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Old Apr 13, 2003 | 03:16 PM
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Got some bad news for all the GTA lovers, I smashed my 87 GTA this morning at 4:00 am. Its pretty bad I dont know if its totalled or not, i sure hope not but ypu know insurance companies. I fell asleep at the wheel for 1 sec and hit a big traffic sign, peeled my drivers fender back like a tin can, front driver side tire is pushed back, and the passenger rear fender is dented pretty good and the rear window broke, so its pretty bad i guess. Its a real shame,

Im ok though, just a busted up nose and some whiplash, the car is hurting though

I get some pics tommrow and let me know what u guys think about it being fixed.
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Old Apr 13, 2003 | 03:18 PM
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and beleive it or not I was 100% sober i was DD that night

I would never drive drunk exspecially a thirdgen!
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Old Apr 13, 2003 | 03:37 PM
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That sucks man, sorry to hear about it.

When I'm out late at night, I roll down my windows - not matter HOW cold it is, I blast the heat and turn on music. So much noise surrounding me that it won't allow me to dose off.
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Old Apr 13, 2003 | 03:59 PM
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I love how our cars come completely before us.

Too bad for the car, I hope you are alright too (I guess).

At any rate, talking about you guys rolling down the windows and stuff. Do not do it. It may work briefly but it doenst do the trick.

Pull over and take a 10 minute cat nap, it works wonders. So what you lose 10 minutes on your commute, at least your car stays in one piece.
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Old Apr 13, 2003 | 08:25 PM
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that sucks!
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Old Apr 13, 2003 | 11:33 PM
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You guys have no Idea how bad it sucks, no thirdgen nationals for me this year
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Old Apr 13, 2003 | 11:52 PM
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Well I've got a seat saved right next to me for ya buddy. How ironic, the one night that you didnt take a nap before the big ride home. I feel for ya but things can only get better.
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Old Apr 14, 2003 | 01:10 AM
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Damn man, that really sucks. I'm glad you're okay though.

As for taking a 10 minute nap.. if I was that tired, I wouldn't be able to wake up and feel refreshed after that.. I need at least 4 hours
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Old Apr 14, 2003 | 01:24 AM
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it sux, but hey.... outcome was better then it could of been. Cars get fixed... people dont come back... Good to hear your alright.... I think you need a big a$$ cam to keep you awake!! hehehe.. try driving 4 hrs from jersey to mass at 9-10pm... thank *** im a night owl.. as you can probably see by what time i posted this..
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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 07:50 PM
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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 11:49 PM
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the pics

Close your eyes guys its ugly, the car not my buddy, what you all think shes totalled?
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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 11:50 PM
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pics?
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 09:59 PM
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since i cant say ****.........shat, sorry man
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Old Apr 16, 2003 | 10:04 PM
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my filess are too big, ill have to take more pictures
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