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BlackSunshine87 · 07-08-2010, 11:09 AM

Well, what can a say?

I was on my way to work, crusin' along, enjoying the 20min drive in my beloved Camaro

. Finally got to my exit and was approaching the light behind a Nissan Versa ( a hollow shell of a vehicle not suitable to be driven in the United States of America). As we came up on the light, it was red but we were both turning right, so we stopped and he went to turn so I scooted up and was watching oncoming traffic to my left when I felt a sudden jerking and heard a small crunch

. I immediately was flooded with mixed emotions of overwhelming sorrow for my poor Betty

, and rage at the @ hole who didn't follow through with his turn

. At this point I realized there was nothing I could do

, in the eyes on the law it was my fault and giving the foreigner in his oversized childs toy a good ol' American @$$ kicking, no matter how good it would feel, would only make matters worse for myself

. So we exchanged info and I continued my way onto base.

That's how my day started

, I'll post pics when I get off later. I hope you all have a better day than me!

PoorMansCamaro · 07-08-2010, 11:38 AM

Yeah, i've witnessed accidents like that before. That's why I never look for oncoming traffic until it's my turn...sucks for you man. hope it wasn't too bad!

formare · 07-08-2010, 11:55 AM

ive seen this at least twice before. Super duper sorry for you bud - but it is mostly your fault. Imagine if the roles were reversed and you were the one who was nipped by the SUV.

linkwpc · 07-08-2010, 12:01 PM

Sorry... that sucks....

SSOOCH · 07-08-2010, 12:04 PM

"At this point I realized there was nothing I could do, in the eyes on the law it was my fault and giving the foreigner in his oversized childs toy a good ol' American @$$ kicking, no matter how good it would feel"

Wait, you rear ended him and you wanted to beat him up??

I HAVE NOW READ IT ALL ON CAMARO5.COM!!

CaniacFan · 07-08-2010, 12:16 PM

Unfortunately, you do the crime - you pay the time... It sucks though. Own up and call it a lesson learned. Hate it for you though. Damage??

aet08 · 07-08-2010, 12:47 PM

sorry man :(

LolatheSlush · 07-08-2010, 01:47 PM

that sucks, but it seems like you'd have paid better attention driving such a beautiful car.. i know i try

i get mad when someone gets too close to me

2010 SSRS · 07-08-2010, 01:51 PM

ouch

BlackSunshine87 · 07-08-2010, 02:07 PM

Thank God for full coverage, I'll be in the body shop first thing Monday morning, and all will be well again soon.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSOOCH

Wait, you rear ended him and you wanted to beat him up??

Yeah, I was pissed. He turned and then stopped, causing me to damage my FN CAMARO on his crappie little car. Yes, it was my fault but when something like that happens (and your 23) you want to hit someone. I didn't, but i wanted too.

Anyway, lesson learned, and this being the first accident I've ever been in, I'll be glad it was as minor as it was.

BlackSunshine87 · 07-08-2010, 02:17 PM

caper · 07-08-2010, 02:26 PM

i did the same thing before, and felt the same way...guy pulled out to go in front of me, went 10feet and stopped, had allll the time in the world too...

prostock69 · 07-08-2010, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackSunshine87

Well, what can a say?

I was on my way to work, crusin' along, enjoying the 20min drive in my beloved Camaro

. Finally got to my exit and was approaching the light behind a Nissan Versa ( a hollow shell of a vehicle not suitable to be driven in the United States of America). As we came up on the light, it was red but we were both turning right, so we stopped and he went to turn so I scooted up and was watching oncoming traffic to my left when I felt a sudden jerking and heard a small crunch

. I immediately was flooded with mixed emotions of overwhelming sorrow for my poor Betty

, and rage at the @ hole who didn't follow through with his turn

. At this point I realized there was nothing I could do

, in the eyes on the law it was my fault and giving the foreigner in his oversized childs toy a good ol' American @$$ kicking, no matter how good it would feel, would only make matters worse for myself

. So we exchanged info and I continued my way onto base.

That's how my day started

, I'll post pics when I get off later. I hope you all have a better day than me!

