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Topic: SuzyQ's smashed pony
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 32706
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 05-26-2003 08:33 PM
   
SuzyQ sent these pics in. Sounds like she got pretty hurt, too.    ------------------
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SuzyQ
Gearhead Posts: 2210
From: Garner, NC
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 05-26-2003 08:40 PM
Thanks Steve for posting the pics for me. I was hit by a 16 year old girls who took a left in front of me. I was going 50 in a 55, never had time to put on my brakes, no skid marks. I did a 180, so did she, ending up in a ditch. Both cars were totalled, she had a 97 cavalier. Her roof totally buckled. She broke both legs. I bruised my knees and pulled a muscle in my back, so Im not hurt...just sore. Thank God for airbags. I just remember sitting on the side of the road, looking at my car, wondering where the hell the front of it was!!! Thought I was seeing things!
The engine went 5" into the firewall [This message has been edited by SuzyQ (edited 05-26-2003).]
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SteveLaRiviere
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posted 05-26-2003 08:50 PM
When did this happen? How are you feeling these days?------------------
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SuzyQ
Gearhead Posts: 2210
From: Garner, NC
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 05-26-2003 08:59 PM
Oh about 2 month ago. Im still going to physical therapy- the heck with the percocets, I'm addicted to the massages! My knees are still swollen. I just feel lucky to be alive and I just dropped off my 5 year old at school that day, Im glad she wasnt in the car. Even though I bought another Mustang, I still feel sad about losing that one. I didnt even have her 8 months..."sniffle"
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 32706
From: Saco, Maine
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posted 05-26-2003 09:01 PM
Thank goodness you weren't hurt worse. Accidents SUCK!  ------------------
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IIGood
Moderator Posts: 2546
From: Arnold, MD, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 05-26-2003 09:22 PM
Jeez Suzy! Sorry to hear about this! Glad you're okay...too bad about the car.And...um...dare I ask, what's with the Viper in the pic? ------------------
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SuzyQ
Gearhead Posts: 2210
From: Garner, NC
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 05-26-2003 09:28 PM
Yeah, I asked about that one too...  sold it totaled.I bought an aztec red 2000 GT convertible with white interior/white top. I havent even made my first payment on the car and it's messed up, one of the 40amp fuses is draining my battery, so everytime I get out of the car I have to pop the hood and pull the fuse. any ideas why? [This message has been edited by SuzyQ (edited 05-26-2003).]
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 17521
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 05-26-2003 09:32 PM
Dang Grrl!
Glad your OK or doing better.
sam
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SuzyQ
Gearhead Posts: 2210
From: Garner, NC
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 05-26-2003 09:42 PM
Im a scaredy cat now, all I see is potential accidents, but it'll pass...I hope...I didnt get that GT to drive like an old lady!------------------
Suzy
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Dave Gibson
Moderator Posts: 7166
From: Norfolk, Virginia, USA M&M#166 MCA#47921
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 05-26-2003 11:43 PM
Dang Suzy. That suxs that your white pony got totaled. The good news is that you made it through the whole thing with out to many problems and you do have another Mustang.  Hang in there and get to feeling better.  Dave & Terri ------------------
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73trials
Gearhead Posts: 818
From: New Orleans, La. M&M member # 1752
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 05-26-2003 11:53 PM
 Yikes, looks like quite a hit. Glad it wasn't worse. ------------------
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 4088
From: Vancouver Island , British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 05-27-2003 12:01 AM
I think they should raise the legal driving age to 19. Glad to hear you were not seriously hurt also glad to hear that you are back in the saddle.JOHN ------------------
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Fastymz
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From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 05-27-2003 02:55 AM
Suzy I'm glad your ok,those little pains can really come back at you.Go slow and get all the medical attention you can.My wife is still paying for her accindent in the form of pain from a year ago.
Looking at your car which I remember you being so happy about,your glad to be up and about at all.Take care fo yourself.My wife drives defensive now then ever before.
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Toronado3800
Gearhead Posts: 326
From: St. Louis, MO
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 05-27-2003 03:09 AM
Man that's smashed in front.Thank goodness it wasn't worse for the people involved.
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 1571
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 05-27-2003 08:44 AM
Me too, glad you're OK!!!
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I think they should raise the legal driving age to 19.
John, I agree with you so much!!!!! There's no way on earth my kids will drive before that age, law or not.
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 1554
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 05-27-2003 12:53 PM
Glad it wasn't any worse, you hang in there.------------------
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N266fords
Gearhead Posts: 387
From: Spokane ,WA USA
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 05-27-2003 05:08 PM
sorry to hear about the car, and I am glad you are okay. Cars are replaceable people are not..I had A guy run a stop sign and nailed me. spun me around and ended up looking like i was going the other direction and on the other side of the road..the cop starts in om me about how i should have seen him and i told him look jerk those are my skid marks on the other side of the street and he knocked me over hear and some witnesses agreed,then the cop was so nice to me. what a moran..I was only like 24 and this guy that hit me was in a subaru and was like 40s in a business suit..if that is not being stereo typed, Idont know what is..Bruce[This message has been edited by N266fords (edited 05-27-2003).]
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BarrysGrrl
Gearhead Posts: 1303
From: Illinois/Indiana & parts inbetween
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 05-27-2003 05:30 PM
Wow. Glad you made it through that one. Looks like it was a very rough ride!Ditto on the raised age limit to drive. Though it's a hassle to have to drive your kids around, it's better than letting them out there without the proper maturity level to handle the responsibility. ------------------
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 3536
From: WELLS, NEVADA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 05-27-2003 05:42 PM
WoW,, That sucks.. Sure glad no one got hurt bad.. Convertibles can be replaced,, you can't.. Don
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66HIPO&more
Gearhead Posts: 2926
From: SLC, UT
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 05-27-2003 07:48 PM
Suzy I'm relieved your injuries weren't worse.
