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bwindham · 07-11-2009, 08:33 PM

Glad to hear you are recovering. Always listen to your doctor, back issues stay with you forever. I know, I've been through back surgery. Always remeber, the car can be replaced, you can"t.

anthonybyram · 07-11-2009, 08:43 PM

Glad to hear that youre going to be ok. From the looks of that car Id say that youre lucky to be alive! Id say that the fact that you are still alive after a wreck like that is a true testament to the folks at Oshawa, and the engineers at Team Camaro! That might be a good selling point to your girl, and her parents. You might not have survived the crash driving another type of vehicle.

Angelo@Autopia · 07-11-2009, 08:44 PM

Glad to hear your alive and will recover from the accident, I know your going to miss your Camaro but it can be replace but you can't be, your family and friends will be there for you, and your fellow members here also. Take Care.

CamaroScotty · 07-11-2009, 08:45 PM

Glad to hear you're ok - Sorry about the car, but life is far better than material things. Best wishes for a speedy and healthy recovery to you -

Back in 2007 I sneezed so hard while exiting the highway, I blacked out and swiped the guardrail and came to a stop......I could feel it, but wasn't aware what was going on. My hands pulled the car into the rail and the car came to a stop. What a freaky feeling "coming back" and realizing you are parked against a guardrail, not moving.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 07-11-2009, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyNewSolstice

Not sure if anyone else pointed this out but based upon your "Possibly I fell asleep " I would once you are healthy get a sleep test to see if you may have a sleep disorder. There is actually nothing wrong with someone who has a sleep disorder and after such an accident I would definitely make an appointment and actually it probably could get wrapped into this accidents auto coverage so no out-of-pocket expense but seriously glad you made it man!

Or it could be: "Chapman told police he had only four hours of sleep and thought he may have fallen asleep at the wheel."

Sounds like your gonna be ok, you are very lucky. I hope everything
works out for you.

CHVY4LF · 07-11-2009, 08:55 PM

Damn dude, your lucky to be alive. Like said before been wondering for awhile what happened when those pics first showed up

06MonteSS · 07-11-2009, 08:56 PM

sounds more like an inexperienced driver to me... too much power and couldn't handle it - got squirrely and WHAM into a pole/tree...

hope your recovery goes well man, you got lucky...

sales@spencershids.com · 07-11-2009, 08:56 PM

It would appear you were going very fast, but people have to remember that the car is made to crumple in an accident so it takes the inertia instead of your body. Glad to hear your ok. Also, to the people who say inexperienced driver, they obviously havent driven one. They are very easy to drive and its not like the car just gets out from under you. I've driven 4 and I never had a problem, and i would definately consider myself inexperienced when it comes to driving high power cars.

Vash · 07-11-2009, 09:02 PM

Yea imagine if that was the car I just sold. An 84 RX7 with no airbag. Would of been toast in a crash like that. Makes me kinda feel better for getting rid of it as much as I loved it.

2011RS/SS · 07-11-2009, 09:03 PM

Sorry to hear about your loss, but glad you made it out alive.. How did they remove you out of the car.. Threw the window or did they have to cut you out?

Bigbosss · 07-11-2009, 09:07 PM

too bad, but you're alive and that's most important...

Halo2 · 07-11-2009, 09:26 PM

Glad to see you that you survived through it. That car is an absolute mess and I think the only thing salvageable is probably the valve caps on the rear tires.

Where there any skid marks at the scene?

ssrsheaven · 07-11-2009, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KJS

and were wondering what and how this happened. But ONE DAY AFTER DELIVERY - O M G !!! Your girlfriend must have had a heart attack when she came upon the wreck.
Sorry for your loss and hope you have a complete recovery.

Looks like (again) the strength and intergrity of this car is a life saver....

I bet she went into a panic mode,hope she is doing ok along with you.

Mohrg Beast · 07-11-2009, 09:33 PM

I truly feel for you brother. I had a 71 Nova that ended up looking very much like yours..whereas i broke my back as well..actually compressed the vertibrae together in an accordian fracture. that was 9 years ago. I still take meds for it..itll be a long tedious recovery for you. but with caring people and a computer youll be fully entertained for the duration..i wish to god i had the internet when i got hurt..just basic cable actually made me a little crazy..flamdang!!!!! ahhh hmmm.. i mean glad to see your safe..dont feel bad i typed in w.v. camaro on google when i got mine..said a guy totaled his too the very day he bought his the very day they went on sale..youll get another one and be as happy as ever..especially with the vicodin youll be scarfing down while driving it..LOL..feel better pal..if you need anything or someone to talk to just ask.

