Okay, it was my turn....

WxSquid · 04-03-2007, 06:47 PM

.... to get whacked!

I was done with a class today, and was heading to a path around a lake near my apartment in Columbia (Lake Elkhart). Well, I was almost there, when I saw these two guys having a road rage incident in the right lane of three. (I was in the center lane.)

As I was trying to get by, the guy in a Mazda3 hatch decided to flip the pickup ahead of him the bird. The truck hit the brakes in a fake panic stop; the Mazda decided not to eat the bumper and swerved in front of me; and I nosedived. Thanks to the awesome brakes we have, all he did was swipe the front plate off and there is screw damage.

:mad: :mad:

All told, USAA says $680. I have a $100 deduct; and they are going after him/State Farm. USAA has a drive in adjuster at the auto mall where Tischer is, and the idea is that they get the new bumper, paint it, and then call when ready to install.

.... AND YES, I looked at the M-Tech, but I'm not sure I want to wait or nod the leased car that much.

Here's to hoping that they don't mess up the paint job. Also, this means the car will have to wait for Shim's work until the paint "sets". Oh joy...

ase2dais · 04-03-2007, 06:56 PM

I tell you what Doug!

Kudos! for really trying to get those M-techs, but there has to be a better way

FrankoQ · 04-03-2007, 07:01 PM

Oh man. Another DC Metro "incident"

well, hope you get your baby fixed soon.

KL2DC · 04-03-2007, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankoQ

Oh man. Another DC Metro "incident"

well, hope you get your baby fixed soon.

+1

Sorry to hear about the incident, Doug.

Hey you need the front, I need the rear...what say we split an M-kit together

. We'll draw straws to see who gets the sides

FrankoQ · 04-03-2007, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

+1

Sorry to hear about the incident, Doug.

Hey you need the front, I need the rear...what say we split an M-kit together

. We'll draw straws to see who gets the sides

Hey Donny, what's the latest on your "incident"?

ase2dais · 04-03-2007, 07:31 PM

off topic! Donny I cant believe you doing a drop

lets meet at chipotle after, for I like to see how it rides and maybe I'll do mine too!

back to you Jim! (Vance Newcenter4)

ChadE · 04-03-2007, 07:39 PM

Damn dude sorry to hear that hope everything works out for you

sixspeedsam · 04-03-2007, 07:53 PM

Damn, sorry to hear. Something must be in the air...

WxSquid · 04-03-2007, 08:19 PM

After some of the idiots down in Norfolk (amazingly, we don't teach Squidly how to drive when he joins, so he thinks that he can do what he wants...) I have developed a habit of watching everyone all the time. I think watching him out of the corner of my eye is the only thing that saved it from being worse.... I saw his car move and slammed the brakes. Nope, I didn't swerve, as I hadn't checked that lane in a minute or two. Wasn't sure if it was clear and knew if it wasn't it would have been my fault if I swerved.

I did notice that the temp ran about 10-20deg higher afterward, but I'm not sure if that wasn't due to the temps finally hitting 70+ this afternoon.

BK · 04-03-2007, 10:28 PM

Geez, we're dropping like flies around here. Good that you had only very minor damage. $680 is nothing on our cars.

On this topic, it seems like every time I'm on the Beltway, there are idiots that very nearly get me or others into an accident, but (knock on wood) my baby is still okay. I did get a possible rock chip on my windshield today -- another problem is all the damn dump trucks all over the roads. I give them a ton of space, but still, a little rock totally smacked my windshield today at 70 mph.

PocketRocket · 04-04-2007, 08:13 AM

+1
I try to stay away from big trucks on the beltway, whenever i can

KL2DC · 04-04-2007, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ase2dais

off topic! Donny I cant believe you doing a drop

You 'poisoned' me with the idea that a drop was absolutely necessary. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction with the eibachs. Hope to get them and then installed soon enough.

ase2dais · 04-04-2007, 08:30 AM

Im thinking of doing the same too DC! I like to see how your car rides... for they did say Eibach are softer springs

KL2DC · 04-04-2007, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ase2dais

Im thinking of doing the same too DC! I like to see how your car rides... for they did say Eibach are softer springs

yes I did the research, the eibachs design/rates are more progressive...should suit better for our streets

Order a set! We'll do the install together. Maybe Sammy can get us some group install rates or something

Oth, maybe I'll try out Shim's friend

tman · 04-05-2007, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankoQ

Oh man. Another DC Metro "incident"

well, hope you get your baby fixed soon.

