goodbye 6gc..., RIP ninja turtle...Thanks for everything you guys have done for me Options

[easternpiro1]

sometimes people are blessed with the opportunity to cross the paths of special people and i'd like to thank all of you who have helped me, you are DEFINATELY some of the more positive things in my life. I watched my car go from a ricer to the real deal but its time is over...

I got into a head on collision today. my car is done. Jaws4god has some pics.

i wish i could name all the names (dr tweak,jaws, LAGOS, PLYR...in particular) I cant even type right now... i will try to type something later.

but thanks guys.
CHEERS!

This post has been edited by easternpiro1: Apr 22, 2007 - 5:58 PM

[OrbitalGT95]

so sry to hear about your miss fourtune.glad to see you ok though

[spolski07]

dude i loved your car
this doesnt mean you cant stay on the boards!
well whatever you do i wish you the best of luck!

ps: why is every one getting in an accident in their 6gc's?

[macavely]

sorry to hear that kid... hope your ok...

[Valo666]

oh man...poor turtel. That sucks. how bad was the accident?? Hope your alright man. Any plans for gettin another celi??

[2003cbgts]

sorry to hear bout ur wreck.. very bad feeling .. least ur ok though

[CelicaZR]

Sorry to hear it mate...
Hope your ok

[Jaws4God]

This is so sad Praise to God for keeping you safe!

here are the pics...

[Valo666]

HOLY SH*T!..WOW...thats terrible. good thing your ok man.

[Culpable04]

wow !

what did you hit ?


I assume you're ok so that's the best of this news, sorry for your car bro.

[dustin15brown]

damn man... that's sad... I really hope you're alright...

[massbrandon]

all that matters is that you are ok dude.

[easternpiro1]

thank you guys.... i think i hit a kia...it looked like an accord though i think. people were telling me im lucky to be alive. i really need to talk to brian forster though...

[GreenyST204]

good your still here easternpiro1
you have been one to look up to.
Why couldn't it have been a skyline!

[lagos]

glad your ok.

[CelicaB]

Hey matt good to see your ok. Sorry i never got to see it finished. But im glad your alright to build another, and im sure that one will have just as much work and determination as that one did.
wish you the best -Bryan

[2003cbgts]

L U C K Y . that looks awful man.. i hate to see that

[DomGT]

Very glad that your OK. The question is will your next car be faster or slower???

[goferris]

dang man that sucks hard core. what are you going to get next? def let us know. also is there anything you can salvage off of it? you can do what i did and just get another celi i think the thing that sucks the most is you probably are going to get screwed by the insurance expecially with the 3sgte in it. so what exactly happened in the crash?

[DSToyo]

man, this is terrible...
you ARE lucky to be alive, its so sad to see your car go, you had a lot of time and money in that thing, but im glad you got to enjoy it...life must go on though and i wish you the best of luck.

[Agent21]

Dude you live in the UNCC area don't ya? I see or I guess I should say saw that car all the time. Gives my car chills.

[purplegt4]

wow. glad you're ok.

[99GT]

Crap! How did it happen? It's just a car in the end... glad your okay.

[celi_gt_racer]

OMG... dude... i actually started crying when i saw the pics :'(

[malecrod]

First of all, Thank God you are okay. Sorry to see all that hard work end like this. But in the end it is just a car. As long as you are alive and well, you will be able to do it all again.

[uberschall]

i'm a believer that everything happens for a reason.

i'm sad to see you car go, but i think we can all agree we'd rather lose a car than a person.

glad you're okay (physically...but losing a car is tough) and hope whatever's next is better than we could all expect.

[Jaws4God]

The question is will your next car be faster or slower???

Well if he gets another ST it will be slow.. if he gets a GT it will be a little faster..

[goferris]

The question is will your next car be faster or slower???

Well if he gets another ST it will be slow.. if he gets a GT it will be a little faster..

even though he had the 3sgte swap?
hope you get another celi though now that yours has returned to the car gods. did you get banged up a bit as well? i was lucky in my crash. my only wounds were a broken heart, (may she rest in peace ) and a friction burn from the airbag, as well as a long scratch on my hand from the airbag cover off the steering wheel. i am glad to hear that you are ok though.

