Just rear ended another SUV
Just rear ended another SUV
11-10-2012, 05:58 PM
#1
I always hit SUV's. I suck. This time though the bumper got deformed but can be hammed back out.
Got lucky this time. Nothing needs to be replaced.
Purplecomputer
11-10-2012, 05:58 PM #1SERIOUSLY?
I always hit SUV's. I suck. This time though the bumper got deformed but can be hammed back out.
Got lucky this time. Nothing needs to be replaced.
11-10-2012, 09:00 PM
#2
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larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
11-10-2012, 09:00 PM #2Give me your car for safe keeping.
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larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
11-11-2012, 12:17 AM
#3
http://www.4x4connection.com/tech/arbbullbar.htm
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
11-11-2012, 12:17 AM #3Sounds like you need this, then you can run into as many suv's/pedestrians/whatever/etc. as you want
http://www.4x4connection.com/tech/arbbullbar.htm
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
11-11-2012, 08:52 AM
#4
(11-11-2012, 12:17 AM)sassparilla_kid Sounds like you need this, then you can run into as many suv's/pedestrians/whatever/etc. as you want
http://www.4x4connection.com/tech/arbbullbar.htm
seriously, I have the worst luck.
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Not sure How im going to striaghten out the fram of the car at this point.
The bumper I guess I could either hammer out or just find the middle piece, but all the metal work inside that is meant to fortify it during an accident like mine is all bent out of shape
Purplecomputer
11-11-2012, 08:52 AM #4(11-11-2012, 12:17 AM)sassparilla_kid Sounds like you need this, then you can run into as many suv's/pedestrians/whatever/etc. as you want
http://www.4x4connection.com/tech/arbbullbar.htm
seriously, I have the worst luck.
Not sure How im going to striaghten out the fram of the car at this point.
The bumper I guess I could either hammer out or just find the middle piece, but all the metal work inside that is meant to fortify it during an accident like mine is all bent out of shape
11-11-2012, 10:53 AM
#5
(11-11-2012, 12:17 AM)sassparilla_kid Sounds like you need this, then you can run into as many suv's/pedestrians/whatever/etc. as you want
http://www.4x4connection.com/tech/arbbullbar.htm
Yeah... Get the car somewhat straight, and don't leave the driveway without one of these like JB3 did to his car.
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Gota love Mercedes Diesels!
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DeliveryValve
11-11-2012, 10:53 AM #5(11-11-2012, 12:17 AM)sassparilla_kid Sounds like you need this, then you can run into as many suv's/pedestrians/whatever/etc. as you want
http://www.4x4connection.com/tech/arbbullbar.htm
Yeah... Get the car somewhat straight, and don't leave the driveway without one of these like JB3 did to his car.
.
Gota love Mercedes Diesels!
.
11-11-2012, 11:05 AM
#6
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617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
11-11-2012, 11:05 AM #6This is why the ugly heavy US spec bumpers are better than the Euro bumpers
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617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
11-11-2012, 11:06 AM
#7
(11-11-2012, 08:52 AM)Purplecomputer .
Not sure How im going to striaghten out the fram of the car at this point.
.....
Get some tie down racheting straps and wrap it around the damaged area. One the other side of it, use a come along like this.
And the attach the come along via another strap to a large tree. You should be able to pull it out enough by this method.
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This post was last modified: 11-11-2012, 11:20 AM by DeliveryValve.
Gota love Mercedes Diesels!
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DeliveryValve
11-11-2012, 11:06 AM #7(11-11-2012, 08:52 AM)Purplecomputer .
Not sure How im going to striaghten out the fram of the car at this point.
.....
Get some tie down racheting straps and wrap it around the damaged area. One the other side of it, use a come along like this.
And the attach the come along via another strap to a large tree. You should be able to pull it out enough by this method.
.
Gota love Mercedes Diesels!
.
11-11-2012, 12:17 PM
#8
(11-11-2012, 11:05 AM)Simpler=Better This is why the ugly heavy US spec bumpers are better than the Euro bumpers
I know D:
(11-11-2012, 11:06 AM)DeliveryValve(11-11-2012, 08:52 AM)Purplecomputer .
Not sure How im going to striaghten out the fram of the car at this point.
.....
Get some tie down racheting straps and wrap it around the damaged area. One the other side of it, use a come along like this.
And the attach the come along via another strap to a large tree. You should be able to pull it out enough by this method.
.
I was thinking the same thing
This post was last modified: 11-11-2012, 12:17 PM by Purplecomputer.
