T Bone @ 60 MPH

DSqr · 08-03-2007, 03:02 PM

Took a licking yesterday.

I had the cruise locked on at 60 on a back road and saw a car stop at a 2-way stop. As I got near the intersection, he jumped out in front of me. When the dust settled, he admitted that he looked into the sun and didn't see me coming.

I was able to cut the wheel and hit his left front tire, instead of the driver's compartment. My Sky took the hit on the front right corner and the secondary impact smashed the passenger's door and rear quarterpanel. We wound up down in a 4' deep gully.

Fortunately, no one was hurt, but the body shop is guessing about $10k in damage to the Sky. I've had it 4 days short of a year and 50 miles short of 34,000 miles of no scratches or mechanical problems.

But I'm amazed. 60-0 in a nanno-second and the car looked remarkably well for the rate of impact. We'll see if there's any frame damage.

MidniteBlues · 08-03-2007, 03:06 PM

WOW, 2 T-Boners in a week-

-WTF is going on all of sudden---Man, I'm glad your OK, the car can be replaced--

Driving Like Mad · 08-03-2007, 03:14 PM

wow what a mess!! sorry for the side note but damn 34,000 miles in a year!! you must live in that car!

21iwin · 08-03-2007, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSqr

Took a licking yesterday.

I had the cruise locked on at 60 on a back road and saw a car stop at a 2-way stop. As I got near the intersection, he jumped out in front of me. When the dust settled, he admitted that he looked into the sun and didn't see me coming.

I was able to cut the wheel and hit his left front tire, instead of the driver's compartment. My Sky took the hit on the front right corner and the secondary impact smashed the passenger's door and rear quarterpanel. We wound up down in a 4' deep gully.

Fortunately, no one was hurt, but the body shop is guessing about $10k in damage to the Sky. I've had it 4 days short of a year and 50 miles short of 34,000 miles of no scratches or mechanical problems.

But I'm amazed. 60-0 in a nanno-second and the car looked remarkably well for the rate of impact. We'll see if there's any frame damage.

WOW!!

Were you contacted by OnStar?
Did your air bags deploy?

Neither of you being injured is nothing short of a God sent miracle. So glad you both came out unscathed. Please keep updating us as to the extent of damage.

jrarant · 08-03-2007, 03:22 PM

I'm glad you are ok. These cars are amazingly safe. Of course we are morbidly curious and want to see pictures.

Helios · 08-03-2007, 03:26 PM

good thing you're safe!

Devicespy · 08-03-2007, 03:43 PM

Glad to see everyone is OK. Your call will be backing to looking great soon. I'm sure..how is your neck? back?

SkyBaby · 08-03-2007, 04:22 PM

Very happy to see you are ok. If you need a SKY fix... you can drive Jade... SkyBaby

DSqr · 08-03-2007, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 21iwin

WOW!!

Were you contacted by OnStar?
Did your air bags deploy?

Neither of you being injured is nothing short of a God sent miracle. So glad you both came out unscathed. Please keep updating us as to the extent of damage.

I forgot all about On-Star. In addition I had two cell phones, but wound up asking a by-stander to call the police. Duh!

No air bag deployment either. I had thrown the car into a skid and just caught the right front corner of the Sky. Since there was no one in the passenger seat, the right bag didn't deploy.

The adjuster told me that the body damage looks like $8,700, but they won't have the final number until they get a look at the suspension and whether or not my trip through the gully added any damage.

But yeah, it could have been worse. If I hadn't gotten the wheel around, I'd have killed the other driver. I was right on top of him. I'm just a little achy, but that's not unusual.

DSqr · 08-03-2007, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyBaby

Very happy to see you are ok. If you need a SKY fix... you can drive Jade... SkyBaby

Thanks for the offer. I'm already in withdrawl, driving a Nissan Sentra that's bigger than my Grand Cherokee.

DSqr · 08-03-2007, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrarant

I'm glad you are ok. These cars are amazingly safe. Of course we are morbidly curious and want to see pictures.

I had 2 cell phones with cameras and forgot to use them. I'll have to see if the adjuster has any.

Fortunately, it didn't damage my Va Tech Alumni license plate frame.

