How to Kill A Toyota

[Scuba]

Let Me drive...

September 07...:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/Sycosurfer150/beenan.jpg





12/31/08...:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/Sycosurfer150/Truck/DSCN0559.jpg




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3/10/09...:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/Sycosurfer150/taco.jpg
:chair: :chair: :chair:




Kill me now please... :chair: :chair:

[04 Rocko Taco]

Scuba... seriously?!?!?! dude.... they NEED to take your liscence. lol.

[RunnerUp]

or you atleast need to quit driving toyotas

[Scuba]

Trust me guys, I hate myself....

[CJM]

Dude..cmon..

What happened..

[L33T35T Tacoma]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

that's all I have to say about that

[Scuba]

I rear ended some lady in an acura suv.....

:chair:



mmm


:bling:

[Seanz0rz]

I rear ended some lady in an acura suv.....

:chair:



mmm


:bling:


was she cute?

[L33T35T Tacoma]

but at least it doesn't look totaled this time, right?

[Scuba]

Sean, No, She was mid 30's and a dental assitant, mexican (not racist), But probalby had some rich white husband...

J money, I dont think so, I know the photo is a bit misleading...It doesnt really show the extent..

My mom and I are thinking if the damages are more then 7500, then sure its totalled...But It shouldnt be that much...

[CYi5]

:headscratch: pics down?

[Scuba]

photobucket down...


:bling:

[garrett]

maybe insurance will suggest a new tube bumper and fiberglass fenders

[Scuba]

Doubt that, They'll but toyo factory shiat on it...


:dj:

[slosurfer]

dude!!! (runs to check and make sure it isn't April 1st) Does it still run?

That sucks!

[troyboy162]

seriously steve...you need to evaluate your driving skills/style...its a bit beyond bad luck at this point. very sorry to see this happen though.

[Cebby]

Note to self, do NOT appoint Scuba to be the DD. :)

Sorry to see your bad luck...

[YotaFun]

Dude, get a check from the insurance company and go aftermarket.
Did your airbag go off? If not then it's not totaled.
I needed whole new rear quarter, new rear driver side door, rear axle and all components and side section of rear bumper, not to mention paint and so on.
That's over 4k worth of damage, so your good.

But like everyone else said, time to evaluate your driving style.
I had to.....

At least everyone is ok

[fustercluck]

At least you didn't have to admit to rear-ending a guy....

[DHC6twinotter]

I thought this was going to be that Top Gear Toyota Hilux video that pops up every other day on some forums. :D

Bummer about your Taco Steve! Is the radiator and AC condensor fine? It looks like most of the damage is just cosmetic. I wonder how easy it is to swap the '01-04 front ends on. :headscratch:

[YotaFun]

It looks like most of the damage is just cosmetic. I wonder how easy it is to swap the '01-04 front ends on. :headscratch:


It's hard dan. My friend has a 97. He did it, not fun.

[4x4mike]

FAIL

Dude you need to start riding a bike. For one it'll be cheaper. For two you'll be a little more careful knowing you could cause some damage (to yourself).

[Scooter25]

:yikes: omfg c'mon now Steve.

[DHC6twinotter]

It looks like most of the damage is just cosmetic. I wonder how easy it is to swap the '01-04 front ends on. :headscratch:


It's hard dan. My friend has a 97. He did it, not fun.


Oh ok. I saw a Tacoma with a front end swap on Autotrader a while back and thought it looked nice. I wasn't sure how much work went into it.

Steve, I vote for just getting an aftermarket bumper and glass fenders. Then long travel. :D

[Scuba]

Chris, Yes it still ran, Radiator wasnt punctured, Idk about the ac condensor, There were not any leaks under where it was sitting for about 30 mins.

The Way I hit the bumper took the most of it, I believe the passenger side fender is fine.
NO the Airbag Did Not go off.

I think parts list for it will be driver fender, hood, grille, bumper, and straighten out the core support..

I told my mom IDC anymore when/ if I get this thing back its not going to be driven a lot.

[Nick]

Again? Holy crap.

I feel bad for you. In all sincerity.