Purplecomputer
11-11-2012, 12:17 PM #8(11-11-2012, 11:05 AM)Simpler=Better This is why the ugly heavy US spec bumpers are better than the Euro bumpers
I know D:
(11-11-2012, 11:06 AM)DeliveryValve(11-11-2012, 08:52 AM)Purplecomputer .
Not sure How im going to striaghten out the fram of the car at this point.
.....
Get some tie down racheting straps and wrap it around the damaged area. One the other side of it, use a come along like this.
And the attach the come along via another strap to a large tree. You should be able to pull it out enough by this method.
.
I was thinking the same thing
11-11-2012, 01:12 PM
#9
(11-11-2012, 08:52 AM)Purplecomputer seriously, I have the worst luck.
Hmm, I'm sure there is shared responsibility here. But, generally the person doing the rear ending is more at fault, right? Following too close, texting, et cet.
Though sometimes I slam on the brakes when people tailgate me. Would that make me at fault? Ha fuckers
Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
(11-11-2012, 08:52 AM)Purplecomputer seriously, I have the worst luck.
Hmm, I'm sure there is shared responsibility here. But, generally the person doing the rear ending is more at fault, right? Following too close, texting, et cet.
Though sometimes I slam on the brakes when people tailgate me. Would that make me at fault? Ha fuckers
Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
11-11-2012, 01:20 PM
#10
(11-11-2012, 01:12 PM)larsalan(11-11-2012, 08:52 AM)Purplecomputer seriously, I have the worst luck.
Hmm, I'm sure there is shared responsibility here. But, generally the person doing the rear ending is more at fault, right? Following too close, texting, et cet.
Though sometimes I slam on the brakes when people tailgate me. Would that make me at fault? Ha fuckers
I could go through insurances, but my rates would go up and i would still have pay a 500 dollar deductible
Purplecomputer
11-11-2012, 01:20 PM #10(11-11-2012, 01:12 PM)larsalan(11-11-2012, 08:52 AM)Purplecomputer seriously, I have the worst luck.
Hmm, I'm sure there is shared responsibility here. But, generally the person doing the rear ending is more at fault, right? Following too close, texting, et cet.
Though sometimes I slam on the brakes when people tailgate me. Would that make me at fault? Ha fuckers
I could go through insurances, but my rates would go up and i would still have pay a 500 dollar deductible
11-11-2012, 09:36 PM
#11
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larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
11-11-2012, 09:36 PM #11If you can settle man y mano definitely do that, no need for insurance just pay for the other guy's repairs
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617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
11-12-2012, 08:43 AM
#12
(11-11-2012, 09:36 PM)Simpler=Better If you can settle man y mano definitely do that, no need for insurance just pay for the other guy's repairs
His car is fine, I just need to straighten out my frame and not sure if I can salvage the bumper.
I got a good look at it and Its going to take hours to hammer that shit into place. I might be better off looking for a new center piece or......
.....installing the US bumpers again
Purplecomputer
11-12-2012, 08:43 AM #12(11-11-2012, 09:36 PM)Simpler=Better If you can settle man y mano definitely do that, no need for insurance just pay for the other guy's repairs
His car is fine, I just need to straighten out my frame and not sure if I can salvage the bumper.
I got a good look at it and Its going to take hours to hammer that shit into place. I might be better off looking for a new center piece or......
.....installing the US bumpers again
11-12-2012, 09:00 AM
#13
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617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
11-12-2012, 09:00 AM #13Straighten that shit out and stop hitting stuff.
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617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
11-12-2012, 09:12 AM
#14
(11-12-2012, 09:00 AM)Simpler=Better Straighten that shit out and stop hitting stuff.
yeah, i get distracted pretty easily.
Purplecomputer
11-12-2012, 09:12 AM #14(11-12-2012, 09:00 AM)Simpler=Better Straighten that shit out and stop hitting stuff.
yeah, i get distracted pretty easily.
11-12-2012, 09:16 AM
#15
(11-10-2012, 05:58 PM)Purplecomputer SERIOUSLY?
I always hit SUV's. I suck. This time though the bumper got deformed but can be hammed back out.
Got lucky this time. Nothing needs to be replaced.
how does this continue to happen?
what were the circumstances this time
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
(11-10-2012, 05:58 PM)Purplecomputer SERIOUSLY?
I always hit SUV's. I suck. This time though the bumper got deformed but can be hammed back out.
Got lucky this time. Nothing needs to be replaced.
how does this continue to happen?
what were the circumstances this time
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
11-12-2012, 10:11 AM
#16
(11-12-2012, 09:16 AM)JB3(11-10-2012, 05:58 PM)Purplecomputer SERIOUSLY?
