Well... that was short lived. Honda content.

[NikosX]

Hit a patch of ice last night during a snow storm. I was driving down hill. Lost control and slammed into a tree.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/NikosxM5/oops3.jpg
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/NikosxM5/oops2.jpg
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/NikosxM5/Oops4.jpg

[jbondbmw]

Damn, hope your okay. Is it totaled? I have no idea what S2000's are worth.

[NikosX]

Thanks. Im alright. My body really hurts and the airbag was a bitch. Face kinda hurts. Cars worth ~ 10k. Highly doubtful they'll fix it.

[Isaacus]

Well at least there's like 3 feet of nose protecting that engine.

[jessejames]

holy hell man, I'm so sorry to hear that. hope you're alright, best of luck with insurance!

[E39esp]

Hope you're OK and sorry about the loss. Personally, I would never even drive that car in that weather.

[NikosX]

Thanks. If they total it, ill for sure buy it back.

[sfgearhead]

Damn, I'm sorry to hear that. Glad you're ok. I'm hoping it can be fixed, but if it can't have you thought about what's next? Another one? Boxster? Back in a BMW?

[NikosX]

I had blizzak WS60s and had quite a decent amount of grip in most conditions, however ice provides no guarantees.

[PorscheH6]

Glad you are okay. Hopefully you didn't have liability only.

[NikosX]

Damn, I'm sorry to hear that. Glad you're ok. I'm hoping it can be fixed, but if it can't have you thought about what's next? Another one? Boxster? Back in a BMW?

Thanks man. I appreciate all the well wishes.

Im not holding my breath as far as repair goes. After this, 90% chance ill be in an R129 SL500.


Glad you are okay. Hopefully you didn't have liability only.

Full coverage.

[Steve547i]

Damn. Glad to hear you are mostly alright.

[affende]

Honda: pure awesome.

seriously though ... glad you are ok.

[e30lov]

very sorry to hear about this man, glad that you are ok.. sucks about the car

[E39esp]

Thanks man. I appreciate all the well wishes.

Im not holding my breath as far as repair goes. After this, 90% chance ill be in an R129 SL500.



Full coverage.

Parts for that car are $$$ and sometimes hard to come by.

And even with blizzaks, I just prefer not to drive in bad conditions. My car naps until several days after the snow is plowed and streets are cleared and it warms up.

[kipwinger]

Good to hear that you're alive and well(ish).

Now leave that JDM scene and get back into something from the homeland.



Edit: Those R129s are very very safe cars. Ex-family member rolled one at 140. Barely a scratch.

[BavarianFanatic]

Glad you're OK. And I can't believe I'm the first...that'll buff out.

[cornflakecwl]

Thanks man. I appreciate all the well wishes.

Im not holding my breath as far as repair goes. After this, 90% chance ill be in an R129 SL500.



Full coverage.
Was a nice car, I personally love s2000's ( ex Acura guy, I'll put on my flame suit now), sorry for your luck man. Nice replacement though, classic ride, friend of mine had one 10 years ago with full AMG kit, was goregous and QUICK.

[94530inh]

swap that motor into a CRX or something man.

Glad you are alive.

[screwbiedoo15]

Sorry to hear about that. Hope you're alright and everything with insurance goes smoothly

[NikosX]

Was a nice car, I personally love s2000's ( ex Acura guy, I'll put on my flame suit now), sorry for your luck man. Nice replacement though, classic ride, friend of mine had one 10 years ago with full AMG kit, was goregous and QUICK.

I loved the car. It was great fun, but all good things must come to an end.

Im looking forward to the SL as it has been in the family for years and is MINT. Its already dropped on eibachs with a borla cat back. Im just waiting for period correct AMG wheels to hit the market.

[eightynine535]

Damn. Glad you are alive and well to tell the story. Sux about the S2K....time to buy a beater E30 and swap that engine into it.

[NikosX]

You know... thats not a bad idea. Rolling E30 M3 chassis with an F20c and 6-speed.......

[russiankid]

I thought these had K20's?

[Mirza E34]

Ow sorry to hear and glad you are Ok :)

[Boogieboy]

Sorry to hear that! Glad your allright!

I used to drive my dads around all of the time, they are definitely fun. Sorry to say that from those pics I don't think that they will fix that.

[93FIM5]

Sorry to hear but glad youre doing ok man!

[CleanE34]

jesus. that sucks man. i hope you feel better.

[NikosX]

Thanks guys. The 24 hour later soreness and pain is really starting to hit hard. Im going to go to the hospital in a little while to try and get some pain killers/muscle relaxers.

