I killed my STi. - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Paul@dbtuned · 2006-03-09, 09:54 PM

I'd get angry, but I'm the only one to blame.
And anyway, no likes an angry drunk.

Driving (approx 30-35 mph) home last night on SB HWY 49, just South of Auburn, I had an encounter with a mountian.
Well, part of a mountain anyways.

I shant bore you with the details, but here's what I learned:

-AWD doesn't mean dick if the wheels aren't on the ground.
-AWD will not make up for driving skill, or rather, the lack there of.
-Mountains always win. Always.
-While cars can be repaired/replaced, the Frail Male Ego cannot.

Pictures of the carnage

sp00ln · 2006-03-09, 09:58 PM

Sux...

Nick Koan · 2006-03-09, 10:00 PM

I hit a mountain once. No wait, make that twice.

Sucks dude

MattR · 2006-03-09, 10:01 PM

I have to give you credit, you finished the stage.

Damn, that road claims a lot of cars...Glad you're okay though.

I want juicy details...Did you go off a sweet jump or something?

sperry · 2006-03-09, 10:03 PM

Man, that's pretty shitty dude... the damage to the C-pillar is making it look like a total loss to me.

'Course, if you let them total it and buy it back, you've got a spare STI drivetrain in the garage in case you "over do it" a little while tuning the '06 you should go buy.

Good luck man!

MikeK · 2006-03-09, 10:22 PM

I blame the water injection

cody · 2006-03-09, 10:36 PM

Doh!

Ezdno · 2006-03-09, 10:54 PM

that sux

dknv · 2006-03-10, 07:28 AM

Sorry to see that. That was one angry mountain.

That mess of wiry stuff is from coilovers?

MPREZIV · 2006-03-10, 07:41 AM

ouch! That blows dude! Like I've always said tho, at least YOU are okay!

Nick Koan · 2006-03-10, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dknv

Sorry to see that. That was one angry mountain.

That mess of wiry stuff is from coilovers?

I was thinking Stainless Steel Brakelines

JonnydaJibba · 2006-03-10, 08:21 AM

Wow, that's intense! Glad you are ok and that you made it home alright. Be easy!

cody · 2006-03-10, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nKoan

I was thinking Stainless Steel Brakelines

I was thinking it was from the wheel spinning against other metal.

JonnydaJibba · 2006-03-10, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody

I was thinking it was from the wheel spinning against other metal.

Which is why you are crazy.

cody · 2006-03-10, 08:38 AM

sti deede · 2006-03-10, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dknv

Sorry to see that. That was one angry mountain.

That mess of wiry stuff is from coilovers?

My guess the metal stuff is from the aluminum lath created goofy positioned wheel. Shavings of the BBS's.

M3n2c3 · 2006-03-10, 10:43 AM

No. . . it's Silly String! I keep a can in my glovebox too, for just such an occasion.

cody · 2006-03-10, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3n2c3

No. . . it's Silly String! I keep a can in my glovebox too, for just such an occasion.

GC8.Love · 2006-03-10, 02:40 PM

Very ouch.

A1337STI · 2006-03-10, 02:52 PM

can you please "Bore" us with the details ?

please please !!

and sorry man

that sux big time ! Glad you are okay.

sybir · 2006-03-10, 03:51 PM

Click the link in the first post.........

SpecB#127 · 2006-03-11, 07:02 AM

OUCH! I am amazed that you were able to drive it home with the wheel cocked like that. At least you walked away unharmed.

2006-03-09, 09:58 PM	#2
sp00ln EJ205 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,196	Sux... __________________ Turbo is a decent with modification.

2006-03-09, 10:00 PM	#3
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2006-03-09, 10:01 PM	#4
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I have to give you credit, you finished the stage. Damn, that road claims a lot of cars...Glad you're okay though. I want juicy details...Did you go off a sweet jump or something? __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2006-03-09, 10:03 PM	#5
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Man, that's pretty shitty dude... the damage to the C-pillar is making it look like a total loss to me. 'Course, if you let them total it and buy it back, you've got a spare STI drivetrain in the garage in case you "over do it" a little while tuning the '06 you should go buy. Good luck man! __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2006-03-09, 10:54 PM	#8
Ezdno EJ251 Real Name: Dean W. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: So close to hell you can see Sparks! Posts: 541 Car: 1992 F250 1T Monster Class: none They were all dead when I got here!	that sux __________________ Don't interupt me while I am ignoring you!

2006-03-09, 09:54 PM	#1
Paul@dbtuned EJ18 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 35	I killed my STi. I'd get angry, but I'm the only one to blame. And anyway, no likes an angry drunk. Driving (approx 30-35 mph) home last night on SB HWY 49, just South of Auburn, I had an encounter with a mountian. Well, part of a mountain anyways. I shant bore you with the details, but here's what I learned: -AWD doesn't mean dick if the wheels aren't on the ground. -AWD will not make up for driving skill, or rather, the lack there of. -Mountains always win. Always. -While cars can be repaired/replaced, the Frail Male Ego cannot. Pictures of the carnage __________________ I make cars go fast & got the tickets to prove it. http://www.seccs.org/forums/attachme...tid=2999&stc=1

2006-03-09, 10:22 PM	#6
MikeK Captain Turbo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 3,318 Car: 05 STi	I blame the water injection

2006-03-09, 10:36 PM	#7
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Doh!

2006-03-10, 07:28 AM	#9
dknv EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: 39n53, 119w90 Posts: 2,698 Car: RX-8 Class: CS maybe	Sorry to see that. That was one angry mountain. That mess of wiry stuff is from coilovers?

2006-03-10, 07:41 AM	#10
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	ouch! That blows dude! Like I've always said tho, at least YOU are okay! __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2006-03-10, 08:21 AM	#12
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	Wow, that's intense! Glad you are ok and that you made it home alright. Be easy! __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2006-03-10, 08:38 AM	#15
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!

2006-03-10, 10:43 AM	#17
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dayton, NV Posts: 1,888 Car: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP sometimes (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	No. . . it's Silly String! I keep a can in my glovebox too, for just such an occasion. __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2006-03-10, 02:40 PM	#19
GC8.Love EJ22 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 339 Car: '01 STM Impreza 2.5 RS ; '96 "Junior Mints" colored Impreza Brighton - "Bowl of Wet Spaghetti" Class: We got classes?	Very ouch.

2006-03-10, 02:52 PM	#20
A1337STI EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,840 Car: Impreza and an Impreza Class: AS / CRS PerfStock "pedal on the right"	can you please "Bore" us with the details ? please please !! and sorry man that sux big time ! Glad you are okay.

2006-03-10, 03:51 PM	#21
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2006-03-11, 07:02 AM	#22
SpecB#127 EJ18 Real Name: Tom Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 95 Car: 2006 Legacy GT Spec B #127/500	OUCH! I am amazed that you were able to drive it home with the wheel cocked like that. At least you walked away unharmed. __________________ Mine: 2006 Legacy GT Spec B #127/500 Hers: 2004 Dodge Durango Limited Ours: 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

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