I always hit SUV's. I suck. This time though the bumper got deformed but can be hammed back out.
Got lucky this time. Nothing needs to be replaced.
how does this continue to happen?
what were the circumstances this time
was on my cellphone at a red light and I let go of the clutch a little
Purplecomputer
11-12-2012, 10:11 AM #16(11-12-2012, 09:16 AM)JB3(11-10-2012, 05:58 PM)Purplecomputer SERIOUSLY?
I always hit SUV's. I suck. This time though the bumper got deformed but can be hammed back out.
Got lucky this time. Nothing needs to be replaced.
how does this continue to happen?
what were the circumstances this time
was on my cellphone at a red light and I let go of the clutch a little
11-12-2012, 10:19 AM
#17
(11-12-2012, 10:11 AM)Purplecomputer was on my cellphone at a red light and I let go of the clutch a little
Isn't there a law against that.
Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
11-12-2012, 10:20 AM
#18
(11-12-2012, 10:19 AM)larsalan(11-12-2012, 10:11 AM)Purplecomputer was on my cellphone at a red light and I let go of the clutch a little
Isn't there a law against that.
just a little one, maybe
Purplecomputer
11-12-2012, 10:20 AM #18(11-12-2012, 10:19 AM)larsalan(11-12-2012, 10:11 AM)Purplecomputer was on my cellphone at a red light and I let go of the clutch a little
Isn't there a law against that.
just a little one, maybe
11-12-2012, 10:37 AM
#19
(11-12-2012, 10:20 AM)Purplecomputer(11-12-2012, 10:19 AM)larsalan(11-12-2012, 10:11 AM)Purplecomputer was on my cellphone at a red light and I let go of the clutch a little
Isn't there a law against that.
just a little one, maybe
Yeah but if he had his heatset on it all would be better
Pro tip: let the clutch out at a stop light like us old geezers with bad knees do
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617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
11-12-2012, 10:37 AM #19(11-12-2012, 10:20 AM)Purplecomputer(11-12-2012, 10:19 AM)larsalan(11-12-2012, 10:11 AM)Purplecomputer was on my cellphone at a red light and I let go of the clutch a little
Isn't there a law against that.
just a little one, maybe
Yeah but if he had his heatset on it all would be better
Pro tip: let the clutch out at a stop light like us old geezers with bad knees do
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
11-12-2012, 10:38 AM
#20
obviously, your next mod needs to be hands free cell through the car speakers. Clearly, this takes precedence over everything.
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
hahaha
obviously, your next mod needs to be hands free cell through the car speakers. Clearly, this takes precedence over everything.
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
11-12-2012, 10:50 AM
#21
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617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
11-12-2012, 10:50 AM #21I bet he won't do it twice though. After a narrow miss while digging for a CD I have changed my distraction priorities
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617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
11-12-2012, 01:46 PM
#23
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617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
11-12-2012, 01:46 PM #23This is STD, ain't no way we won't pick on you
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617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
11-13-2012, 09:18 AM
#24
(11-12-2012, 01:40 PM)Purplecomputer stahp maken fun of me guys
lol, its funny, but realistically not really a laughing matter. What if someone were crossing the street in front of you or ect? There a whole plethora of horrendous outcomes that fortunately, you avoided.
Im with simpler=better, I doubt this happens again, you will be on your guard, and will be easily able to repair your car.
As an example, I don't brake check people anymore after I brake checked a complete a-hole, who then ran me off the road in an entire incident that involved having the police come, ect ect. Was embarrassing enough I'll never ever do it again, at least in my little tin jetta, it it will lose any battle of that kind.
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
(11-12-2012, 01:40 PM)Purplecomputer stahp maken fun of me guys
lol, its funny, but realistically not really a laughing matter. What if someone were crossing the street in front of you or ect? There a whole plethora of horrendous outcomes that fortunately, you avoided.
Im with simpler=better, I doubt this happens again, you will be on your guard, and will be easily able to repair your car.
As an example, I don't brake check people anymore after I brake checked a complete a-hole, who then ran me off the road in an entire incident that involved having the police come, ect ect. Was embarrassing enough I'll never ever do it again, at least in my little tin jetta, it it will lose any battle of that kind.
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
11-13-2012, 03:29 PM
#25
That is the most important aspect of the whole incident ! You can always fix a car but not always a person !
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At least no one got hurt / injured !
That is the most important aspect of the whole incident ! You can always fix a car but not always a person !
Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020
visit: www.dieselfuelinjector.guru
Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.
RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982. Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...
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