+2. That sucks!

04-03-2007, 06:47 PM	#1
WxSquid Ask The Chief! 11 Rep 270 Posts Drives: '07 335i Sedan Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: I-270 Traffic iTrader: (0)	Okay, it was my turn.... .... to get whacked! I was done with a class today, and was heading to a path around a lake near my apartment in Columbia (Lake Elkhart). Well, I was almost there, when I saw these two guys having a road rage incident in the right lane of three. (I was in the center lane.) As I was trying to get by, the guy in a Mazda3 hatch decided to flip the pickup ahead of him the bird. The truck hit the brakes in a fake panic stop; the Mazda decided not to eat the bumper and swerved in front of me; and I nosedived. Thanks to the awesome brakes we have, all he did was swipe the front plate off and there is screw damage. :mad: :mad: All told, USAA says $680. I have a $100 deduct; and they are going after him/State Farm. USAA has a drive in adjuster at the auto mall where Tischer is, and the idea is that they get the new bumper, paint it, and then call when ready to install. .... AND YES, I looked at the M-Tech, but I'm not sure I want to wait or nod the leased car that much. Here's to hoping that they don't mess up the paint job. Also, this means the car will have to wait for Shim's work until the paint "sets". Oh joy... __________________ 2007 Jet Black 335i Sedan Prem / Sport / Cold / Sirius / Step Retired: Stella - 06 MINI MCS (Tuned) Eleanor - 04 MINI MCS (JC Works mod) To Come: E90 M3 or 135i?
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ase2dais //Mdicted 346 Rep 9,988 Posts Drives: a Cop Magnet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 495 Ring iTrader: (18) Garage List 2009 e92 M3 DCT CF ... [10.00] 2015 S-Works Roubaix [0.00] 2013 Trek Madone 5.9 [9.50] 2012 Scott - CR1-Pro [10.00] 2008 e92 M3 6MT (Up ... [10.00] 2002 e46 M3 Cabriol ... [7.00] 2006 e90-325i (DD) [7.00] 2002 e39 M5 (retired) [9.50]	off topic! Donny I cant believe you doing a drop lets meet at chipotle after, for I like to see how it rides and maybe I'll do mine too! back to you Jim! (Vance Newcenter4) __________________ Oo\(lll)'(lll)/oO : 2009-e92 ///M3 SpaceGry DCT CF Rf/Trim ZTP ZPP ZCW Sat/PrmSd : \_lOOl___lOOl_/<< Clickies
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WxSquid Ask The Chief! 11 Rep 270 Posts Drives: '07 335i Sedan Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: I-270 Traffic iTrader: (0)	After some of the idiots down in Norfolk (amazingly, we don't teach Squidly how to drive when he joins, so he thinks that he can do what he wants...) I have developed a habit of watching everyone all the time. I think watching him out of the corner of my eye is the only thing that saved it from being worse.... I saw his car move and slammed the brakes. Nope, I didn't swerve, as I hadn't checked that lane in a minute or two. Wasn't sure if it was clear and knew if it wasn't it would have been my fault if I swerved. I did notice that the temp ran about 10-20deg higher afterward, but I'm not sure if that wasn't due to the temps finally hitting 70+ this afternoon. __________________ 2007 Jet Black 335i Sedan Prem / Sport / Cold / Sirius / Step Retired: Stella - 06 MINI MCS (Tuned) Eleanor - 04 MINI MCS (JC Works mod) To Come: E90 M3 or 135i?
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BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	Geez, we're dropping like flies around here. Good that you had only very minor damage. $680 is nothing on our cars. On this topic, it seems like every time I'm on the Beltway, there are idiots that very nearly get me or others into an accident, but (knock on wood) my baby is still okay. I did get a possible rock chip on my windshield today -- another problem is all the damn dump trucks all over the roads. I give them a ton of space, but still, a little rock totally smacked my windshield today at 70 mph. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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PocketRocket I smile because I dont know whats going on :) 3 Rep 233 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: DC Wash iTrader: (0)	+1 I try to stay away from big trucks on the beltway, whenever i can
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