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d962r · 12-12-2009, 09:15 AM

^^^ Seth... just don't wreck it before I get back in Feb... would like to see it first in original form...

when I get back on Jan 31 around noon:30 headed to Pho~ on Sandy... anyone care to join me?

Seth W · 12-12-2009, 04:15 PM

ok super quick crappy photo IMG_1849.jpg picture by SWMR2 - Photobucket

also zai can you get 5-40w oil? Need to do a oil change, plugs and maybe brake fluid. the shop totally closed or still open as always I'll help you support the shop fund via money. swung by the shop today to meet up with jordin but didnt see you their.

SE-RMR2 · 12-13-2009, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d962r

^^^ Seth... just don't wreck it before I get back in Feb... would like to see it first in original form...

when I get back on Jan 31 around noon:30 headed to Pho~ on Sandy... anyone care to join me?

I'll join you...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seth W

ok super quick crappy photo IMG_1849.jpg picture by SWMR2 - Photobucket

also zai can you get 5-40w oil? Need to do a oil change, plugs and maybe brake fluid. the shop totally closed or still open as always I'll help you support the shop fund via money. swung by the shop today to meet up with jordin but didnt see you their.

I am with Raymer and them... I would have bought an NSX... Would seem more of a comfortable 2 seater Mid-RWD

Seth W · 12-14-2009, 02:08 AM

well no more lotus, hit a patch of ice right by zai shop, it totaled but I walked away. vice if I was superstitious I'd say your jinxed me and you suck but I'm not and you dont suck. think my ego gout bruised pretty good, I'm ok pretty bruised up and my middle finger finger nail popped off and got some scorch marks from the air bag. nothing broken. Dont think I'll be getting another car soon, kept on thinking what aspects on the mr2 I liked more than it still was a very nice car but hey **** happens and I'm ok

d962r · 12-14-2009, 05:50 AM

YOU HAVE GOT TO BE ****TING ME RIGHT?

d962r · 12-14-2009, 05:54 AM

I know the perfict next car for you Seth.... '75 VW rabbit.. FWD and no power.....
maybe you can keep it on the road in the bad weather.

when I get back... your going to SKID CAR training.....

mr2greasemonkey · 12-14-2009, 11:44 AM

The Lotus is pretty much totaled. Everything from the dash forward is messed up. I was surprised when we arrived on the scene to see how bad the damage was. Very relieved that Seth was able to walk away without any serious injuries. I don't think Lotus designed that car to be wedged up underneath a semi trailer through a fence. Thank god it was the pass front that went in first and stopped the car. Looking at the damage, you can see how much of the body panels are composite. I think the MR2 would've taken the hit better, even though it prob would have been totaled too. I didn't feel that it was appropriate to take pics but the car is sitting in my shop now if any of you guys want to come by and look. I'm very thankful that Seth is alright and you guys should be too. It was a nice car, but it did it's job and Seth is still feeling bad about it.

-Zai

Seth W · 12-14-2009, 12:59 PM

yeah feel pretty sore today and still somewhat of a dumbass, the car was designed pretty well for such a small car. the front incorporates a carbon fiber crashbox which takes up a lot of the impact, not to F1 standards but the idea is their. Actually I have taken the skid car coarse a few years back, but I think given the amount of actual traction once I was off the ice their wouldent be much of a way out of the situation. I didnt put on the breaks or do sudden changes to the gas or steering wheel. the car was very stable but basically seemed to understeer, I looked where i wanted to go but maybe I was looking more at the semi than the stratght part of the road.

Anyways yeah it sucks but all in all I'm ok, just bruised up and sore. Zai I'll give you a call in a little bit, called up insurance but just got their message machine. I'd like to get it towed somewhere else once they figure out whats what so it isnt another engine

Sorry about the whole tow thing. if it's any consolation I waited 8 hours to get my finger nail pulled off and stitched up, guess about 4-7 people died that day in the hospital, kind of a ****ty day all in all.

Judgeman · 12-14-2009, 01:24 PM

dam seth im glad your ok.

White Rice · 12-14-2009, 03:52 PM

Glad to hear you are ok Seth. Cars come and go but you don't.

