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crimsondragon

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Dec 17, 2006
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Was driving on the Garden State Parkway. Sme construction was going on and basically closed two of the right lanes. I was riding along the cones past construction vehicles and saw cars coming off the ramp so I checked my left side quick to see if there were any cars and I was boxed in so the only thing I could think of doing was braking. Anyway turned my head back and just barely saw a silver car jump right off the ramp in front of me. *Boom!* I felt the hit and was cursing at the top of my lungs. I quickly pulled over and assessed the car. Everything seemed to be running fine so I shut it off and wait for the other car to drive over.

We assessed each others damaged. Basically my whole right fender is done while my paint is on her car. Door won't open because of how bad the fender is damaged. Called my dad up and asked for help. Told me to file a police report. The chick was kinda panicking cause it turns out her insurance dumped her today because she hasn't paid it.

Well the state trooper came. Told the story and it wasn't my fault even though the chick tried to make it seem like it was my fault. She was telling the trooper how I was speeding by (mind you I was keeping up with traffic). The trooper smiled and was like "You didn't see him? His lights are really bright." (HIDs ftw). Anyway it was her fault because I had the right of way. She also got a ticket for not having insurance. LOL

She offered to pay for it when I get estimates. We exchanged info and went along my jolly way. I'm still wondering what to do. My dad said to call my insurance up and file the claim. I just hope they won't total my car. :| Pictures will come tomorrow.
 

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Dude. I'm crying a little on the inside...That's bull!!! Question, Why would the insuarance total your car, It's only a fender some paint and a door right???
 
Damn Tim, sorry to hear that. :cry: I would definitely follow up and do everything by the books so you've covered. People drive like complete assholes everyday in this state... it's amazing the number of stay at home moms driving HUGE suv's while chatting on their cell phones and not paying attention. As soon as I started reading your post I was thinking you had the right of way, but in NJ, apparently right of way goes to whoever the bigger asshole is. :notgood:

My point is that I think you should follow up with everything you can. It's not your fault she didn't feel like yielding to you that day. I say hit her with everything you can. These people need to learn that they can't just do whatever they want when driving on the road, especially when it involves a fellow dsmer! :dsm::laser::talon:

Anyway, glad that you're ok and that the damage isn't worse. Keep us updated and make that stupid bi*** pay! ROFL
 
that sucks man if it make you feel any better i had a full grown German shepherd jump out out of a car as i was going by and hit my car now i got a nice size dent on my fender thank god i was only going like 25mph:talon:
 
I am glad you are okay but just remember it could have always been worse. Here is a pic of my gti after a gmc sierra "didnt see me" with 5500k headlights LOL yeah right eh.
 

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Thanks for the support. No pics for tonight. I do not want to think about it at the moment. I'm going to be pissed as soon as I walk up to my car tomorrow. I don't know if insurance will total it or not. You never know anymore. I'm just assuming the worst. Who knows what the estimate will be to repair a fender.

For the record she was driving a Nissan Sentra. I'd say maybe a 2003-2006 model. It's big and boxy. And ugly. A little bit of humor. We were chatting while waiting for the trooper to finish writing. A conversation insues.

Her: Hey you ever seen Fast and the Furious?
Me: (Me thinking she's going to comment on my DSM) Yeah...
Her: Yeah you ever see the second one where they're like in China or whatever?
Me: ...you mean Tokyo Drift? That was in Japan btw...
Her: YEAH! That's it. Anyway, has anyone ever told you that you look like that guy Hahn?
Me: (at this point I recall a specific memory where an old high school chap did comment on my picture and say that I did look like Hahn.) Hah yeah.
Her: Yo you look so much like him!
Me: *outside: LOL!* *inside: :rolleyes:*
 
Uhhhh not to sound like an ass, but hahn is asian, JW if in fact you were too. Just ### now I have the visual of hahn in my head..Sorry again for prying into your buisness..
 
I am asian if you couldn't tell from my username LOL. Does anyone think it's wise for me to do a turbo swap this weekend? Mostly legal issues or whatever.
 
Speaking from experience of getting ran into, and people not having insurance. Good Luck. Unless your car has really low mileage and every option they are probably going to total it. I hope you had full coverage. This happened to me last year actually, I was on an empty high way and out of no where some giant suv SLAMS into the back of my pristine 1g. It knocked my seat reclined, all my ducting for the heat out and pushed in my trunk about 2 feet. The rear quarters slid forward about an inch, making door function impossibe. Talk about a night.

Edit - Pictures came after I posted this.
 
"rubbing is racing!"
not that bad man, they wont kill the car, and if they do, you can buy it back.
 
I hope you have underinsured/uninsured insurance. I wouldn't drive without it since it is the only insurance that really is to help you. I hate people who drive without insurance too, I think that insurance laws are way too lax. In Wisconsin it isn't even legally required to have insurance except to get your drivers license, after that you can just let it lapse but I think if you hit someone and you don't have insurance/can't pay that it should be a criminal offense that potentially is punishable by jail time.
 
I am asian if you couldn't tell from my username LOL. Does anyone think it's wise for me to do a turbo swap this weekend? Mostly legal issues or whatever.

Nah man I couldnt tell.I just thought you liked the color red...and dragons...If you have a diff turbo on there you might want to swap it out for stock.. Just in case the law man wants to be dicks..But really the assesed damage isn't that bad, just try and hold off on opening that door, and you might get away with just the fender and paint, and buffing out the front bumper...:dsm::talon::laser:
 
This guy has a valid point. You already have her information. Make her pay for the damage and repair. Then see if she wants to get some food sometime, or a drink. Then you get your car fixed, and a little something extra on the side....:)
 
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