07SGT0517 Posted December 24, 2010 Report Share Posted December 24, 2010 Posting here to vent more than anything... I have done oval racing, autocross, and spent some time on the track at summit point. No matter how much experience... it means nothing once you hit a long stretch of black ice. I hit a patch merging onto a highway the whole ass end of the car whip right around into a light pole, the pole fell knocked the mirror off and hit the right front fender. Hope you all drive safe this holiday. I still plan on getting her to the track this spring. -07SGT0517 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rodgers Posted December 24, 2010 Report Share Posted December 24, 2010 Sorry to hear that, glad everyone is OK, that is most important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormracer Posted December 25, 2010 Report Share Posted December 25, 2010 Well heck if that is not a piece of coal in your stocking, sure your not been bad! Really sorry to see that, hope you have her all fixed up soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormeaston Posted December 25, 2010 Report Share Posted December 25, 2010 Bummer man!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRocks1 Posted December 25, 2010 Report Share Posted December 25, 2010 I feel your pain, I too got into two fender benders yesterday both my fault in two cars, first one was with my SGT and second one with my wife's car. With my SGT I backed up into a pole since I always back up I thought the parking block would stop me before hitting the parking sign, only a small bump on the lower part of the license plate,nothing major but still my baby got hurt. As for my wife's car, I backed up into a Infinity SUV and her bumper got pretty messed up. Oh, well, no one was injured, the owner of the Infinity was cool about it, he goes to my gym and while we waited there for the cops we actually got to know each other pretty well. I'm not driving now unless I really need to, LOL!!! Merry Christmas to all. Wife's car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karashemshek Posted December 25, 2010 Report Share Posted December 25, 2010 You are right. Black Ice will get you everytime - doesn't matter how good of a driver you are. Fortunately, I don't have any harrowing stories to share. Get it fixed and press on. Glad you weren't hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT0517 Posted December 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2010 Thanks for all of the kind words, it does mean a good bit to me. Have a good holiday everyone. 07SGT0517 Edited for my awesome spelling.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted December 25, 2010 Report Share Posted December 25, 2010 Oh No! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007_Shelby_GT Posted December 25, 2010 Report Share Posted December 25, 2010 Yeeeouch! That sux man! May the new year bring you an excellent repair and return to the road! Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffIsHereToo Posted December 25, 2010 Report Share Posted December 25, 2010 :-( Sorry to see this and hope it's good as new soon! I'm thankful you're ok though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965coupe Posted December 25, 2010 Report Share Posted December 25, 2010 :o :huh: You're car is a close relative to mine (a low number at least).. So sorry to see this. But you're ok! Merry Christmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmwphoto Posted December 25, 2010 Report Share Posted December 25, 2010 that is a real shame. Sorry to hear it. Hope the repairs go seift and are good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CASEY HILL 14998 Posted December 25, 2010 Report Share Posted December 25, 2010 I hit a car in my driveway last year. Made me sick - I know how you feel. Remember what is important - you are ok! The car will be repaired by a good body guy and you will forget it soon. Merry Christmas! Casey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT2417 Posted December 25, 2010 Report Share Posted December 25, 2010 Posting here to vent more than anything... I have done oval racing, autocross, and spent some time on the track at summit point. No matter how much experience... it means nothing once you hit a long stretch of black ice. I hit a patch merging onto a highway the whole ass end of the car whip right around into a light pole, the pole fell knocked the mirror off and hit the right front fender. Hope you all drive safe this holiday. I still plan on getting her to the track this spring. -07SGT0517 Good thing it was at low speed, glad to hear your all right, don't worry it can be fixed. Find a reputable shop and given enough time it'll be perfect again. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard m.switzer Posted December 25, 2010 Report Share Posted December 25, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted December 25, 2010 Report Share Posted December 25, 2010 Dude!!!!!!! Say it ain't so. I feel just as I did when I saw Tony's 350 get ass-ended! One small diff, is that his was caused senselessly, by a doomoss! Black Ice can only be blamed on MaNature. Don't you have an alternate car for weather??? I know I would never drive mine in anything inclement. Yes....you are ok, and cars get fixed, but still the pain of knowing in your mind that something happened to it is hard to bear. It is truly a safer outcome than it could have been...you could have been rubberside up in a ditch, and not visible to passers by??? That happened in my town a few years ago, and it was later determined that should the poor young kid have been seen right away, he would have lived through the incident! There's no better time than Christmas, to count one's blessings! Wishing you a safe--er New Year! BIKEBOY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene64cobra Posted December 26, 2010 Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 ouch black ice. hate to hear that at least no personal injury. black ice is no laughing matter though. wiped out the side of my old pk 20 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mundies Posted December 26, 2010 Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 Misery loves company. I spun off the road a few weeks ago. Dark, 90 degree corner, rain had left loose gravel and sand on the road, maybe a bit too fast. Scratched up two rims and scrapes and small dings halfway around. It has been in the garage while I find some time and courage to go get it fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slbgtsc Posted December 26, 2010 Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 Sorry to here about your wreck. That is my worst nightmare. I have been driving my car daily for the past few months. Fortunately no snow recently. Get her fixed and have a great new year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don JDWHSKY Theall 25695 Posted December 26, 2010 Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 Hang in there, however I hate to be the person who brings you bad news - the worst is yet to come. I had a small fender bender (required new right front fender and passenger door) due to a "stupid driver" exiting a parking space. The SGT was in the body shop for 2 months during which time I couldn't drive the SGT (mine is a daily driver). My wife was ready to temporaily move to her parents house because she said something about me being impossible to live with without my SGT. Good luck and don't be suprised if you find yourself visting the body shop several times a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csm198 Posted December 26, 2010 Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 damn, thats a lot of damage. I hate to see it. Good luck with your repairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 Damn! Sorry to hear about the accident and damage. Black ice is a killer, I hit a patch at night on the Interstate, spun out, hit a curb, got airborn and took out the welcome to New Jersey sign backwards doing 40 mph! Thank God it was in my company car about 4 years ago ...though my boss was not amused..............glad to hear everyone walked away...... hang in there and post pics when she is all mended~! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RACERX009 Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Posting here to vent more than anything... I have done oval racing, autocross, and spent some time on the track at summit point. No matter how much experience... it means nothing once you hit a long stretch of black ice. I hit a patch merging onto a highway the whole ass end of the car whip right around into a light pole, the pole fell knocked the mirror off and hit the right front fender. Hope you all drive safe this holiday. I still plan on getting her to the track this spring. -07SGT0517 Sorry but anything can be fixed just ask my therapist I put this out there before for people like us in the snow state. Continetal DWS tires get awesome reviews for all season weather and snow also.. I want to get a set but have to wait till the cash flow is back up. But all the reviews from different sites people with sports car have no fear in the snow and ice. The only thing the sidewall is soft for track tires but thats with a normal size tire you can get them in 315/25/20 for 240.00 Be safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboy Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 old man winter and his nasty weather finally showed up yesterday. so i switched to my toyota tundra. i'm not gettin my SGT out in this mess. lucky i have a 2nd vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Ouch that hurts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT0517 Posted January 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Ya the DWS is what I am putting on my new wheels when I get the car back. Should be in the next couple of days, talked to them on Friday and the car was going into paint. And they where waiting for the correct muffler to show up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT0517 Posted January 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Got the car back, it looks and drives just like it did. I am going to put it up on jack stands this weekend and tear the everything off in the rear to inspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Got the car back, it looks and drives just like it did. I am going to put it up on jack stands this weekend and tear the everything off in the rear to inspect. Congrats! Hope you're happy with the work, best of luck with the car in the future. Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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