my TL is now totaled!!! (i hate drunk drivers)
12-16-2006, 10:03 AM
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I'm glad to see you're ok. That is quite a wreck. Thank God these cars are built with such great strength. I hope everything work out for you in the end.
The alky will get what's coming to him in the end.
The alky will get what's coming to him in the end.
12-16-2006, 10:09 AM
#42
Originally Posted by Treblig
Can't be said enough... Glad you're okay. From the looks of it, it most certainly could have been worse. Hope your recovery is going well.
12-16-2006, 10:37 AM
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Burning Brakes
Geez,
Looks like a very violent accident. Glad you're okay. The docs let you go home with the chest tube? Anyways, I hope that driver serves some jail time for that; uninsured and DUI. Insurance in Cali must be ridiculously expensive because of all the uninsured goons.
Looks like a very violent accident. Glad you're okay. The docs let you go home with the chest tube? Anyways, I hope that driver serves some jail time for that; uninsured and DUI. Insurance in Cali must be ridiculously expensive because of all the uninsured goons.
12-16-2006, 10:39 AM
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06 Anthracite TL
It sounds like your pneumothorax (collapsed lung) wasn't too bad- the doctors use either a large bore tube (~ 1/4" diameter) if a lot of air is in the chest cavity and a smaller catheter thoracostomy with the valve if it's small. Take a lot of deep breaths (even if it hurts), as this will cause more full expansion of the lungs, and force more air out through the catheter and valve. When the collapsed lung is of really small size, a tube is usually not needed, and any residual air will be resorbed in a few days after injury.
Sorry about the medical stuff
Be Well.
Sorry about the medical stuff
Be Well.
12-16-2006, 10:46 AM
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JP - my thoughts and prayers are with you buddy. I shared your pictures with my mother who is 70 and doesn't quite understand what a side curtain airbag is or does. Needless to say she was shocked at those pics but now understands what those air bags can do to save a life. She feels much better about me in my TL after looking at those.
Keep your chin up buddy - hope you are feeling better
Keep your chin up buddy - hope you are feeling better
12-16-2006, 10:57 AM
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i am so smart S M R T
damn.......... Thank god that your ok and that you were smart enough to get such good limits on your uninsured motorist (what did that extra coverage cost you ?... $20)
12-16-2006, 11:20 AM
#53
Dude,
bad news: Your car was HOTT. I study'd your photos of the system. It was brilliant. That's terrible that it was totalled.
good news: You WIN. Totally glad you're OK... at the end of the legal proceedings, you're gonna make a nice chunk of change to compensate you for your losses. TL-S time for you...
You need to get over to the J-yard and part that busted bitch out... make you a few bucks on the side.
bad news: Your car was HOTT. I study'd your photos of the system. It was brilliant. That's terrible that it was totalled.
good news: You WIN. Totally glad you're OK... at the end of the legal proceedings, you're gonna make a nice chunk of change to compensate you for your losses. TL-S time for you...
You need to get over to the J-yard and part that busted bitch out... make you a few bucks on the side.
12-16-2006, 11:23 AM
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Drifting
Damn the TL really took a hit for you. Im glad you made it out ok. the safety features really did make a difference. without those passive restraints (SRS curtain and side airbags) i think you could have been in a lot worse of a situation.
best wishes for a speedy recovery bro!
best wishes for a speedy recovery bro!
12-16-2006, 12:05 PM
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All About Trance
Holy cow! That's amazing how you had made it out of that terrible accident. I've bruised my ribs before, but I can't imagine the pain you're going through when it's actually broken. Here's to a speedy recovery and I look forward to what you have cooked up in mods for your next TL. 
12-16-2006, 12:08 PM
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but you can call me Ken.
Oh man, glad you came out of it alive to tell us about it. But dang, seeing those pics hurt, I loved your car. Keep us updated on how things turn out for you.
12-16-2006, 12:11 PM
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Get well soon!
Originally Posted by jptl04
...it was my baby. even in pain and trapped in my car just moments after the accident i still remember me shouting "great......you f--ked up my car you asshole!!!"
Glad the TL took the brunt of the impact, and hope you can go TL-shopping soon!
12-16-2006, 12:31 PM
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a) I am glad you survived that horrific crash. Thank you Acura!
b)
to one of the nicest TLs on the board. I agree with the sentiment that you need to get a TL-S given all the 07 mods you made to your car.
c) Rip that drunk driver a new one. I take it you are pressing charges?
b)
to one of the nicest TLs on the board. I agree with the sentiment that you need to get a TL-S given all the 07 mods you made to your car.c) Rip that drunk driver a new one. I take it you are pressing charges?
12-16-2006, 12:32 PM
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Im new here, but glad to see that you will recover...thanks to acura...makes me feel alot safer driving around in my TL... the insurance and all the paperwork sucks...going through it now....good luck and feel better...
12-16-2006, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Ernie Golfs
I'm glad to hear you got through this with no major injuries. Sorry to see your TL like that. You had lots of mods on it and it looked really great. I hope you are compensated well by the insurance co. Good luck and a speedy recovery.
