I got crunched in my Blazer last week

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I got crunched in my Blazer last week

Postby Trinity » Mon May 12, 2008 6:42 pm

We often made jokes about how poorly the Blazer stopped compared to other vehicles but yesterday I found out that my Blazer will stop much better than a Taurus.

The stage: It was pretty rainy all day. I was heading West on Centre almost to the 131 Northbound ramp (on my way home after work). Light changes color so I stop. As I'm looking in my rearview mirror I see a car coming fast. Holy crap... they are not slowing down at all. I managed to get my foot off my brake so after the collision I was pushed out into the intersection and she ended up where I originally was. The speed limit along this road is 45 but most people travel at 55. I swear she hit me doing at least 45. She said she was trying to stop but the car was sliding. However, I am more apt to believe she just wasn't paying attention. We were both fine, which is the important thing in the end.

So the rear seat has a new slant
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Don't think I'll be transferring the plate
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The passenger side front door is the only one I could manage to get open
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Every door received a new alignment
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On the far side you can see where it even popped my dash out
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And my new lift kit installed in under 5 seconds
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Those are the only pics I took that came out as I was still pretty shaken.
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Re: I got crunched in my Blazer last week

Postby pewterdragn » Mon May 12, 2008 8:13 pm

dang Trin,

I'm really sorry to see that - but glad you walked away. I've been in my share of wrecks and I know they are always a pain in the rear - literally.

At least you have the motorcycle to get around before you can pick out a new truck! ;)
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Re: I got crunched in my Blazer last week

Postby Yrrek » Mon May 12, 2008 9:50 pm

Glad you are alright!

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Re: I got crunched in my Blazer last week

Postby law.of.averages » Tue May 13, 2008 5:37 am

Trin,

A bit of advice:

Judging completely by the people I've ...um ...come into contact with... you should probably get checked out by a doctor after a wreck like that. Have them make sure your spinal column is still where it should be and there are no internal problems that you don't know about yet.

Again, judging completly by those I've ...met on the street... you can get their insurance to cover the cost of the exam and treatment... and it's much better for you to find out now than later.

Really...do this even if you don't think it's necessary.
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Re: I got crunched in my Blazer last week

Postby Trinity » Tue May 13, 2008 8:48 am

Thanks guys.

I didn't plan on getting the Camaro out yet, but that's what I've been driving.

I finally got in touch with the adjuster handling the medical portion and he said I could go to my normal doctor. I have an appointment tomorrow. Once I'm cleared (and I have no reason to believe I won't be) then I'll think about hopping on the bike again :).
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Re: I got crunched in my Blazer last week

Postby myxxplyxx » Tue May 13, 2008 8:53 am

Dam trin...nasty impact :cry:

Glad you're OTAY! :P
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Re: I got crunched in my Blazer last week

Postby Hoss » Tue May 13, 2008 12:06 pm

Wow - glad yer ok Trin!

I was rear ended while in a Toyota Tercel in '92. Pushed the trunk up to the rear seat. My seat broke back. I STILL have back problems. Like Law said - get thoroughly checked out asap.

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Re: I got crunched in my Blazer last week

Postby law.of.averages » Tue May 13, 2008 6:13 pm

Hoss wrote: My seat broke back.


Oh the Mountain I could climb in response to that comment...
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Re: I got crunched in my Blazer last week

Postby Hoss » Tue May 13, 2008 6:34 pm

Law yer ruthless! LOL

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Re: I got crunched in my Blazer last week

Postby Trinity » Wed May 14, 2008 1:25 pm

Yay! Doc says I seem just fine!
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Re: I got crunched in my Blazer last week

Postby Porkinator » Wed May 14, 2008 2:27 pm

I bet that woke you up the morning.
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Re: I got crunched in my Blazer last week

Postby Sideous Prime » Wed May 14, 2008 3:31 pm

good to hear trin!!!
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Re: I got crunched in my Blazer last week

Postby Nytefyre » Wed May 14, 2008 5:03 pm

yar!!

very good to hear, glad ur ok
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Re: I got crunched in my Blazer last week

Postby Duffy » Wed May 14, 2008 6:09 pm

Glad everything checked out OK Trin!!
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