R I P - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

dayofpain · 2009-02-01, 12:26 AM

sitting at a light on mccarran last tuesday.

drunk driver not paying attention to traffic or his surroundings.

hit me in the arse going 50+ mph. i flew forward and took out 3 lexi (multiple lexuses) and a kia. its a very sad week for me. over 300 personal hours and 27000 dollars in parts in my poor destroyed baby.

he hit me so hard in the rear that it split my subwoofer box in two pieces. i have major whiplash and yet another concussion.

just needed to vent my sadness somewhere.

Kevin M · 2009-02-01, 12:42 AM

Son of a bitch man... I hate to see that car go. Probably the most impressive STi I've seen in person. Hopefully you get first crack at his insurance, because I highly doubt he has the coverage for all of you...

moose · 2009-02-01, 01:00 AM

I am sorry man. That sucks big time. At least you weren't injured to bad. Even though wiplash is painful.

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-02-01, 01:39 AM

wow. That totally sucks man.

GusGus91 · 2009-02-01, 01:50 AM

crap. sorry to hear that.

MattR · 2009-02-01, 09:50 AM

Sorry Phil...heartbreaking. I'm glad you're okay, that looks like a huge hit...

DARKSTI · 2009-02-01, 10:16 AM

Was this at the W. McCarran and I-80W intersection? If it was I drove by and saw a black Impreza (didn't look for long, didn't want to add to problem) that was crunched up badly and the driver was getting help. I also saw a few Lexus's and a Kia off to the side.

Glad to see you made it out alive, Subaru's really are safe cars and it look like this one did a good job protecting you. It's got to hurt with how much you put in to the car but at least that stuff can be replaced, you can't

Nick Koan · 2009-02-01, 10:18 AM

Sorry to hear it Phil

BOO · 2009-02-01, 10:25 AM

It pains me to see pictures like these(of Subarus) especially when it's a Members vehicle.

sorry to hear of this Phil. Get better soon so you can go car shopping again. (I know you'll miss her)

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-02-01, 11:02 AM

I think the only time I have seen your car was at night because I remember the ccfl headlights. The guy had insurance I hope? If so you need to jump on that like Kevin said before all the lexus owners start calling.

MattR · 2009-02-01, 11:25 AM

Phil, I'll sell you my car if it will make you feel better.

sybir · 2009-02-01, 12:55 PM

Man, sorry to hear it, Phil

ScottyS · 2009-02-01, 01:23 PM

Man......not sure how I would react to that myself......that is a terrible shame. At least Subie > (Lexi + Kia)

dayofpain · 2009-02-01, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DARKSTI

Was this at the W. McCarran and I-80W intersection? If it was I drove by and saw a black Impreza (didn't look for long, didn't want to add to problem) that was crunched up badly and the driver was getting help. I also saw a few Lexus's and a Kia off to the side.

Glad to see you made it out alive, Subaru's really are safe cars and it look like this one did a good job protecting you. It's got to hurt with how much you put in to the car but at least that stuff can be replaced, you can't

yep that was me... another concussion and im sure ill have dain bramage

WRX06TR · 2009-02-01, 08:44 PM

Wow, so sorry to see Phil. You're car was amazing, it sucks to see all that hard work and dedication be destroyed. Hope you have a speedy recovery and all is well.

zpeed · 2009-02-01, 11:49 PM

This is totally suck. I know how you feel. My Talon got total a while back with stupid driver ran stop sign. I strip and transfer most of the part to another Talon. But it never the same. My old Talon always fast in ESP.

Dean · 2009-02-02, 06:45 AM

Sorry to hear that. Glad it was not far worse for you though.

On the parts and insurance side... Just a couple thoughts.

See if you can get it powered up long enough to unmarry the AP. I think you have one. Pull the fuel pump relay first should help. If they won't let you, pull the ECU and do it in another '05 if you can. Somebody should let you use their car for 1/2 an hour.

If it sounds like there is not enough money to go around, see if you can get any of your parts off. Wrecking yard my not want to give you access, but push hard...

Maybe this is the opportunity to skip Meth next time so you can come out and drive with us. That's as close to a silver lining I can offer.

cody · 2009-02-02, 10:43 AM

Freaky! It's scary to think how often this kind of shit happens. I hope it works out to be a blessing in disguise somehow...or to have at least some silver lining.

Arrows · 2009-02-03, 01:07 AM

This is why I hate people who drive drunk.

They ruin beautiful things, like cars, and peoples lives...

sperry · 2009-02-03, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody

Freaky! It's scary to think how often this kind of shit happens. I hope it works out to be a blessing in disguise somehow...or to have at least some silver lining.

I'm missing the blessing in disguise part. Phil's car was one of the best around... tons of performance with show car quality looks and it wasn't tacky even while being nearly over the top.