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12-16-2006, 12:41 PM
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i almost had a heart attack after reading your post. Good to hear that you are okay. Now time to get an 07 TL-S and mod it once more. I couldn;t bear to read the rest of the posts, but will you be selling whats left of it? I would ccertainly be up for ssome stuff to help out a fellow friend on his way back to modding his future car.
12-16-2006, 12:56 PM
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one of the hottest cars on the forum got totaled, man glad your ok thow, but it really hurts to see that happen, crashed my 2 moth old 06 TL auto with navi also. I feel your pain. :[
12-16-2006, 01:16 PM
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I've been Canonized ;)
The paramedics were right...feel blessed my friend 
Solid proof of a well designed car w/ advanced safety features.
All automobiles should have these
Solid proof of a well designed car w/ advanced safety features.
All automobiles should have these
12-16-2006, 01:28 PM
#67
Safety Car
Wow, that is amazing how much the car took. I am really glad you are well now and the car protected you. That is always a scary thing when you get hit from the side like that.
Keep in touch, and guess we will see what car you get to replace the old beauty. Let me know if you sell your tails though if they are still intact.
Keep in touch, and guess we will see what car you get to replace the old beauty. Let me know if you sell your tails though if they are still intact.
12-16-2006, 02:14 PM
#68
Damn dude. Damn. That's pretty much all I have to say. That car looked so nice and it sucks you got hit. I'd write a personal thank you note to the Acura engineers that designed the safety features in that car. I'm glad you survived. In a lesser car you could have been killed I think.
As far as suing the drunk driver, even if you and your lawyer decide that that isn't the best option for you, take solice in the fact that your insurance company will undoubtedly sue the driver themselves to recover their costs and losses. After the insurance company is done with him, I'm sure you could then take him to court yourself to recover legal costs and get compensatory damages like lost wages. So again, at least take comfort in the fact that he faces financial ruin against your insurnace company, possible jail time, and a possible felony record.
BTW my insurance through Allstate covers any car modifications that are considered a "permanent part of the vehicle". So in other words, an aftermarket DVD player that is physically installed inside the dash or console would be covered, but a subwoofer just "laying" in the trunk would not be covered. Certainly your wheels and body kit should be covered.
As far as suing the drunk driver, even if you and your lawyer decide that that isn't the best option for you, take solice in the fact that your insurance company will undoubtedly sue the driver themselves to recover their costs and losses. After the insurance company is done with him, I'm sure you could then take him to court yourself to recover legal costs and get compensatory damages like lost wages. So again, at least take comfort in the fact that he faces financial ruin against your insurnace company, possible jail time, and a possible felony record.
BTW my insurance through Allstate covers any car modifications that are considered a "permanent part of the vehicle". So in other words, an aftermarket DVD player that is physically installed inside the dash or console would be covered, but a subwoofer just "laying" in the trunk would not be covered. Certainly your wheels and body kit should be covered.
12-16-2006, 03:23 PM
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Burning Brakes
I was following your previous thread about installing '07 type-s tails and side markers when I came across your accident post. I send my condolences to you and your ride. When you love your car that much and take care of it that much, your ride always gives back to you. In this case, God protected you and your TL, and your TL took the pain and wrapped you up with the airbags sparing you from ruin. I'm sure your car was crying but happy it held you until help arrived. Get well soon.
So, what's next on your list? Is an '07 Type-S in the plans? Can't wait to start modding again based on your creations.
God speed with the recover my friend.
So, what's next on your list? Is an '07 Type-S in the plans? Can't wait to start modding again based on your creations.
God speed with the recover my friend.
12-16-2006, 03:23 PM
#72
oh MANNNNNNN at least you're okay.. make sure that a$$hole goes to jail for driving DWI.
ahhhhh i remember you had the best looking TL on this forum and I always wanted my car to look like yours and i was SO surprised to see that it got totalled... ahh i say just grab a TL-S.. but glad you're okay man. hope you recuperate well~
ahhhhh i remember you had the best looking TL on this forum and I always wanted my car to look like yours and i was SO surprised to see that it got totalled... ahh i say just grab a TL-S.. but glad you're okay man. hope you recuperate well~
12-16-2006, 03:49 PM
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Wow you are so lucky to be alive adn stuff. Hopefully that drunk driver is going to get whats coming to him. I dont know if you have kids or not but be lucky you didnt have a little kid sitting in the back seat behind you or they would have been in trouble big time. Get well soon
12-16-2006, 03:54 PM
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WOW Glad your OK
Sorry for your loss tho, car was a beauty
If you can strip the car, we would like to buy all the non-stock items on your car.
PM me if interested
Sorry for your loss tho, car was a beauty
If you can strip the car, we would like to buy all the non-stock items on your car.
PM me if interested
12-16-2006, 03:55 PM
#77
I don't know hat to say, it's sickening to have to go through this shit. Your still alive and I'd nail that SOB to be paying for a long time, even w/o insurance.
... So be Thankful to GOD for your life and Get another HOT TL!!
