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ever been side swiped by a semi?

Old Feb 15, 2007 | 06:52 PM
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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damm sorry to see this happen to you....so what happened after?
Old Feb 15, 2007 | 06:54 PM
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damn...the semi driver must not like dirty cars...

but for real, good thing you're safe.
Old Feb 15, 2007 | 06:59 PM
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If it was a semi, hopefully he even noticed... They're so big, I've seen people swiped and have the truck just keep going... Hope eveything is alright...
Old Feb 15, 2007 | 07:05 PM
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Was the semi driver "special" or was he just not paying attention. I know truck drivers put up with a lot of crap but I do get annoyed with them. I have had a few close calls when one decided he "had" to get over in my lane. I have had to hit the breaks or go on to the shoulder a hand full of times because truck drives felt the could just go over or were not paying attention.
Old Feb 15, 2007 | 07:05 PM
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damn that sucks to hear... i never been sideswiped by a semi but i've been rear-ended by one... the driver told the police that my gs-r was way too low so he couldnt see me.
anyways... hope everything is okay and more importantly, your not injured.
Old Feb 15, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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Glad you're okay. Please get that fixed right away (if you know what I mean ).
Old Feb 15, 2007 | 07:26 PM
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omg hax im so sorry to c this. im glad youre ok tho. as ive said b4, please dont hesitate to let me know if u need ne thing!
Old Feb 15, 2007 | 07:26 PM
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Dang bro I wa expecting worse (I kno its a world crusher). I'm glad your ok, and pray good fortunes start to come your way its been awefully ishy for you lately.
Old Feb 15, 2007 | 07:29 PM
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those pix are horrible, you are just getting some bad luck. At least now you can get a complete paint job possibly and maybe new rims and stuff. Make sure they take care of you quick
Old Feb 15, 2007 | 08:02 PM
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Wow hax hope you're okay if you need anything let me know i'll see what i can do for you to help
Old Feb 15, 2007 | 08:48 PM
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^%%#$ son of a #^#$ sucking ^%## &^$#$$% with a $%@ loving %^#@ $% Marshmallow &*(% and %^$ Hat!!!!
Old Feb 15, 2007 | 08:50 PM
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Geeeeeze what is going on?! It's been a really bad winter for scion owners. Sorry hax
Old Feb 15, 2007 | 10:20 PM
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Thanks everyone

Originally Posted by chubster41
damm sorry to see this happen to you....so what happened after?
I was passing this guy in the left lane with a grand am like 4 carlengths ahead of me, and all of a sudden he came into my lane. After? I pulled over and so did the trucker....and he tried to blame it on me? So the cops didnt write anyone tickets......and now we see what insurance says.
Old Feb 15, 2007 | 10:34 PM
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sry about that man, that sux!
Old Feb 15, 2007 | 10:38 PM
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Did you guys see the news last night? A semi hit a patch of ice and the rear bed (however long it might be, 40'?) went sideways, smashed another car which shot into the police cruiser. There was a camera on the cruiser that was filming the entire thing. Both cars got smashed pretty well...semi faired a little better! I needed a new pair of trousers after watching it...
Old Feb 15, 2007 | 10:39 PM
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Man hax I was afraid to see it. Sorry buddy..
Old Feb 15, 2007 | 10:40 PM
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I could've named this thread, "Ever sideswiped a semi!?"

I haven't done either, but my step-dad used to drive 75 miles to and from work.. so on the way he would usually be really tired and occasionally would fall asleep.. once he drove long the guardrail.. oops. Another time? He sideswiped a semi. WOOPS. Fortunately our neighbor worked in some sort of auto shop so he got us the quarter panel for the Ranger (and had it painted the exact color) for only $90.

Sorry to see this to your baby, though. Hope the insurance will help you out.
Old Feb 15, 2007 | 11:19 PM
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Dang man that sucks bigtime. Hope everything gets taken care of.
Old Feb 16, 2007 | 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Frosty355
Son of a sucking with a loving Marshmallow and Hat!!!!
Sorry to hear about another scion gettin crapped on, glad your ok.. and sorry to derail the thread some.. but couldn't resist once i read all the non-bleeped parts of frostys message in one line.. LOL

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