[j0e_p3t]

oh man. such a damn shame. good thing you're okay.

[easternpiro1]

oh thank you so much guys! i just woke up Im a little banged up from my operation on tuesday and this accident. i will tell you all how it happened tomorrow but its all going to come down being my fault. I also meant to mention to you guys. my car didnt have any air bags (i got into an accident in 2000) so im REALLY glad to be alive (even though i would rather have my car in one piece along with my life)

and i will be seeing if i can auction off my rear hatch and some other things will keep you guys posted.

if my motor is intact i will sell that too

This post has been edited by easternpiro1: Apr 23, 2007 - 12:55 AM

[vsideboy]

Keep all the bits for Ninja Turtle 2!!

Shame about the crash though mate, seems like you've only just got finished modding it too. Oh well, you've lived to see another day and another motor, no doubt you will put your heart and soul into the next one too, hopefully it will be another 6gc.

Dan

[easternpiro1]

Dude you live in the UNCC area don't ya? I see or I guess I should say saw that car all the time. Gives my car chills.

yeah... i live on old concord road around the corner from school

[celiracer]

WOW! man. What a wreck. I'm glad your ok. You can replace a car. But you can't replace a life. I just can't wait to see you with another celi and have it built faster then the other one.

[Negative]

Man - no way. You're girl was one of the most unique cars on this site. I know what it feels like to lose a swapped car too. All the time, money and effort to make the car yours the way you wanted it and some simple accident takes it all away. Did you have insurance to cover the mods?
I'm really glad to hear you are OK but the car tends to become like a friend and worthy of greiving over. I hope you do decide to get another Celica and do it all over again.

[x_itchy_b_x]

oh man, thats no good. glad your ok!

[Jaws4God]

I hope you do decide to get another Celica and do it all over again.

x 10000

You all don't know how much fun I had going up to people "yeah look at this green celica" BOOM - pop hood... "oohh ahhh"

This post has been edited by Jaws4God: Apr 23, 2007 - 11:14 AM

[easternpiro1]

yeah. i might get another celi. the accident was stupid i wasnt going that fast.


I was going to the park with some friends in a car club. car stopped short in front of them to make a turn (i was the last car in that line of 4) the 3 of them swerved to the right and made it but i didnt have any room to go to the right so i had to go to the left and the idiot guy had moved his car to make a u turn and i had to go further to the left and wound up hitting somebody head on.
jaws knows were it is. its right after you pass the lowes motor speedway going north on 29 no turning lane there so he had to stop in the moving lane. and the first thing the damn cop says when he sees my car (and my friends car who was blocking off traffic) was "okay who was racing" i wanted to curse him out.

[illneversellmyce...]

man screw cops, you know someone might be hurt and they say who was racing. They already know that is one of the bussiest sections of roads in the charlotte area. And I really think they should change that rear end law, everyone who drives that road knows you can't stop or else you will get ran over.


SORRY I WAS A DAY LATE TO THE FORUM HERE....I WAS REALLY WONDERING HOW BAD YOU GOT HURT CUZ I KNEW YOUR AIRBAGS WERE OUT. I OFFERED AT LEAST 10 TIMES TO LET ME INSTALL FOR YOU IF YOU GOT EM LOL

at least that seatbelt harness kept you in the car.

Man your right after seeing a closeup of your engine, doens't look like much was savlageable. But you know how we do on their, I'll help you part out everything possisble on their, so we can make a lil money back and get you a new one.

Look on the bright side you can help me know on my car, I know it was like your 2nd one lol. You goona ride with me down to tweaks when i'm finally ready.

**thier will be a candlelight vigil and memorial on tues at 8 pm for the turtle.**

jus joking man trying to liven you up a bit. I'll call you tonight

[tomazws]

yeah. i might get another celi. the accident was stupid i wasnt going that fast.