[Good Times]

psss....

perfect candidate for a cage!!! :wrenchin:

screw sheetmetal, it's all about tubing the engine bay! it's a piece of cake! :tapedshut:

[Scuba]

Lance, No crapper here, I was talking to a buddy on YT about starting a custom front bumper and an exo/cage.
After I get it back from the shop first thing will be finding an arc welder...Then practice and practice while I save up for a tubing bender, and a notcher...
Then Ill be set...

[Seanz0rz]

screw sheetmetal, it's all about tubing the engine bay! it's a piece of cake! :tapedshut:


is that why you have a broken headlight mounting tab?

[Scuba]

bahah :tongueout:

[Good Times]

broken light tab? bah I have 3 LF's up front, I don't need any stinkin light tab for my headlamp! :D

Get a mig (cheap and easy to use) and a grinder to cut stuff up. A tube bender would be killer too but a mig + grinder will get you the basics and have you up and running in a hurry.

Not sure what your goals are at this point but I'd say depending on how much sheet metal damage you have an engine cage might be a great idea instead of trying to fix all of that sheet metal. It'll be a lot of work (prob more than what I'll ever want to do ever) but it'll be much stronger later on should you decide to hit something/one ;)

With a proper design on the engine cage you can easily make it look aesthetically pleasing too utilizing a combination of either your stock fenders or fiberglass fenders. :)

[Scuba]

Well thats the thing, Im 99 percent sure that the insurance is fixing it...

Thus being said, I just got to talking with a buddy saying I need a damn cage.
Once I get it back and can look at it I'll start drawing and making some ideas...



:bling:

[troyboy162]

Well thats the thing, Im 99 percent sure that the insurance is fixing it...

Thus being said, I just got to talking with a buddy saying I need a damn cage.
Once I get it back and can look at it I'll start drawing and making some ideas...



:bling:

you dont need a cage...you need to just stop running into things. if you build it just to smash into things you will lose your crumple zones and end up getting hurt or pushing someones motor into there lap. just start driving boring style like your parents do.

[Scuba]

Lolz, Im trying to buddy seriously.

Thanks for the advice though...

[Good Times]

I should get you a 15mph speed limiter :flipoff:

I agree on the cage deal, unless you're planning to make it into a monster I don't see the purpose for it. Way too much work and also a huge liability if you decide to kiss someone.

[Whitey]

What were you doing to be distracted when you hit her?

[corax]

I should get you a 15mph speed limiter :flipoff:


wood block bolted under the accelerator pedal?

[Scuba]

Searching for the sirens..

[strykersd]

I wonder if you can convince your insurance that your rear window shattered in the crash...

[DHC6twinotter]

I wonder if you can convince your insurance that your rear window shattered in the crash...


Steve has a shattered rear window now? That doesn't sound good. :(

[Scuba]

Yyyyeeeep, it was done this past weekend in the desert

[L33T35T Tacoma]

How did you pull that off?

[Scuba]

While hauling an atv back to camp....

[neliconcept]

let me ease your pain, i rearended a mom and daughter camry last weekend, bent my bumper brackets back, and i fixed it

no pictures, mom was hot though

[Scuba]

It just sucks, Cause that day was the 13th day I have owned the truck...
So my driving habbits need to change. Once I get it back from being fixed ill call my insurance agent and ask for his recomendations on driving classes/courses around the area that would be a good idea for me and possibly keep the insurance from going sky high...



:bling:

[corax]

I told my mom IDC anymore when/ if I get this thing back its not going to be driven a lot.


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[Scuba]

:headscratch:

[corax]

GPS tracking to keep dibs on your driving . . . it was funnier when it was in my head :screwy:

[CJM]

No its still funny now..

Yea Scuba, go take some lessons-it can only help. I mean I drive for a living and I aint perfect and had my fair share. But if theres one thing I live by-unless I am in a rush I drive real easy. Not only is a 3.4L V6 thirsty if you keep on the skinny pedal-but you drive way to hard on the truck.

Go take a defensive driving course, i took one for the insurance break and was very happy with the instructor (I got this funny old dude) and what I gained from it. Plus the ins break was nice. I also took more than a few thru AAA (since I am a contractor for them) for free. Driving everything from a squad style car, work truck to a full on tractor trailer and many tow trucks. See if AAA in your area offers it, they have good classes and are recognized as an ins break. The best one I took was defensive driving-IE: when its wet how to keep control, how to avoid an accident if possible, etc.

