OT - Daily driver got wrecked, Pics of the carnage Options

[Tom Perso]

Hey Guys,

About 2 or 3 months ago, I picked up a super clean, 1988 Toyota Supra Turbo, 103K miles. Car was BONE stock, still had the stock radio and TEMS shocks. Interior was perfect, it ran smooth and strong, and was pretty comfortable.

(IMG:http://www.qtm.net/~persot/supra/front.JPG)

(IMG:http://www.qtm.net/~persot/supra/side.JPG)

(IMG:http://www.qtm.net/~persot/supra/interior_1.JPG)

(IMG:http://www.qtm.net/~persot/supra/7m-gte.JPG)

Ok, so it's not real fast looking in light blue, but it hides from the cops... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)

Well, yesterday, coming home from work, I was travelling down a 4 lane highway. Oncoming traffic was at a stop due to contruction. I moved to the right lane to stay away from traffic. As I head checked and started to come over, I look back in front of me - Some asshole decided not to wait in line and pulled a U-Turn (illegal, of course) right in front of me. I tried to swerve, but it was too late. I tagged his POS Thunderbird with my left front.

It's all in slow motion, but I remember hitting my head on the A-pillar (was wearing a seatbelt). Next thing I knew, I was skidding down the road with the brake pedal to the floor. Nothing's happening. As I look to my left, I see my left front tire PASSING me down the road. Well, I finally ground to a halt up onto the curb...

I was doing about 55mph (Posted speed limit was 55) when I hit him, never had time for the brakes.

(IMG:http://www.qtm.net/~persot/supra/wreck1.jpg)

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Police show up on the scene, this dude claims that I was "speeding" and that's why I HIT HIM. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mad.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/finger.gif) Cop looked at him and laughed and proceeded to write him the ticket. The cops were pretty nice to me, offered me a ride to a gas station to wait for my wife to come pick me up.

So, I was feeling a little stunned and whatnot from the actual accident. But, last night I started gettting dizzy, light headed, blurred vision, and some nausea. Soooo, off to the ER we go. They did some checking, I got a CAT scan which showed no bleeding on the brain.

Doc tells me it's a typical concussion, take 800mg of Motrin, and sorry about tomorrow, cause you're gonna hurt.

And holy shit, do I. My back and neck feel like I got pegged with a baseball bat. Other than more Mortrin, anyone have any suggestions?

Luckily, I have full coverage on the car - it'll probably get totalled, which then I'll buy it back and part it out. Me thinks I might find another Supra and drop this one's drivetrain in, or maybe a Cressida and do a 7M-GTE and 5-speed conversion... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) Or, I'll sell the parts and get a 3-series. Who knows.

Just needed to vent... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ar15.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/finger.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/chair.gif)

Tom

[Tom Perso]

Hey guys...

Just as an update, I'm feeling much better now. So, I guess I got lucky...

The car was totalled, I had someone buy it from me so I turned a little profit.

I just picked this little gem up yesterday....

(IMG:http://www.qtm.net/~persot/BMW/DCP01527%20(Small).JPG)

Sorry about the crummy pics, my 1 megapixel camera is on it's way out...

But, I digress... It's an 89 325is, just getting broke in at 175,000 miles. It's been religiously maintained and runs like a top. As long as I can keep the smoke in the wires, I'll be all set.

Came with a new set of Yokohama Icegaurd winter tires and a set of Avid H4's for summer use.

(IMG:http://www.qtm.net/~persot/BMW/DCP01532%20(Small).JPG)

The 2.5 is in great shape and runs like a sewing machine. Seems to run a little rich under power and higher revs, so maybe the O2 sensor is on it's way out? Gotta look into that...

(IMG:http://www.qtm.net/~persot/BMW/DCP01534%20(Small).JPG)

Pretty clean for 175K, eh?

Fun car... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)

Later,
Tom