Dance_Business · 12-14-2009, 05:13 PM

Seth,
I may never actually meet you and the rest out there, but I am glad you are okay. I am thankful that you guys come on here and share your knowledge AND the downsides. Life isn't always kind.

d962r · 12-14-2009, 09:53 PM

Seth... the main thing is that you came out alive

SE-RMR2 · 12-15-2009, 12:38 AM

Damn Seth, that is very unfortunante to hear... Glad you are ok... Next time though stay home... You will come back with a bigger and badder car... I know it... This makes 2 Lotus's that I know that have been wrecked...

goose2580 · 12-15-2009, 02:19 AM

ok I have to ask the bad question...Did you poo a little? I know I would have. Glad to hear your kob ab.

cjrxthree · 12-15-2009, 10:24 AM

Damn man, glad to hear you're okay. Sorry to hear about the car, but it definitely could have been worse if you were hurt.

I don't know if any of you have seen this, but if I had the money....

1991 toyota mr2 turbo 5sp

Gotta be something wrong with it, is what I'm thinking..but. you never know!

SE-RMR2 · 12-15-2009, 05:29 PM

^^^ LOL, he didn't wreck the MR2... The Lotus is what is wrecked

cjrxthree · 12-15-2009, 06:09 PM

I know that.
But I was still posting the link in case anyone would here would be interested.
That's the cheapest mr2 turbo i've ever seen for sale that supposedly runs.

Seth W · 12-15-2009, 06:21 PM

cheap and running dont always work out thats probably why we work on MR2's not because we want to but because we need to

d962r · 12-16-2009, 03:07 AM

you guys chexk out that JDM exaust on that thing... funky chicken there boys....
makes you wonder what else is funk-a-fide on it.

mr2greasemonkey · 12-16-2009, 12:44 PM

Not very good pics. Should've taken day time pictures. I've got too many project MR2's to be looking for another one.

12-12-2009, 04:15 PM	#3422 (permalink)
Seth W thats me Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	ok super quick crappy photo IMG_1849.jpg picture by SWMR2 - Photobucket also zai can you get 5-40w oil? Need to do a oil change, plugs and maybe brake fluid. the shop totally closed or still open as always I'll help you support the shop fund via money. swung by the shop today to meet up with jordin but didnt see you their. Last edited by Seth W; 12-12-2009 at 06:27 PM..

12-15-2009, 06:21 PM	#3438 (permalink)
Seth W thats me Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	cheap and running dont always work out thats probably why we work on MR2's not because we want to but because we need to Last edited by Seth W; 12-15-2009 at 06:35 PM..

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12-12-2009, 09:15 AM	#3421 (permalink)
d962r yeah I race Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clackamas Oregon Posts: 627 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	^^^ Seth... just don't wreck it before I get back in Feb... would like to see it first in original form... when I get back on Jan 31 around noon:30 headed to Pho~ on Sandy... anyone care to join me?

12-14-2009, 02:08 AM	#3424 (permalink)
Seth W thats me Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	well no more lotus, hit a patch of ice right by zai shop, it totaled but I walked away. vice if I was superstitious I'd say your jinxed me and you suck but I'm not and you dont suck. think my ego gout bruised pretty good, I'm ok pretty bruised up and my middle finger finger nail popped off and got some scorch marks from the air bag. nothing broken. Dont think I'll be getting another car soon, kept on thinking what aspects on the mr2 I liked more than it still was a very nice car but hey **** happens and I'm ok

12-14-2009, 05:50 AM	#3425 (permalink)
d962r yeah I race Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clackamas Oregon Posts: 627 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	YOU HAVE GOT TO BE ****TING ME RIGHT?

12-14-2009, 05:54 AM	#3426 (permalink)
d962r yeah I race Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clackamas Oregon Posts: 627 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I know the perfict next car for you Seth.... '75 VW rabbit.. FWD and no power..... maybe you can keep it on the road in the bad weather. when I get back... your going to SKID CAR training.....

