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Old 06-04-2007, 05:45 PM
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For those that dont know. I was involved in a hit & run Saturday while in Miami. Unfortunatly, the intake got smashed and stalled the engine, so I couldnt chase after the guy.
The hit came from a 2-tone red/gray S10. Right on the front drivers corner, where there is basically zero protection.
As of right know Im waiting for an adjuster to give me a damage estimate. Its sitting at a shop in Hialeah. Looks like the hood, driverside fender, bumper, grille, and headlights need replacing.
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Old 06-04-2007, 05:48 PM
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dude that sucks ***** sorry for your loss for the time being
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Old 06-04-2007, 05:52 PM
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damn dude, hope they catch the bastard and and you get your box all fixed up
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Old 06-04-2007, 06:53 PM
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dang.. that sucks.. hopefully, you'll find that S10 so you don't have to pay for any insurance deductible
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Old 06-04-2007, 06:55 PM
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Doubt they will ever catch the guy. Waited around for over an hour for the cops to show up.
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Old 06-04-2007, 07:15 PM
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Jorge, noooo!!! RS3 Down, RS3 Down!!! That sucks bro!!! I wish you the best in its recovery, sounds corny I know.
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Old 06-05-2007, 06:16 AM
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clint told me. I'm really sorry! =( hope all is well. if you need to rant about the stupid hit and run driver... i'll be an ear for ya. i hate hit and runs. i saw one happen and i chased the person down got the tag number and went back to help the victims. got to talk to the police and everything! we got her caught... and she was arrested that day!! i wish i was there when it happened i would have tracked them down for ya! good luck buddy. miss ya! still have your DAZED AND CONFUSED movie too =) >^__^<
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Old 06-05-2007, 06:29 AM
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Ouch--sorry for your grief. Heard today about a lady who chased a hit and run driver down. She wound up being run over and dragged for 2 miles to her death. It ain't worth it........
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Old 06-05-2007, 11:18 AM
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Ouch that sucks..and you havent had that kit on much longer either.......that sucks bro sorry to hear bout that
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Old 06-05-2007, 11:45 AM
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Thanks guys. Thankfully, the front lip was only scratched.

We tried waving down people to help, but noone really gives a crap around there.
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Old 06-05-2007, 01:10 PM
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all that matters is that you're not hurt. the car can be replaced, you can't.
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Old 06-05-2007, 01:35 PM
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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Old 06-05-2007, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by violent_b
all that matters is that you're not hurt. the car can be replaced, you can't.
Ditto.
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Old 06-07-2007, 12:51 PM
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damn dude that sucks what street did it happen on?

dont think ALL miami dirvers are like that lol. just most of them lol
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Old 06-07-2007, 01:34 PM
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East Hialeah. Near 8th ave.

And I would say only 98% drive like that....lol
It isnt the fist time ive wrecked down there. Some old lady cut me off next to the Home Depot on 49th street. Cut across 4 lanes to get into the winn-dixie and I t-boned her Impala. That was when I had my J30.
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Old 06-07-2007, 08:44 PM
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damn east hialeah is horrible dude, hope u get ur car back soon.
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Old 06-07-2007, 10:11 PM
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Should be done by next week.
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Old 06-08-2007, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by GarmaZed
Originally Posted by violent_b
all that matters is that you're not hurt. the car can be replaced, you can't.
Ditto.
NO WAY DUDES...THE CAR MATTERS TOO WE ARE ____ED! lol ^__^

that's why i don't like driving down there. you pretty much hafta live down there and get used to it. but it's too crazy for me. i drove down for the SCION AT SOUTH BEACH EVENT, i made it back okay, but it was a bit crazy. better my scion than Clint's though.
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