I lost respect for myself today... Speechless... - Page 3

Hoddi · 12-09-2009, 01:33 AM

Gosh that's heavy.
Thanks for posting.

2010CamaroOutlaw · 12-09-2009, 05:55 AM

My old roommate had to testify in court against a guy who was convicted of vehicular manslaughter after he lost control of his SUV, hit a concrete wall and it flipped over and crushed a porche convertible sitting at a light, killed the 2 occupants instantly. Guy was drunk and got 10 years in jail for it. Still amazes me how people can be so f-ing stupid behind the wheel.

Jamie Mac · 12-09-2009, 12:15 PM

I hit a girl once. I was driving within all traffic rules. She just ran across a busy 6 lane road. I almost got stopped. Still hit her hard enough to watch her fly over my car. She turned out to be ok with just a few minor cuts. It was absolutely the worst thing I've ever felt in my life. Even after I knew she was OK it took me hours to calm down.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 12-09-2009, 12:28 PM

I only needed to see the first 30 seconds.

You are operating a machine, a tool, an unthinking object. You are traveling at unnatural speeds; speeds nature did not intend us to travel at and so we are not equipped to survive impacts. In the right circumstance, your vehicle is a weapon. And as with all weapons, you must PAY ATTENTION TO WHERE YOU'RE AIMING IT.

Street racing is not illegal because the man wants to get you down, its illegal so somebody has a right to sue your dumb ass for being an irresponsible fool. It is not allright to go 120 in a 55 because you're a good driver and paying attention. The risks do not go away just because you think you're a "good driver". And you cannot pay attention as well as you can at 55, because you are covering ground twice as fast, requiring twice the "attention", which we don't have.

You are piloting a 4000 lb missile, capable of very real damage to you and other people.
And if you don't think that way, shame on you.

"prima"Donna · 12-09-2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

I know I do, and someone still almost killed me, litterly. I CAN'T ride anymore after 25 years of riding......kind of hard not having any felling on the right side of your body, seeing as how the gas and both breaks are on the right side of a bike.

I wish the a$$ that hit and ran, leaving me for dead on the road, would have been paying attention.......and yes, it makes me think when I get in my car and start to drive.

Sorry for you, Nuke...:(

"prima"Donna · 12-09-2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sheslc4

This should be mandatory viewing in driver's ed. Could save a life or two.....

+ 1,000,000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"prima"Donna · 12-09-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by springerpete

Had a buddy killied about three weeks ago by a careless driver. He was Tboned at an intersection by someone who ran a stopsign. They weren't paying attention.

Another one of them lived through a lady running completly over him while he was riding his motorcycle. He slowed down to miss the deer and she didn't see him.

So sorry for your loss, Pete...

"prima"Donna · 12-09-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamie Mac

I hit a girl once. I was driving within all traffic rules. She just ran across a busy 6 lane road. I almost got stopped. Still hit her hard enough to watch her fly over my car. She turned out to be ok with just a few minor cuts. It was absolutely the worst thing I've ever felt in my life. Even after I knew she was OK it took me hours to calm down.

:( Poor you, Jamie...I can only imagine how devasted you were...:(

"prima"Donna · 12-09-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

I only needed to see the first 30 seconds.

You are operating a machine, a tool, an unthinking object. You are traveling at unnatural speeds; speeds nature did not intend us to travel at and so we are not equipped to survive impacts. In the right circumstance, your vehicle is a weapon. And as with all weapons, you must PAY ATTENTION TO WHERE YOU'RE AIMING IT.

Street racing is not illegal because the man wants to get you down, its illegal so somebody has a right to sue your dumb ass for being an irresponsible fool. It is not allright to go 120 in a 55 because you're a good driver and paying attention. The risks do not go away just because you think you're a "good driver". And you cannot pay attention as well as you can at 55, because you are covering ground twice as fast, requiring twice the "attention", which we don't have.

You are piloting a 4000 lb missile, capable of very real damage to you and other people.
And if you don't think that way, shame on you.

+ 1,000,000

VERY POWERFUL!!!!!....

This video gave me chills, and extreme sadness watching it...thanks for sharing it and reminding us to be careful out there...

It only takes a second to change someone's life AND your own, for LIFE...there is no 'do-over'....death cannot be 'undone'....

There are no words.........................

