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Why I wound up here

Old Mar 26, 2022 | 09:08 PM
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Why I wound up here

I didn't just run out and buy a Mustang on a whim. I developed mechanical problems with my previous vehicle which rendered it inoperative.


Cheap aluminum wheels disintegrated.

That wheel is also busted. No idea how bad the damage is underneath.


Here's a first-person view of the ride.

The rear view shows the impact. More dramatic than the front view.
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Old Mar 27, 2022 | 11:24 AM
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Wow,guess the driver of the oncoming car saw the "RAM" on your hood and thought it was a request.

Bet they don't have insurance either,or a driver license,obviously they don't have functional eyes if they didn't see a full size ram in front of them
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Old Mar 27, 2022 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Dark Drop Top
Wow,guess the driver of the oncoming car saw the "RAM" on your hood and thought it was a request.

Bet they don't have insurance either,or a driver license,obviously they don't have functional eyes if they didn't see a full size ram in front of them
I'm pretty sure it was a legit visibility issue. Sun was at my back, in his eyes. And the curve I came around is a lot closer to the intersection than the fisheye lens makes it look. He was probably confident it was clear, then focusing on his turn when I showed up. I made the mistake of thinking he was preparing to turn behind me. That caused a delay in my reaction. Not sure that made a huge difference. Just one of those questions that bugs me.
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Old Mar 27, 2022 | 11:59 AM
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Wow is right! Hope everyone came out ok in that accident. I am sure the other guy probably got it pretty good being in a small econobox car (appears to be a newer Mitsubishi Mirage?). Wish you well in you new ride. Hope it is a bright color so you are seen. :Grin: Just kidding.

Hard thing to go through, hope everything works out in your favor.

Last edited by shaneyusa; Mar 27, 2022 at 12:06 PM.
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Old Mar 27, 2022 | 12:10 PM
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Glad you weren't hurt but yes the sun can wreak havoc at times!
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Old Mar 27, 2022 | 04:35 PM
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Guess I should add that, as far as I know, everyone walked away.
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