Winter Wonder Land Takes Yet Another Victim...

klatt_89 · 12-09-2007, 04:46 PM

http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y25...t=838e4f80.pbw
http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y25...t=5d9e09a6.pbw
Here are some pics of the aftermath. I haven't even tried opening the hood yet. The trunks been affected alignment wise as well because it doesn't open smoothly either. I was going over a bridge and hit a ice patch sending me into the guardrail on the oppistie side of the road. Just coasted to a stop in the ditch before limping it over to the other side with the shoulder to make things less difficult on the cops/tow truck. Donut was only put on do to the blown out tire pictured. Also must have punctured the rear one in the process as its almost flat. The control arms are busted, not to mention brake lines and other things that isn't visible at first. Just glad i didn't get hurt in it.

Bryan · 12-09-2007, 05:16 PM

That's a longass slide show. Coulda been worse, glad to hear you're alright.

ryanbgb22 · 12-09-2007, 05:19 PM

that sucks....at least you're ok...

do you have any pics of you car before it happened.....turbo?

SSRacer · 12-09-2007, 05:38 PM

Hmmm...were those summer tires on your car...might have been part of the problem. That sucks though.

geldartb · 12-09-2007, 05:50 PM

ok seriously post a link to the page that has all the pics not the slideshow.

Mike Jung · 12-09-2007, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSRacer

Hmmm...were those summer tires on your car...might have been part of the problem. That sucks though.

Sure looks like it; but no.

Kumho Ecsta AST High Performance All-Season tires

Still, by the looks of that tread design; I wouldn't use it during the winter time.

cardude007617 · 12-09-2007, 06:23 PM

ah ya, iv seen those on tirerack and they do VERY poorly in snow IIRC

WeibSunder · 12-09-2007, 06:32 PM

That sucks man, good think your alright, and I hope everything works out for you concerning your car.

GrandAmGT1996 · 12-09-2007, 07:06 PM

...a front mount? Wheres the thread about that?

klatt_89 · 12-09-2007, 07:12 PM

If it helps, i'll post up links to the pics. They're on my photobucket. The tires were "all season" but i currently started a new job to finish paying off parts for it and new tires, and the winter weather kind of hit unexpectedly per say. I don't have many pics of the car before the accident, was meaning to but was busy working in the shop and working at the new job. Knowing the insurance company, they totaled out a 06 Crew Cab Dodge 3500 Cummins with only 35,000 miles on it with similar damage, but it was still drivable, so it may come down to them totaling it out. Main thing about it is the car is replaceable, and i came out without injuries. Insurance company will be called in the morning to decide what happens to the car. If its totaled out, i have custom sub boxes that fit around the spare tire hole that will be for sale, but i won't know until it happens. Anyways, i changed my setting on photobucket to public so the address to the page with the pictures is http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y255/klatt_89/
Thanks for the replies.

silvergtjrad · 12-09-2007, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GrandAmGT1996

...a front mount? Wheres the thread about that?

Thats what I want to know too. First and only post is about a car accident. Maybe hes over on gaownersclub?

timberwoof · 12-09-2007, 07:19 PM

Ouch. Bet you that was a wild ride. Glad you're okay.

klatt_89 · 12-09-2007, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrandAmGT1996

...a front mount? Wheres the thread about that?

On the set up for Turbo/intercooler, i'd just been talking to a few members about how they done their set ups, and built up my own in shop. I didn't bother taking pictures then because i didn't have a camera readily available, and now the hood i'm leaving closed until they come and look at it, no use in opening it and it not being able to be shut again. A few pics show how the fender went up into the hood, mainly the tire was pressing up on it when all was said and done. Only a few things are holding it on there from when i took the tire off, either way the car was sitting like that when i was parked on the side waiting for the cop to show up.

klatt_89 · 12-09-2007, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timberwoof

Ouch. Bet you that was a wild ride. Glad you're okay.

I can say i never want to take it again, thats for sure. There was the sound of the suspension parts breaking then the crunching of metal and then the dragging of the underframe on the road as the tire was being cut by the fender, happened pretty quick.
The turbo project was something i hadn't ever posted on, just asked questions of members that had done it. Kinda a secret project, figured post the aftermath of the wreck.

timberwoof · 12-09-2007, 07:42 PM

Well to say the least it was one expensive ride too.

williamGT · 12-09-2007, 08:23 PM

thats sucks....thats good your okay.

nascarnate326 · 12-09-2007, 08:43 PM

Glad to hear that you are ok. Sucks that another red coupe is now lost. o well.
Look on the bright side, you have a very pretty gf it looks like.

klatt_89 · 12-09-2007, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nascarnate326

Glad to hear that you are ok. Sucks that another red coupe is now lost. o well.
Look on the bright side, you have a very pretty gf it looks like.

Thanks on the comment about my gf/fiancée. She's glad i wasn't hurt in it. It does suck that another red coupe got hurt in it, and maybe lost do to the damages depending on the insurance company. It was a pretty expensive ride but a life is worth more than a money figure or a car to say the least.

Ajaxus · 12-10-2007, 11:17 AM

Damn man..I hit some black ice yesterday..almost had one of these threads. It seems everybody has more ice/black ice this time of year than usual.

I'll be interested to hear the final verdict on it. While we wait, did you ever dyno it? I'm sure I'm not alone in wanting to know what kind of numbers it puts down.

klatt_89 · 12-10-2007, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ajaxus

Damn man..I hit some black ice yesterday..almost had one of these threads. It seems everybody has more ice/black ice this time of year than usual.

