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Runawayhacker · 03-01-2012, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmart53

did you get cited with a racing ticket of some sort? I'm not sure how the cop sees your car like that with another camaro right behind you and doesn't get the itch to call it like he sees it.

As a matter of fact, the cop pulled me aside and told me he thought I was racing, but he cannot prove it. I simply kept my mouth closed and took 2 citations. One for speeding and one for "improper lane change" or something.

One-Bad-ZL1 · 03-01-2012, 06:43 PM

It's a goner dude. Sorry that happened to you. Get back on the horse and get another. Bet the frame (unibody) is bent bad.

007s 'Vert · 03-01-2012, 06:45 PM

My car never got out of control like that..........oh! but wait...............IT'S A v6!

...........never mind.

Glad to know you are ok, good to see the V6 driver stopped and checked on you instead of just driving on by and shaking his head

(like I probably would have done if someone in an SS tried to show me up like that, or at least that is how I would have interpreted it that way)

Good luck with your insurance, at least you are man enough to own up to it on here, kudos to you for that. Sad to see a loss like that beautiful Camaro you had.

Revo1 · 03-01-2012, 06:45 PM

Airbags are gone, they'll probably total it. That's god tho

Bill F · 03-01-2012, 06:46 PM

Even if it's not totalled, it won't drive right ever again. There will always be little quirks and gremlins that will remind you of your adventure.

Runawayhacker · 03-01-2012, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSSUNAMI

Sadly, I've seen a lot of this. Most of the time, the folks in these types of accidents have just learned a very hard, painful lesson. While we definitlely need to keep the word out that driving agressively on the street is a very poor idea, I think the pictures of wadded up Camaros get that point across much more clearly than scolding the drivers.

Not that we should give them a pat on the back or anything, but personally, I'm just thankful that the OP isn't physically injured, and that nobody else was injured in the incident.

Also, major props to the other Camaro driver for stopping to check on the OP. Good lookin out.

And that's my goal. I'm mostly trying to put the word out there so others can learn from me and keep their rides. Although, I really do appreciate everyone's concerns/condolences! It means a lot. Thank you!

Ohten · 03-01-2012, 07:00 PM

Glad to hear that you are okay..............

................but what a dumb ass thing to do.

dshep214 · 03-01-2012, 07:01 PM

Totalled! And honestly ur better off gettin a new one!

=Stephens= · 03-01-2012, 07:07 PM

When the air bags deploy, insurance companies write it off to totalled. My last car had the two front airbags deployed, 5,000 to replace them. It had to have a whole new dash installed and they got to 12,000 damage and stopped accessing the car. That is how I got my Camaro, New car replacement. And my damages weren't that bad.

Sorry to hear bout your loss.

toesuf94 · 03-01-2012, 07:17 PM

Good job manning up. Now you know what NOT to do.

Glad you are o.k.. Car is totalled.

KidKilowatt · 03-01-2012, 07:20 PM

I'll take your motor and drive-train !

GEEo · 03-01-2012, 07:23 PM

WOW!! What were u thinkin man??

I really feel bad for u!!

ffrcobra_65 · 03-01-2012, 07:27 PM

I don't see the corner

jd10013 · 03-01-2012, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildOne

Glad you were not hurt. Pics of the car make me want to cry.

Again...why does anyone feel the need to drive on the road (not track) with the traction control off...There is a reason why it is on the car. Because many people seem to outdrive their talent.

dumb question, why can it be turned off?

03-01-2012, 06:43 PM	#44
One-Bad-ZL1 So easy to love Camaros Drives: 2013 ZL1 VR #3457 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Marlborough, CT Posts: 3,768 View My Garage	It's a goner dude. Sorry that happened to you. Get back on the horse and get another. Bet the frame (unibody) is bent bad. __________________

03-01-2012, 06:45 PM	#45
007s 'Vert Formerly Lil'BlueCoupe Drives: '13 2LT/RS Vert, Summit White Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Vegas Baby!!!!!!!! Posts: 1,786	My car never got out of control like that..........oh! but wait...............IT'S A v6!...........never mind. Glad to know you are ok, good to see the V6 driver stopped and checked on you instead of just driving on by and shaking his head(like I probably would have done if someone in an SS tried to show me up like that, or at least that is how I would have interpreted it that way) Good luck with your insurance, at least you are man enough to own up to it on here, kudos to you for that. Sad to see a loss like that beautiful Camaro you had. __________________

03-01-2012, 06:45 PM	#46
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Airbags are gone, they'll probably total it. That's god tho __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

03-01-2012, 06:46 PM	#47
Bill F Drives: 2011 CGM 2LT/RS 2005 Silverado Z71 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 351 View My Garage	Even if it's not totalled, it won't drive right ever again. There will always be little quirks and gremlins that will remind you of your adventure. __________________ *TEAM LLT* VMaxx TB, MRT v1, Roto Fab CAI, Custom Painted Bowties, DT Headers(On order!)

03-01-2012, 07:00 PM	#49
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	Glad to hear that you are okay.............. ................but what a dumb ass thing to do. __________________

03-01-2012, 07:01 PM	#50
dshep214 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ssRS Ls3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,250	Totalled! And honestly ur better off gettin a new one! __________________

03-01-2012, 07:07 PM	#51
=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,544 View My Garage	When the air bags deploy, insurance companies write it off to totalled. My last car had the two front airbags deployed, 5,000 to replace them. It had to have a whole new dash installed and they got to 12,000 damage and stopped accessing the car. That is how I got my Camaro, New car replacement. And my damages weren't that bad. Sorry to hear bout your loss.

03-01-2012, 07:17 PM	#52
toesuf94 Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 4,746	Good job manning up. Now you know what NOT to do. Glad you are o.k.. Car is totalled. __________________ Cars and women are both going to give you problems...but you can pay somebody else to fix your car!

03-01-2012, 07:20 PM	#53
KidKilowatt Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Race City, NC Posts: 502	I'll take your motor and drive-train ! __________________ 2011 LLT RS Black on Black Loaded. [x]Showstopper 45th Anniversary inspired Camaro RS Stripes, [x] MPD1 Spoiler, [x] GM Heritage Grille. [x] Removed RS and Bowtie Emblems. [x] 30% Tinted Headlight Armour DRL's. [X ] Ruff Racing R954 Wheels [X] Solo Cat Back Mach X-LLT Exhaust [X ] Vmax Ported throttle body [x] Halo SC Reverse Hood Kit [x] Showstopper Painted, Modded Engine Cover [x] Cold Air Inductions CAI [x] Tinted Tails and Black Bezels [x] Megan Racing Street Series Coilovers [x] Belltech F&R Sways Check out my build thread! http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212178

03-01-2012, 07:23 PM	#54
GEEo OKCamaros Drives: 4 banger Diesel Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 4,572	WOW!! What were u thinkin man?? I really feel bad for u!!

03-01-2012, 07:27 PM	#55
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	I don't see the corner

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