I was going to the park with some friends in a car club. car stopped short in front of them to make a turn (i was the last car in that line of 4) the 3 of them swerved to the right and made it but i didnt have any room to go to the right so i had to go to the left and the idiot guy had moved his car to make a u turn and i had to go further to the left and wound up hitting somebody head on.
jaws knows were it is. its right after you pass the lowes motor speedway going north on 29 no turning lane there so he had to stop in the moving lane. and the first thing the damn cop says when he sees my car (and my friends car who was blocking off traffic) was "okay who was racing" i wanted to curse him out.

i hate cops like that. Bias cops are tough to deal with. I hope everything goes well on your side.

[playr158]

Piro.....i think your front clip should make its way up to my secret spot

[RbrtNdrws]

Ohh man Matt I'm sorry to hear that, it was an awesome car. If you need anything Charlotte's not too far away, just let me know.

[mikeismad0408]

wow, now i wish we had of got the meet set up the other day, i wish i could have seen this car in person. im glad your ok and i really want to see you get another 6gc and i hope it is half as nice as the turtle was.

btw just how fast were you going?

[easternpiro1]

i was only doing like 40 or something but the car going in the oppositve direction...i have no idea maybe 50

I was pretty bummed out for a few days and i still am about the car. i was even telling jaws i wished i went with the car. i was talking crazy. my friend is selling me a 88 honda for $350. that will due for now i guess. plyr. I will see what i can do for ya for the spare parts. but if i can salvage the engine i may keep it for the sequel.

[mikeismad0408]

well i mean you can always salvage the rear, the hatch and back numper and most of your exhaust stuff should be pretty good and your interior can probably be salvaged or at least most probably can.

you didnt get hurt did you? like no injuries at all?

[shin]

If u have a garage. keep it there and when you get another celi,transfer part by part of wat u wanna keep.

[BBoYRuGGeD]

Im sorry to hear about ur loss...thank god your OK. ur celi was definately a unique ride. hate to see it in that condition.

cops are idiots. i got into a little car accident myself this sunday where a lady in a chevy side swiped a stopped vehicle on the side of the highway and the debris hit and damaged my car (front is fubared, passengers side rear quarter panel damaged). the cop did NOT want me to file a police report. im like... wtf is that BS? i guess they didnt want more paperwork, but i got 'em to do it.

bboy

[illneversellmyce...]

I really hope the block wasnt damaged if that it is inact we can rebuild it, we make make it stronger faster, lol new show remake, the 6 million dollar celica lol

but hey if you need sum help let me know.

And I feel you totally if I lost my car for good I would be talking crazy too, mine's been in the shop this week and i've had major withdrawls myself

[stephen_lee]

wow. man. this makes me nervous to even drive my car around now. my city is FULL of idiot drivers. i avoid atleast 3 wrecks a day. with a total of 2 that would of been my fault. but you know.. **** happens. like what other people have said, a car is replaceable, a soul isn't. but what sucks the most is the ungodly number of hours of work that went into that car both directly and indirectly (actually working on it, and working for the money spent on it). im glad to see you make it out of that horrendous accident.

would you be willing to sell the dash?? like the area above the glove compartment. mine has holse in it

[airfron]

I'm sorry for you loss. My most sincere condolences. Glad you are ok though.


May the ninja turtle Rest In Peace.

hopefuly you can salvage some of him for the sequel.

[undasighted]

I may be driving down to SC sometime this summer and I'm not sure if the way down there will be leading me through your neck of NC, but if it does I def wanna come down and see what you're working on at the time.

We had a couple of pretty decent PM convos. You def seem like a cool cat and showed more excitement for your car than a lot of people. I have no doubt that you'll be building another monster soon.

Glad you're alright brotha.

[easternpiro1]

thanks you guys.... got some other news coming...but i dont want to jinx it... will give you guys updates
and my friend where the car is at says its going to be a pain removing the engine i dont want to bother him and have it sit in his yard so i may have to just sell the whole damn thing as is...i dont want to. but its not in my backyard. he usually parts out other cars and sells stuff but i dont want to be in the way.

[DippedInSauce]

glad you're alright eastern! the ninja turtle will be missed

[LadyHavoc]

Ooo ouch. Sorry to read. At least you can tell the story.