[Jungerishere]

Glad to see you're OK. Sorry about your car; it doesn't look good... S2000 is a blast to drive in summer but not the best for winter, even with snow tires. Hope everything works out in getting it fixed right.

[mtg729]

sorry to hear about your s2k. Important thing is that your ok Nic.

Now get back in an e34 dammit!

[NikosX]

Guys. You all rock.

No E34s for me for a while though. I will definitely be crossing over into the world of MBZ. Dad has offered me his SL500 as he is looking into a new car. Quattroporte/Panamera.

70k miles and been in the family since new. I cant really turn it down.

[bfp9]

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h152/bryanseye/Miata002.jpg
:) but seriously get back in an e34!

[cornflakecwl]

I loved the car. It was great fun, but all good things must come to an end.

Im looking forward to the SL as it has been in the family for years and is MINT. Its already dropped on eibachs with a borla cat back. Im just waiting for period correct AMG wheels to hit the market.
Good stuff man, black w/ silver skirts and amg's looks sick...What colour is the one your are picking up?

[NikosX]

This is the car.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/NikosxM5/1224081231b.jpg

[CleanE34]

beautiful SL. throw some alpharads on it and call it a day.

[NikosX]

Thanks man. I have plans for it.

[T444E]

I thought these had K20's?

You thought wrong.

And sorry to see your S2000 like that; hope everything works otu.

[Grim Reaper]

Good to hear you are ok. Drink lots of water to speed the recovery and help reduce any chance of concussion injuries.

Old school Benz are cool.

[NbAmTwE]

sry for your lose and pain. At least you didn't have the sorry stock tires on that car, stock tires suck in cold conditions. If you liked it so much why not go AP2 and AMG at the same time :D. I'm thinking about getting an AP2 for a fun autox/weekend car. I hope you have fun in the sl!

[NikosX]

Im thinking of heading to the hospital tomorrow to get some muscle relaxers.

I dont like AP2s really. The SL will be a nice change of pace. TORQUE!!!!!

[T444E]

Gonna get some S0ma. The actual word S O M A is blocked out. ****.

[NikosX]

Ironically... i was just at a cafe in town called S o m a cafe.

[mikemxbike4]

Damn man sorry to hear. Glad you're ok though. Oxycontin time:devillook

[janders211]

Thanks man. I appreciate all the well wishes.

Im not holding my breath as far as repair goes. After this, 90% chance ill be in an R129 SL500.

Full coverage.

sucks about the s20000... obviously the sl500 isn't too bad.....more of an old man car - but not as fun as the s2k....Did you already buy the SL500,or is it a family car? If not - I have lots of ideas for fun cars.....maybe a wrx or something more 'low-traction friendly'.

[NikosX]

The SL is my fathers car. He's owned it since new basically. Been in the family forever and no expense spared on its up keep.

Dad wants a new car and has donated it to my cause.

[janders211]

Nice to have a backup car with known records....take that donation..lol! (Diff wheels if you get a chance though ).

Any word from the ins. company about totaling it- orpayout? My friend crashed his AP1 a year or 2 ago, and got all new component (cfwidebody front) paid for by ins. - b/c it was cheaper than factory s2k parts....good luck either way.

[tonyroc14]

Sorry to hear about that. Hope you're alright and everything with insurance goes smoothly

^^^THIS!! haha that would be a sick rexer. I love S2k's, hopefully they repair it. I do like that sl500 thought. Some of the classier stuff MBZ has come up with. Goodluck, glad to hear your okay.

[Binjammin]

Dude, you need to change your situation so you is where the snow isn't. Winter just doesn't seem to be your thing, automotively speaking. Glad you're ok, sk2e30 sounds like a neat idea.



Glad you're OK. And I can't believe I'm the first...that'll buff out.


Someone had to say it...

[attack eagle]

sucks about the s20000... obviously the sl500 isn't too bad.....more of an old man car

Call me an old man then cause the sl600 I beat the shit out of back in the 90s was a blast to drive.

I still have a soft spot for em, no matter how many roadsters I get in.

[ross1]

Looks like a pretty hard whack. Glad you're okay.
Honda looks a total, take the money and run.
The MB will grow on you and would have cleaned that tree off at the roots.
Q-porte is %^%$^$ super! If you wreck the MB will Pops pass it on down?

[NikosX]

The car is being looked at by an adjuster/appraiser today.

Interestingly enough, a friend of mine had a similar accident and the insurance told him that if they fixed it with OEM panels, it would be totaled. He had them replace the panels with carbon fiber panels instead and the car was NOT totaled.