Those photos are really sad. I'm glad you're a real stangin' grrl and bought a new pony!
Don't be such a stranger!
J.
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GTRocks
Gearhead Posts: 2292
From: Lusby, MD, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 05-27-2003 08:45 PM
quote:
Originally posted by SuzyQ:
[B]I bought an aztec... [B]
Don't scare me like that!! 
Sorry to hear about the accident. I'm really glad you're ok. Certainly was scary, I'm sure. What's the 40 amp fuse used for? starter fuse? Sounds like you have something that is draining it. Knowing what runs through that fuse will help you trace it. Your owner's manual should have a basic schematic that would show you what it runs.
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Ponygirl67
Gearhead Posts: 1000
From: Vancouver Island, Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 05-27-2003 10:09 PM
Oh man..........glad to hear you are ok Suzy...and the looking for a potential accident in everything will pass eventually, but I think you are always way more aware of what is going on around you after something like that, I know I am...------------------
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SuzyQ
Gearhead Posts: 2210
From: Garner, NC
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 05-28-2003 07:45 AM
Thanks for all the get wells. Dave, The book says the fuse is for PCM  anyhow, the dealer wont fix it for free (even though I've only had the car 2 weeks) Im only covered for power train, they said its wear and tear, Im going down there today to "tear" their ass up, make a big 'ol fuss, right in the showroom. I've bought 2 cars from them in 8 months, they better do me right.
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Thud
Gearhead Posts: 1075
From: Cumming,Ga.,USofA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 05-28-2003 08:30 AM
Geez Suz.... Forcing that young woman to turn left across you from the right lane... Glad you're OK! ------------------
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SuzyQ
Gearhead Posts: 2210
From: Garner, NC
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 05-28-2003 01:53 PM
She only had her license for 3 months, she was on restriction, she wont get her permanent license now.BTW, her insurance company gave me $2500.00 more than what I paid for that car, PLUS sales tax, title, and registration fees...I made out pretty good as far as that goes; however, I'd rather just have my car back. [This message has been edited by SuzyQ (edited 05-28-2003).]
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fastford34
Gearhead Posts: 334
From: penna
Registered: May 2002
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posted 05-28-2003 04:37 PM
WOW,that was a bad 1,really glad your ok. sorry about the pony but now you have another one to take care of, here`s hoping you have a lot better luck with the new one!------------------
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GTRocks
Gearhead Posts: 2292
From: Lusby, MD, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 05-28-2003 10:08 PM
quote:
Originally posted by SuzyQ:
Dave, The book says the fuse is for PCM
PCM...Power Control Module?!?! Not sure.... Anyone?
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Ked
Moderator Posts: 7893
From: Fayetteville, N.C.
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 05-29-2003 10:13 PM
Dang, Suzy!!!! Glad you're o.k. Been thinking about ya lately, also. Just so blasted busy these days...... Sorry about the car. She sure was a pretty one!!
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TomP
Gearhead Posts: 4768
From: Delta BC Canada
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 05-30-2003 12:46 AM
Wow, that took a good smack! Glad you are still operational quote:
Originally posted by johnmustang:
I think they should raise the legal driving age to 19
...and it'd only make things worse, easier to learn while young and an inexperienced 19 year old wouldn't be any better. In my opinion the worst drivers are those who are learning to drive for the first time as elderly people. Maybe widows who never drove before ar recent immigrants... you can't teach an old dog new tricks... 'cept maybe the roll over and play dead part
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Ken&Shell
Gearhead Posts: 661
From: Mocksville, NC
Registered: May 2000
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posted 05-30-2003 09:34 AM
Suzy Im glad you are ok. That looks like quite a hit. I think the graduated license should be a lot longer. I know several parents who wont let their kids drive "cause its raining" or "its foggy" Well Now just how the heck are they gonna learn to drive in it, if we dont instruct them and let them try it. Every wreck I had as a young driver was due to non experience. You only learn by doing. They should just have a lot better checks and safeguards on making sure restricted drivers stay within their restrictions. But I am all for the graduated license programs. Shell
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GTRocks
Gearhead Posts: 2292
From: Lusby, MD, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 05-30-2003 01:16 PM
I'm a believer that there's not near enough training involved in getting a license. 6 hours of behind the wheel time with a qualified instructor is completely insufficient. The tests that they give are typically in some abandoned parking lot where the student has to imagine that this is a real road/stop sign/3-way intersection/parking space/alley way/whatever. That doesn't do the student any favors. Then they deduct point cuz they didn't use their signal to enter a pseudo parking space when there's not another car around for 4 miles. Their excuse is that they don't want inexperienced drivers out on actual roads. Isn't that the point?!?!?!/rant off
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SuzyQ
Gearhead Posts: 2210
From: Garner, NC
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 05-30-2003 01:58 PM
and this girl goes to school with my daughter.BTW, my husband called the dealer (they wouldnt fix it for free when I called). He said to the manager, "sure I'll pay for it, but then Im gonna sue you", suddenly theyre singing a different tune, Im bringing it in on Saturday and they WILL repair it for free. [This message has been edited by SuzyQ (edited 05-30-2003).]
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GTRocks
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posted 05-30-2003 06:23 PM
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