[mikeismad0408]

if you want to sell as is, i may be interested if you think the engine can be salvaged at all. just let me know

[Negative]

thanks you guys.... got some other news coming...but i dont want to jinx it... will give you guys updates
and my friend where the car is at says its going to be a pain removing the engine i dont want to bother him and have it sit in his yard so i may have to just sell the whole damn thing as is...i dont want to. but its not in my backyard. he usually parts out other cars and sells stuff but i dont want to be in the way.

Fcuk that. have it towed to your house. buy a GT and drop it in. Don't let her go man.

[2slow2nervous]

glad to see ur alright man... Good luck with everything. Build another celi for sure now u kno exactly how just do it even better! bring it back!

[amysmojo]

daaaamn, now that we know you are ok... what about the other guy, was he ok? How badly was his car damaged? Those pics make me sad I hope you will be able to get another Celi!

[dagreat1]

Damn... I'm amazed you are ok

THat totally sucks man. Good luck with everything and i'm glad you are ok

[easternpiro1]

thanks you guys.... got some other news coming...but i dont want to jinx it... will give you guys updates
and my friend where the car is at says its going to be a pain removing the engine i dont want to bother him and have it sit in his yard so i may have to just sell the whole damn thing as is...i dont want to. but its not in my backyard. he usually parts out other cars and sells stuff but i dont want to be in the way.

Fcuk that. have it towed to your house. buy a GT and drop it in. Don't let her go man.

not a gt...but close.... i found a 94 st coupe for 1700 near my house!

[Culpable04]

thanks you guys.... got some other news coming...but i dont want to jinx it... will give you guys updates
and my friend where the car is at says its going to be a pain removing the engine i dont want to bother him and have it sit in his yard so i may have to just sell the whole damn thing as is...i dont want to. but its not in my backyard. he usually parts out other cars and sells stuff but i dont want to be in the way.

Fcuk that. have it towed to your house. buy a GT and drop it in. Don't let her go man.

not a gt...but close.... i found a 94 st coupe for 1700 near my house!

there is a GT shell by my house, with black leather interior and manual tranny, the guy is trying to get rid of everything at once ( no part out ) I know cause I tried to buy the seats. I don't know the price but if you're interested I could go and ask and take a couple pics of it.

[slvr_celica_GT_8...]

sorry to see that man i liked that car, hope u get another one to do over again

[Lovo]

there is a GT shell by my house, with black leather interior and manual tranny, the guy is trying to get rid of everything at once ( no part out ) I know cause I tried to buy the seats. I don't know the price but if you're interested I could go and ask and take a couple pics of it.

matt... sorry to hear about your loss bro

but on the bright side... one possible car and Culpable04's comment.

leather... yummmm

[Negative]

Check out that GT. It will make it alot easier and you can use your ST for a DD.

[Culpable04]

there is a GT shell by my house, with black leather interior and manual tranny, the guy is trying to get rid of everything at once ( no part out ) I know cause I tried to buy the seats. I don't know the price but if you're interested I could go and ask and take a couple pics of it.

matt... sorry to hear about your loss bro

but on the bright side... one possible car and Culpable04's comment.

leather... yummmm

I'll stop today and ask the guy for a price. and take some pics but they won't be that good cause all I have now is my cell phone, my digi cam is far away from home now.

[supradog1]

i have also got good news of a 6g celica hatch (not sure if its gt or st at this time) in my city that is for sale for very little!!! i was told that the body is in grate shape, just needs a little TLC... i will let you know as soon as i have more info on it!!!

[shin]

just buy my celi. it's got everything u need.

[easternpiro1]

im eyeballing that gt shell man let me know. i wont be able to buy it any time soon because im giving the girl installmetns for that 94 st coupe

[Culpable04]

im eyeballing that gt shell man let me know. i wont be able to buy it any time soon because im giving the girl installmetns for that 94 st coupe

I'll have my friend to get the price ( he owns a business right in front of the shop ) and don't rush that shell has been there for 2 months already and no interested so far, so you may be able to get a better deal since aparently no one else is interested.

the pics will have to wait because by the time I get around my house the shop is close

[Negative]

im eyeballing that gt shell man let me know. i wont be able to buy it any time soon because im giving the girl installmetns for that 94 st coupe

Why? What happened to your insurance money?!? They fcuking you?

