Topic: Don't you love it when... (Read 1882 times)

RedRoof2 · « **on:** January 22, 2011, 08:38:23 PM »

So I'm sitting on the can, enjoying a decent novel when I hear a loud CRACK, BANG! from outside and peek through the window in time to see another Jeep Wrangler spinning its wheels to get away and my own car alarm is going off. My Jeep is pointed at a 45 degree angle to the curb with the right wheel stuffed into the snowbank. It used to be parked straight.

At least the asshole was stupid enough to drive off without his right front bumper cap, after being spotted by several neighbors. Stock ride height too. He broke my fender flare, hit my tire and obviously left some of his own fender flare pieces on the ground. Not too difficult to cruise downtown Troy for a wrangler with a busted front passenger side corner. Now my baby just needs a tow back to the shop and some time on the rack to see how bad the suspension's bent. Got whacked in the driver's side front wheel from an angle, looks like a lower speed. Didn't even touch the paint, but I can see the tie rod sleeve is bent and the wheels aren't straight. Here's hoping the tie rod bent so the axle didn't have to.

Sigh. What a day.

sgf00imp · « **Reply #1 on:** January 22, 2011, 09:16:20 PM »

Damn. Sry to hear that man

Kavik · « **Reply #2 on:** January 22, 2011, 10:31:30 PM »

Oh man, that sucks

Hope it doesn't end up being too bad

idipskoalmint · « **Reply #3 on:** January 22, 2011, 10:44:48 PM »

Sorry to hear, Eric

Anyone get his plate #?

TheBigChill · « **Reply #4 on:** January 23, 2011, 12:03:21 AM »

What book were you reading ?

RedRoof2 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 23, 2011, 08:37:31 AM »

Quote from: TheBigChill on January 23, 2011, 12:03:21 AM

What book were you reading ?

Tom Clancy - The Bear and The Dragon.

Nobody got his plate #, but it seems a few of the neighbors did see it was a lighter colored Jeep Wrangler, same generation as mine. I saw his foglights. I'd imagine chances are slim he'll be found, but if he parks anywhere in Troy with that damage, oh I'll find him. It looks like he was parked across the street and swung out of his space too wide, slammed on the brakes, skidded on the slush and nailed my jeep. I can't imagine he hit it going too fast. He would've swiped the entire side.

So today i'm grabbing the girlfriend's car and going cruising for wranglers....

M2KS · « **Reply #6 on:** January 23, 2011, 12:29:47 PM »

Quote from: TheBigChill on January 23, 2011, 12:03:21 AM

What book were you reading ?

Wow, really ? Thanks for making me spit my coffee all over....

Kavik · « **Reply #7 on:** January 23, 2011, 12:34:18 PM »

Best of luck with your trolling.....hope there's a clear plan in mind before you find him

TylerBeau · « **Reply #8 on:** January 23, 2011, 02:53:54 PM »

What an asshole. I hope you find him.

You paying for it. Or you going to insurance?

darroj · « **Reply #9 on:** January 23, 2011, 09:27:09 PM »

That sucks - hope you find him. Believe it or not, Troy PD found the car that did the same thing to my buddy in college a few years ago, so hopefully you get lucky.

RedRoof2 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 23, 2011, 09:31:21 PM »

I'm paying this one out of pocket. Short of the axle being broken, the parts aren't going to cost more than my deductible and I work at a shop. It would be nice if they found him, since it would guarantee his safety. If I'm the one who finds him, ending up on a milk carton would be the best scenario for him.

spoolordie · « **Reply #11 on:** January 23, 2011, 10:35:49 PM »

Being evil catches up with you....jk

That's a bummer man sorry to hear i hope you find that bastard

zeedeveel55 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 24, 2011, 07:29:37 AM »

any more details on the jeep that hit you would be good. i work right in troy, i know aram lives there too, so we might have a better chance.

I will be on the lookout for a jeep with a damaged front right bumper for the time being.

Quote from: RedRoof2 on January 23, 2011, 09:31:21 PM

If I'm the one who finds him, ending up on a milk carton would be the best scenario for him.

I would be the same way.

SideshowBob · « **Reply #13 on:** January 24, 2011, 09:33:51 AM »

Sorry that sucks, I'll watch out on the local Jeep Forums.

TheBigChill · « **Reply #14 on:** January 24, 2011, 07:04:46 PM »

Seriously. If you can nail down a year and color range, I'll keep an eye out for sure. If I find them, I swear to fucking god I'll

politley ask them which way to Dinosaur Barbecue.

j/k, Ill keep an eye out for sure. You said he's missing a bumper corner / cap, right ?

RedRoof2 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 24, 2011, 08:14:25 PM »

LOL.

Okay, here's the scoop:
TJ Wrangler. (meaning 97-06). Silver or Light Blueish color, so say the neighbors that saw him driving away.
Has foglights on the bumper. OEM ones - definitely both are functional. Saw that.
Has a stock front bumper, probably will have some damage on the passenger side, maybe a little bent.
Missing the passenger side plastic bumper endcap. Might still have a chunk or two of large plastic still in there. Not all came out.
Probably on stock or stock-ish sized wheels/tires. (Bumper hit my tire a few inches below mine).

If you find him, you will have the delight of being notified when he makes Channel 13 news, or when I do.

I'll post pictures of the damage tomorrow when I have the chance to toss her up on the lift and start replacing bent shit.

SideshowBob · « **Reply #16 on:** January 25, 2011, 08:40:43 AM »

For people who aren't TJ friendly-

TJ with bumper caps on-

TJ with bumper caps intentionally removed-

TheBigChill · « **Reply #17 on:** January 25, 2011, 09:41:33 AM »

I'm on the case.

SideshowBob · « **Reply #18 on:** January 25, 2011, 09:56:11 AM »

Does anyone have time to post an ad for Wrangler Fenders on Craigslist? I can't get to that site on the network I am on.

RedRoof2 · « **Reply #19 on:** January 25, 2011, 10:44:05 AM »

Someone has fender flares? I'm looking for a bushwacker-style Driver's side front. 6" wide, if there are any jeep guys poking around or have some spare parts left over.

Looks exactly like this:

deadlydave · « **Reply #20 on:** January 25, 2011, 11:42:55 AM »

Hit and run. It's a Jeep thing. (tm)

Kavik · « **Reply #21 on:** January 25, 2011, 11:57:38 AM »

is that red one in the last pic yours? or just a pic to show the fenders?
love the design of that crash bar on the front....I may have to think of something more aggressive to have built on my wagon, that just looks mean as hell

TheBigChill · « **Reply #22 on:** January 25, 2011, 12:06:35 PM »

Quote from: deadlydave on January 25, 2011, 11:42:55 AM

Hit and run. It's a Jeep thing. (tm)

Oh yes, well fucking played good Sir.

RedRoof2 · « **Reply #23 on:** January 25, 2011, 04:18:38 PM »

few things make me happier than putting the jeep on the alignment machine and seeing all green. Only thing that was out was the new tie rod assembly I replaced. Four turns and presto. Baby knows how to take a hit. I'm so proud.

aldog1330 · « **Reply #24 on:** January 25, 2011, 04:36:24 PM »

Glad to hear it man... some people suck donkey dick.

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