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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 09:38 PM
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So i'm lame and when I looked over my shoulder to change lanes, the semi truck infront of me stopped and I drove into the back of him at about 10mph or so. So after checking things out the car still seems driveable so I get back on the freeway but I didn't have the hood fully latched so it flipped up and bashed in the windshield, not a huge loss since the windshield was already cracked and chipped up. But still it kind of put the nail in the coffin on the hood. The guy driving the truck didn't even notice I don't think, he was just going about his business as usual. This wouldn't have happened if I'd just taken my lunch to work and wasn't trying to change lanes so I get some burritos! So take your lunch to work, and don't be a jackass and drive your car into the back of a giant truck.

Looking to fix it up stock if anyone has a bumper, radiator support, or hood they want to sell I'm in the market. Particularily in the 'hibiscus' color.

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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 09:49 PM
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Whoa!
 
Old Aug 7, 2008 | 10:23 PM
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That must have scared the **** outta you when the hood flipped up?
 
Old Aug 7, 2008 | 11:19 PM
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Sucks man. Glad you're alright. Could be worse.
 
Old Aug 7, 2008 | 11:21 PM
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Sheesh looks like its time to upgrade those headlights get a carbon fiber hood and bumper....eh?
 
Old Aug 7, 2008 | 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by coleA4
That must have scared the **** outta you when the hood flipped up?
No kidding if my hood popped up on me while driving down the interstate i probably would **** my self. sorry to hear about the car. If it was me I would take this opportunity to do some cosmetic upgrades
 
Old Aug 8, 2008 | 12:08 AM
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Doesn't look like it was too terrible until the hood flipped up, but it still could've been worse.

Time to rock the Triumph for a little while, huh??
 
Old Aug 8, 2008 | 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by coleA4
That must have scared the **** outta you when the hood flipped up?
haha.. seriously. It was really quite alarming.

One of my friends sent this to me telling me to pay attention at 57 seconds.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nenF...eature=related
pretty much like that but with more flying glass bits.
he also sent this...
http://www.someecards.com/upload/sym...ur_car_is.html
funny stuff.
 
Old Aug 8, 2008 | 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by SlimChriz
Sheesh looks like its time to upgrade those headlights get a carbon fiber hood and bumper....eh?
yeah I guess it's probably I take the time to figure out what the hell these "e-code" headlights are that everyone is talking about all the time. CF hood is unlikely... it's an otherwise stock 2.8 afterall.
 
Old Aug 8, 2008 | 01:55 AM
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Originally Posted by kolbs_91
Doesn't look like it was too terrible until the hood flipped up, but it still could've been worse.
Yeah, I'm kind of a dumbass for letting that happen. Can't say I was thinking too clearly at the time.

Time to rock the Triumph for a little while, huh??
Oh man, if only... unfortunately the engine in it started making loud noises and i've been slacking on getting it fixed... The last time I touched it, I was taking it out of the back of the Audi.
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