11-28-2006, 10:17 PM
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She is ALSO wrecked... (NOW W/ PIX!)
Lost control tonight. Pictures to follow...
(I'm fine -no flu either.)
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1997 Honda Accord | V6
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Last edited by Jeph; 11-29-2006 at 11:41 AM.
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11-28-2006, 10:20 PM
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Don't tell me wifey wrecked your whip 
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11-28-2006, 10:56 PM
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omg, stop it people. i say we all park them for a week and not drive them for this curse to go away
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11-28-2006, 11:12 PM
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Jeph this is terrible news. Hope you and your passenger(if there was one) are doing fine. Can you give us some detail as to what went wrong?
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2001 Boxster Artic Silver / Black Interior
-GT3 Front Bumper w/ Lip
-Side Skirts
-Gemballa Exhuast and Cats
-O.Z. Racing 18" Wheels
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-Michilen PS Tires 225/40/18 & 285/30/18
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11-29-2006, 08:23 AM
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Dang, I gotta drive to work all week, hope Im OK... Sorry to hear about it Jeph, its definately a humbling/infuriating moment.
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11-29-2006, 08:31 AM
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Dang, what's with all the Boxster carnage lately
Saddened to hear about your accident jeph
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11-29-2006, 08:39 AM
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Damn, this is getting freaky!
I hope you (and anyone else) are A-OK, Jeph.
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11-29-2006, 09:31 AM
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I had a loser hit me 2 weeks ago. Just got it back from the shop..... its so pretty, just like a new puppy 
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11-29-2006, 10:29 AM
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This IS getting scary isn't it? Was it a full moon in the last week or so???? Sorry about your loss. Glad everyone is ok. Remember... like I've been told countless times, more so recently, its just a car. It's fixable. You may not be.
Bob
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I'll never own another black car!
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11-29-2006, 10:38 AM
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dang, is it the Boxster that doesnt adapt well to the climate change or is it the drivers? Is that like 3 accidents in 2 days?
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11-29-2006, 11:24 AM
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Jeph, what happened? The devil is in the details, my friend, and I need some details!!!!!!!
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11-29-2006, 11:36 AM
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Started the car, pulled out of my parking spot took off into the night... only 20 seconds into my drive, I hit a path of spinkler system run-off (while turning). Here's why I lost control... traction control was off. That was dumb...
The damage isn't too bad... mostly cosmetic from my initial inspection. I was the only person involved. I hit a Yeild sign (irony) and what I presume is a valet stand. The sound this accident caused was horrific, and drew a decent crowd at almost midnight. I'm not a drinker, but was given a sobriety test.
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1997 Honda Accord | V6
2004 BMW 330i | ZHP | SOLD
2000 Porsche Boxster | SOLD | http://www.986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9114
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http://kryzak.tumblr.com
Last edited by Jeph; 11-29-2006 at 11:45 AM.
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11-29-2006, 11:43 AM
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damn! You didnt mention that the Valet stand burst into flames and continued to bleed.
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11-29-2006, 12:07 PM
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Well, at least you can buy a GT2 or GT3 bumper now with some or all of the insurance money, providing you call it in and make a claim.
That looks to be at least 3 large to fix. Silver's hard to match too.
Although it needs not be stated, I can almost guarantee you didn't recite Jeff's Porsche prayer before you fired her up last night oh so late, did you?
Let's be careful out there. <-- favorite TV quote from Hill Street Blues.
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11-29-2006, 07:39 PM
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If you get enough back form your claim you can get a new drivers seat, lol. But seriously, glad your ok, I had to drive tonight in horrible weather and all I could think about was how everyones crashing. To tell you how bad it was, I was going down the highway in 4th and gave it some gas and started to fishtail, I regained controll in 2 seconds but its scary to be going that fast and start to loose it.
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11-29-2006, 07:49 PM
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Jeph,
Sorry to hear this. I just sold a perfect silver Boxster bumper a couple of weeks ago. Didn't get much for it. I'd have been happy to send it down to you to minimize your restoration costs. Well, I guess you'll be wanting a GT3 bumper anyway. Glad you're O.K.
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11-30-2006, 05:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeph
Started the car, pulled out of my parking spot took off into the night... only 20 seconds into my drive, I hit a path of spinkler system run-off (while turning). Here's why I lost control... traction control was off. That was dumb...
The damage isn't too bad... mostly cosmetic from my initial inspection. I was the only person involved. I hit a Yeild sign (irony) and what I presume is a valet stand. The sound this accident caused was horrific, and drew a decent crowd at almost midnight. I'm not a drinker, but was given a sobriety test.
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Hey Jeph, why was PSM turned off?
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11-30-2006, 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by bmussatti
Hey Jeph, why was PSM turned off?
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I love it when you post those flattering pictures of me. I've lost weight since then... so my smile is even wider. I'll have to find a picture of that for you.
It was my traction control, not PSM. I often turn it off because I feel more comfortable with a yellow light on on my dash. That way when the check engine light comes on, I can assume it's traction control and ignore it... -kidding of course.
I turn it off every now and then for kicks. I've learned the hard way that I will reserve that for the track only.
So, the positives from this situation:
- Learning a valuable traction control lesson
- Possible new front end...
Forgive this flawed photoshop job. It's actually the back of my car on an 02 Carerra front (psshh, with a front plate?). Oh, and it's lowered in this rendition.
What do you guys think?
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2004 BMW 330i | ZHP | SOLD
2000 Porsche Boxster | SOLD | http://www.986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9114
http://www.kryzak.com/storage/986sig12.jpg
http://kryzak.tumblr.com
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11-30-2006, 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeph
What do you guys think?
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I'd do it in a minute. In fact, if mine gets balled up, that's exactly what I'll do.
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11-30-2006, 08:32 AM
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Jeph:
1) Looks good...do it!
2) PSM- Porsche Stability Management...equals... as you say Traction Control!! 
3) Post a new picture of your mugg!
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