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A rust free example bites the dust.

Posted: Jan 25, 2011 12:44 AM
by 1st 5er
Man, this is like a bad dream. :bawl:
No one was hurt, is one of the good things.
I'm afraid if the same force had been applied to the front end that wouldn't have been the case.

Hopefully I'll get in before dark tomorrow and be able to take some pics to post,
because :pics!: .

And this one won't buff out...

Posted: Jan 25, 2011 12:46 AM
by JoshInAtlanta
Again?!

Glad you're alright.

Posted: Jan 25, 2011 12:46 AM
by Alfonso Bedoya
SHIDDY DEAL MAN!

Posted: Jan 25, 2011 12:47 AM
by mooseheadm5
Which car?!?!

And wtf? That's not right. Hope all is well and nobody suffers any tissue damage.

Damn.

:evil:

Posted: Jan 25, 2011 12:48 AM
by Mr.ProjectCar535
Ouch, that seriously sucks so much. Sorry to hear, thank goodness no one was hurt!

Posted: Jan 25, 2011 12:59 AM
by MShimon
Wait a tick, didn't you just have another thread about this? I feel like I'm in Groundhog Day.

Posted: Jan 25, 2011 1:44 AM
by austin8753
Hope everyone's ok! I read the thread about your touring. Sorry to hear :( Looked like a really clean Schwarz/Black E34.

What car got wrecked now?

Posted: Jan 25, 2011 2:04 AM
by BMWgiant
Sorry to hear... Glad to hear everybody was alright though... Good luck with the legal battles... It will always buff out...

Posted: Jan 25, 2011 7:27 AM
by rmiddendorf
My goodness Sherman- hope you're ok as well. Good luck with everything.

Posted: Jan 25, 2011 7:52 AM
by Shawn D.
Glad to hear you're OK!

Posted: Jan 25, 2011 7:54 AM
by johnnye23
Crap Sherman whats going on ? Image

Posted: Jan 25, 2011 7:57 AM
by Dana R
That just outright sucks. I'm glad you are okay, though. :bawl:

Posted: Jan 25, 2011 8:13 AM
by Rich Euro M5
johnnye23 wrote:Crap Sherman whats going on ? Image
The weather in the Houston area was crappy yesterday, light rain over most of the area.

My WAG based on Sherman's brief message is he was tagged in the rear end by some numbskull driving too fast in a SUV or PU truck. I'll also speculate that excessive speed, following too closely, and weather all played a part in Sherman's latest adventure. For some reason many Houston drivers believe rain doesn't have a negative impact on tire adhesion. When it rains in Houston, the number of traffic accidents seems to rise exponentially.

Rich

Posted: Jan 25, 2011 8:59 AM
by 1st 5er
Rich Euro M5 wrote:...weather all played a part in Sherman's latest adventure. For some reason many Houston drivers believe rain doesn't have a negative impact on tire adhesion. When it rains in Houston, the number of traffic accidents seems to rise exponentially.

Rich
Ours was the only vehicle involved, another blessing.
I was traveling east on Spring Cypress, had just gone through the light at Champions Forest,
after running up the RPM in second and shifting into 3rd at about 40 MPH, she broke loose, did a 180,
skidded across the easement on the right and bounced off the sign at the last entrance into the Kroger based strip center.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source= ... 08293&z=17

100% my fault. :oops:

Pics are coming...

Posted: Jan 25, 2011 9:02 AM
by MicahO
Glad to hear you are okay - rough run for you and the cars!

Posted: Jan 25, 2011 9:05 AM
by farmawi
Glad you're ok....

