Camaro SS + Bald 315 Nittos + Rain + Tree = Fun! - F-Body Road Racing and Autocross Forums

Some pictures...

http://bervickbradstreetracing.com/cricket...reck/index.html

21 years and never a wreck, never a fender bender, nothing... until yesterday. Had the bald 12 inch race tires on the back of the SS, and we saw it was going to rain. I was at my girlfriend's house and told her we needed to get the heck out of there and get the car back home before the rain came. We were about 2 miles from my house when we crested a hill. We were going 5 under the speed limit, 40 mph, 4th gear. The rain was getting heavy, and the back end washed out to the right. I went opposite lock on the steering wheel to try and keep it on the road but it snap hooked and we went backwards into the tree. We were just cruising, no throttle input, perfectly straight line. I guess we just hit too much water.

Looks pretty forked up. Not sure if it will be totalled or not. The cop was asking "why is there no interior in this car?" and I said "it's a racecar." I'm sure the insurance company will like it.

Since there is no interior, I shot up into the metal roof and cut my head open, had to go get some stitches put in. Other than some stiff necks we are both alright. I should have had those Simpson 5 points and race seats in, but oh well.

Since this is my first accident, I don't really know how things work. If the insurance company does total the car, I know I can't let them take it, there is too much in the car and it would take me months to de-mod it.

On a happy note, I got an email from LS1Speed saying the Darton block for the 427 is done... just need something to put it in now.

/cries

SuperCricket View Member Profile	Jun 2 2004, 08:23 PM Post #1
Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 176 Joined: 23-January 04 From: Fort Worth, Texas Member No.: 149	Some pictures... http://bervickbradstreetracing.com/cricket...reck/index.html 21 years and never a wreck, never a fender bender, nothing... until yesterday. Had the bald 12 inch race tires on the back of the SS, and we saw it was going to rain. I was at my girlfriend's house and told her we needed to get the heck out of there and get the car back home before the rain came. We were about 2 miles from my house when we crested a hill. We were going 5 under the speed limit, 40 mph, 4th gear. The rain was getting heavy, and the back end washed out to the right. I went opposite lock on the steering wheel to try and keep it on the road but it snap hooked and we went backwards into the tree. We were just cruising, no throttle input, perfectly straight line. I guess we just hit too much water. Looks pretty forked up. Not sure if it will be totalled or not. The cop was asking "why is there no interior in this car?" and I said "it's a racecar." I'm sure the insurance company will like it. Since there is no interior, I shot up into the metal roof and cut my head open, had to go get some stitches put in. Other than some stiff necks we are both alright. I should have had those Simpson 5 points and race seats in, but oh well. Since this is my first accident, I don't really know how things work. If the insurance company does total the car, I know I can't let them take it, there is too much in the car and it would take me months to de-mod it. On a happy note, I got an email from LS1Speed saying the Darton block for the 427 is done... just need something to put it in now. /cries

bowtieboy View Member Profile	Jun 4 2004, 03:22 AM Post #2
Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 449 Joined: 13-February 04 From: DFW, TX Member No.: 195	Sorry to hear of your loss Kyle.....I too was looking forward to driving it on the road course of TMS (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) / (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) As for my e-mails that I sent you, I neglected to mention something that doesn't look as if it was touched on hear. As your car will most likely be totalled, due to the damage being in the rear, the insurance company would much rather sell the car back to you "as is" and deduct it from your settlement, TRUST ME. That being said, as stated above, don't be afraid to "haggle". Remeber, the insurance co. doesn't want to have to deal with trying to auction it off, takes time and money, and it would be much easier to sell back to you and never have to cut a check for the additional money and have to try to make it back up. ......these things I know (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Good luck......and I hope your head is getting better. Dead: '00 T/A WS6 M6 (shot engine)