Revo1 · 12-09-2009, 02:26 PM

Kinda silly. It had me at first, but lost me pretty quick.

Still, we should always be aware of our surroundings, and don't do anything stupid...

305pride · 12-09-2009, 02:32 PM

this is a downer, but it stuff like this should get more attention. there was a thread in the 4th gen section that a guy posted of a couple of kids recently died while driving an lt1. people tell me i drive safe when ever i have a passenger. good. no ones life will be lost while im driving. too many people i know has been killed in a car accident. it f*cking pisses me off to see some family members who also has people close to them lose their life that way, and still drive recklessly. i hope all of you guys drive safe with your new speed machines.

305pride · 12-09-2009, 02:36 PM

heres that thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=51249&page=3

mrray13 · 12-09-2009, 02:52 PM

Awesome post. Really drives some things home about speeding, my just a few days away from being 16 yr old son will be watching this tonight.

12-09-2009, 12:15 PM	#31
Jamie Mac NCM-WINR Drives: 2010 SS/RS IOM 2014 2LT Stingray Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 2,324	I hit a girl once. I was driving within all traffic rules. She just ran across a busy 6 lane road. I almost got stopped. Still hit her hard enough to watch her fly over my car. She turned out to be ok with just a few minor cuts. It was absolutely the worst thing I've ever felt in my life. Even after I knew she was OK it took me hours to calm down. __________________ also drives a heavily modified Jeep Wrangler. It has LED headlights and wheel weights blacked out with Plasti Dip. It's Baller.

12-09-2009, 12:28 PM	#32
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	I only needed to see the first 30 seconds. You are operating a machine, a tool, an unthinking object. You are traveling at unnatural speeds; speeds nature did not intend us to travel at and so we are not equipped to survive impacts. In the right circumstance, your vehicle is a weapon. And as with all weapons, you must PAY ATTENTION TO WHERE YOU'RE AIMING IT. Street racing is not illegal because the man wants to get you down, its illegal so somebody has a right to sue your dumb ass for being an irresponsible fool. It is not allright to go 120 in a 55 because you're a good driver and paying attention. The risks do not go away just because you think you're a "good driver". And you cannot pay attention as well as you can at 55, because you are covering ground twice as fast, requiring twice the "attention", which we don't have. You are piloting a 4000 lb missile, capable of very real damage to you and other people. And if you don't think that way, shame on you. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

12-09-2009, 02:26 PM	#38
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Kinda silly. It had me at first, but lost me pretty quick. Still, we should always be aware of our surroundings, and don't do anything stupid... __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

12-09-2009, 02:32 PM	#39
305pride Drives: 3.4l 1995 camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: miami, fl Posts: 2,202	this is a downer, but it stuff like this should get more attention. there was a thread in the 4th gen section that a guy posted of a couple of kids recently died while driving an lt1. people tell me i drive safe when ever i have a passenger. good. no ones life will be lost while im driving. too many people i know has been killed in a car accident. it f*cking pisses me off to see some family members who also has people close to them lose their life that way, and still drive recklessly. i hope all of you guys drive safe with your new speed machines. __________________ just call me alex. they make anti-me PSA's cos im dope lmao

12-09-2009, 02:36 PM	#40
305pride Drives: 3.4l 1995 camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: miami, fl Posts: 2,202	heres that thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=51249&page=3 __________________ just call me alex. they make anti-me PSA's cos im dope lmao

12-09-2009, 01:33 AM	#29
Hoddi Camaro Girl ~ Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: So Cal ~ Posts: 1,868 View My Garage	Gosh that's heavy. Thanks for posting.

12-09-2009, 05:55 AM	#30
2010CamaroOutlaw Drives: CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 273	My old roommate had to testify in court against a guy who was convicted of vehicular manslaughter after he lost control of his SUV, hit a concrete wall and it flipped over and crushed a porche convertible sitting at a light, killed the 2 occupants instantly. Guy was drunk and got 10 years in jail for it. Still amazes me how people can be so f-ing stupid behind the wheel.

12-09-2009, 02:52 PM	#41
mrray13 Drives: 2010 1LT RS Rally Yellow Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: southern Illinois Posts: 2,973	Awesome post. Really drives some things home about speeding, my just a few days away from being 16 yr old son will be watching this tonight.