Unfortunate First Post

[DarkSunrise]

Originally Posted by 86Tony

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

Not surprising at all - the NA Miata is even lower and smaller than the Twins.

With any of the lightweight sports cars (Miata, Elise/Exige, S2000, Twins, RX-7, NSX, etc.) you really need to factor in the low profile and drive defensively.

Anytime I'm stuck in another car's blindspot, I try to give it some throttle to let them know I'm there. Seems to work from what I can tell. The times I've nearly been hit are when I haven't done that.

[86geek]

Good to hear you and your sister are okay. From the looks of that picture I'm sure the insurance company will say the car is not repairable. Get a different color like Halo or maybe Asphalt but that's sort of close to the color Raven.

[904FRSlow]

Originally Posted by DarkSunrise

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.

Now that my exhaust is loud and noticable, I have noticed people slow down to let me pass or can acknowledge my existence

[Tcoat]

[HunterGreene]

Glad you and the sibling are ok, and that you'll be back in the Twins fold soon.

And living in the frozen north as I do, go with a lighter color next time. Dirt isnt nearly as noticeable

[T-WALT]

Originally Posted by Chen

How did the other car look?

It was a CRV that caused the accident, she's just missing a rear quarter panel. but the 03ish Mazda 3 I went head on with I'm sure is a write off as well.

I should be in a 2015 within 2 weeks now. and yes I'm getting raven again, naming it VADER 86

[jdmblood]

Damn dude unfortunate story. Glad you guys are okay though

[T-WALT]

Pleased to annouce I finished up at the dealership yesterday, Should have the car sometime next week.
VADER 86, is coming direct from the dealer with:
20% tint,
GReddy EVO3 &
Seibon TS style carbon hood

& of course I order my custom "VADER 86" plates

[shifter907]

I've seen people roll BRZs/FRSs and have walked away unharmed. It's still surprising to me that Toyota made a car so light without having to skimp on quality of safety parts.