A moment of inattention can mean many months of sorrow!
09-26-2005, 10:00 PM
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2003 Citron Green C230KMT
A moment of inattention can mean many months of sorrow!
So I was cruisng up Garnet showing an out of town guest the sights, when I became distracted by something on the side of the road (A Bentley, off all things, it wasn't even a super nice one!)
Anyhow I looked forward and there was a Volvo stopped at a light, slammed on my 4 piston, 13.6" AMG Brakes (didnt work as planned), slammed right into the back of her, Parktronic didnt quite well either.
Here are the pics, she's at MBSD Body shop right now. I'm trying swing a 2005 front end. We'll see?
Anyhow I looked forward and there was a Volvo stopped at a light, slammed on my 4 piston, 13.6" AMG Brakes (didnt work as planned), slammed right into the back of her, Parktronic didnt quite well either.
Here are the pics, she's at MBSD Body shop right now. I'm trying swing a 2005 front end. We'll see?
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09-26-2005, 10:03 PM
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2003 Citron Green C230KMT
initial timing looks like 6 weeks. buckled both fender, the hood, broke both headlights, pushed the power steering cooler back in the radiator, busted top brace, not sure what all is damaged underneath. ill find out more once they tear up this week.
09-26-2005, 10:24 PM
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2002 C230 Coupe(M111)
Really. The headlights look fine. What broke, the mounts? See if they will give them to you, if nothing else the ballasts and bulbs are worth money, or you could keep them in case you ever need replacment...the HID bulbs aren't cheap.
That sucks. I think I would have lied and said it was some really fine booty I was gawking at...not a car.
Good luck. I hate seeing a coupe in distress.
That sucks. I think I would have lied and said it was some really fine booty I was gawking at...not a car.
Good luck. I hate seeing a coupe in distress.
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09-26-2005, 10:46 PM
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hey citron... dude man, that hurts, yeah i was not paying attention once too, and i slammed into a old school E wagon, yeah luckily i just tipped it
09-26-2005, 10:58 PM
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2003 Citron Green C230KMT
they said i can have all the parts if i ask. the driver light has a broken mount! top mount. ill take pics of it tomorrow. the PTS sensors seem to all be working though.
i have faith in a mercedes certified collision centre. my last accident the body panels didnt match right.
all seat belts have to be replaced because of the pins or whatever that go off in an accident. the airbags did not go off, thank god.
im glad im not hurt, and i feel safe in a mercedes for sure.
i have faith in a mercedes certified collision centre. my last accident the body panels didnt match right.
all seat belts have to be replaced because of the pins or whatever that go off in an accident. the airbags did not go off, thank god.
im glad im not hurt, and i feel safe in a mercedes for sure.
09-26-2005, 11:02 PM
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'05 E320 CDI, '08 BMW X5 4.8i, '11 Duramax 2500HD
did it in my wifes V70 2 years ago... I hate that feeling! 13.6" brakes and you couldn't stop that C230... must have been moving along...
09-26-2005, 11:09 PM
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i was going about 35 i think. i think impact was 15. im not sure. i looked up and there was a volvo stopped, i had no time to stop at all!
09-27-2005, 03:27 AM
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Well, sounds like you're OK, so thats the most important thing.
Aside from that - it's sad to see a coupe crashed up - especially a citron! Good luck with the repairs, and hopefully it all works out (ie, no one with extended injuries). Rear-ends are usually prone to long-term effects unfortunately (for the person, not the car).
Aside from that - it's sad to see a coupe crashed up - especially a citron! Good luck with the repairs, and hopefully it all works out (ie, no one with extended injuries). Rear-ends are usually prone to long-term effects unfortunately (for the person, not the car).
09-27-2005, 04:53 AM
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Nothing MB related (sorry)
Doug, I am glad you made it out okay - but it sure hurts to see your coupe in this state. 
Good luck with the repairs - I hope you can get her back into shape soon.
greetingz,
BigSis
Good luck with the repairs - I hope you can get her back into shape soon.
greetingz,
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09-27-2005, 05:37 AM
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2006 Acura RL - Aspec rims/spoiler, JDM grille
Wow so sorry to hear. Glad you made it out ok. I almost did the same thing ...was looking at the Acura dealership with a white NSX in the showroom and a Sienna mini-van in front of me was at a stoplight.
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09-27-2005, 07:18 AM
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atleast ur alryte man, yeah...so whats the estimated repair price?? that must suck @$$.... atleast the airbags didnt deploy!!! otherwise then u'd have a pain in the @$$ car to fix, but w/e, MBSD Body shop...they are professional =]
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***** doug
Sorry to here of the accedent. Hopefuly everything will be fixed to your liking. Hope it all works out for you. Try and turn this situstion into a modding session. Maybe there was a reason for this. God works in mysterious ways right? Good luck.
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09-27-2005, 10:03 AM
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Damn, sorry that this has happened to you. Glad you are OK, and I sure hope everything goes well with the repairs. Keep us posted on the progress.
