PICS: accident, grill kit 3, & Sabrina

[ron]

hey folks...

Had a rear-end accident this afternoon on the wet and rainy streets on my way to pick up some paint supplies. I came to a stop behind another vehicle and glanced at my rear Van-eyes and saw this civic coming up pretty fast slamming on their brakes. I braced myself for the impact and BOOM! The VX jumped forward but sounded solid. I jumped out and the guy was already had a shocked look on his face. The result, the impact broke off the rear prototype plate which was sandwiched between the civics hood and the gas tank steel plate. There were some cuff marks on the cladding but everything looked intact. His vehicle suffered a caved in hood and a crushed front grill and bumper. Here's a pic of the cladding and gas tank plate w/ paint scuffs.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/37bump.jpg

The rear plate is totalled and will motivate me to finish up the newer prototype to replace it. The tailpipe got dented also and bent downward and to the left. Part of the pipe is leaned up against the frame towards the wheel. Other than a noticeable vibration caused by the shifted exhaust, the VX runs fine.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/37tailpipe.jpg

The following are pics of the next stainless steel grill kit that I had installed about 2 months ago. Will be available for purchase when I get the front side clear lenses done.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/37gk5.jpg

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/37gk4.jpg

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/37gk1.jpg

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/37gk3.jpg

Also, wanted to include a recent pic of my little 10 month old angel. Sabrina posing for the camera.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/37sabrin-med.jpg

[Apostle]

sorry about the accident, kid kewl :)

[CoPiChE]

Besides (and good luck) the incident, it's all material and can be replaced. However, after seeing that last picture, I too contribute on the baby picture thread. I present to you all my 8month baby Isabella.
http://home.bellsouth.net/coDataImages/p/Groups/98/98414/folders/82762/765366DSC02875.JPG

PM: if you want to sell that grille let me know. I am looking for a new one anyway.

As of that tailpipe, I'm pretty sure you can get it back to normal.

Good luck.

Carlos.

[Moncha]

My mom always said everything happens for a reason.. Yours,... maybe motivation for that second prototype..
I'm VERY glad you are ok. It always pains me to hear that a fellow VX'er had an accident. Being a paramedic for 15 years during my youth always gives me cold sweats on what could have been. I hope this finds your well and hope there are no underlying problems. With you or your VX.

BTW Very cute babies!!

[Cyrk]

Sorry to hear about the accident, glad everyone is ok and the VX only suffered a little bit...

New grill looks sweet, good luck.

Cute kids.

-Dave

[WyrreJ]

I guess it is kind of morbid but I like to read the stories of people getting hit, coming out with their VX and their own body effectively unscathed while the other vehicle takes a beating.

[nyc #1 ironman]

Ron,
Just give us that guys name and address and we'll take care of the rest ,, ahahahaahahahaha... That's my Italian heritage speaking ...LOL....

[Moncha]

I hear NOTHING!!;Db;

[ron]

Originally posted by nyc #1 ironman
Ron,
Just give us that guys name and address and we'll take care of the rest ,, ahahahaahahahaha... That's my Italian heritage speaking ...LOL....

Well the guy who hit me was actually being very sincere and accommodating about the whole incident. I even got a call from his Progressive car insurance agent last night who asked more details. So, it looks like everything will be on progress for repair sooner than I thought. The adjuster is expected to see my vehicle some time this week. May be a bleesing in disguise as I was thinking about changing my exhaust tip anyway. This may be the opportune time to do so.

I'm just thankful that my family, especially my daughter Sabrina, was NOT with me at the time of the accident. So far, I woke up with a slightly tender neck and lower back area. So, I've just been taking it easy this weekend. Kinda wished this didn't happen now as I need to finish more non-skidplate orders before I have to break the shop down next week. :(

[Vasha13]

Glad to hear you are okay Ron. Please post your experience with Progressive. My sister was hit buy someone with Progressive insurance and it seemed real cool at first because they were so courteous and prompt. In the end, she didn't get half of what she needed to cover the damage. Hopefully, that won't happen to you and it was just an isolated incident with her.

Don't have a picture of a baby yet but will in about 5 months. We already know she is a girl - hope she is as cute as these!

[VX crazy]

Congratulations Jennifer! Are you going to be able to keep the VX after the baby? Let me know if you decide to sell because your vx has not been abused yet! :)
And you need to try to make it to one of the upcoming meets in Houston.

[Navigator]

... The VX is one sturdy son'bi@tch :naughty: BTW cute baby & nice mods ::thumbup:

[Vasha13]

OF COURSE I AM NOT GIVING UP MY VX! Are you crazy?!?;Dp;

My husband can give up his ride and if he is opposed, we can simply get a third 'family car'.

I wonder if they make Recaro baby seats? :laughp:

[johnnyapollo]

Recaro does make a baby seat:

http://www.babystyle.com/common/dProductDetail.asp?PMId=8135&tf=2&siteid=ink

-- John

[Cyrk]

I have this one in my VX, matches really nicely with the black and red interiors...

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000066HRQ.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

-Dave

[Vasha13]

Cool - thanks! I figured I would have to make a slipcover or something.

[ron]

Originally posted by Vasha13
Glad to hear you are okay Ron. Please post your experience with Progressive. My sister was hit buy someone with Progressive insurance and it seemed real cool at first because they were so courteous and prompt. In the end, she didn't get half of what she needed to cover the damage. Hopefully, that won't happen to you and it was just an isolated incident with her.

Don't have a picture of a baby yet but will in about 5 months. We already know she is a girl - hope she is as cute as these!

hey Jennifer...

Congrats on the happy news! Wow, first dutchie and Copiche and now you! That's great! Looks like the VX family is growing not only in numbers but in generations too!

Anyway, a progressive insurance adjuster came by my work today and took pics and got all the details of the accident. To my surprise, he wrote out a check to me right there for the costs of the parts and labor!;eeky;

Well, the check pays for a whole new rear bumper, tailpipe and labor costs. I plan to go down to the muffler shop to have a different one installed in place and to the bodyshop to order the new bumper. I'm glad this worked out well without any glitches to suffer over.

Now, I just need to get on down to a chiro to check out my back some time this week. :(