R,I,P. - Viki - My 2005 Vibe

houseofbugs · Post by **houseofbugs** » Thu Jul 21, 2011 10:22 pm

Sorry for the delay but after getting all the insurance stuff figured out I didn't want to make anything public but it's all done now.On July 4th around 2:30pm I was coming back from town up in MI heading back into camp. The roads in the BSA camp are packed sand and aren't very good. I was coming around a small turn when my front wheel hit a soft spot on the road and ended up being a rut. Despite steering the other way and braking as good as I could my car slid into 2 trees off the side of the road at about 15mph. My brothers (2) and one of their girlfriends were in the car along with all our camp equipment.The front end was pretty badly damaged and both front airbags deployed. No one was hurt (I had a very small burn on my arm from the airbag). The car started right up despite a cracked radiator and the belt being snapped off. It was totaled that following Friday.I just wanted to say that I am going to miss it quite a bit and figured I would share with everyone. I do have a few parts that I would like to sell and I will be creating a thread for that in the For Sale section. Insurance found that it wasn't my fault and on the bright side I got a good amount for it. Pictures of the car: Accident pictures:

1SC · Post by **1SC** » Thu Jul 21, 2011 10:29 pm

Outch ! Sorry for your loss.On the bright side, aside from the Vibe everyone is alright !Do you already know what kind of car will take the Vibe's place ?

hapagan · Post by **hapagan** » Thu Jul 21, 2011 10:56 pm

sorry to hear about your loss man. hope u can find a fitting replacement for the vibe.

Beer Belly · Post by **Beer Belly** » Thu Jul 21, 2011 11:11 pm

That sucks! Glad to hear everyone is OK though.

Cruxless · Post by **Cruxless** » Thu Jul 21, 2011 11:17 pm

Damn that sucks. So are you planning a part out?

Bastranz · Post by **Bastranz** » Thu Jul 21, 2011 11:18 pm

(removed) that's terrible, but I'm glad everyone is ok. Looking at the picture with the deployed airbag...did it just pop out from behind the Pontiac logo and such?

houseofbugs · Post by **houseofbugs** » Thu Jul 21, 2011 11:24 pm

I posted a thread of what I have to sell.As for the replacement I am the proud owner of a 2010 HHR SS/T.

lovemyraffe · Post by **lovemyraffe** » Thu Jul 21, 2011 11:28 pm

Sorry about Viki. Glad you are ok.

Speedqueen · Post by **Speedqueen** » Thu Jul 21, 2011 11:44 pm

Sorry for your loss.

hapagan · Post by **hapagan** » Thu Jul 21, 2011 11:46 pm

Quote, originally posted by houseofbugs Â»I posted a thread of what I have to sell.As for the replacement I am the proud owner of a 2010 HHR SS/T. Love it man. nice replacement...enjoy it.

pianomansam · Post by **pianomansam** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 2:56 am

Sorry to hear!

Kincaid · Post by **Kincaid** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 5:04 am

Sad to hear this but good job landing on your feet with the HHR!Back in Black!

ou.grizzly · Post by **ou.grizzly** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 5:07 am

Sorry to hear about your Vibe and glad everyone is ok, but 15 mph and all that damage? Quote, originally posted by houseofbugs Â»Sorry for the delay but after getting all the insurance stuff figured out I didn't want to make anything public but it's all done now.On July 4th around 2:30pm I was coming back from town up in MI heading back into camp. The roads in the BSA camp are packed sand and aren't very good. I was coming around a small turn when my front wheel hit a soft spot on the road and ended up being a rut. Despite steering the other way and braking as good as I could my car slid into 2 trees off the side of the road at about 15mph. My brothers (2) and one of their girlfriends were in the car along with all our camp equipment.The front end was pretty badly damaged and both front airbags deployed. No one was hurt (I had a very small burn on my arm from the airbag). The car started right up despite a cracked radiator and the belt being snapped off. It was totaled that following Friday.I just wanted to say that I am going to miss it quite a bit and figured I would share with everyone. I do have a few parts that I would like to sell and I will be creating a thread for that in the For Sale section. Insurance found that it wasn't my fault and on the bright side I got a good amount for it. Pictures of the car: Accident pictures:

houseofbugs · Post by **houseofbugs** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 5:30 am

Quote, originally posted by ou.grizzly Â»Sorry to hear about your Vibe and glad everyone is ok, but 15 mph and all that damage? Yeah they pulled the info from the sensors and it registered at right about 15.8mph when they calculated it. My insurance company said that the Vibes get totaled most of the time in front end collisions.

