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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 06:55 PM
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Breaking News: Another Crippled Pony!!!

Unfortunately, I was on the news this evening (that's me standing in front of my crippled Mustang next to the fella in the yellow vest). After 17 years driving I-95, I finally get collected in a big one. A demolition derby right in front of me with no where to go. Five car accident, one person hauled away in an ambulance and 3 lanes closed.

Must have been the calipers I painted this weekend. Couldn't stop quick enough (actually had a pretty good distance between me and the guy in front of me). Fortunately, the state trooped placed the blame on a minivan driver in front of me. Just hope it plays out that way when the final report is made. The two cars in front of me hardly had any rear end damage. My front end took a beating though. No airbags deployed. Well that car didn't last too long.
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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 06:59 PM
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I know the feeling sorry to see.
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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 07:15 PM
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So, so sorry.
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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 07:18 PM
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definatly the blue calibers..

glad ur ok
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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 07:32 PM
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Glad you are OK!!!
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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 07:46 PM
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That is one of the top corridors for those kind of wrecks.

What time of day, rush hour?

I wouldn't count on the minivan getting all the blame though...
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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Ltngdrvr
That is one of the top corridors for those kind of wrecks.

What time of day, rush hour?

I wouldn't count on the minivan getting all the blame though...
Yep. This a stretch of interstate were there are numerous fender benders. It was 4:25 in the afternoon with rush hour well underway. Oddly enough, traffic was moving well today. Supposedly, someone stopped in the fast lane and caused a chain reaction. The state trooper put fault on one of the minivans based on stories of 3 of the cars in front of me. IDK. I saw several cars collide and all I could do is jam on the brakes. Unfortunately, there was no shoulder to dive off onto due to construction. I can only sit back and wait for the accident report at this time.
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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by RogueWing16
Unfortunately, I was on the news this evening (that's me standing in front of my crippled Mustang next to the fella in the yellow vest). After 17 years driving I-95, I finally get collected in a big one. A demolition derby right in front of me with no where to go. Five car accident, one person hauled away in an ambulance and 3 lanes closed.

Must have been the calipers I painted this weekend. Couldn't stop quick enough (actually had a pretty good distance between me and the guy in front of me). Fortunately, the state trooped placed the blame on a minivan driver in front of me. Just hope it plays out that way when the final report is made. The two cars in front of me hardly had any rear end damage. My front end took a beating though. No airbags deployed. Well that car didn't last too long.
So sad - sorry. Any idea what the speed was at moment of impact? Seems odd that the airbags didn't deploy with such severe damage.
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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 09:51 PM
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Ouch. So sorry man...

...but, hey, lemonade from lemons time... now you have an excuse to paint the car to match those calipers, right?
https://themustangsource.com/f726/fi...lipers-523768/

... but likely, that'll buff right out, so I guess not.

/Good that you're ok. Stuff can be fixed/replaced.
//Hope the guy in the ambulance is ok too.
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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 10:03 PM
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If they total it, can I buy your adjustable head rests?

Sorry for your loss btw, I lost my 1st love to a red light runner...I miss my old little 3.7
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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 11:14 PM
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****! Sorry to hear man. Glad you're ok though!
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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 11:22 PM
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Oh no glad you're ok
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 04:53 AM
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Glad your ok. I think it will be fixed.
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 05:07 AM
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Glad you can through OK and you can make the Mustang even better.
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 05:45 AM
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That sucks man. Seems like we can never have and enjoy our ponys without someone else causing damage to them. Glad your ok and hopefully they get it fixed back to the way it was or better!
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 06:17 AM
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I know that feeling as well. Glad to see you're ok but do get checked out.
Hope you get her fixed quickly.
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 06:55 AM
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I wouldn't want that car back, glad your ok.
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 06:59 AM
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i was in ur same position 4 months back... it is pains taking process to come out... Glad that you came out without scratch. i had similar damage but insurance deemed it totalled.
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 07:33 AM
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Sorry to see this.
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 07:37 AM
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That just plain sucks, hope your insurance agent is a car guy, that will help!
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