Car got smashed up yesterday :(

[Asha'man]

Go figure it's fucking snowing today, I was gonna go to the yard and try to cut out a good quarter panel.

The quoted post is copied/pasted from a recent "what do you drive" thread on Glocktalk.

Originally posted by Asha'man
You asked for it....

Car:

1992 Mustang LX
converted from automatic to manual
Steeda Tri-Ax shifter
Dual Dynomax Super Turbo exhaust



Motor:

1984 SVO 2.3T block bored 0.030" over
TRW forged flat-top pistons
Stock rods
Stock crank ground 0.010" under
Clevite bearings and Felpro gaskets throughout
Rebuilt head
1987 Turbocoupe lower intake manifold
1986 SVO upper intake manifold
1987 Turbocoupe 35# injectors
Polished and powdercoated 1986 SVO valve cover
Ported and ceramicoated E6 exhaust manifold
Garrett T3 turbo
Isuzu large NPR front-mount intercooler (19"x2"x15" core)
Stinger FMIC piping
Forge blowoff valve
Stinger 3" downpipe
Walbro 255lph high-pressure fuel pump
Kirban AFPR
1988 Turbocoupe LA3 EEC processor



Suspension:

'88 GT swaybars
Polyurethane endlinks and tranny mount
UPR weld-in subframe connectors
2004 GT four-wheel disc brakes on '94-'95 spindles and '95 axles
Hawk HPS brake pads
2002 Bullitt 17x8 rims
Kumho Ecsta ASX 245/45/ZR17's
Eibach Pro-Kit lowering springs
Bilstein shocks and struts

Upcoming mods: caster/camber plates, bumpsteer kit, 3G alternator, trak-lok 8.8", adjustable rear control arms, possibly front coilovers, and lots of bodywork.

I built the motor myself (first engine build evar!) over Christmas break last year and have been bolting parts on since then. I did the engine swap over Thanksgiving break and am still finishing it up, but all I need to do is have a cat welded in and I should be good to go. The car ran 22.1 @ 64mph before the five-speed swap, and 20.0's @ 68mph all last summer - I'm hoping for solid 14's this year.

Brian

This is what it looks like after a maroon S10 4x4 rear-ended me as I was stopping for a yellow light yesterday afternoon. I got shoved all the way into the middle of the intersection, and watched dazedly as the ******* sped away. Didn't get a tag #.



It's at a body guy's shop right now, I'll see what happens. I've owned this car since February 2002, learned everything I know about cars on it, and the new motor that I put in over Thanksgiving break has no more than 60 miles on it as of today. In other words, HUGE emotional attachment. I was on my way to get exhaust put on it. Guess that'll have to wait.

I cried today for the first time in years.

The truck that hit me looks identical to this one, except maroon instead of bright red:



If anyone sees a truck like this with fairly heavy (I hope) front end damage and some red paint transfer, PLEASE shoot the SOB. Or at least call the cops on him. There is a police report, so I hope they'll follow up leads. Last I saw him, he was hauling ass eastbound on Evans from Broadway.

Anyone know how to get in touch with the detective division of Denver PD? I'd like to talk to the individual handling this case and put just enough pressure on so my case doesn't get shunted into the corner.

Brian

[7idl]

that sux, hope they catch the sob!

[Marlin]

Sorry to hear that Brian, Hope they catch the Mo-roon.

[car-15]

what were you thinking? no one it colorado uses turn signals or stops at yellow lights, or red ones for that matter. you caught him offguard :shock: on a lighter note I hope they catch the looser. more than likley he did not have insurance, a license, or warrants for not paying his last 17 tickets, or quite possibly immigration status.

[cheapo]

Is it me...or does it seem that there is an every increasing number of hit and runs?

[Gman]

What a PITA. I'm glad you didn't get hurt.

[Asha'man]

Is it me...or does it seem that there is an every increasing number of hit and runs?

Wonder if it could possibly be tied to the increasing number of immigrants from a certain region of the world.....

My neck hurts like a mofo, btw. Whiplash evidently isn't as bogus as most people make it out to be.

Brian

[Gun Shot]

Sorry to hear about the loss man, that really, really sucks. I hope they find the guy, get your car fixed for free, and charge him with hit and run.

I know it is difficult for you to do right now, but try to look on the bright side; You are alive, you didn't get seriously injured and you are not disabled. You were not riding a motorcycle, you weren't killed. Try to smile and thank god that the situation didn't turn out worse, and that you are around for your family to enjoy during Christmas. That right there is something to smile about.

[The1andOnlyKC]

Dang that sucks. Its fixable dont worry about that.


Looks like you need more than a quarter though.

[kwando]

damn that sucks! i'll keep an eye out for that truck...

i just got done spending 3 hours in the cold up at fort lupton changing the waterpump in my 86 4Runner. Man i was C O L D !!!