I'll be interested to hear the final verdict on it. While we wait, did you ever dyno it? I'm sure I'm not alone in wanting to know what kind of numbers it puts down.

At least you didn't have to have one of these threads. They're sending out a adjuster in the next few days. I'm pretty sure there is quite a bit of frame damage and other damage that aren't shown in the pictures, i'd hate to say it but i'm almost just wanting it totaled out because even if they do fix it, it would never handle nor drive the same. The rear tires almost flat so i'm guessing that there is some damage back there thats not visible, knowing that tire got slammed that suspensions also gonna be tweaked. I'm almost contemplating going down and taking the donut off and seeing what all is visible there. Its only 6 blocks away from my house. I would open the hood but knowing it may not shut i'll just wait til the adjuster is there. On the dyno, i never had a chance to take it there. It was pretty impressive but i only had it completed this past week so final tweaks were being made. Had to call in Sunday and explain the situation to my manager and they were just glad i was safe. If it is totaled out, Friday is a day off til 4:30 so it may be time to shop by then. I'll keep you updated on the status and verdict of the adjuster. A majority of its going to come down to the frame and other damage not visible from the outside. Positive side of things i'm safe and i have a girl thats there to take care of me. The car is parked across the street from a white 03 Grand Am GT with way more miles then mine thats for sale for what i paid for mine last year. Guess time will tell if its totaled out or not.

12-09-2007, 04:46 PM	#1
klatt_89 GAGT - Newbie AKA: Dustin Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lindsborg Kansas Posts: 13 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT Coupe	Winter Wonder Land Takes Yet Another Victim... http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y25...t=838e4f80.pbw http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y25...t=5d9e09a6.pbw Here are some pics of the aftermath. I haven't even tried opening the hood yet. The trunks been affected alignment wise as well because it doesn't open smoothly either. I was going over a bridge and hit a ice patch sending me into the guardrail on the oppistie side of the road. Just coasted to a stop in the ditch before limping it over to the other side with the shoulder to make things less difficult on the cops/tow truck. Donut was only put on do to the blown out tire pictured. Also must have punctured the rear one in the process as its almost flat. The control arms are busted, not to mention brake lines and other things that isn't visible at first. Just glad i didn't get hurt in it. Last edited by klatt_89; 12-09-2007 at 04:49 PM.

12-09-2007, 05:16 PM	#2
Bryan GAGT - Junkie AKA: Bryan Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Age: 32 Posts: 4,269 Vehicle: '09.5 G6	That's a longass slide show. Coulda been worse, glad to hear you're alright. __________________ CarDomain (Updated 10/9)

12-09-2007, 05:38 PM	#4
SSRacer Speed Racer AKA: Sean Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere Age: 43 Posts: 1,440 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT Sedan	Hmmm...were those summer tires on your car...might have been part of the problem. That sucks though. __________________ 2002 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 http://cardomain.com/id/ssgohan Don't take life too seriously, you'll never get out alive. If it ain't broke, don't Microsoft it.

12-09-2007, 06:23 PM	#7
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	ah ya, iv seen those on tirerack and they do VERY poorly in snow IIRC __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

12-09-2007, 06:32 PM	#8
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12-09-2007, 07:12 PM	#10
klatt_89 GAGT - Newbie AKA: Dustin Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lindsborg Kansas Posts: 13 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT Coupe	If it helps, i'll post up links to the pics. They're on my photobucket. The tires were "all season" but i currently started a new job to finish paying off parts for it and new tires, and the winter weather kind of hit unexpectedly per say. I don't have many pics of the car before the accident, was meaning to but was busy working in the shop and working at the new job. Knowing the insurance company, they totaled out a 06 Crew Cab Dodge 3500 Cummins with only 35,000 miles on it with similar damage, but it was still drivable, so it may come down to them totaling it out. Main thing about it is the car is replaceable, and i came out without injuries. Insurance company will be called in the morning to decide what happens to the car. If its totaled out, i have custom sub boxes that fit around the spare tire hole that will be for sale, but i won't know until it happens. Anyways, i changed my setting on photobucket to public so the address to the page with the pictures is http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y255/klatt_89/ Thanks for the replies.

12-09-2007, 07:19 PM	#12
timberwoof Law Dawg AKA: Cody Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portland Tx Posts: 1,827 Vehicle: 2004 Grand Am SE1	Ouch. Bet you that was a wild ride. Glad you're okay. __________________ Mods: Sways, F-STB, Dr. Speed Stage 2 w/ box, Rear Disk Conversion, drilled rotors, steel braided lines, 180* T-Stat.

12-09-2007, 07:42 PM	#15
timberwoof Law Dawg AKA: Cody Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portland Tx Posts: 1,827 Vehicle: 2004 Grand Am SE1	Well to say the least it was one expensive ride too. __________________ Mods: Sways, F-STB, Dr. Speed Stage 2 w/ box, Rear Disk Conversion, drilled rotors, steel braided lines, 180* T-Stat.

12-09-2007, 08:23 PM	#16
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12-09-2007, 08:43 PM	#17
nascarnate326 Honda CRF 450 AKA: Nathan Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Age: 34 Posts: 1,188 Vehicle: 2004 Grand Prix GT	Glad to hear that you are ok. Sucks that another red coupe is now lost. o well. Look on the bright side, you have a very pretty gf it looks like. __________________ "We've got lots of letters from Windows users that say iTunes is their favorite program. Its like giving a glass of water to someone in hell" - Steve Jobs

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