Posted: Jan 25, 2011 9:30 AM
by djazz
Ouch! You DORK! So glad you're okay though, I've always said you Houston drivers are scary. :cool:

We'll be including you and yours in our prayers for a while.

dj

Posted: Jan 25, 2011 9:36 AM
by johnnye23
Sherman btdt . I totaled my 535is about seven years ago the following day my wife totaled her Mercedes. Only cars lost and we were both safe which is all that is really important . Sorry to hear about the car but happy your safe, Johnny

Posted: Jan 25, 2011 9:45 AM
by Rich Euro M5
1st 5er wrote:
Rich Euro M5 wrote:...weather all played a part in Sherman's latest adventure. For some reason many Houston drivers believe rain doesn't have a negative impact on tire adhesion. When it rains in Houston, the number of traffic accidents seems to rise exponentially.

Rich
Ours was the only vehicle involved, another blessing.
I was traveling east on Spring Cypress, had just gone through the light at Champions Forest,
after running up the RPM in second and shifting into 3rd at about 40 MPH, she broke loose, did a 180,
skidded across the easement on the right and bounced off the sign at the last entrance into the Kroger based strip center.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source= ... 08293&z=17

100% my fault. :oops:

Pics are coming...
Ouch, right near my Hacienda as well. I think I'd rather be rear ended, particularly by a well off Soccer Mom from Champions , Memorial NW, or one of those $1M dollar homes in Gleannloch Farms.

Sorry to hear about your misfortune, but glad to hear you're OK.

Rich

Posted: Jan 25, 2011 9:57 AM
by rhouse181
Sorry for your loss, glad to hear you were able to walk away without physical injury...

These Houston roads are paved with extremely large filler material and they become a sheet of ice when it rains. Not to mention the massive amounts of oil that gets dropped onto the running surface by all the cars in disrepair...

- Randall

Posted: Jan 25, 2011 10:26 AM
by oldskool
If this was in the E12, I need all side marker light lenses por favor senor. . .oh and I'm very glad no flesh wounds/dismemberment. Hard to box up and ship my lenses while all bandaged and bloody.

Posted: Jan 25, 2011 10:53 AM
by LandCruzer94
Glad to hear you're okay.

Is this gonna be another one of those months for e28s?

Posted: Jan 25, 2011 10:58 AM
by cvillebimmer
So sorry for your loss. Sending good luck your way...

Posted: Jan 25, 2011 11:10 AM
by rmiddendorf
oldskool wrote:If this was in the E12, I need all side marker light lenses por favor senor. . .oh and I'm very glad no flesh wounds/dismemberment. Hard to box up and ship my lenses while all bandaged and bloody.
I feel that I have to go to The Vintage just to meet oldskool...

Posted: Jan 25, 2011 11:32 AM
by skip535i
Shoot! Sorry to hear it, Sherman. But, we all know you are quick at finding replacements, so we'll see you back on the road in no time!

Posted: Jan 25, 2011 2:52 PM
by dragonbar
I just saw the damage for myself. I walked around the corner of the yard and almost started crying, seriously! When I saw the damage, two questions popped into my mind. First, was Sherman ok, and how was he able to go to work today? Second, why did Union Pacific Railways suddenly take a right turn!:evil:

It is truly a sad day. One of the nicest e28's on the gulf coast. RIP little e28. You will be missed :bawl:

Posted: Jan 25, 2011 2:55 PM
by slammin_e28
rmiddendorf wrote:
oldskool wrote:If this was in the E12, I need all side marker light lenses por favor senor. . .oh and I'm very glad no flesh wounds/dismemberment. Hard to box up and ship my lenses while all bandaged and bloody.
I feel that I have to go to The Vintage just to meet oldskool...
Me too. I'm sure he'll have complimentary Four Lokos for all as well. :lol:

Glad you're OK Sherman!

Posted: Jan 25, 2011 4:06 PM
by 1st 5er
Long awaited pics...

Before,

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And the Aftermath,

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Posted: Jan 25, 2011 4:08 PM
by Snakeyestx
Good god man, the 5-speed swapped eta? :(

It's a good thing it wasn't on the gas tank side looking how far that went in. :facepalm:

Posted: Jan 25, 2011 4:11 PM
by cvillebimmer
Holy crap! :shock: