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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 05:57 AM
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maybe so - but intriguing...

please continue
oh jeez =P

I think I might check out my piece of tin foil tomorrow. Well technically today (friday). how's your 8?
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 11:18 AM
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damn....just saw this thread

glad you're ok
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 11:36 AM
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wow, I'm SO sorry to hear about your car!! SoCal definitely is a CRAZY place to drive a car. Hopefully you'll be back in an 8 soon.
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 03:16 PM
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Thanks guys, I appreciate the nice words.
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 03:54 PM
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Thanks guys, I appreciate the nice words.
Where's mah dinner!
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 03:59 PM
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Ooooh fun double post.
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 04:24 PM
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Where's mah dinner!
Um excuse me but my room is still a mess. When you get a chance to clean it, I'll start making your dinner
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 05:10 PM
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Um excuse me but my room is still a mess. When you get a chance to clean it, I'll start making your dinner
Can't we just comprimise? I can't work on an empty stomache
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 07:55 PM
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oh jeez =P

I think I might check out my piece of tin foil tomorrow. Well technically today (friday). how's your 8?
Almost ready - i was kinda bummed earlier when i got the news they're expecting to be done around the beginning of next month like they thought - but eh, it's cool...as long as i get her back
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Old Sep 2, 2007 | 12:37 AM
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Can't we just comprimise? I can't work on an empty stomache
Drive your 8 to california and I will make you food. I am serious
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Old Sep 2, 2007 | 12:42 AM
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Drive your 8 to california and I will make you food. I am serious
SCREW THAT! i'm here now!? where's MY sammich!? boo!! haha!
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Old Sep 2, 2007 | 01:04 AM
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I was gonna head to SoCal and NoCal for a road trip in December (epic road trip, from Indiana, to see the hawt women). I think I'll stay away for a bit now..., since I have heard so many stories about how crazy CA drivers are.

Maybe I'll settle for Florida instead.
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Old Sep 2, 2007 | 01:09 AM
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You should be safe - August is over - hopefully september is better

Just avoid irvine -
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Old Sep 2, 2007 | 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Atilla
You should be safe - August is over - hopefully september is better

Just avoid irvine -
What causes August to make CA drivers crazier than usual?
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Old Sep 2, 2007 | 01:14 AM
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don't know bro - but i'm gonna go a limb here and say that crack prices probably took a dramatic drop in sales this past month and allowed more idiots to purchase and abuse...
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Old Sep 2, 2007 | 01:25 AM
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don't know bro - but i'm gonna go a limb here and say that crack prices probably took a dramatic drop in sales this past month and allowed more idiots to purchase and abuse...
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Old Sep 2, 2007 | 01:29 AM
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too many cell phone drivers.

Your lucky your ok.
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Old Sep 2, 2007 | 01:31 AM
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That's one thing I don't get about America. Why don't they just ******* ban the thing? I have tried making calls before while driving, and quite frankly, they're dangerous. Now I make it an absolute taboo to make calls while the car is moving. Hell, no conversations on the phone.
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Old Sep 2, 2007 | 01:40 AM
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i kinda agree

i mean, i've driven while talking on my cel (mind you, i have an AT) and it's easy - but still not safe - blind spots become bigger - and tho it's a small distraction while on the phone - all it takes is a split second to end things...
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Old Sep 2, 2007 | 07:27 AM
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I have to admit I use my cellphone in the car even with stick. But I'm going to get a bluetooth visor setup when I get the 8 back.

dothackRAVE, I was going to say you should still come out and visit california, but December is probably one of the worst times due to xmas shopping and all that jazz. People get ****** crazy driving around looking for the newest ELMO dolls

EDIT: I WAS NOT ON MY CELL PHONE AT THE TIME OF THIS ACCIDENT. thank you
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Old Sep 2, 2007 | 08:37 AM
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I'll still consider CA, definitely. I'm just trying to decide if Miami might have hotter women. It's a ***** wielding exercise.
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Old Sep 3, 2007 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ToothFairy
Drive your 8 to california and I will make you food. I am serious
I can't say I can go to cali anytime soon, but if you're in Vegas between the 26-29 in october I'll be there, going for a concert =O

You should drive to vegas and make me a sammich
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 06:55 PM
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Post-accident info

Alright guys, so the 8 is officially no longer mine. My insurance agreed to pay me almost $27k (note: I paid barely 22 for it after tax, registration, extended warranty, etc). USAA insurance rocks!

So I guess I am satisfied with everything insurance-wise. I will be getting a new 8 soon

For those of you who were wondering how the interior held up on the passenger side, here is a picture I took today. Also, another clearer picture of the front damage due to the 8 being dropped off the back of the tow truck.
Attached Thumbnails rx8 VS astrovan: car accident-crashinterior.jpg   rx8 VS astrovan: car accident-crashfront.jpg  
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 07:44 PM
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wait...were these pic's taken at the collision center?? if so...DID YOU SEE MY BABY??! IS SHE OK?!! DON'T TELL ME JIMMY WAS NEAR HER!!

p.s. - good luck on picking your next 8!!
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 11:33 PM
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wait...were these pic's taken at the collision center?? if so...DID YOU SEE MY BABY??! IS SHE OK?!! DON'T TELL ME JIMMY WAS NEAR HER!!

p.s. - good luck on picking your next 8!!

I looked for your car but she was no where to be seen! Do you have your car at Body Craft? Maybe it was out for a joyride like you thought just kidding....i think
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