And yes, the 500 is definitely fun to drive. Much faster than a 540. Better looking IMO. AND it has that big goddamn star in the grill that screams get outta my way.

EDIT: Going to the Hospital after classes to get some X-Rays and meds. My neck is killing me, and my back is all outta whack.

[janders211]

Call me an old man then cause the sl600 I beat the shit out of back in the 90s was a blast to drive.


Uhhh...aren't you n old man (not that there is anything wrong with that)?



Interestingly enough, a friend of mine had a similar accident and the insurance told him that if they fixed it with OEM panels, it would be totaled. He had them replace the panels with carbon fiber panels instead and the car was NOT totaled.

Ben?


And yes, the 500 is definitely fun to drive. Much faster than a 540 so is a camaro....and an SS camaro is faster than both of them...lol - maybe faster isn't the best thing for you right now.

it has that big goddamn star in the grill that screams get outta my way - here come the 80's.



EDIT: Going to the Hospital after classes to get some X-Rays and meds. My neck is killing me, and my back is all outta whack.
sounds like a good excuse to get the GF to give you some nice back massages...girls love to pamper a wounded man.

[NikosX]

Yes, faster may not be the best thing. But honestly, the only thing I loathe more than a sluggish car is a Camaro. hahaha

And no GF currently. One girl would love to fill the position, but shes too nice ALL the time. No challenge and not edgy at all. The thought of well... treating her in any other fashion than a sister is rather disconcerting.

[e34armour]

Swap that motor/drivetrain into an e21 :shifty

glad you're alright, my e34 was understeering even with ws50's today!(day after ~9" fresh pow)

[CleanE34]

nice girls are the easiest. :shifty

[Schneider]

Sorry to see what happened man. Accidents are a nasty experience...(wrecked my e34 in December).
Do you happen to know aprox what speed you had a little before the impact ?

That SL is sweet, especially if it was family owned since new and you can afford/have someone to pay for the parts when it breaks.

[NikosX]

Yes, nice girls are easy but I dont want mis muffett in the sack. Not a freshman anymore (slam anything with a pulse, in any state of intoxication). The older I get, the pickier I get.

No idea of speed at time of impact. I was going 30 when I lost it, but the rear wheels went nuts and the speedo went up to like 60 something when traction broke. No accurate idea of speed at time of impact. I can only guess.

[5mall5nail5]

Sucks man :(

Should have studded them!!

[DTMkarnage]

Dude thats salvageable....elbow grease timee!!

[NbAmTwE]

I dont like AP2s really. The SL will be a nice change of pace. TORQUE!!!!!
I don't know much about them yet, an AP1 would be cheaper! What's better about an AP1 other than higher rev?

[attack eagle]

Uhhh...aren't you n old man (not that there is anything wrong with that)?

only if you think 35 is old.

[NikosX]

AP2's are softer and not so razor's edge.

The MBZ is extremely soft when compared to the AP1 however it excels in comfort and its incredible triple digit power. Punch it at 100 and watch the horizon come at you.

[m60b30530i]

I thought these had K20's?

nope F20c

Hope you feel better man its sad to see the s2000 go out like that :(

[bizob]

I loved the car. It was great fun, but all good things must come to an end.

Im looking forward to the SL as it has been in the family for years and is MINT. Its already dropped on eibachs with a borla cat back. Im just waiting for period correct AMG wheels to hit the market.

ooooh i looove r129's. My dad bought one as his mid-crisis car when it was new and my sister ran it into a hostess truck! lol! there was more damage to the truck than the mbz. I just love bmw and mbz. A lot of my friends are pure bmw guys and hate benz, and flame me for having a C43...but regardless of all the problems with the w202 that 302hp amg v8 is something else.


glad to hear your alive.

[mikemxbike4]

Yes, nice girls are easy but I dont want mis muffett in the sack. Not a freshman anymore (slam anything with a pulse, in any state of intoxication). The older I get, the pickier I get.

No idea of speed at time of impact. I was going 30 when I lost it, but the rear wheels went nuts and the speedo went up to like 60 something when traction broke. No accurate idea of speed at time of impact. I can only guess.

I'm a freshman(altough 26 years old) and I'm the pickiest mo-fo out there.

[JohnBoy540i]

This is the car.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/NikosxM5/1224081231b.jpg

Holy baller rims, Batman... :stickoutt

[sfgearhead]

This is the car.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r216/NikosxM5/1224081231b.jpg
That doesn't suck.

