Krutted and Not in a Good Way
OVERDRIVE
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: PA
When I get to the office tomorrow, I'll run some checks on some shops down around there and I'll let you know which other one's I've heard good things about.
3rd Gear
Joined: Dec 2005
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I didn't get the tag number of the car, the witness behind that stopped and helped did get a description of the car and the state it was tagged in. They are willing to help out. I did file a police report and I do have a report number. The officer did ask me a strange question on how many years I had been driving.
I hope all turns out well.
I do have my blessings to count - I wasn't injured, my passenger is safe and fortunately the damage looks repairable. I'll be back on the road soon shiny side up! :-)
On another note, something was very weird in the stars, my day started off very strange - Cooper the Dog who is normally very good outside and listens very well - got a crazy hair and took off running towards 8th St. NE towards a man on the other side of the street. My shouting did not make him stop and he ran out into the street and was struck by a passing car. Good news is he bounced off, rolled away from the car and ran back towards me. Dog and owner are fine.
It's times like this when you realize how impressive the MINI community is - thank you all for your kind words of encouragement.
On another note, something was very weird in the stars, my day started off very strange - Cooper the Dog who is normally very good outside and listens very well - got a crazy hair and took off running towards 8th St. NE towards a man on the other side of the street. My shouting did not make him stop and he ran out into the street and was struck by a passing car. Good news is he bounced off, rolled away from the car and ran back towards me. Dog and owner are fine.
It's times like this when you realize how impressive the MINI community is - thank you all for your kind words of encouragement.
2nd Gear
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Northern Virginia
OMG. Glad you are okay. Sorry about your R56
The good thing is that you guys are okay. I hope that Ferrari driver gets caught for leaving the scene.
Body shops? WagonWorks is the best near to you. If you use MoS - the shop they work through nearby is very good (don't remember the name however) as they did some work on Starbuck when she was rear-ended by a MiniVan
.It's nice to know that our cars are very sturdy and well designed.
Coordinator :: Eastern Iowa MINIs
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Decorah, IA
Had repair work on SFAX done there last year, back when I was still a NOVA resident. Very satisfied with the work. Ended up having them add the full Aero Kit after getting cajoled into it by WagnBat. Been sucked into the mod vortex ever since.
6th Gear
Joined: May 2003
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From: Sword Mountain
On another note, something was very weird in the stars, my day started off very strange - Cooper the Dog who is normally very good outside and listens very well - got a crazy hair and took off running towards 8th St. NE towards a man on the other side of the street. My shouting did not make him stop and he ran out into the street and was struck by a passing car. Good news is he bounced off, rolled away from the car and ran back towards me. Dog and owner are fine.
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Well on a good note.. things are progressing quickly today, I'm in my Chevrolet Colbalt that I got from Enterprise in the Convention Center. The stereo is actually better than the HiFi in my MCS. But that's about the only thing it's got going for it besides four wheels, a drivetrain and an engine.
I stopped by MoS and ordered my JCW kit to be installed after the bodywork is completed and all if any mechanical issues are fixed.
One more picture of the rear damage for the CARnagely Fascinated...
I stopped by MoS and ordered my JCW kit to be installed after the bodywork is completed and all if any mechanical issues are fixed.
One more picture of the rear damage for the CARnagely Fascinated...
Last edited by Krut; Jan 7, 2008 at 08:30 PM.
4th Gear
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Charleston, SC
Hey Krut...Sooo sorry to hear about your two babies. Glad that you and Cooper the dog are OK and your passenger. And hopefully soon so will your R56.
It is nice to know that the MINI will hold up that well in a side collision. Anymore info about the Ferrari jackass?!? Hope everything works out for you. And I hope to see you at Katie's house for the party!!
It is nice to know that the MINI will hold up that well in a side collision. Anymore info about the Ferrari jackass?!? Hope everything works out for you. And I hope to see you at Katie's house for the party!!
Update today.. car should be at (cr)Ashburn Collision - they've got a good reputation and I'm hoping there's not a lot of damage underneath the bonnet (i.e, suspension components, engine brackets and mounts).
Last edited by Krut; Jan 8, 2008 at 07:49 AM.
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Silver Spring, MD
Krut--
I just read this. Sux man. I'm glad you are ok. I know it only been a couple days but has there been any progress in locating the driver of the other car?
I just read this. Sux man. I'm glad you are ok. I know it only been a couple days but has there been any progress in locating the driver of the other car?
Turned all info over to the insurance company. I'll let them battle it out. At this point, just want to be "whole" again and get back on the road shiny side up. :-)
OVERDRIVE
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: PA
I can tell you that the Krut's insurance company has a valid address for the other driver. He hasn't returned phone calls, letter was sent to him advising if he doesn't provide insurance info, they will go after him directly for reimbursement for the PD claim.
Coordinator :: Gulf South Motoring
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From: Hammond, Louisiana
Ooooo Man that so sucks. Jeff told me today that you had an accident so I wanted to jump on and see what had happened. At least it's far enough before the Dragon. Hope everything gets worked out soon and ya get back to motoring soon. Holla back at me. 
3rd Gear
Joined: May 2005
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From: Ashburn VA
Mate
OK Poor R56 and CTD.... but you didnt like that colour anyhow... maybe time to replace it when you get it back for a different colour. I tell you Route 28 is not a good road for MINI's... my MINI reduction happened on route 28 about 1/4 mile north of yours....
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Warning to all MINI Drivers!!!!
Stay off Route 28 in VA
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One thing that I noticed after my fixup at (CR) Ashburn Collision Centre was that my wheel alignment was out so much that my Crap Avons are worn almost out on all 4 inside edges.
Don't get me wrong they did a good job, but check to make sure your wheel alignment is ok, so that you don't have the same probs as I did with my Avons
Feel like beer and/or meat pie tonight???
Hooroo mate
Last edited by big_davoc; Jan 9, 2008 at 10:44 AM.