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 SIM CTF Car M6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Taylor, MI Posts: 883	Old but still relevent-(the post not Scott ) Spring Message from the Fbodfather Scott Settlemire Scott S email this last night nnd I thought I would share with all of you. Its a VERY GOOD Message and one we should all really think about. ~ Gary Good evening, my Camaro Comrades and Firebird Friends........ Spring is here - and most of us are getting our Firebirds and Camaros out of storage .....and can hardly wait to drive them. Unfortunately most of us want to plant the pedal to the metal -- .......................and that's fine -- provided that it's done appropriately and in the right place and time. My concern is that some of you may get a little too excited and perhaps decide to do a little street racing. Our Friend -- Jason Ory at www.z28.com started a thread on his site talking about the horrors that can result from Street Racing..........and I thank him for bringing it to my attention. I ask you to read something I wrote a couple of years back -- it's at the end of this email....... We had a great Camaro/Firebird Gathering in Atlanta -- and unfortunately things got out of control late at night -- and two of our Camaro Comrades died that night............... All because of Street Racing............. Please -- I beg you -- read the following -- and PROMISE ME -- that you will not street race -- and that you will wear your safety belts at ALL TIMES -- and that goes for all of your passengers as well. Please share this with your friends.........put it in your newsletters............. To some of you, I may sound like a broken record. (to you 'younguns' -- records were what preceded CDs.....) -- and I continue this rant because I care about you. Have a great show season -- and I hope to see you at the various Camaro/Firebird shows that are planned this season! The story: A whole bunch of people looked forward to this past Memorial Day weekend …many of them spending it in Atlanta, as I did, with fellow Fcar enthusiasts. A few young men I’m sure were looking forward to driving in from the Carolinas. It was a great show….hundreds of Firebirds and Camaros lovingly maintained/restored/modified. A great tour of GMMG........ Some great vendor displays......... A Beach Party......... ----A weekend built around a way to remember our veterans and those who gave their lives for our country. But a tragedy happened early Sunday morning. We (as well as most manufacturers) build performance cars. We build them with many, many safety features. We try to anticipate human error. But some things can’t be anticipated. And it’s especially hard to engineer around bad judgement on the part of the driver. We put safety belts in all of our cars and trucks. No…we don’t deserve a gold medal for this…it’s the law…..a GOOD law. It’s also the law in most States and Provinces that you are supposed to put them on when you get in the vehicle. I guess we'll never know whether or not the fellows in the back seat of the Camaro SS on Windy Hill road would have survived had they had put the belts on. Windy Hill Road in suburban Atlanta has curves and elevations. It has as I recall, a 35 mph speed limit. It was not designed for cars to travel at three times that speed. (or more) In some ways, I guess I was fortunate. I was in my hotel room. It was late…it was a long day………I had a great time meeting a lot of great people and spending time with some old friends. So I retired around 1 am and went to sleep. I didn’t have to witness the heartbreaking catastrophe firsthand. I wasn’t prepared to hear the news the next morning. I am, as I’m sure many others are -- still in shock. And I pray for the families and friends of all involved. I guess at this point in time, I can only hope that amidst this terrible, terrible tragedy that perhaps those who attended the Gathering…….those of you reading this…….and those who read the newspapers/websites and watched TV will think twice before getting into a car or truck and not putting the safety belt on ---PROPERLY --- each and every time. Second: If you want to race, take it to the track guys and gals. Or to the dyno. (the dyno doesn’t involve driver error…….) Simply put: We know these cars are powerful. I like burnouts as much as the next guy or gal………but there is a time and place for that…..and it isn’t in a parking lot or on the street. It’s at the track under controlled conditions. I don’t ever want to see a street race. I don’t ever want to see another burnout in a parking lot. And I don’t EVER want to hear about one or more of my fellow enthusiasts……who I care a great deal for…….. being killed in one of our cars or trucks. Is it avoidable? I sure wish it were. So how ‘bout we make sure we ‘stack the deck’ in our favor? How ‘bout we make a commitment to each other RIGHT NOW…….that we pledge never to street race – EVER………… (And I don’t care HOW many other motorists are egging you on…….) How ‘bout we make a commitment to each other RIGHT NOW that we will ALWAYS wear a safety belt…and that goes for everyone in the car or truck with us………………….. How ‘bout we make a commitment to each other RIGHT NOW that we will tell our loved ones how much they mean to us…….and that we DEMAND that they wear a safety belt………. Every time………no excuses. You think a safety belt is uncomfortable? Well how about this statistic: A 180 pound human being traveling in a car at 35 miles per hour that strikes a solid object will create THIRTY SIX HUNDRED POUNDS OF FORCE. Now..........do you want that 3,600 pounds of force to be dissipated by a safety belt or do you want it dissipated by a steering wheel and windshield – or the pavement …do you still think the seatbelt is uncomfortable??? ………… some of you may say “Scott…stop with the rant…it’s inappropriate at this time.” To you I say…” I care about you and my fellow enthusiasts and friends and loved ones. And I don’t want to attend your funeral or see you in a hospital due to an avoidable accident. So if I’m being inappropriate, it’s because I care.” To the family and friends of those who lost their lives this weekend in Atlanta: You are in my prayers. I don’t know that I or anyone else have the words to console you other than to say how very deeply saddened and sorry I am for your loss. And many of us will be thinking of you for a lot longer than you might imagine. To the organizers (my very dear friends) of the Atlanta Fbody Gathering: You have worked so long and so hard to put such a great event together. This was not your fault. People come from many states to enjoy the passion that these cars generate. We are indebted to you for your hard work…and we hope we’ll be invited back again next year. Thank you for your hospitality – thank you for your friendship – and thank you for all the good things you do for the F-car community. To the Associates at the Marriott Atlanta Northwest: Thank you for your kind understanding and for all you did to help everyone through this weekend. You are truly a class act. In closing, Everyone: Wear your safety belts. No more street racing. Put the cell phone down when behind the wheel. Practice safe driving habits. If you’re going to drink, don’t drive. No one should lose his or her life needlessly. And remember….every time you get behind the wheel…..YOU are in charge. Don’t turn your vehicle into a lethal weapon. Spread the word. __________________ 2012 ZL1,CTF Car, SIM MN6, Polished Wheels,The Rare Flat Black Insert. Proud member of the unofficial Camaro5 "Rodgers Chevrolet Fan Club"

05-02-2010, 11:13 AM	#23
McBain The Normandy Drives: Black 2LT-RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin-TX Posts: 93	I've been in some bad accidents in my younger days. I remember seeing that post a few weeks back and thinking really? Hopefully that driver has changed his mind. Good thread. __________________ 1100-4/2/10 2500-4/7/10 3300-4/15/10 3400-4/28/10 3800-4/29/10 Vin: 2G1FG1EV6A9216192 4/30/10-Shipped by Railroad: rail number ETTX702404 5/11-Delivered to dealership 5/20-The Normandy Arrives!!!!

05-02-2010, 01:22 PM	#26
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	lol not sure why some people are still refusing to listen to good reason... But okay. I don't get the benefits of NOT wearing your seatbelt. shakes head __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

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first one Drives: SSRS - black, GFX, SSX wheels Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: IN Posts: 936	Excellent video and all great and valid points for YOU to wear your seat belt just don't tell me what I "HAVE TO" do!

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Synergy_synner Drives: Synergy Camaro Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: FL Posts: 203 View My Garage	Man those are some powerful videos.