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Apex wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 1:05 pm
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Doubtful at a BHPH lot, sadly. But I'd say I'm more likely to get a balloon.
Gotta go to a CDJR dealer for those hot dog cookouts.
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Johnny_P wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 1:13 pm
Apex wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 1:05 pm

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Doubtful at a BHPH lot, sadly. But I'd say I'm more likely to get a balloon.
Gotta go to a CDJR dealer for those hot dog cookouts.
Get them to toss in a OTPHJ before you sign anything.
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Apex wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 1:15 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 1:13 pm

Doubtful at a BHPH lot, sadly. But I'd say I'm more likely to get a balloon.
Gotta go to a CDJR dealer for those hot dog cookouts.
Get them to toss in a OTPHJ before you sign anything.
Better scotchguard the seats first
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Johnny_P wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 1:24 pm
Apex wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 1:15 pm

Get them to toss in a OTPHJ before you sign anything.
Better scotchguard the seats first
Already included with the armor all in the interior protection package you asked for. :hubba:
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Apex wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 1:27 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 1:24 pm

Better scotchguard the seats first
Already included with the armor all in the interior protection package you asked for. :hubba:
road & hazard package :mahman:
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Apex wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 1:27 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 1:24 pm

Better scotchguard the seats first
Already included with the armor all in the interior protection package you asked for. :hubba:
:notbad: and I see it comes with a 30 day warranty that covers literally only the engine block itself so I can't possibly go wrong here. Throw on a new set of Ling Longs and I'll take it!
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razr390 wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 1:28 pm
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Already included with the armor all in the interior protection package you asked for. :hubba:
road & hazard package :mahman:
Dont forget the paint protection package, that's v important. And we'll run it through the local gas station's car wash one more time for you before you take it :dillerman:
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Johnny_P wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 1:35 pm
razr390 wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 1:28 pm road & hazard package :mahman:
Dont forget the paint protection package, that's v important. And we'll run it through the local gas station's car wash one more time for you before you take it :dillerman:
We also topped it off with 87 for you :mahman:
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razr390 wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 1:37 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 1:35 pm

Dont forget the paint protection package, that's v important. And we'll run it through the local gas station's car wash one more time for you before you take it :dillerman:
We also topped it off with 87 for you :mahman:
50/50 mix with water, because your special and don't get the usual 30/70 blend.
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Johnny_P wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 1:34 pm
Apex wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 1:27 pm

Already included with the armor all in the interior protection package you asked for. :hubba:
:notbad: and I see it comes with a 30 day warranty that covers literally only the engine block itself so I can't possibly go wrong here. Throw on a new set of Ling Longs and I'll take it!
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Apex wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 1:38 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 1:34 pm

:notbad: and I see it comes with a 30 day warranty that covers literally only the engine block itself so I can't possibly go wrong here. Throw on a new set of Ling Longs and I'll take it!
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Apex wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 1:38 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 1:34 pm

:notbad: and I see it comes with a 30 day warranty that covers literally only the engine block itself so I can't possibly go wrong here. Throw on a new set of Ling Longs and I'll take it!
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Or Starfires I guess.
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Johnny_P wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 12:04 pm
CorvetteWaxer wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 12:01 pm

Dude, I would seriously consider this. Just get a skateboard, or if the weather sucks Uber there.


Or... get this:

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I guess. That walk sucks in the cold and snow. I have no idea on the price but probably $300/mo. 3 months of garage = 1 bumper.
But it saves you from an aggravation of having to deal with insurance, :rage: 'ing about it etc.
Unfortunately in your situation you have to reach some sort of mental compromise, because IMO you can't go on as such. You either stop giving a fk about the car and treat it like a used condom, or get a safer space to park at great inconvenience to you, whether its walking/scootering/ubering etc. Or get a car that you don't give a fk about but you literally can't give a fk about it, as it will get fked.

I mean you got hit 8 times at this point (by my high level count), YOU KNOW it will HAPPEN AGAIN. So I am :notsure: what else to expect. Things aren't going to get any better.