07-11-2009, 08:55 PM	#62
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07-11-2009, 08:33 PM	#57
bwindham Drives: 2010 2SS/RS CGM Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 103 View My Garage	Glad to hear you are recovering. Always listen to your doctor, back issues stay with you forever. I know, I've been through back surgery. Always remeber, the car can be replaced, you can"t.

07-11-2009, 08:43 PM	#58
anthonybyram Drives: 1972 Z28, torch red,454 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mexico,mo Posts: 562 View My Garage	Glad to hear that youre going to be ok. From the looks of that car Id say that youre lucky to be alive! Id say that the fact that you are still alive after a wreck like that is a true testament to the folks at Oshawa, and the engineers at Team Camaro! That might be a good selling point to your girl, and her parents. You might not have survived the crash driving another type of vehicle.

07-11-2009, 08:44 PM	#59
Angelo@Autopia Drives: 2014 Ford Focus ST Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 939	Glad to hear your alive and will recover from the accident, I know your going to miss your Camaro but it can be replace but you can't be, your family and friends will be there for you, and your fellow members here also. Take Care.

07-11-2009, 08:45 PM	#60
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,801	Glad to hear you're ok - Sorry about the car, but life is far better than material things. Best wishes for a speedy and healthy recovery to you - Back in 2007 I sneezed so hard while exiting the highway, I blacked out and swiped the guardrail and came to a stop......I could feel it, but wasn't aware what was going on. My hands pulled the car into the rail and the car came to a stop. What a freaky feeling "coming back" and realizing you are parked against a guardrail, not moving.

07-11-2009, 08:56 PM	#63
06MonteSS Account Suspended Drives: 2006 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CT Posts: 226	sounds more like an inexperienced driver to me... too much power and couldn't handle it - got squirrely and WHAM into a pole/tree... hope your recovery goes well man, you got lucky...

07-11-2009, 08:56 PM	#64
sales@spencershids.com Drives: 2008 silverado, 2006 Impala Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Alaska Posts: 113	It would appear you were going very fast, but people have to remember that the car is made to crumple in an accident so it takes the inertia instead of your body. Glad to hear your ok. Also, to the people who say inexperienced driver, they obviously havent driven one. They are very easy to drive and its not like the car just gets out from under you. I've driven 4 and I never had a problem, and i would definately consider myself inexperienced when it comes to driving high power cars.

07-11-2009, 09:02 PM	#65
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	Yea imagine if that was the car I just sold. An 84 RX7 with no airbag. Would of been toast in a crash like that. Makes me kinda feel better for getting rid of it as much as I loved it.

07-11-2009, 09:03 PM	#66
2011RS/SS Drives: 2016 corvette Z06 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 236	Sorry to hear about your loss, but glad you made it out alive.. How did they remove you out of the car.. Threw the window or did they have to cut you out?

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Bigbosss Drives: camaro ss 2010 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Moscow Posts: 6	too bad, but you're alive and that's most important...

07-11-2009, 09:26 PM	#68
Halo2 Drives: 04 Mercury Marauder Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NC Posts: 131	Glad to see you that you survived through it. That car is an absolute mess and I think the only thing salvageable is probably the valve caps on the rear tires. Where there any skid marks at the scene?

07-11-2009, 09:33 PM	#70
Mohrg Beast TURBO HUNTER!!! Drives: 2010 Camaro Lt Vin #1974 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: West Virginia Posts: 607 View My Garage	I truly feel for you brother. I had a 71 Nova that ended up looking very much like yours..whereas i broke my back as well..actually compressed the vertibrae together in an accordian fracture. that was 9 years ago. I still take meds for it..itll be a long tedious recovery for you. but with caring people and a computer youll be fully entertained for the duration..i wish to god i had the internet when i got hurt..just basic cable actually made me a little crazy..flamdang!!!!! ahhh hmmm.. i mean glad to see your safe..dont feel bad i typed in w.v. camaro on google when i got mine..said a guy totaled his too the very day he bought his the very day they went on sale..youll get another one and be as happy as ever..especially with the vicodin youll be scarfing down while driving it..LOL..feel better pal..if you need anything or someone to talk to just ask.