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01Prowler   POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Dallas, TX |
posted 08-05-2002 06:12 AM
    
Just made it in..... Some rice burners apparantly racing down the freeway hit my car on my way home this morning... I had the top down and was lucky I didn't get thrown out of the car.... I will post pictures shortly.... I belive my car is totaled.... What a day.... Lucky to be alive.... |
ed monahan                  POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 08-05-2002 06:16 AM
Sorry to hear that. At least you are okay. You can always replace a car. I hope it all works out okay for you. |
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01Prowler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Dallas, TX |
posted 08-05-2002 06:31 AM
Here are some pics
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01Prowler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Dallas, TX |
posted 08-05-2002 06:33 AM
Definately lucky to be alive..... The two cars that supposedly caused the accident ran from the scene two other cars were involved in an accident I think trying to avoid hitting me.... |
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PROWLER-KEITH POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:British Columbia\ Canada |
posted 08-05-2002 06:35 AM
Glad to hear your alright like Ed said the car can be replaced you can't. This is # 3 now hope this is the end of the bad luck run in these Kat's, well # 4 counting JD's. We're you wairing a seat belt just out of curiousity? PK |
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01Prowler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Dallas, TX |
posted 08-05-2002 06:36 AM
nope wasn't..... Do you think it's totaled????? |
prowlerbabe POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Treasure Island, Florida |
posted 08-05-2002 06:39 AM
So glad to hear that you're OK. The pictures gave me goose bumps. You are one lucky person. |
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PROWLER-KEITH POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:British Columbia\ Canada |
posted 08-05-2002 06:39 AM
Wow I was typing when you posted the pics boy the Big guy was definetly was looking out for you on this one. I'm scared to see the daylight pics of this. I hope they get these others that caused this. PK |
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01Prowler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Dallas, TX |
posted 08-05-2002 06:42 AM
Yeah when you get hit going around 70mph on the freeway and then hit the concrete wall, and the front tires break off you're pretty much along for the ride  I can still hear the sounds in my head.... I probably won't be going to sleep today.Ron |
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PROWLER-KEITH POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:British Columbia\ Canada |
posted 08-05-2002 06:44 AM
I would thk so by looking at the nite pics that it's totaled, man what does the steering wheel look like mine would have been twisted in a knot if it would have been me holding on for dear life. Gives me the shivers also. PK
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Laddie Roussel >POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Hester, LA. USA |
posted 08-05-2002 06:47 AM
01Prowler. Man, sure glad you're OK. You took some hit there... Looks like you got hit from both sides??? Hope they catch perps... ------------------ |
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PROWLER-KEITH POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:British Columbia\ Canada |
posted 08-05-2002 06:47 AM
Ron it's 4.30 am here this is the first thing I clicked onto on my computor today it will be fresh in my mind for awhile I thk I will go make a coffee now  PK |
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01Prowler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Dallas, TX |
posted 08-05-2002 06:49 AM
Thanks everyone.... Laddie, not sure what happened it happened so fast... I sure was looking forward to racing with everyone in Louisiana, but who knows now...... I guess I'll have to wait and see what the insurance says..... Ron |
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YellowFever unregistered Admin Use |
posted 08-05-2002 06:53 AM
quote: Now, where are responses from the ones who say that street racing is O.K. and they are always in control???? Amateurs are never in control because: Where I live, about 6 months ago a street racer was apparently drag racing his honda civic, hit a curb which caused his car to be airborn (sideways) cutting the car in half and decapitating himself. RACING SHOULD BE DONE ON RACETRACKS!!!!! Glad you are o.k. and I hope they nail the coward bastards that did this to you. ------------------ Driving a car is just transportation, |
Stray Cat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Dayton, Ohio, USA |
posted 08-05-2002 06:55 AM