It's like me complaining about bums in SF. Yes I know they are there, and yes I know they will shit on the streets. I can't personally change that so I need to adapt my behavior accordingly, that's just "city" downsides.
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Walking 45 minutes a day in addition to your commute sounds like a non-starter to me. Plus carrying all of your shit each way. :disgust:
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troyguitar wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 2:01 pm Walking 45 minutes a day in addition to your commute sounds like a non-starter to me. Plus carrying all of your shit each way. :disgust:
It's the price you pay for being in the center of the city. Car's suffer or you suffer, pick one.
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troyguitar wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 2:01 pm Walking 45 minutes a day in addition to your commute sounds like a non-starter to me. Plus carrying all of your shit each way. :disgust:
Johnny needs one of these.

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Those jap things are usually made of paper thin metal, the motorcycle would have opened up that car like a tincan.
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max225 wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 1:59 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 12:04 pm

I guess. That walk sucks in the cold and snow. I have no idea on the price but probably $300/mo. 3 months of garage = 1 bumper.
But it saves you from an aggravation of having to deal with insurance, :rage: 'ing about it etc.
Unfortunately in your situation you have to reach some sort of mental compromise, because IMO you can't go on as such. You either stop giving a fk about the car and treat it like a used condom, or get a safer space to park at great inconvenience to you, whether its walking/scootering/ubering etc. Or get a car that you don't give a fk about but you literally can't give a fk about it, as it will get fked.

I mean you got hit 8 times at this point (by my high level count), YOU KNOW it will HAPPEN AGAIN. So I am :notsure: what else to expect. Things aren't going to get any better.

It's like me complaining about bums in SF. Yes I know they are there, and yes I know they will shit on the streets. I can't personally change that so I need to adapt my behavior accordingly, that's just "city" downsides.
You know, I never actually added it all up.

Focus:
-Entire left rear bashed in by a new driver that couldn't negotiate a bend.
-Backed into numerous times flaking the front bumper paint

GTI:
-Rear ended on the highway
-Hit a goose in mid flight, new bumper cover there
-Rogue quarter panel damage
-Cheese gratered front bumper from the F150
-Backed into by some larger truck or delivery van destroying the front left

STI:
-2 door dings within a month of buying it
-Egged
-Backed into, front bumper has a scuff line on it
-Bicycle damage to the left rear and tail light
-Now this epic motorcycle impact

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troyguitar wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 2:01 pm Walking 45 minutes a day in addition to your commute sounds like a non-starter to me. Plus carrying all of your shit each way. :disgust:
:dat: yeah that's a hard no, dog
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Johnny_P wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 2:56 pm
max225 wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 1:59 pm

But it saves you from an aggravation of having to deal with insurance, :rage: 'ing about it etc.
Unfortunately in your situation you have to reach some sort of mental compromise, because IMO you can't go on as such. You either stop giving a fk about the car and treat it like a used condom, or get a safer space to park at great inconvenience to you, whether its walking/scootering/ubering etc. Or get a car that you don't give a fk about but you literally can't give a fk about it, as it will get fked.

I mean you got hit 8 times at this point (by my high level count), YOU KNOW it will HAPPEN AGAIN. So I am :notsure: what else to expect. Things aren't going to get any better.

It's like me complaining about bums in SF. Yes I know they are there, and yes I know they will shit on the streets. I can't personally change that so I need to adapt my behavior accordingly, that's just "city" downsides.
You know, I never actually added it all up.

Focus:
-Entire left rear bashed in by a new driver that couldn't negotiate a bend.
-Backed into numerous times flaking the front bumper paint

GTI:
-Rear ended on the highway
-Hit a goose in mid flight, new bumper cover there
-Rogue quarter panel damage
-Cheese gratered front bumper from the F150
-Backed into by some larger truck or delivery van destroying the front left

STI:
-2 door dings within a month of buying it
-Egged
-Backed into, front bumper has a scuff line on it
-Bicycle damage to the left rear and tail light
-Now this epic motorcycle impact

:iono:
Yea at this point you gotta make a hard call. You had 9 too many incidents to expect nothing to happen. Something will... worst part is it seems to be an endless slew of random shit happening too... so what will happen remains unpredictable that something will isn’t
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To be fair, my m3 got hit 3 times at the work parking lot and my 335i was Nigerianed and my tdi was smashed in sf and rear ended in sf also.

