Got rear ended today |
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Got rear ended today |
R Dub |
Aug 21 2023, 06:35 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 123 Joined: 29-August 17 From: Burbs of Chicago Member No.: 21,387 Region Association: None |
I'm super pissed right now. Was involved in a hit and run. Was sitting at a stop light and it just turned green and his guy in a jacked up F-250 was a bit too edgar and rammed into the back of me. I pulled over thinking he was going to do the same and he took off. I tried to read the plates but couldn't and then tried to track him down but he was gone. The only real damage on the outside that I can see is the trunk lid does not sit flush anymore and it is caved in a bit. Not sure if there is structure damage. Really hope it's not too bad to fix. I really f**king hate people!!
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bkrantz |
Aug 21 2023, 06:53 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,811 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I share your frustration. Just from your photos, it might be only a distortion in the trunk lid. Many lids have something similar, with the center of the rear edge pushed down and in. And it might be possible to bend it back. Very brave people have removed the lid from the hinges, put it on the floor, and propped up the rear corners. And then while chanting all the right words, gently press on the center.
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mate914 |
Aug 21 2023, 07:00 PM
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Matt Group: Members Posts: 760 Joined: 27-February 09 From: Eagles mere, PA Member No.: 10,102 Region Association: North East States |
Glad you are ok. Car can be fixed with no pain damage, you can not.
Matt I'm super pissed right now. Was involved in a hit and run. Was sitting at a stop light and it just turned green and his guy in a jacked up F-250 was a bit too edgar and rammed into the back of me. I pulled over thinking he was going to do the same and he took off. I tried to read the plates but couldn't and then tried to track him down but he was gone. The only real damage on the outside that I can see is the trunk lid does not sit flush anymore and it is caved in a bit. Not sure if there is structure damage. Really hope it's not too bad to fix. I really f**king hate people!! |
Spoke |
Aug 21 2023, 07:05 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,992 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
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Nobody pays attention anymore on the road. Hope the damage isn't extensive. |
Dion |
Aug 21 2023, 08:09 PM
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RN Group: Members Posts: 2,767 Joined: 16-September 04 From: Audubon,PA Member No.: 2,766 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Sorry to read this has happened to you. I’m sure a competent older Porsche restoration shop will
Make this right. |
SirAndy |
Aug 21 2023, 08:19 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,688 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
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infraredcalvin |
Aug 21 2023, 08:34 PM
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Distracted Member Group: Members Posts: 1,529 Joined: 25-August 08 From: Ladera Ranch, CA Member No.: 9,463 Region Association: Southern California |
Sorry to hear, been there, at the end of the day, and a little bit of effort on my part, my insurance made the car right. Glad you’re ok. That guy will get his own someday.
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Literati914 |
Aug 21 2023, 08:51 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,483 Joined: 16-November 06 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 7,222 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Fleeing is the new norm, it seems..
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Cairo94507 |
Aug 22 2023, 07:38 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,841 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Sad to see that happen to you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
Glad the damage is minor and you are OK. Hopefully it will be easily repairable. I have a BlackVue front & rear camera system sitting in my garage and was planning to install it in my car for this exact reason. I have seen many hit and runs where the responsible party just flees. That seems to be the current attitude in CA.... |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Aug 22 2023, 08:06 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,900 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
I am so sorry. After 50 years of life one would think that your 914 would get a free pass from damage like this. And also to think of a fellow human so low as to hit and run
I'm super pissed right now. Was involved in a hit and run. Was sitting at a stop light and it just turned green and his guy in a jacked up F-250 was a bit too edgar and rammed into the back of me. I pulled over thinking he was going to do the same and he took off. I tried to read the plates but couldn't and then tried to track him down but he was gone. The only real damage on the outside that I can see is the trunk lid does not sit flush anymore and it is caved in a bit. Not sure if there is structure damage. Really hope it's not too bad to fix. I really f**king hate people!! |
Al Meredith |
Aug 22 2023, 08:50 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 961 Joined: 4-November 04 From: Atlanta, ga Member No.: 3,061 |
I worry about this all the time when I'm at a stop light because it takes a little time to get this old gearbox into first and get started.
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scott_in_nh |
Aug 22 2023, 09:53 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 808 Joined: 10-December 10 From: Hampton, NH Member No.: 12,471 Region Association: North East States |
Sorry that happened to you - people suck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
Years ago I got backed into at work, the colleague I considered a friend had done it in his wife's Volvo SUV and "using his mirrors" he didn't think he did any damage. so kept going and kept quiet. Using the security footage, he was the only one to leave through the back door at the time it had to have happened, and fessed up when confronted. I collected $1200 and bought a hood, but the car has other body and paint issues that made blending it in a waste of time and money. So I massaged it back into position well enough and have lived with it ever since though I occasionally work on it more to make it fit better than it ever did! You should give it a try! Attached thumbnail(s) |
StarBear |
Aug 22 2023, 09:56 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,919 Joined: 2-September 09 From: NJ Member No.: 10,753 Region Association: North East States |
I worry about this all the time when I'm at a stop light because it takes a little time to get this old gearbox into first and get started. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Too many of these stories. Even the 3rd brake light won’t help against folks that are just too eager to rip roar ahead, not realizing that everyone can’t press in the gas and speed up instantaneously. Made worse by running. Karma… eventually. |
kerensky |
Aug 22 2023, 09:57 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 531 Joined: 1-February 06 From: Norman, OK Member No.: 5,508 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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Aug 22 2023, 09:59 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,513 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
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windforfun |
Aug 22 2023, 12:56 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,853 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None |
You have my sincere condolences. BTDT.
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jim_hoyland |
Aug 22 2023, 04:21 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,327 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
At a 914 group drive several years ago in Medford, I drove the sweep car - a late Midel Toyota SUV.
While at a light I noticed that the 914s with original 914 tail lights were not that easy to see. The LED taillights were super clear. And the cars with a third brake light seemed even better. |
Geezer914 |
Aug 22 2023, 05:02 PM
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Geezer914 Group: Members Posts: 1,457 Joined: 18-March 09 From: Salem, NJ Member No.: 10,179 Region Association: North East States |
Man that sucks. Did he dent the trunk lid? I installed a third brake light from an 86 Corvette.
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Puebloswatcop |
Aug 22 2023, 06:14 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,389 Joined: 27-December 14 From: Mineola, Texas Member No.: 18,258 Region Association: Southwest Region |
These Hit and Run Assholes need to be hammered into the ground. I hate to be the bearer of bad news but there is more damage than the trunk lid not lining up.
Make a police report and camp on the investigators to follow up, ie any video that might be available in the area, etc. After 30 years in Law Enforcement, believe me whaen I say, "the squeaky wheel gets the grease". |
windforfun |
Aug 22 2023, 07:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,853 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None |
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