[easternpiro1]

im eyeballing that gt shell man let me know. i wont be able to buy it any time soon because im giving the girl installmetns for that 94 st coupe

Why? What happened to your insurance money?!? They fcuking you?

insurance money?!!? HA!!!! AND I SAY HA! Progressive is not going to stick up for me, or give me money. i only had liabilty, was paying an ARM AND LEG for that AND theyre finding me at fault AND i have a speeding ticket to pay on the 11th. my premium is going up there!

This post has been edited by easternpiro1: May 2, 2007 - 9:07 AM

[Jaws4God]

insurance money?!!? HA!!!! AND I SAY HA! Progressive is not going to stick up for me, or give me money. i only had liabilty, was paying an ARM AND LEG for that AND theyre finding me at fault AND i have a speeding ticket to pay on the 11th. my premium is going up there!

man.. ouch.! any good news with the black coupe?

[easternpiro1]

insurance money?!!? HA!!!! AND I SAY HA! Progressive is not going to stick up for me, or give me money. i only had liabilty, was paying an ARM AND LEG for that AND theyre finding me at fault AND i have a speeding ticket to pay on the 11th. my premium is going up there!

man.. ouch.! any good news with the black coupe?

yeah im going to give her $500 more today and hopefully another 500 from my dad before the end of the week which will bring the total up to 1300 so far. will owe her 400 more will finish hopefully by the end of the month

[Jaws4God]

Cool!! So she is def gonna let you get it?!

[Culpable04]

I stopped today and asked a few questions about the black celi

is a 94-95 manual, is not a shell but is not running so basicly the same, the body is nice except for very small dings on the hood, stock wheels ( 15's ) black leather interior in fairly condition ( not the best but is ok ), the car belongs to a customer that left it there so he said he can't give me a price until he talks to the owner.

he said he'll call me tomorrow.

[EKAn]

ahhhh this suks so much ur car was soo sik sorry for ur lost

[rzanology]

i was only doing like 40 or something but the car going in the oppositve direction...i have no idea maybe 50

I was pretty bummed out for a few days and i still am about the car. i was even telling jaws i wished i went with the car. i was talking crazy. my friend is selling me a 88 honda for $350. that will due for now i guess. plyr. I will see what i can do for ya for the spare parts. but if i can salvage the engine i may keep it for the sequel.

yea talking crazy....it gets like that when you lose something you give your all to. but you already know the routien man....you take what you have left (including your life) and you learn....and you come harder, stronger and better. no matter how much you thought you lose.....you could have alwats lost more. it aint nothing to it kid....i look foward to see you in ny this summer with a coke a smile and a god damn 3s celica....holla!

[kerosene]

I know this is a bit late, but still stinks when you loose a fellow 6gc

[94yoter]

da-yumm!!!! thats sucks. good thing you're ok though. I was looking forward to seeing you around Charlotte this fall when i move there. dang... best of luck to you though.

[goferris]

I know this is a bit late, but still stinks when you loose a fellow 6gc

he has bought a coupe so he still has a 6gc. i think he has been really busy lately with family. that's why we don't see him anymore.

[CelicaST_CALI]

1994 ST coupes... thats teh 2nd one weve gained in like 2 weeks
it awsome!

This post has been edited by CelicaST_CALI: Jul 17, 2007 - 11:02 PM

[Racer_J]

Hard luck man but like everyone else here says, at least you're OK.

It's sh*t when you loose a car (especially when it's something you've spent a lot of time and money on). As for insurance companies, looks like they're the same the world over. I got shafted when I crashed my last car. They wrote it off and gave me half the market value. That crash wasn't my fault either, hit some black ice on a section of road and went into a spin. Was doing something like 30/40 MPH at the time.









But I moved on though, cos now I've got my Celi!





This post has been edited by Racer_J: Jul 18, 2007 - 12:46 PM

[kerosene]

As for insurance companies, looks like they're the same the world over. I got shafted when I crashed my last car. They wrote it off and gave me half the market value. That crash wasn't my fault either, hit some black ice on a section of road and went into a spin. Was doing something like 30/40 MPH at the time.

haha my corolla was worth 500 in best condition i got 4.5k for it, and it went on the other persons record!! HAHHA