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 7:57 am

As I said on FB Tim, so sorry to hear about the Vibe . Nice job on snagging an HHR SS/T though !

jake75 · Post by **jake75** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 8:15 am

Was the funeral for the Vibe?

waveresponder · Post by **waveresponder** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 9:29 am

sorry to hear, glad you were able to get a nice replacement vehicle though!as far as the front end damage you have to remember the whole front end is basically plastic besides the fender/hood/front cross frame so I pretty much figured a 15mph crash might have that impact unfortunately, Ive already backed into another vehicle in my driveway at home and fortunately the rear bumper is more reinforced which resulted in no visible damage as far as I can tellI miss Boy Scout camping lolfigured id ask even tho I saw your other post about items for sale, is it possibly you can get the two front nose grille pieces? (honeycombs) if they are undamaged? I was going to try a lil experiment with custom painting

jkm311 · Post by **jkm311** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 9:32 am

This post made me very, very sad, Tim. Actually seeing your ride in person is what makes this tough. You put a lot of work into your Vibe, and I am sorry it's gone. I started to wonder why I hadn't seen you on here as much. On the other hand: sexy new wheels.

CAMOGIRL · Post by **CAMOGIRL** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 12:12 pm

Ouch! Sorry to hear but glad everyone was safe, I wasnt sure I wanted to scroll down!

KITT222 · Post by **KITT222** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 12:14 pm

Sad to see her go. You Vibe was actually something like what I want to go for. It was a great looking car with much good history behind it. So long, Viki! At least your quest for more power is over! How's the HHR SS compare to the Vibe?

knightrace · Post by **knightrace** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 1:41 pm

man, sorry to hear about your loss.

audiovibe · Post by **audiovibe** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 2:26 pm

Tim, sucks to hear about the Vibe, but glad everyone is ok. Great choice on the replacement car!

DiveNut · Post by **DiveNut** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 9:26 pm

Geez, sorry about your car Tim. Glad you and everyone else are OK. The new ride looks very nice. Guessing it's a bit faster than Ole Viki eh?

06pvibe · Post by **06pvibe** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 9:58 pm

Sorry Tim. Being on so many car forums, this is the saddest form of thread I see.Viki was a nice one. 'Sorry for your loss.

houseofbugs · Post by **houseofbugs** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 10:11 pm

Thanks for all the compliments and condolences.For those wondering the insurance company owns the car now. The only thing I have is what is in my for sale thread.As for the HHR SS despite the gas mileage being a bit lower (21/29) I LOVE it. Driving that car compared to the Vibe is like night and day. While I like the Vibe ride quality and the cabin noise is much better on the HHR. It's also nice having a car that you don't have to do much do (unless you're like me and can't have anything stock. ).I will still try to keep up with these forums and I would love to come out to some of the meets when they happen.

jake75 · Post by **jake75** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 12:52 am

The HHR is like the PT Cruiser - some love the look, and some hate it. Very little in between. Personally I like the look and might have bought one instead of my '09 Vibe but I was concerned about long term mechanical quality, gas mileage and being able to see out of it. Then the fire sale price I got on the new Vibe made the Vibe choice a no brainer.

vibenvy · Post by **vibenvy** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 7:53 am

Quote, originally posted by jake75 Â»The HHR is like the PT Cruiser - some love the look, and some hate it. Very little in between. Personally I like the look and might have bought one instead of my '09 Vibe but I was concerned about long term mechanical quality, gas mileage and being able to see out of it. Then the fire sale price I got on the new Vibe made the Vibe choice a no brainer.I was considering an HHR SS/T at one time, but having to use premium fuel steered me away from it, not to mention I could get myself into enough trouble in the Vibe, let alone if I had a turboed vehicle .I hope I get to see the HHR SS/T someday Tim. Any chance you're going to have your buddy in Geneva do a windshield strip on it? If so, let me know and if he's willing, I could meet up with you and have him do one on the Vibe too.

tpollauf · Post by **tpollauf** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 7:54 am

From one Tim to another Tim. Bummer about your Vibe. YES, make plans to attend "whatever & whenever" we can round up enough of us to hold another meet I'm sure there are plenty of mods you COULD do to the HHR Let you imagination run wild and start modding ........................ again

ramenboy... · Post by **ramenboy...** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 10:13 am

Sorry viki had to go, Tim. But nice new whip!Once the weather gets sorted out, will get some riding in. Still got the bike, too, right?

TONY TAT2 · Post by **TONY TAT2** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 7:02 pm

Sorry to hear about the accident,good luck with the HHR

star_deceiver · Post by **star_deceiver** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 3:33 am

Sucks that it's gone!Can't say that I like the HHR but you've got the power under the hood so keep that right pedal to the floor!!!

houseofbugs · Post by **houseofbugs** » Mon Jul 25, 2011 3:54 am

Quote, originally posted by tpollauf Â»From one Tim to another Tim. Bummer about your Vibe. YES, make plans to attend "whatever & whenever" we can round up enough of us to hold another meet I'm sure there are plenty of mods you COULD do to the HHR Let you imagination run wild and start modding ........................ again It's quite weird going from a car that they make almost nothing for to something that there are ton's of things for (looks and performance). I am just doing a few little things and the performance will come too. I want to keep it as stock looking as I can. It's a great sleeper. Quote, originally posted by ramenboy... Â»Sorry viki had to go, Tim. But nice new whip!Once the weather gets sorted out, will get some riding in. Still got the bike, too, right? Thanks Jerry! Yes I still have the bike. I am taking the MSF in a few weeks.

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