The larger the vehicle you drive tho, the better you get b/c you must be more carefull and easy. I normally drive a fullsize work van and all I have is mirrors and backdoors-the sidedoor has no window and the truck itself is big, loaded down and not that controllable. Also driven flatbeds and wreckers with stuff on them, talk about gentle driving if you can.

Sorry to ramble, but you need to do somethin dude

[Scuba]

Funny you say that dude, When I get the truck back I was going to contact my agent and see if he can direct me in the right way, I know my driving styles need to change, I dont want to get droped from our insurance policy.

I actually was court ordered to take defensive driving a few years back but alas I was young and :smokin: and wasnt payin attention, The free pizza that day was the best :D


But enough with that. Like I was saying, CJM I plan on doing what you said...

[Scuba]

New bumper Idea...Might look something like a shrockworks...

Im gonna pick up a stick welder next saturday...


http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/Sycosurfer150/bumper-1.jpg

[Obi..]

*Thought about a course through the local SCCA Track? You get to learn defensive driving plus tactics for at speed incidents.

I got certified (many) years ago and I can vouch that the lessons there have saved my life and my current vehicle's integrity more than once, including a moment with my now-scrapped Pontiac where an idiot ran a stop and put her front grille into my passenger side and the door almost into my lap.

Here's who my instructor was, really great guy.. (http://www.skipbarber.com/locations/mazda_raceway.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1) I'm sure there's a couple down your way. We not only had the track, but also a section of land we played around off-road with. This is down your way... (http://www.loscabosguide.com/wideopen.htm)

[Scuba]

Never heard of that stuff but I will research that aswell, Thank you.

[reggie 00]

Check the local Sheriffs offices too.

Me an my Brother took an EVOC class (emergency vehicle operations class) with a local Sheriffs training facility (Contra Costa for you locals)

It was like $400 but oh so much fun and worth it.

Accident avoidance, normal driving/parking techniques, skid plan.
Can you say 360 in a crown vic at speed and keep it in side the lanes? and end it pointed exactly where you need to be facing.

Good times!

[Scuba]

haha, sounds fun !!

[Obi..]

Reg, the skid/hydro pads are the best fun and teach the most, nothing better than practical experience!

[Whitey]

All these classes are helpful. However, I sense that your issue is due to not making good decisions and not paying attention...which classes wont help you with.

[CJM]

FWIW, keep back more distance and drive slower. Worked wonders for me cause I used to follow to close. Learned the hard way a few times with a few close calls and once I rearended a friend cause he stopped short (no damage tho). Tell ya what, you learn quick is your driving something that dont stop to well too.

[Scuba]

Well iirc the lady said she was already stopped at the light...DOH.
Like I said, I was searching for the emergency sirens that were going off..
Although I do need to not follow so closely as I do most of the time (And has changed since the accident)

[CJM]

Yea, you hit a stopped car..classic not paying attn. People do it all the time, I got hit 2x in my work van and 1x in my T100 that way lol.

Like I said, most of the time I follow 3 car lengths or so and tend to drive the limits-specially in my T100. Work van I dont care ill speed a bit but its not a rush to beat the truck to the next job either.

Biggest thing I learned long ago, dont hit the brakes super early and over and over and over like the idiots who do if the person in front of them does. Let off the gas-then brake a bit if you need to.

As for looking around while driving, well dude thats on you. Work the road ahead like a triangle the way you look. One corner, then center, then other corner then back over and over. If you have tunnel vision thats bad, if your not paying attn even worse.

Not ragging on you, just some friendly advice.

[Scuba]

See thats the thing, The way my dad has taught me to drive 5speeds..
let off gas, Tap breaks once or twice, when rpm falls under 2K down shift, save breaks, and keeps you from getting too close if you do it well.

And as for the triangle attentiveness, Thats normally what I do, Idk what was up this day, It was just freak, and sucks..

Ill hear from the guy at the collision shop sometime today...