[NikosX]

The R129 is about as solid a car as it gets. It also has a masterpiece of a V8 under the hood. The M119 5.0 is a 32v quad cam aluminum block that makes 315hp and 347lbft of torque. (down low)

In 4-speed auto form it gets from 0-60 in 6.1 seconds and can hit the 1/4 in 14 flat (stock) @ 100mph. Lightly modded and they have broken into the 13s. The car is damn heavy at 4200 lbs, but its solid and still very quick for its vintage. With the top off, its a blast to drive.

I grew up around this car, and had a 1997 Sl500 with xenons and 18' Momo's in triple black of my own when I was in High School. I definitely have a soft spot for them and plan on driving this one for a looooooong time.

[cornflakecwl]

That doesn't suck.
Like .... at all.... Throw some AMG's on there and that's all you need man.

[NikosX]

Actively pursuing period correct 3 piece AMG monoblocks with some DEEP lips.

[cornflakecwl]

Actively pursuing period correct 3 piece AMG monoblocks with some DEEP lips.
Git 'R Done!!!

[dansgt]

nice, good luck with the r129, my wife's dad has one, nice little car, cept his is a vert. sucks to see the s2k like that, they probably will total it. its funny you say the thing about oe pannels would have totaled the one, aftermarket would have totaled my stang, i source saleen parts (rep kit and real spoiler) and end up with ~1500 in my pocket after everything lol.

[TGreene]

The R129 is about as solid a car as it gets. It also has a masterpiece of a V8 under the hood. The M119 5.0 is a 32v quad cam aluminum block that makes 315hp and 347lbft of torque. (down low)

In 4-speed auto form it gets from 0-60 in 6.1 seconds and can hit the 1/4 in 14 flat (stock) @ 100mph. Lightly modded and they have broken into the 13s. The car is damn heavy at 4200 lbs, but its solid and still very quick for its vintage. With the top off, its a blast to drive.

I grew up around this car, and had a 1997 Sl500 with xenons and 18' Momo's in triple black of my own when I was in High School. I definitely have a soft spot for them and plan on driving this one for a looooooong time.

Is there a manual form?

I am sorry that you are hurt, but after reading that you had a 1997 SL in high school, I don't feel for the material loss.

Your family seems to have good taste in cars though, the SL500 is one of the few automatic cars I would consider driving.

[Sam Son]

The R129 is about as solid a car as it gets. It also has a masterpiece of a V8 under the hood. The M119 5.0 is a 32v quad cam aluminum block that makes 315hp and 347lbft of torque. (down low)

In 4-speed auto form it gets from 0-60 in 6.1 seconds and can hit the 1/4 in 14 flat (stock) @ 100mph. Lightly modded and they have broken into the 13s. The car is damn heavy at 4200 lbs, but its solid and still very quick for its vintage. With the top off, its a blast to drive.

I grew up around this car, and had a 1997 Sl500 with xenons and 18' Momo's in triple black of my own when I was in High School. I definitely have a soft spot for them and plan on driving this one for a looooooong time.
damn you had an SL500 in HS?:eek: damn what a baller

[quickervicar]

Is there a manual form?

Only with the I6. For some reason I thought the SL500 had the 5-speed auto. It's been awhile though...

[NikosX]

nice, good luck with the r129, my wife's dad has one, nice little car, cept his is a vert. sucks to see the s2k like that, they probably will total it. its funny you say the thing about oe pannels would have totaled the one, aftermarket would have totaled my stang, i source saleen parts (rep kit and real spoiler) and end up with ~1500 in my pocket after everything lol.

All SL's are verts, it just so happens that Dad has taken the hard top off once in 14 years. Im going to try and see what I can source for the Honda.


Is there a manual form?

I am sorry that you are hurt, but after reading that you had a 1997 SL in high school, I don't feel for the material loss.

Your family seems to have good taste in cars though, the SL500 is one of the few automatic cars I would consider driving.

I also drove Dad's e31 850i, then later my E39 528, 535i5 and M5.

Only the 300s came in a 5-speed manual. Mom loves her Jaguars, Dad goes either italian or german. The older he gets, the more he loves MBZ.


damn you had an SL500 in HS?:eek: damn what a baller

I loved that car. Roll up in the lot with the top down, tunes up and hot gf. Life was amazing. Wish I could turn back the clock sometimes so I could relive certain things and change others.


Only with the I6. For some reason I thought the SL500 had the 5-speed auto. It's been awhile though...

The cars switched to 5-speed autos in 96'.

Alright, done sounding like a brat.

[quickervicar]

The cars switched to 5-speed autos in 96'

That sounds right

[Dinglenutz]

e30 m3 powered by honda ftw man... that would be one hellova car. ice sucks but good to hear your still functioning.

[NikosX]

The hard part is going to find an E30 M3 roller that isnt a total POS.