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Old 12-08-2006, 12:30 PM
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More evil and more effective - look for one of the scum-bag personal injury lawyers in your area. Tell them how the lady was grossly negligent and inattentive, being on the phone and all and try to get them to launch a civil lawsuit for damages.
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Old 02-12-2007, 02:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Cool-Blue-Dad
More evil and more effective - look for one of the scum-bag personal injury lawyers in your area. Tell them how the lady was grossly negligent and inattentive, being on the phone and all and try to get them to launch a civil lawsuit for damages.

done and done..after i went to a back specialist (i'm in physical theripy now for my back ) and i see my hand doctor this thursday to schedule surgery on my thumb to re-attach a tendon i've secured a lawyer. smart guy..not the typical "lawyer" i would expect.

on a side note i've picked up a new auto.

i'm now an owner of a 2005 Honda s2000....my fiancee' picked up a 2007 civic si 9and since i got my car right after sh ego thers on the same night i got a very nice deal on it)..extended warrenty adn everythign etc. etc.

i'll get another 8 down the road....or if i'm luck a new 7

thanks for everyones support and help/suggestions during all this. lol sorry to bring this thread back from the dead but thought i'd give everyone an update and say thanks.
Old 02-12-2007, 12:48 PM
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that car took the hit like a champ! glad you're ok tho!


damn that just sucks.. that's why i have my 5 second pause i do when the green turn arrow hits, just in case this doesnt happen.


best of luck on repairing and replacing the car tho hope you consider another 8 !
Old 02-12-2007, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Rx-8 Driver
best of luck on repairing and replacing the car tho hope you consider another 8 !
guess you didn't read his last post huh
Old 02-12-2007, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by army_rx8
yea the real kicker is .. teh intake manifold ignition system adn engine were all just replaced. .....but i wouldn't want any of that..when i removed my gauges and short shifter...i noticed that teh hole where the shifter comes through was elongated adn bent....from the shock of the impact the tranny went back a couple inches and forward about the same...lol so i don't think any of the drivetrain is good.....maybe the rear diff...the back of the car still looks great
Is the shifter okay? Still got it...?
Old 02-12-2007, 01:46 PM
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glad to hear it's all working out for you, army! well, as much as it can be working out for you, that is!
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Glad you're okay, and glad you and your fiancee' got some really cool cars. Take care.

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Originally Posted by Rootski
Is the shifter okay? Still got it...?

lol yea i have a few things i've salvaged off my car. axial flow short shifter, RP super cat, i also have a cabin air filter, and an engine air filter (for original air intake), i also have 3 BF guages (white) oil pressure oil temp, and water temp. no control unit (my leg hit it in the accedint and broke it open), and no sensors for the guages (they were in the engine bay which was crushed)

going to post in the wanted/for sale section one of these days

oo and 6 quarts of 5w20 royal purple..lol my new car doesn't take that grade

both me and my girl like out new cars.....the s2000 and rx8 perform about the same...the 8 is just smoother...and the s2000 is faster. but oh well both fun cars.

hopfully i win a lot..maybe i'll get anouther 8
Old 02-20-2007, 09:15 AM
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GL with the injuries & the case.

The s2000 should be fun!
Old 02-20-2007, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by army_rx8
lol yea i have a few things i've salvaged off my car. axial flow short shifter, RP super cat, i also have a cabin air filter, and an engine air filter (for original air intake), i also have 3 BF guages (white) oil pressure oil temp, and water temp. no control unit (my leg hit it in the accedint and broke it open), and no sensors for the guages (they were in the engine bay which was crushed)

going to post in the wanted/for sale section one of these days

oo and 6 quarts of 5w20 royal purple..lol my new car doesn't take that grade

both me and my girl like out new cars.....the s2000 and rx8 perform about the same...the 8 is just smoother...and the s2000 is faster. but oh well both fun cars.

hopfully i win a lot..maybe i'll get anouther 8
glad all of it is over and you're doin okay man! where in fairfax are you?

Im in Arlington. if you have leftover 8 stuff (in addition to what you listed) you really want to get rid of, pm me, i might be up for some!

Any work on the s2000 yet? I think they're great cars.
Good luck.
Old 02-20-2007, 03:41 PM
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I can't believe I finally came across this thread. Sorry to hear about the accident and am glad that things have worked out.

Have fun in the S2K. Watch out for stupid drivers running red lights and other inane things. The S2K is even smaller than the 8.

I might have missed it but what did the insurance finally give you for the 8? Get a good deal on the Honda?
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