It hurts to see all that great work trashed by someone's terrible decision. Hopefully that jackhole gets some good prison time over this.

AtomicLabMonkey · 2009-02-03, 10:37 AM

At least he's alive and (relatively) okay. That's really all that matters. It was just a car.

cody · 2009-02-03, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

I'm missing the blessing in disguise part.

You're missing more than that.

sperry · 2009-02-03, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AtomicLabMonkey

At least he's alive and (relatively) okay. That's really all that matters. It was just a car.

True.

But Cody was implying there was some good to come from the wreck. All I'm seeing is that at least it wasn't as bad as it could have been. But that's not silver lining... still nothing good comes from this. Even if Phil heals fully, even if he gets totally comped for the car via insurance, he's still out all the labor, and the car is still in a scrap heap.

dayofpain · 2009-02-05, 02:40 PM

i really thank you all for the compliments... i didnt really know you all thought so highly of my scooby. it makes me feel a little better.

its a total as of today according to three different adjusters and an appraiser. the best part is not only am i going to get paid for 70% of the aftermarket parts because of my rider. but i can strip off any and all parts i want to sell or whatever. so if any of you are interested in anything i had shoot me a pm or a phone call. 229 2699 dont block your number or if you do leave me a message.

as far as personal damage goes i was the only one that went to the hospital. i wont post all the damage cause my lawyer would probably go into fits admiting whats wrong. but ill just say im laid up pretty bad. staying in bed everyday resting my neck. everything above my waist is hammer wrecked. if i hadnt been wearing my 4 point racing harness i would be dead. almost 100%

the most depressing thing is exactly what sperry said. all my labor. its all out the window. i may have 27k in reciepts for all the parts BUT since i did 98% of the labor myself... i get the shaft on that.

thanks guys for your best wishes.

dayofpain · 2009-02-05, 02:50 PM

best thing i have that is one of a kind and would be awesome for you guys in autocross.

my bride mazoria low max and prodrive 4 point harness. both are in great condition, the bride seat has a small scratch.

2009-02-01, 12:26 AM	#1
dayofpain R.I.P. Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: reno, nv Posts: 599 Car: 09 335xi silva	R I P sitting at a light on mccarran last tuesday. drunk driver not paying attention to traffic or his surroundings. hit me in the arse going 50+ mph. i flew forward and took out 3 lexi (multiple lexuses) and a kia. its a very sad week for me. over 300 personal hours and 27000 dollars in parts in my poor destroyed baby. he hit me so hard in the rear that it split my subwoofer box in two pieces. i have major whiplash and yet another concussion. just needed to vent my sadness somewhere. Attached Images __________________ DayOfPain "In order for me to get busy at maximum efficiency, i need a girl with a big 400 ton booty." Last edited by dayofpain; 2009-02-01 at 12:29 AM.

2009-02-01, 12:42 AM	#2
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Son of a bitch man... I hate to see that car go. Probably the most impressive STi I've seen in person. Hopefully you get first crack at his insurance, because I highly doubt he has the coverage for all of you... __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2009-02-01, 01:00 AM	#3
moose EJ22 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 446 Car: 1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS Class: getting beat in DSP Pain doesn't affect me, I affect pain.	I am sorry man. That sucks big time. At least you weren't injured to bad. Even though wiplash is painful. __________________ I hope that after I die, people will say of me: 'That guy sure owed me a lot of money!'"

2009-02-01, 01:39 AM	#4
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	wow. That totally sucks man. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2009-02-01, 09:50 AM	#6
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Sorry Phil...heartbreaking. I'm glad you're okay, that looks like a huge hit... __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2009-02-01, 01:50 AM	#5
GusGus91 EJ205 Real Name: Austin Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Reno, NV Posts: 1,406 Car: 2006 WRB WRX TR, 2008 LR STI Class: Too classy Dont sweat the petty... Pet the sweaty.	crap. sorry to hear that.

2009-02-01, 10:16 AM	#7
DARKSTI EJ22 Real Name: Ryan Coulter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NW Reno Posts: 372 Car: '07 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited It's not that I'm lazy, It's that I don't care.	Was this at the W. McCarran and I-80W intersection? If it was I drove by and saw a black Impreza (didn't look for long, didn't want to add to problem) that was crunched up badly and the driver was getting help. I also saw a few Lexus's and a Kia off to the side. Glad to see you made it out alive, Subaru's really are safe cars and it look like this one did a good job protecting you. It's got to hurt with how much you put in to the car but at least that stuff can be replaced, you can't __________________ My other car is a Canon

