s'ko Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 (edited) Got rear ended yesterday on the freeway. Driving home from work came to a stop in the number 1 lane. Heard tires screeching behind and though "ohh ooo.. that doesn't sound good, hope they can stop in time. They screeching continues and I shift into gear attempting to move out of the way towards lane number 2. I think, "well, you have 1/2 of lane number 1 and this massive shoulder to the left that you can move into. Please make it to the shoulder.... BANG....." Got hit by some lady in a soul-less japanese subcompact. Maybe a kia or something like that. Her car it toast. Looks like bob the frankenbrat is a goner. RIP little fella.... BW Edited July 25, 2009 by s'ko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Txakura Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Got rear ended yesterday on the freeway. Looks like she is a goner. Man that sux, I lost a Mach 1 Mustang that way... you okay? passengers okay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 The Brat??? or the RX? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugaru Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Crappy. I hope no one got hurt. Can you salvage anything? I lost my Soob powered VW Baja Bug in a rear end car sandwich and got hurt to boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugaru Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Ah I see the pics, that was a pretty "good" hit. Any damage in front of the rear axle or to the running gear? Can you bob the tail and make a trail rig outta it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Txakura Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I'm so sorry. brake lock = brain lock for so many idiots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suberstar88 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Sorry man that sucks! beauty of a brat too=*( She doesnt have to die yet though! To take care of the body damage, make it a flatbed! just an idea=) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 man this is the pits.. hope you find another to replace it with. I would attempt the repair using a come-along and some patience and something solid to attach the come-along too. Get some flat steel and use bolts nuts and washers to anchor it to the sheet metal and pull in a few different areas, a little at a time it will pop out pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Unfortunatly from the pics, it looks like it buckled the body up at the top of the topper on the roofline area. If thats the case, no amount of come alonging will fix it which is sad but if you're ok, thats the most important thing. If anything, you could always fight with the insurance and get another Brat shell and swap everything into it:banana: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casm Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Oh, wow. I'm really sorry to hear about that, but glad you're OK. That Brat was the one that made me see the value of EJ-22 engines in EA-81 bodies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s'ko Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 Unfortunatly from the pics, it looks like it buckled the body up at the top of the topper on the roofline area. If thats the case, no amount of come alonging will fix it which is sad but if you're ok, thats the most important thing. If anything, you could always fight with the insurance and get another Brat shell and swap everything into it:banana: yep it did buckle there. the driver side door area is also slightly buckled. I had to shove to get the door open. BW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowmastered87GL Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 sucks that the brat got totaled... get YOURSELF checked out really well. Dont want a back issue creeping up 5 years down the road from this and Edrach is the one to talk with about insurance companies trying to lowball you for what a brat is worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomRhere Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Truly sad pics and news, for sure. Have to agree on the amount of damage, and pulling it back out. Be one tough job to do, and it would never be right. Costly for sure.... And speaking from experience. Do get your self checked out good. I have a high tollerance for pain, didn't realize I "was" injured in an accident, simular to yours. Came back to bite me many years later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s'ko Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 Truly sad pics and news, for sure. Have to agree on the amount of damage, and pulling it back out. Be one tough job to do, and it would never be right. Costly for sure.... And speaking from experience. Do get your self checked out good. I have a high tollerance for pain, didn't realize I "was" injured in an accident, simular to yours. Came back to bite me many years later. I went to the ER the night of the accident and left there at 2:30 am:rolleyes: diagnosis. 1) CT scan shows that I actually DO have a brain and that it's "normal" 2) xray show no damage to the bones in the spine. I am a bit sore and getting sorer. Low back in stiff. Neck stiff. Will see doctor tomorrow and maybe get some pt. BW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockettbrat Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Bosco that sucks! I cant believe it! Fight for what that thing was worth! What a bummer! Get yourself checked out again. My wife felt fine after her crash a few years ago, but a few days later was a mess. Sorry this happened. Daniel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
presslab Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Bummer. Sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Oh man, sorry to see that loss. Glad you are ok minus the being sore part. Make sure you get your money back out of it. Insurance should take care of it, and then you can buy another to replace it with. Good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Bosco I hope you're OK. frickin witch .... good luck with the settlement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast I Drive Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Man that sucks, but I am glad you're ok... Looks like the structural integrity of the rig is gone, the only thing I could see be done with it now is try to straighten it out a little and brace any structural parts that buckled with some plate, then full cage, 4 or 6" lift, and make it strictly an off-roader Im sure you can get a fair price from the insurance company as long as you fight them hard. Edrach does have a lot of experience in that area, best talk to him... -Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s'ko Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 thanks everyone for their words of encouragement. will be going there today 2 get my personal effects & take more pics i have reviewed Ed's sticky about insurance & will follow up with him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 My condolences dude, that sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ever Victorious Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Glad you're OK... sorry about the BRAT. If you go see your general practitioner, they'll probably give you pain meds and tell you you're ok. But CTs and X-rays can't check for soft tissue damage and other stuff normally associated with whiplash. Go see a chiropractor. Since the other person's insurance is probably paying for it anyway, it's good to get the opinion of someone who specializes in back/auto injuries... but this is an "always Always ALWAYS" when it comes to auto accidents. I myself was hit a couple years ago and my GP said "take vicodin and call me later." I hate narcotics, so instead I went and saw a chiro and he put me through a course of treatments over two months and my back ended up feeling better afterwards than BEFORE the accident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockettbrat Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Hey S'ko After my wifes accident they went to the er and then after we got back to California ( it happened in the middle of the desert in Nev and I had to go get her and the kid) I took my kid to his doctor and took my wife to an Orthopedic specialist to go through her neck, back, shoulder and arm. The airbag deployment hit her pretty hard. Its helpful if you have health insurance. Accidents suck. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s'ko Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 updated pictures. Note the huge side bulge and the door misalignment and the buckle top of the targa area. the offending party is a Toyota Corolla. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s'ko Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 Project Phoenix Damaged BRAT. Bob rear Shorten front. Move radiator and gas tank into the bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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