So shit does happen... i did adjust my behavior however and now park 1/4 mile from the nearest entrance which is too far to walk for those who can’t drive either.

I rarely take my car to the city because of this now.
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max225 wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 2:39 pm

Those jap things are usually made of paper thin metal, the motorcycle would have opened up that car like a tincan.
Probably would've missed it entirely due to it being so narrow.
we'll there's the mirage that I had for 2 weeks
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max225 wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 3:18 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 2:56 pm

You know, I never actually added it all up.

Focus:
-Entire left rear bashed in by a new driver that couldn't negotiate a bend.
-Backed into numerous times flaking the front bumper paint

GTI:
-Rear ended on the highway
-Hit a goose in mid flight, new bumper cover there
-Rogue quarter panel damage
-Cheese gratered front bumper from the F150
-Backed into by some larger truck or delivery van destroying the front left

STI:
-2 door dings within a month of buying it
-Egged
-Backed into, front bumper has a scuff line on it
-Bicycle damage to the left rear and tail light
-Now this epic motorcycle impact

:iono:
Yea at this point you gotta make a hard call. You had 9 too many incidents to expect nothing to happen. Something will... worst part is it seems to be an endless slew of random shit happening too... so what will happen remains unpredictable that something will isn’t
If you live near people shit will happen. I always just assumed after some time I'd be buying new bumper covers. I never assumed someone on a motorcycle would try to coke can my door and A pillar. That's a lot more intense than an $800 piece of plastic and paint...
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Johnny_P wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 3:24 pm
max225 wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 3:18 pm

Yea at this point you gotta make a hard call. You had 9 too many incidents to expect nothing to happen. Something will... worst part is it seems to be an endless slew of random shit happening too... so what will happen remains unpredictable that something will isn’t
If you live near people shit will happen. I always just assumed after some time I'd be buying new bumper covers. I never assumed someone on a motorcycle would try to coke can my door and A pillar. That's a lot more intense than an $800 piece of plastic and paint...
You also got egged .... lost a tail light and a slew of other random shindigs
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max225 wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 3:21 pm To be fair, my m3 got hit 3 times at the work parking lot and my 335i was Nigerianed and my tdi was smashed in sf and rear ended in sf also.

So shit does happen... i did adjust my behavior however and now park 1/4 mile from the nearest entrance which is too far to walk for those who can’t drive either.

I rarely take my car to the city because of this now.
Street park your car in mission district. That's basically what I do. I really try and be cautious where I park, normally taking angle parking spots when I can or end spots to limit possible damage. This was actually a really great street spot, parked in front and behind by residents that don't move their cars often, and it was a gigantic space. But the freak nature of this accident, any car parked on any street could be susceptible to this so there is no saving anything.

Off street parking is the way to go. And it's just not an option for me. I've looked into it numerous times in the past, best possible case would be an off street parking lot if a spot opened up at one. And based on your and my experience it only reduces your chance of an insurance phone call by 50% as you still have the moving damages from people that are too busy doing other things to be bothered with actual driving.
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max225 wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 3:28 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Wed Nov 20, 2019 3:24 pm

If you live near people shit will happen. I always just assumed after some time I'd be buying new bumper covers. I never assumed someone on a motorcycle would try to coke can my door and A pillar. That's a lot more intense than an $800 piece of plastic and paint...
You also got egged .... lost a tail light and a slew of other random shindigs
Eh tail light might as well be the bumper. There wasn't any metal damage with that one so its all bolt up, easier to replace.
But yeah. Lots of rando stuff.
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