bad news...

[VXMAN]

Getting another VehiCROSS - $12000-$20000

Insurance rates after an accident - $2000

Losing a VX Family Member - PRICELESS.


Speedy recovery SGT. Glad your ok and we'll be here when you get back on your feet.


Dave...

[AnalogVX]

Sorry to hear of your misfortune. I hope you get well soon and get back into a VX. Not to sound like a scanvenger...but where is the VX going? Any good parts still left on it?

[Lisa K]

so sorry to hear about your accident! Makes my little fender-bender today seem like a walk in the park.

Wishing you a speedy and comfortable recovery - get well soon!!

Lisa K

[AndyC]

SGT. All my wishes to you on a speedy and complete recovery.

[Leah]

To Mike:

I'm sorry to hear of your accident. I see many terrible wrecks on the interstate and highways. The victims always suffer in some way, whether it be physical, mental, or emotional, or in most cases, all three. When I ride in the ambulance with some of them, I find that a good sense of humor helps a lot. I hope you can find the energy to laugh because it will help a lot in your recovery. The most important factor is your mental disposition. Try to focus on things that make you feel happy, like the fact that all of us fellow VXers are extremely concerned about you and your welfare. If you need words of comfort, some good jokes, some cash to get by on, some links to VXes for sale or anything else, please let us know. And, to your family, who must be in shock, give them our love and let them know we're thinking of them as well.

Hang in there, Sgt. We miss you!!!

[Jolly Roger VX'er]

Sorry to hear about your misfortune SGT........Hopefully, you'll be back in action real soon and have another fiery steed in the form of a VX that perhaps will end up being better than the one you had! Hope it all works out for ya!

[sugino]

Mike,

I am glad you won the Ebay auction for the VX I traded. I know it went to a good home. If there are any questions that Hayes can't answer feel free to email me. Good luck on you recovery.

sugino

[Bantan]

Originally posted by sugino
Mike,

I am glad you won the Ebay auction for the VX I traded. I know it went to a good home. If there are any questions that Hayes can't answer feel free to email me. Good luck on you recovery.

sugino

Hey Mike,
That should make you recover even faster,
Now to add even more mods

Get well soon!
Mercer

[Randy]

Mike:

I'm glad the ebay VX was won by you also. It should get you back into the swing real soon.

Randy

[sveltax]

Speedy recovery vibes going out to you SGT! Can you feel the love from the VX forum or what!

[SGT.BATGUANO]

First, I'd like to thank all the members who have e-mailed or posted their their prayers and kind words.

To put it briefly my VX doesn't have ONE straight body panel on it and has been declared a TOTAL LOSS. I was quite depressed by this as I had paid for it in full at the time of purchase and it only had 6700 miles on it.

VXMAN- I hope my insurance doesn't go that high, as I've had an exemplary driving record for over five years.

Analog- It's in Bartlett. I haven't turned the title over yet or removed any of my add-ons (which were minimal), or decided on the insurance company's offer to allow me to buy it back, which would mean storing it somewhere until next spring. I'll post additional info. when it becomes available. Possible good parts may include:

Drivetrain- although I'm not sure how long the vehicle continued to run after it went inverted, which is how it came to rest.

Suspension- ???

3 wheels- dealer replaced at the end of September. Unsure if they're still "true".

Some interior- the pass. side "A" and drivers side "C" pillars were crushed a bit.

Surprizingly, I think the replacement headlights may have survived. Possibly due to the GTS clear covers I had on them?

Sugino- I will definately be trying to contact you with 100 questions. Thanks for the invitation.

Sveltax- Yes, I can feel the love and concern "vibes" and it has helped.

Nocturnal and Raque- thank you for the prompt responses. Raque, hope I get another chance to meet up in the future.

Anita- I had my longing eye on that one for the last few times it had been listed, but didn't have a need for it at the time.

Could it have been destiny? (half-hearted joke)

I'll post pics [and the the investigating officers assesment, (as i received a good blow to the head and have little recall of the event)] when their developed.

As for me, about 35 stitches near my left eye, 4 staples in scalp and some bone bruises and aches and pains.

I will get back on the horse that threw me.

To all the other recent recipients of unfortunate mishaps: my love and prayers go out to you and your families, and to your VX's as well.

Totalled VX- apprx. $20k
E.R. bill -$8k

Surviving the wreck and my VX compadres.... Priceless

Again, thanks and God bless all my fellow VX'ers- and "let's be careful out there"

[ron]

hey Sgt...

So sorry to read of your really unfortunate accident so late in the game. But, I'm glad to see that your on your way to recovery even though at the cost of your VX. Although, it may have been a blessing in disguise as you will be getting a VERY nice replacement from what I hear. Anyway, wishing you a speedy recovery and hoping you'll be back behind the wheel of the "new" VX soon.

[johnnyapollo]

Wow SGT!

I'm glad you walked away from that one. When I rolled my MG Midget while in college - it skidded about 100 feet on it's top before coming to a stop. The paint was completely frictioned off (as were the mirrors, windshield and top) - the only thing that saved my *** was that when I saw I was going over I grabbed the base of the passenger seat. I came out of it with similar injuries to yours and I feel extemely lucky Ito have survived - it amazed the cops and witnesses that I was able to walk away from it - though a bit shaken.

Nothing quite like rolling your vehicle to get the blood flowing (I'm assuming you did something similar, from the damage you're describing). Good to see you back, both on the boards and on your feet. Great buy on Sugino's ex-ride - I'm glad to see it's going to a good home. Welcome to the Proton club!

-- Best, John

[2K1 1K2]

sgt -
get well, soon! congrats on the new toy!

-jose