:bling:

[DHC6twinotter]

I was in fender bender back about 6 years ago. An ambulance was going through a red light, and somebody several cars in front of me slammed on their breaks. I hit the car in front of me and got hit from behind. The guy behind me got hit from behind as well, and even that guy got tapped from behind. 4 cars total, and the 4th guy took off. So, we had a hit and run 4 car accident caused by an ambulance legally running a red light. :confused: Cop was cool and considered it a no fault accident. :D




Biggest thing I learned long ago, dont hit the brakes super early and over and over and over like the idiots who do if the person in front of them does. Let off the gas-then brake a bit if you need to.


I can't stand driving behind people who have to ride their brakes like that. Everytime they tap the brakes, there is a split second where I wonder if they are actually slamming on the brakes, or just trying to slow down again. It's really not a safe way to drive and probably increases their chance of getting rear-ended. I try to get around them asap. If I can't go around them, I'll just give a bit more space and feather my gas pedal.

[CJM]

I can't stand driving behind people who have to ride their brakes like that. Everytime they tap the breaks, there is a split second where I wonder if they are actually slamming on the breaks, or just trying to slow down again. It's really not a safe way to drive and probably increases their chance of getting rear-ended. I try to get around them asap. If I can't go around them, I'll just give a bit more space and feather my gas pedal.


Same here, they drive me nuts!

@Scuba:
Dude whats more $$$ to replace, a clutch/trans or your brakes? I have driven everything you can imagine. Be it a wrecker, flatbed, 18 wheeler, truck, car, dozer, shovel, bobcat, atv. If your driving on the road you can downshift and let off the gas and hit the brakes. If you are gonna stop or slow down alot shift into the proper gear and hit the brakes. Brakes are MUCH cheaper to replace dude...all your doing is wearing out the clutch more.

[Scuba]

Hahah, thats funny cj, my mom makes the same argument...

Oh, update, Ill have it back in a couple weeks.
:smokin:


Cant wait...
Im going to scour CL for a nice welder...Ill see what I can find...


:bling:

[CJM]

I was always taught to drive a clutch like that, brakes are 100 or less man.clutch is not.

[Scuba]

Naw i understand dude, I talked to my mom last night, and she agreed to call our agent and ask about some classes around...
Anyway, Cant wait to pick up a welder this weekend

:bling:

[CJM]

Im just messin with ya, think you need some goofing around after the "incident"

[Scuba]

Stopped by today and got the invoice for all the factory toyota parts they are using, I dont want aftermarket junk..
Got a couple progress pics of it..


http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/Sycosurfer150/body1.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/Sycosurfer150/body2.jpg



:bling:

[YotaFun]

fun fun
so it looks like it was mostly cosmetic...

they didn't have to pull the frame it looks like

[Scuba]

Yepp, Frame isnt bent...


On another note..
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/Sycosurfer150/SDC10669.jpg
Now to figure out how to get it outta the 4runner :headscratch:




:bling:

[Scooter25]

It's not that heavy. I'm pretty sure you can lift it. :flipoff:

[YotaFun]

It's not that heavy. I'm pretty sure you can lift it. :flipoff:


Remember, he's all bones.
Congrats on the welder

[Scuba]

kdsaf, I think we all know that :(

haha, Thanks Avi, Im gonna go pick up some scrap and a helmet today so I can practice some beads !!!



:bling:

[Scuba]

Updates and stuff..

Ummm, ok, So I stoped by the shop, took a look at all the pretty toyota stickers on all the pretty new parts :D

Core.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/Sycosurfer150/SDC10685.jpg

The apron straightened out..
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/Sycosurfer150/SDC10686.jpg

Hood Repaired.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/Sycosurfer150/SDC10687.jpg

The tech said I should have it back by early next week... :clap:

[Scuba]

Finally got her back, And she looks like tits !!

A+ for the body guys...

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/Sycosurfer150/SDC10714.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/Sycosurfer150/SDC10715.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/Sycosurfer150/SDC10716.jpg

She'll be durrty by this weekend :clap:



:bling:

[L33T35T Tacoma]

looks nice! we should go soon to cleghorn!! I miss that place!

[Scuba]

Come plant trees J-Money !!!

http://www.ultimateyota.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=26&topic=7558.new#new