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T-WALT 01-12-2015 09:44 PM

Unfortunate First Post
 
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Hello everyone,
this is my first post here as I was waiting to get some mods done. However after having my FRS for 4 months and putting on 15000km I have bad news to share. I feel that I should share this to speak to a quality of the 86 family that many people may not consider when purchasing any of the 86 models.

Heres my FRS in december, few mods made, just cosmetic Attachment 100379

And sadly, heres my FRS shortly after the accident
Attachment 100383

I was travelling at 90km/h when a careless driver attempted a U turn on a corner, right in front of me resulting in a collision with the rear of their vehicle, and then going head on with a third party. I am pleased to report that despite the damage, and both airbags being deployed, both my sister and I walked away completely unharmed other then whiplash. I really do feel that if we had been driving another vehicle that might not have been the case.

On the plus side, A cop witnessed the accident and I'm completely clear of any legal charges, just working with the insurance companies to get back in an FRS as soon as possible

Fang 01-12-2015 09:52 PM

wow, sorry for your loss but glad you and your sister are okay!

Carlitoz3 01-12-2015 09:54 PM

Wow, goes to show you always have to be careful out their. Good to know nobody got hurt.

hmong337 01-12-2015 09:56 PM

Yea, quite a shitty first post. Hope things work out for ya. Get a BRZ this time around ahah. I see you're in Milton. Not too far from me... Waterloo.

AVodka14 01-12-2015 10:01 PM

Glad you all are okay. Don't get a black one again.

Burrcold 01-12-2015 10:07 PM

Ouch! So glad you're okay. Don't worry the car can be replaced...and welcome! :)

Hot Lava 01-12-2015 10:15 PM

Thanks for posting. Good to know we drive a car that can provide excellent protection in a collision. Another gold star to go along with the handling and braking. Glad no one was hurt.

Pete156 01-12-2015 10:50 PM

Someone was looking out for you! Glad they were.

D_Thissen 01-12-2015 11:10 PM

Glad you're safe. It's just a car, it can be replaced! Welcome

Chen 01-15-2015 05:49 AM

How did the other car look?

DarkSunrise 01-15-2015 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-WALT (Post 2088377)
I was travelling at 90km/h when a careless driver attempted a U turn on a corner, right in front of me resulting in a collision with the rear of their vehicle, and then going head on with a third party. I am pleased to report that despite the damage, and both airbags being deployed, both my sister and I walked away completely unharmed other then whiplash. I really do feel that if we had been driving another vehicle that might not have been the case.

Sorry to hear about your accident! This nearly happened to me this past weekend. Was just driving straight in my lane when an oncoming car attempted to make a left turn directly in front of me. Thankfully I got on my brakes and horn and managed to avoid a collision.

I don't want to say curse, but these cars definitely have a low profile (literally). After two different cars this morning didn't see me in their blindspot and nearly swerved into me, I looked over at my wife and told her I needed an even louder exhaust. She just rolled her eyes.

When driving my GTI (which is a good 7" higher) on the same commute, I'd say I get about half the amount of near collisions.

Tcoat 01-15-2015 10:30 AM

Buy Lava! Everybody seems to stay well away from me (so far)!
Mind you it won't help if they are in front of me!!!
Once again impressed with the fact that everybody walked away relatively unscathed from what looks like a nasty crash.

86Tony 01-15-2015 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkSunrise (Post 2091812)
Sorry to hear about your accident! This nearly happened to me this past weekend. Was just driving straight in my lane when an oncoming car attempted to make a left turn directly in front of me. Thankfully I got on my brakes and horn and managed to avoid a collision.

I don't want to say curse, but these cars definitely have a low profile (literally). After two different cars this morning didn't see me in their blindspot and nearly swerved into me, I looked over at my wife and told her I needed an even louder exhaust. She just rolled her eyes.

When driving my GTI (which is a good 7" higher) on the same commute, I'd say I get about half the amount of near collisions.

People really don't even see me in my 91 NA Miata. Gets scary at times

-Tom- 01-15-2015 10:53 AM

Good effort!


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