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Old 08-07-2008 | 01:38 PM
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I think a better title would have been, "TA + Gravel Road=Oh Crap!!!!!!!!"

Again.... sorry about the TA.
Old 08-07-2008 | 08:03 PM
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perfect example of why you shouldnt let anyone drive your car
Old 08-07-2008 | 08:09 PM
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had a buddy do something similar to his camaro 2 weeks after he got it. But when his when into a really deep ditch it tipped over on its roof ever so lightly. He ended up only needing a paint job, t-top, and 1 door glass.
Old 08-07-2008 | 08:22 PM
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Look at the floor pan, it is buckled, not to mention none of the body panels line up now. I wouldn't take it back if it was fixed. IMO driving like an idiot and wrecking is your own fault. Accidents do happen but either way Bad outcome fo sho. I'm just glad you didnt die or kill anyone. Hope you get it all worked out!
Old 08-08-2008 | 04:31 PM
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Sorry to see this. Time for a C5!
Old 08-08-2008 | 06:27 PM
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Am I the only one that only drives my TA always on asphalt?
Old 08-08-2008 | 10:16 PM
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hate to be a pecker head, but **** that heinous is your own fault. Glad you're able to walk away and remember it for future instances, tho
Old 08-08-2008 | 11:33 PM
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Yeah, that car is bent. And I try to stay out of the gravel, due to tire size and paint. I'd tear up some gravel in YOUR car!
Old 08-09-2008 | 02:28 AM
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Originally Posted by bboyferal
Am I the only one that only drives my TA always on asphalt?
nope, mines never been on a gravel road, well at least since of owned it.
Old 08-09-2008 | 02:31 PM
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Besides ******* around on gravel roads leading to being in a ditch, you also get lots of nice rock chips. One good reason not to take your car on them.
Old 08-09-2008 | 03:31 PM
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Yeah, that's what SUV's, trucks, and 4X4's are for...


And maybe a third-gen or two.
Old 08-11-2008 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by bboyferal
Am I the only one that only drives my TA always on asphalt?
Mine has only touched a dirt road once... but i was running from a state trooper cutting across the Atlantic City Expressway

Other than that its all asphalt hahaha
Old 08-11-2008 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by bboyferal
Am I the only one that only drives my TA always on asphalt?
The only 'dirt road' my Formula has seen, is when there is road construction. Even then, it's just patches of gravel, and I go slow over it, or go into the other lane and avoid it hah (of course, only when no cars are coming!)
Old 08-13-2008 | 12:08 PM
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Lesson learned. Don't play in the gravel. Sorry to see.
Old 08-16-2008 | 11:54 AM
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Ive played around on dirt roads ever since i could drive a car and never went completely off the road. ONce i got sideways in my old ford truck and stopped but never have been in a ditch.
Old 08-18-2008 | 02:42 PM
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Good job.
Old 08-18-2008 | 03:28 PM
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mine has seen dirt twice. once in the inpound and one to a buddies house witch was 1/4 mile down. Other then that my *** stays on pavement



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