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  1. 01-04-2004, 01:50 AM #11
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    Default Bald tires + fast turns = bad

    geeeeeeeeeee glad ur ok man...
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  2. 01-04-2004, 05:28 AM #12
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    I'm speechless. It pains me to see the car in such a state, but the important thing is that you both are alright. Cars can be replaced, people much less so.

    Glad to hear that you're going to stay with the Evo Hope everything gets worked out and we see you at the drive (or come along for a ride as a precursor to getting an Evo again ).

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    :shock: it's good that no one got hurt.
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  4. 01-04-2004, 12:49 PM #14
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    yeah forreals...glad you and your wife are okay...sorry to hear about ur car too = (
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  5. 01-04-2004, 12:50 PM #15
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    was your wife pissed that you made the turn so fast?
    or was she too shocked at the moment?
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    Wife was furious that night and she still is for the most part.

    But, we are both sold on the safety of the Evo. I hit a tree hard, took it out, hit a wall and we are both doing fine. The car held up really well and took the crash without injuring the passengers. Furthermore, the rear doors and trunk close just fine. I've seen other people that have hit things and their whole frame looked bent to hell and they could barely open let alone close their doors.

    I don't think I was taking the turn that fast, but I may be in a state of denial. I blame it on user error for not getting new tires sooner and driving as cautiously as I should have given the circumstances. I don't think I was driving too fast for ideal conditions, but since these conditions were less than ideal, I obviously should have gone slower and looked out for puddles of water on the road.
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    dangs...I feel you....I've been in that situation before...and yeah maybe it is denial, but our egos and machoness tell us otherwize...who knows?..., that's why i was asking...but yeah, the MOST important part is you're alive and no one got hurt....

    (dont forget to thank GOD for the safety of you and your loved ones)....it'll keep you safer on the roads and in life...hehe...

    I've been in so many situations already in which I KNOW for sure if i hadn't been driving my EVO, I would have go into so many accidents and what not...I'm also sold on the fact that the EVO is as safe as any car can get...and the fact that its frame and chasis is more than 200% more rigid than the reg. lancer is a plus...i was sold on that too...and the AWD...

    yeah once again im sorry to hear bout your evo and but am glad that you and your wife are okay...just keep your head up and beware of minivans and asian drivers lolz (j/k)

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    I'm not religious at all, so thanking god would not be the first thing on my agenda. Actually, I would thank the engineers at Mitsu for creating such a strong vehicle more than anyone else in the world.

    I went to Stevens Creek Mitsubishi today (the place that Tam loves so much) and ended up talking to the salesguy from Capitol that I had initially purchased my first Evo from. He told me that he would get me any Evo I want for invoice. I hope he is telling the truth and not taking me for a ride.

    So, now I have to decide between black, yellow or white. I think i am tired of red and need a change.

    Or maybe I'll just buy a VW Bug with the sweet flower looking wheels.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JanSolo
    Or maybe I'll just buy a VW Bug with the sweet flower looking wheels.

    :lol:
    Don't forget the flowers
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    Quote Originally Posted by wilson1
    Quote Originally Posted by JanSolo
    Or maybe I'll just buy a VW Bug with the sweet flower looking wheels.

    :lol:
    Don't forget the flowers
    Does the bug come in PINK??

    Yeah, I will be driving a pink bug with daisy wheels, but I am still ALL MAN.
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