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    Thanks guys, this will be something of a long, drawn out process but I'll keep you updated as much as I can.

    My body is at 50% right now and i'm in constant pain, but I still try to get a few things done as I am able.


    Here's a picture dump from earlier today. I went out to see the car with a buddy and he was able to snap a few photos for me.

    Dash is destroyed


    What looks like my skin in and around the momo hub screws. How gross.


    A better shot of the steering wheel bends. Some parts of the wheel are bent farther than what is considered "straight". Salvaging this wheel may not be an option as it's already "compromised".





    Trans tunnel is destroyed. I fear that the engine and transmission are both unusable.


    Passenger Side rear quarter. Destroyed. I really hit her hard. Everything is destroyed.





    Engine way pushed hard into the firewall. Preliminary assessments tell me that this engine is toast.


    Bone stock, uncut rear parcel shelf. How often do you see an uncut, perfect parcel shelf? Never? Me either. Also notice the "hooks" that keep the rear seat back part attached to the car. They are bent forward allowing the rear seat back to come off because of impact. How not awesome.



    Rear suspension assessment. Looks like the swaybar is nice and bent.





    Shot from behind the tranny. Not looking good. Entire exhaust system was damaged as well. This is a pity because these headers were ridiculously rare Alpina or Supersprint headers.



    Destroyed Tranny mounts, destroyed driveshaft, guibo, and my life.


    More undercarriage. Frame rail is FUBAR.


    Notice how the passenger side frame rail actually separated. So rough.


    Front suspension shot. Still no idea how damaged this is. Probably completely wrecked.











    Happy Monday.
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      Also, in the last four or so days of the car sitting in a protected complex, the keys went missing.

      Salt on the wound, whoever you are. Salt on the wound.



      Edit: Found my keys. Brain damage has definitely occurred.
      Last edited by phreshkid; 04-27-2015, 09:08 PM.
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        :(

        unhappy monday
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          Originally posted by kronus View Post
          :(

          unhappy monday
          this.:curse:
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            Wow - that is a really hard hit. Glad to hear you're ok and wish you a speedy recovery. That ain't at 30mph.
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              Wow. I've been firefighting since 1996, and this is among some of the worst I have seen, that didn't require extraction tools. I really hope you are planning on suing the crap out of the other driver.
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                Rest & Heal fast !!

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                  at least the gas cap still looks usable...





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                  Originally posted by Vokuhila
                  I laughed, and then I serioused

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                    Condolences man :(
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                      Dann that sucks.hope all goes well for you

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                        I am confused, what happened? your car/god machine/scrap bucket has head on damage, but everyone is saying it's the other drivers fault?

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                          Originally posted by Calypso Moor View Post
                          I am confused, what happened? your car/god machine/scrap bucket has head on damage, but everyone is saying it's the other drivers fault?

                          In an earlier post, it was said the van made an illegal turn in front of the '02.
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                            Police report confirms that I am not at fault.
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                              If the cops are on your side, that's a damn good start I would say.. Did they ever find out if the van driver was texting or being distracted possibly?
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                                I guess the 'at fault' determination is some condolence, but that poor beautiful car... :(

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