You are certainly a most fortunate man..... the car can be replaced. It hurts to look at it I am sure..... but you are SOOOOOOOOO lucky to be alive to tell about it. Hope they catch the guys who caused it. John PS. I think it also proves that the Cats are built well and crash worthy. ------------------ 2001 Orange, Mopar Exhaust, MTD Intake, Front and Rear Mud Flaps, Chrome Shimmers, Orange Prowler Logo Valve Caps, Ceramic Brake Pads, Prowleronline.com License Bracket, Eric Wolf Chrome Trans Cover, Mopar Hitch and Trailer. |
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YellowFever unregistered Admin Use |
posted 08-05-2002 07:02 AM
quote: Looks it to me but, the value of repair has to be (something like) 70% of the total of the vehicle in order to consider it totaled. In other words, if your car is worth (or you owe) $40K on it, then the damage must be close to $30K worth. Here is one thing to watch out for. Estimates (from car dealerships and body shops) will low bid that body damage. In alot of cases, they will even leave off a number of parts that need repair. Why? Because if the car is totaled, they get nothing but, if they can make it look like the amount of work needed is considerably less then the totaled amount, the checks starat pouring in. Then, somewhere during the process, they will add on more damage. At this point, even if the amount of work equals 100% of the vehicle value, the insurance company will pay it as they are already into the repairs for $10-20K and don't want to loose that. I know this from experience with a wreck we had (that should have been totaled). Get two or three independat estimates from people that will not get the work one way or the other. ------------------ Driving a car is just transportation, |
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ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 08-05-2002 07:12 AM
Wow, after seeing the pictures you were REALLY lucky not to be hurt, especially in a convertible. I would say the car is probably totalled but who knows for sure. |
ETMIDZT POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Spring Lake, Mi. USA |
posted 08-05-2002 07:34 AM
Wow! What a mess! Glad your ok! Check yourself for aches & pains over the next couple of days....Ya never know? |
Bob Hacker POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:McHenry IL USA |
posted 08-05-2002 08:13 AM
Ron, Glad you are OK, don't worry about the car, just make sure you are feeling good before you sign anything. Bob ------------------ |
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01Prowler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Dallas, TX |
posted 08-05-2002 08:16 AM
Yes I definately have some stiffness in my neck.... I just went over to the bodyshop that I had the car taken to. Talked to the guy that usually works on Prowlers.... He said that he guesses at least $30k in damages.... I bluntly told him that I did not want the car fixed, and that I understood that it didn't do them any good, but by a safety standpoint that I would not feel safe driving that vehicle any longer.... Hopefully I will be getting a new replacement kat in the near future.... Belive me these cars are designed well, and me walking away proves it! Ron |
MeanGene POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Burtonsville, MD |
posted 08-05-2002 08:22 AM
Ron, Glad you are OK! - Get well. |
Howler Cat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Costa Mesa, California |
posted 08-05-2002 08:38 AM
01Prowler, We're all glad that you have walked away with no injuries. Like Stray Cat has said: The car can be replaced, but you can't and damm glad you're ok. ------------------ |
ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 08-05-2002 08:42 AM
Ron - sorry to hear your story and the pictures. Looks gone to me. Only good thing right now is that you are alright and there are tons of cats on AutoTrader.com at very reasonable prices. Trey - it didn't sound like street racing, Ron said he was on the freeway, where many mad-minded people drive way too fast in a situation with 'thousands of other cars' all around them. These are the mindless souls who don't care about their lives, let alone yours. Most 'street racers' care about lives,,,,theirs and yours,,,,,but at a certain moment let the adrenalin rush do the thinking for them. |
BeWare POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Acworth , Georgia , USA |
posted 08-05-2002 08:42 AM
Glad to here that you are OK. You really ought to consider start wearing your seat belt. Especially in a roadster with the top down. Did the air bag deploy? Do the cops have any hope of catching the perps? This message has been edited by BeWare on 08-05-2002 at 09:30 AM |
TLRandall POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:CALDWELL, TX, US |
posted 08-05-2002 08:48 AM
It's sad to see the pictures of your car, but great to hear your ok. Top up or down, we all have to be wearing our seat belts in these cars to protect ourselves from the idiots who can't drive. We can afford to replace the kat, but can not afford to loose an owner. Take care of yourself the next couple of days, from the looks of things, it may be more than your feelings hurt. ------------------ |
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