12-14-2009, 11:44 AM	#3427 (permalink)
mr2greasemonkey Once again....yups Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,658 Thanks: 4 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	The Lotus is pretty much totaled. Everything from the dash forward is messed up. I was surprised when we arrived on the scene to see how bad the damage was. Very relieved that Seth was able to walk away without any serious injuries. I don't think Lotus designed that car to be wedged up underneath a semi trailer through a fence. Thank god it was the pass front that went in first and stopped the car. Looking at the damage, you can see how much of the body panels are composite. I think the MR2 would've taken the hit better, even though it prob would have been totaled too. I didn't feel that it was appropriate to take pics but the car is sitting in my shop now if any of you guys want to come by and look. I'm very thankful that Seth is alright and you guys should be too. It was a nice car, but it did it's job and Seth is still feeling bad about it. -Zai

12-14-2009, 12:59 PM	#3428 (permalink)
Seth W thats me Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	yeah feel pretty sore today and still somewhat of a dumbass, the car was designed pretty well for such a small car. the front incorporates a carbon fiber crashbox which takes up a lot of the impact, not to F1 standards but the idea is their. Actually I have taken the skid car coarse a few years back, but I think given the amount of actual traction once I was off the ice their wouldent be much of a way out of the situation. I didnt put on the breaks or do sudden changes to the gas or steering wheel. the car was very stable but basically seemed to understeer, I looked where i wanted to go but maybe I was looking more at the semi than the stratght part of the road. Anyways yeah it sucks but all in all I'm ok, just bruised up and sore. Zai I'll give you a call in a little bit, called up insurance but just got their message machine. I'd like to get it towed somewhere else once they figure out whats what so it isnt another engine Sorry about the whole tow thing. if it's any consolation I waited 8 hours to get my finger nail pulled off and stitched up, guess about 4-7 people died that day in the hospital, kind of a ****ty day all in all.

12-14-2009, 01:24 PM	#3429 (permalink)
Judgeman No Skills Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Keizer OR Posts: 459 Thanks: 2 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	dam seth im glad your ok.

12-14-2009, 03:52 PM	#3430 (permalink)
White Rice No Skills Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gresham, Or Posts: 90 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Glad to hear you are ok Seth. Cars come and go but you don't.

12-14-2009, 05:13 PM	#3431 (permalink)
Dance_Business Mad Dance Skills Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 20 minutes to Graceland Posts: 1,011 Thanks: 79 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	Seth, I may never actually meet you and the rest out there, but I am glad you are okay. I am thankful that you guys come on here and share your knowledge AND the downsides. Life isn't always kind.

12-14-2009, 09:53 PM	#3432 (permalink)
d962r yeah I race Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clackamas Oregon Posts: 627 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Seth... the main thing is that you came out alive

12-15-2009, 12:38 AM	#3433 (permalink)
SE-RMR2 The Killer of All Cars Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boring, Or Posts: 1,226 Thanks: 13 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Damn Seth, that is very unfortunante to hear... Glad you are ok... Next time though stay home... You will come back with a bigger and badder car... I know it... This makes 2 Lotus's that I know that have been wrecked...

12-15-2009, 02:19 AM	#3434 (permalink)
goose2580 Evil Twins Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: portland oregon Posts: 539 Thanks: 16 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	ok I have to ask the bad question...Did you poo a little? I know I would have. Glad to hear your kob ab.

12-15-2009, 10:24 AM	#3435 (permalink)
cjrxthree Some Skills Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 83 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Damn man, glad to hear you're okay. Sorry to hear about the car, but it definitely could have been worse if you were hurt. I don't know if any of you have seen this, but if I had the money.... 1991 toyota mr2 turbo 5sp Gotta be something wrong with it, is what I'm thinking..but. you never know!

12-15-2009, 05:29 PM	#3436 (permalink)
SE-RMR2 The Killer of All Cars Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boring, Or Posts: 1,226 Thanks: 13 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	^^^ LOL, he didn't wreck the MR2... The Lotus is what is wrecked

12-15-2009, 06:09 PM	#3437 (permalink)
cjrxthree Some Skills Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 83 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I know that. But I was still posting the link in case anyone would here would be interested. That's the cheapest mr2 turbo i've ever seen for sale that supposedly runs.

12-16-2009, 03:07 AM	#3439 (permalink)
d962r yeah I race Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clackamas Oregon Posts: 627 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	you guys chexk out that JDM exaust on that thing... funky chicken there boys.... makes you wonder what else is funk-a-fide on it.

12-16-2009, 12:44 PM	#3440 (permalink)
mr2greasemonkey Once again....yups Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,658 Thanks: 4 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Not very good pics. Should've taken day time pictures. I've got too many project MR2's to be looking for another one.