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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 06:59 AM
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Looks alot like mine did after my roll, it was an '05 and the wreck occured in '07, mine wasn't totaled but it was close. The windshield frame is a real PIA to replace, it's basically 3 pieces welded together that go all the way to the rocker panel. That's one of the reasons they're so strong, they've saved a lot of bacon including mine and yours
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by TrumpetTitan
Out of curiosity, what tires did you have? Those look like the OEM Potenza S02s. Am I right? Any idea how fast you were going when the rear broke loose?
Not s02's at all, and are they on backwards? or are those non directional? And by the way, glad your okay. Your car was and still kinda is beautiful. The tan/gpw and white valve cover is hawt.. And just my .02, you will be making a mistake by not getting another S. Sounds like you loved the car and not many compare. Goodluck
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 07:03 AM
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Wow, glad you are ok. Goes to show how safe the S was designed. Alot of nasty accidents and most of the folks involved are able to walk away.

Doesn't look too bad, but I imagine it would be totaled.
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Mistman
Looks alot like mine did after my roll, it was an '05 and the wreck occured in '07, mine wasn't totaled but it was close. The windshield frame is a real PIA to replace, it's basically 3 pieces welded together that go all the way to the rocker panel. That's one of the reasons they're so strong, they've saved a lot of bacon including mine and yours

Saved your bacon is right! Most other small roadster pretenders (e.g., solstice, miata) would have crushed flat and you would have been toast. Thank your lucky stars you were in an S2k. Be sure to let your folks know that it was largely responsible for your survival - it may warm them up to a replacement.
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 08:56 AM
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Holy crap, flipped over the front? You are one lucky girl! Thanks for sharing your story and pics, they help keep the rest of us in check on public roads.
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 10:18 AM
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I'm glad you are OK and your parents are so supportive! And not to be a troll but I think these are the cases which VSA would have made a difference... I made a similar mistake with my 02 Subaru Impreza back in college. I didn't flip over, but I could have avoided the accident if I had some form of traction control. I didn't have enough experience at the time and I didn't know. Anyway drive safe!
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 10:56 AM
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Ouch. Glad to hear that you are ok.
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 10:59 AM
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Glad you're okay. Your life is more important than any car.



Unfortunately that's gonna be totaled. Sell me your intake?
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by TougeS2k
Originally Posted by TrumpetTitan' timestamp='1314796134' post='20930414
Out of curiosity, what tires did you have? Those look like the OEM Potenza S02s. Am I right? Any idea how fast you were going when the rear broke loose?
Not s02's at all, and are they on backwards? or are those non directional? And by the way, glad your okay. Your car was and still kinda is beautiful. The tan/gpw and white valve cover is hawt.. And just my .02, you will be making a mistake by not getting another S. Sounds like you loved the car and not many compare. Goodluck
No, they are on correctly..non directional.. So many people told me the sucked and I shouldnt push it. But i didn't listen
I love the car so much and I still do..it hurts to see it go. I was switching my radio back in and I burst into tears. Its so depressing I havent even been able to truly enjoy the car.

Originally Posted by gforgary
I'm glad you are OK and your parents are so supportive! And not to be a troll but I think these are the cases which VSA would have made a difference... I made a similar mistake with my 02 Subaru Impreza back in college. I didn't flip over, but I could have avoided the accident if I had some form of traction control. I didn't have enough experience at the time and I didn't know. Anyway drive safe!
I agree... VSA next time.
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 11:47 AM
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Thanks everyone

I am lucky to be alive.. I am walking and moving my head. I am very sore and a little bruised but the fact that I can still function 100% is ok with me. It's a big piece of metal really.. Im just sad to see such a low mileage s go. I feel so bad
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