2009-02-01, 10:18 AM	#8
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Sorry to hear it Phil __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2009-02-01, 10:25 AM	#9
BOO EJ205 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 2,076 Car: 12+tires Class: Spec. without hard work, nothing grows but weeds	It pains me to see pictures like these(of Subarus) especially when it's a Members vehicle. sorry to hear of this Phil. Get better soon so you can go car shopping again. (I know you'll miss her) __________________ LOL.. The other White Meat ... lol ------------------------------------------------ subaru(STi) is a boys car, mitsubishi(evo) is a man's car - Jeremy (Top Gear) GC,GD,GM

2009-02-01, 11:02 AM	#10
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	I think the only time I have seen your car was at night because I remember the ccfl headlights. The guy had insurance I hope? If so you need to jump on that like Kevin said before all the lexus owners start calling. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2009-02-01, 11:25 AM	#11
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Phil, I'll sell you my car if it will make you feel better. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2009-02-01, 12:55 PM	#12
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	Man, sorry to hear it, Phil __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2009-02-01, 01:23 PM	#13
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	Man......not sure how I would react to that myself......that is a terrible shame. At least Subie > (Lexi + Kia) __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2009-02-01, 08:44 PM	#15
WRX06TR EJ251 Real Name: Nick P Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Reno Posts: 881 Car: 2005 STi Class: MadtyteTunerBro! Back to the studio!	Wow, so sorry to see Phil. You're car was amazing, it sucks to see all that hard work and dedication be destroyed. Hope you have a speedy recovery and all is well.

2009-02-01, 11:49 PM	#16
zpeed EJ251 Real Name: Nat S Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno, NV USA Posts: 743 Car: 06 S2000 Class: RNP & PDX	This is totally suck. I know how you feel. My Talon got total a while back with stupid driver ran stop sign. I strip and transfer most of the part to another Talon. But it never the same. My old Talon always fast in ESP.

2009-02-02, 06:45 AM	#17
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Sorry to hear that. Glad it was not far worse for you though. On the parts and insurance side... Just a couple thoughts. See if you can get it powered up long enough to unmarry the AP. I think you have one. Pull the fuel pump relay first should help. If they won't let you, pull the ECU and do it in another '05 if you can. Somebody should let you use their car for 1/2 an hour. If it sounds like there is not enough money to go around, see if you can get any of your parts off. Wrecking yard my not want to give you access, but push hard... Maybe this is the opportunity to skip Meth next time so you can come out and drive with us. That's as close to a silver lining I can offer. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2009-02-02, 10:43 AM	#18
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!	Freaky! It's scary to think how often this kind of shit happens. I hope it works out to be a blessing in disguise somehow...or to have at least some silver lining. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2009-02-03, 01:07 AM	#19
Arrows EJ18 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 37 Car: 05' Impreza WRX STi (Silver)	This is why I hate people who drive drunk. They ruin beautiful things, like cars, and peoples lives... __________________ Live. Learn. Love. Burn. (Repeat)

2009-02-03, 10:37 AM	#21
AtomicLabMonkey Nightwalker Real Name: Austin Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 4,063 Car: '13 WRX YGBSM	At least he's alive and (relatively) okay. That's really all that matters. It was just a car. __________________ "None of you seem to understand. I'm not locked in here with you.. you're locked in here with me."

2009-02-05, 02:40 PM	#24
dayofpain R.I.P. Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: reno, nv Posts: 599 Car: 09 335xi silva	i really thank you all for the compliments... i didnt really know you all thought so highly of my scooby. it makes me feel a little better. its a total as of today according to three different adjusters and an appraiser. the best part is not only am i going to get paid for 70% of the aftermarket parts because of my rider. but i can strip off any and all parts i want to sell or whatever. so if any of you are interested in anything i had shoot me a pm or a phone call. 229 2699 dont block your number or if you do leave me a message. as far as personal damage goes i was the only one that went to the hospital. i wont post all the damage cause my lawyer would probably go into fits admiting whats wrong. but ill just say im laid up pretty bad. staying in bed everyday resting my neck. everything above my waist is hammer wrecked. if i hadnt been wearing my 4 point racing harness i would be dead. almost 100% the most depressing thing is exactly what sperry said. all my labor. its all out the window. i may have 27k in reciepts for all the parts BUT since i did 98% of the labor myself... i get the shaft on that. thanks guys for your best wishes. __________________ DayOfPain "In order for me to get busy at maximum efficiency, i need a girl with a big 400 ton booty."

2009-02-05, 02:50 PM	#25
dayofpain R.I.P. Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: reno, nv Posts: 599 Car: 09 335xi silva	best thing i have that is one of a kind and would be awesome for you guys in autocross. my bride mazoria low max and prodrive 4 point harness. both are in great condition, the bride seat has a small scratch. __________________ DayOfPain "In order for me to get busy at maximum efficiency, i need a girl with a big 400 ton booty."