Regards,

**KimberlySky** · 08-03-2007, 05:39 PM

OH MY GOODNESS!!!!! Well first off I am sooo glad everyone is safe! Well almost everyone except the baby car. Ugggg! I'll sending you some hugs out your way! UGGG! Hate that this had to happen.

Stay Strong!

jayman · 08-03-2007, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MidniteBlues

WOW, 2 T-Boners in a week-

-WTF is going on all of sudden---Man, I'm glad your OK, the car can be replaced--

I've had a coupla' t-boners this week...and i'm not complaining

SkyBaby · 08-06-2007, 08:08 PM

Well..... the offer stands...... PM if you want to take me up on it...SkyBaby

**LeloSKYLANM** · 08-06-2007, 09:45 PM

HUGH BUMMER! Glad your OK!

Lex Luthor II · 08-07-2007, 02:12 AM

Wow! Glad you're okay!

skydazeddreamer · 08-07-2007, 01:17 PM

Oh MY, Thank God for yout fast thinking and all people are okay

08-03-2007, 03:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
DSqr First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Belvidere, IL Posts: 76 My Photos: (0)	T Bone @ 60 MPH Took a licking yesterday. I had the cruise locked on at 60 on a back road and saw a car stop at a 2-way stop. As I got near the intersection, he jumped out in front of me. When the dust settled, he admitted that he looked into the sun and didn't see me coming. I was able to cut the wheel and hit his left front tire, instead of the driver's compartment. My Sky took the hit on the front right corner and the secondary impact smashed the passenger's door and rear quarterpanel. We wound up down in a 4' deep gully. Fortunately, no one was hurt, but the body shop is guessing about $10k in damage to the Sky. I've had it 4 days short of a year and 50 miles short of 34,000 miles of no scratches or mechanical problems. But I'm amazed. 60-0 in a nanno-second and the car looked remarkably well for the rate of impact. We'll see if there's any frame damage. __________________ Silver Graphite Black Leather Manual Trans LSD VIN 5659 Deposit 22 Feb 06 Imaged 8 Jun 06 3400 24 Jun 06 3800 19 Jul 06 Bayed - 29 Jul 06 Home - 8 Aug 06 DONE

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MidniteBlues Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,570 My Photos: (0)	WOW, 2 T-Boners in a week- -WTF is going on all of sudden---Man, I'm glad your OK, the car can be replaced-- __________________ 2.4L Midnight Blue, Premium Trim Package, Automatic, Monsoon Pre Audio 1-CD, Std Rear. GMPP CAI, 3M Clear Bra, Splash Guards, Black Top, Fiam Frwy Blastr 2-horn Opel Ant - WR V2 - Flux Capacitor -

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08-03-2007, 03:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
Devicespy Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 126 My Photos: (0)	Glad to see everyone is OK. Your call will be backing to looking great soon. I'm sure..how is your neck? back?

08-03-2007, 04:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
SkyBaby First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Somewhere In The SKY! Posts: 7,537 My Photos: (13)	Very happy to see you are ok. If you need a SKY fix... you can drive Jade... SkyBaby __________________ Whats NOT to Love??? I would much rather stand out in a crowd and be noticed than life just pass me by while I am bitter! www.kappascoasttocoast.com www.kustomkaps.com www.flameball.com

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KimberlySky Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: "When You Look To The Sky Think Of Me!" Posts: 1,903 My Photos: (11)	OH MY GOODNESS!!!!! Well first off I am sooo glad everyone is safe! Well almost everyone except the baby car. Ugggg! I'll sending you some hugs out your way! UGGG! Hate that this had to happen. Stay Strong! __________________ *SINISTER* Onyx 3 Peds LSD Spoiler Splash Guards Sky Mats Tint 3rd Brake Sinister Stubby Saddle DC Sports Brace AEM Intake RL Exhaust

08-06-2007, 08:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
SkyBaby First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Somewhere In The SKY! Posts: 7,537 My Photos: (13)	Well..... the offer stands...... PM if you want to take me up on it...SkyBaby __________________ Whats NOT to Love??? I would much rather stand out in a crowd and be noticed than life just pass me by while I am bitter! www.kappascoasttocoast.com www.kustomkaps.com www.flameball.com

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LeloSKYLANM Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NM Posts: 438 My Photos: (0)	HUGH BUMMER! Glad your OK!

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