I had the exact same thing happen to me except we had the green light (so no oncoming traffic to worry about) and he slammed on his brakes on purpose. This happened in Arlington, TX, I had a witness who saw what happened. I tapped him going about 10 mph. Did little damage to his car but screwed up the front end of my Trans Am. He spoke no English and had no license or insurance (typical) and had the audacity to claim a serious neck injury. He was basically scamming my insurance company for a bogus claim. Insurance company refused to pay and he ended up dropping his claim. In the end, my rates didn't go up. So now, I don't look back for traffic if there is someone else in front of me turning as well. It's tempting to do but I learned my lesson.

MaroSS · 07-08-2010, 03:00 PM

DAMNNNN Sorry bud.

07-08-2010, 11:09 AM	#1
BlackSunshine87 SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Black/Black 2SS RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 74	$#!% FENDER BENDER! Well, what can a say? I was on my way to work, crusin' along, enjoying the 20min drive in my beloved Camaro. Finally got to my exit and was approaching the light behind a Nissan Versa ( a hollow shell of a vehicle not suitable to be driven in the United States of America). As we came up on the light, it was red but we were both turning right, so we stopped and he went to turn so I scooted up and was watching oncoming traffic to my left when I felt a sudden jerking and heard a small crunch. I immediately was flooded with mixed emotions of overwhelming sorrow for my poor Betty, and rage at the @ hole who didn't follow through with his turn. At this point I realized there was nothing I could do, in the eyes on the law it was my fault and giving the foreigner in his oversized childs toy a good ol' American @$$ kicking, no matter how good it would feel, would only make matters worse for myself. So we exchanged info and I continued my way onto base. That's how my day started, I'll post pics when I get off later. I hope you all have a better day than me! __________________ "Discovered by the Germans in 1904, they named it San Diego, which of course in German means a whale's ******."

07-08-2010, 11:38 AM	#2
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 56,958	Yeah, i've witnessed accidents like that before. That's why I never look for oncoming traffic until it's my turn...sucks for you man. hope it wasn't too bad! __________________

07-08-2010, 11:55 AM	#3
formare The Milano Drives: 2017 Firefly ShipWorks Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicagoland (Crown Point, IN) Posts: 1,877 View My Garage	ive seen this at least twice before. Super duper sorry for you bud - but it is mostly your fault. Imagine if the roles were reversed and you were the one who was nipped by the SUV. __________________ My first Love. She was called "Miss Carriage" (still cry when I think about her) 383, Muncie 4 speed, custom linkage mated to hurst short throw shifter.

07-08-2010, 12:01 PM	#4
linkwpc The punching cat Drives: '10 Camaro SS Black W/Hugger&W/IOI Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 4,048 View My Garage	Sorry... that sucks.... __________________ My car build (COTW 7/23/12) - - - - - - > CLICK HERE! : http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80725

07-08-2010, 12:04 PM	#5
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	"At this point I realized there was nothing I could do, in the eyes on the law it was my fault and giving the foreigner in his oversized childs toy a good ol' American @$$ kicking, no matter how good it would feel" Wait, you rear ended him and you wanted to beat him up?? I HAVE NOW READ IT ALL ON CAMARO5.COM!! __________________ Last edited by SSOOCH; 07-08-2010 at 02:50 PM.

07-08-2010, 12:16 PM	#6
CaniacFan Drives: '10 SS CGM #75,288, '14 Stingray Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 3,938	Unfortunately, you do the crime - you pay the time... It sucks though. Own up and call it a lesson learned. Hate it for you though. Damage??

07-08-2010, 12:47 PM	#7
aet08 Drives: c Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: c Posts: 627	sorry man :(

07-08-2010, 01:47 PM	#8
LolatheSlush I race in heels Drives: V8 ss black Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: United States Posts: 651 View My Garage	that sucks, but it seems like you'd have paid better attention driving such a beautiful car.. i know i try i get mad when someone gets too close to me

07-08-2010, 01:51 PM	#9
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	ouch __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

07-08-2010, 02:17 PM	#11
BlackSunshine87 SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Black/Black 2SS RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 74	__________________ "Discovered by the Germans in 1904, they named it San Diego, which of course in German means a whale's ******."

07-08-2010, 02:26 PM	#12
caper Drives: 2010 IOM 2ss/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal, I.E. Posts: 1,545	i did the same thing before, and felt the same way...guy pulled out to go in front of me, went 10feet and stopped, had allll the time in the world too...

07-08-2010, 03:00 PM	#14
MaroSS ZL1 Drives: 10' SS/RS - Sold; 15' White ZL1 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Harbor City, CA Posts: 683 View My Garage	DAMNNNN Sorry bud. __________________

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