canadian95sts Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 So, im drivin down a dark country road , from my house, on my way to get a coffee tonight around 9:30pm. As I am about to meet an oncoming car, BANG, something hard and heavy hit my door, nearly causing me to go into the 4 foot ditch. Realising that someone from the car that just passed threw it, rage came over me and i turned around as fast as i could. Hitting the throttle on my 96 STS I quickly accellerated to 140km\hr, stupid thing to do, I know, and started to chase the car. Stupid kids, trying to outrun me in their moms Ford Taurus, They decided to lead me all over the countryside trying to outrun me. Now i know what your thinking, im as stupid as they are for chasing them at these high speeds, so i backed way off, just so i could see their tail lights and see where they went. Finally after about 20 mins , they pulled into a house where one of them lived. Man, ou should have seen the looks on their faces when i pulled in behind them, 6' tall 240# shaved head driving the caddy that just chased them. I think the one kid wet his pants when i jumped out of the car. So i get the drivers address and decide not to waste my time with them, but to go see their mom, afterall it was her car they were beatin on. The two brothers, 15 and 17, pulled in their driveway ten minutes after i did and were both ballin their eyes out as soon as they saw my car at their house. Mom was none to pleased, took away the kids drivers license and snapped it in half right there on the spot, i couldnt believe it. I left after briefly rippin them a new a-hole, and told their mom that since she snapped the kids D.L. in half and there was no damage, I wouldnt call the police. Still dont know what it was they threw, but man, scared the hell outta me. Just had to vent my frustrations to someone, and hey, your all here! Matt A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...BUT, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "darn...that was fun!" www.madd.ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marika Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 A woman was killed by kids who hurled a frozen turkey though her car window, hitting the woman in the face. Imagine being hit in the face by what amounts to being a 10+ pound chunk of ice. Even if there was no damage to the car, I would have called the cops and reported them. Little bast*rds will no doubt do it again someday, maybe this time, killing someone. If you really want to make people safe drivers again then simply remove all the safety features from cars. No more seat belts, ABS brakes, traction control, air bags or stability control. No more anything. You'll see how quickly people will slow down and once again learn to drive like "normal" humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadian95sts Posted August 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 you know, The more i thing about it the more i think i may call the police,, maybe ill sleep on it and decide in the morning. Matt A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...BUT, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "darn...that was fun!" www.madd.ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie Hank Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 you know, The more i thing about it the more i think i may call the police,, maybe ill sleep on it and decide in the morning. Matt I dunno, from the story you described, I think they learned their lesson....(give them a break,..they're young and stup, ..., I mean, a little smarter now....) That is, if there is no damage to your car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenJ Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Matt, I'd guess the biggest question around here is, "Any damage to your vehicle?" Something similar happened to me about twenty or so years ago. It was during a period of racial distress. Although "everyone" knew "who did it." the cops made it plain to me that they'd simply like me to go away. It was a $100 repair at the time, probably worth maybe $400 today. I bit the bullit. Went home. Back in the '70s, I was pulled over as a bank robbery suspect in Garden City, NY. Me and my vehicle matched the description of the "perp" almost exactly, nea precisely! Guns drawn etc. Oh boy! My registration was expired by a few days. After the cops "perp walked" me in front of the witnesses, I was left free to go. When I asked the cop about my expired registration, he said something like, "You've been through enough, just get it fixed tomorrow!" I DID! Sometimes forgiveness isn't painful. Can be helpful. The point that I'm roundaboutly driving towards if this: if the kids aren't dirtbags, "Moms" punishment will likely outweigh the cops punishment by an order of magnitude. And you'll have no further need to escalate the situation. If, on the other hand, they are unremorseful, simply go for their collective jugulars! Regards, Warren There is no means of avoiding the final collapse of a boom brought about by credit expansion. The alternative is only whether the crisis should come sooner as the result of a voluntary abandonment of further credit expansion, or later as a final and total catastrophe of the currency system involved. - Ludwig von Mises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjayzway Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Figures!!!!! The one night I decide to stay home, eh? Why does this not EVER happen to me? Matt.....I am jeleous! You have all the fun! Big Jay Life is too short to grow up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted tcb Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Matt, all this for a cup of Tim Horton's double double? That's my favourite excuse to drive either the STS or the 71 Cutlass convertible ... the Accord is used for basic point A to B, while the other two cars beg to be driven .... usually to Tim Horton's 1989 FWD Fleetwood, Silver 1995 STS Crimson Pearl on Black leather 1997 STS Diamond White 1999 STS Crimson Pearl 2001 STS Silver 2003 STS, Crimson Pearl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadian95sts Posted August 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Matt, all this for a cup of Tim Horton's double double? That's my favourite excuse to drive either the STS or the 71 Cutlass convertible ... the Accord is used for basic point A to B, while the other two cars beg to be driven .... usually to Tim Horton's Almost right, its a 3 milk 3 sugar, but Tim Hortons all the way. So i went out and looked at the car today and sure enough, big thick scratch on the drivers door under the mirror. Went and took some pictures and got an estimate for just over $400.00. Needless to say i will be going back to speak with mom and dad tonight to see what they want to do. The did say they would pay for any damage if i diddnt involve the police, we'll see if the story is the same tonight. Keep you all posted, Matt A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...BUT, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "darn...that was fun!" www.madd.ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sal.carceller@cox.net Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 I would give them a break, I think they learned. We have all done stupid things as youngsters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcxtc Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Somebody mention Tim Horton's??? I love that place, but I usually look like this when I leave because I ate too much! Just about kinked my colon the last time I was in Saskatchewan. Too bad we don't have them here in the states! Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimD Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 ..... Too bad we don't have them here in the states! Michael Old Tim is in up-state NY and expanding. Jim Drive your car. Use your cell phone. CHOOSE ONE ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graphite-sts Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 I can't believe I'm saying this, but if they are willing to pay for any damage, don't involve the police. I did a couple of stupid things as a teenager I'm not proud of, and my parents did a lot worse to me than a fine and a record would. The thing about it is, once you mature, the treatment towards you can change. But a record is forever. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgnoon Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Tim Horton's up in RI and Southern New England For sure... on every friggen corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjayzway Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 I would give them a break, I think they learned. We have all done stupid things as youngsters. ????????????Give them a break??????????? Who the kids or the parents? I would make them PAY! If I know Matt, and I do cause we have been best friends for years, he will get the parents to pay, and not bother with the cops. But if you are implying to give the parents a break, you have to be out of your mind! Why should Matt be responsible for the damages? Big Jay Life is too short to grow up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadian95sts Posted August 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 we, heres what seems to be the final chapter. I got a call from the mother today, she was nice at first, then started yelling and screaming at me that i was trying to bilk them out of $400.00. She told me that there was no way her sons could have done the damage, no matter what they threw, and said that she was an insurance agent, and was going to charge ME with insurance fraud, if i went to my insurance company. After i hung up on her i called the cops, who seemed helpful at first. Then when i met with the officer who was to take the report, he told me that since i diddnt notice the damage that night, 11:00pm pitch black out, they could not do anything. They couldn't prove that the damage was caused by these kids, and not something in my driveway overnight. They told me i was wasting my time, and , off the record, that " I should have beat the crap out of the kids when i caught them, at least i would have gotten a little justice", thats what the cop said. So now im stuck paying for this damage myself, because my deductible is $500.00, and it will cost $400 and change to get it fixed. What a wonderful world we live in eh, i think im gonna go out and damage THEIR car tonight, i know i'll walk away scott free! Matt A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...BUT, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "darn...that was fun!" www.madd.ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petroleum Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 Wow... Terribly sorry to hear that, but like a previous member said you should not have left the parents get off so easy. If it makes you feel any less furious, your experience is a life lesson for me. As I was reading through the posts I was agreeing with everyone and even though I have only been a non-teenager for 2 years I would never do something ignorant like that, but I was feeling for them and everything seemed like it would be taken care of. But, I guess now we all see where the kids get it from. I'm not blaming the parents, but with a certain lack of discipline or obligation comes what we just observed. Now I know to first and foremost ensure that my personal property is 100% taken care off before I start feeling sympathy or get shafted. Best of Luck Petrol Oh! and we have the same car Sofie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie Hank Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 I can't believe it,...what a bunch of JERKS!!!!! I take back what I said about giving them another chance, with a mother like that, they'll be up to more 'no good'.... I still think you should call their insurance carrier, just because you don't have a police report does not mean you can't file a claim.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 i think im gonna go out and damage THEIR car tonight, i know i'll walk away scott free! A gallon or two of muriatic acid in the fuel tank should just about even the score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob D Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 http://www.uspystore.com/category.phtml?id=9&subcategory=45 Read George's book, and above all take your time. '93 STS.. opened, dropped, wide...fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjtjwdad Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 A gallon or two of muriatic acid in the fuel tank should just about even the score. mmmhhhhh .... that'll even it for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjayzway Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 I knew it! Give'em a break? Yup, sure....See where it gets you now adays! NEVER, EVER give todays PUNKS a break. They are punks for a reason....BAD PARENTING!!!! Hands down MATT! We will seek revenge, huh, and she thaught $400.00 was too much! Wait till we're done! Big Jay Life is too short to grow up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAUL T Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 I learned a similar lesson when my wife hit a 15yr old on a 3-wheeler. He went through a blind intersection without stopping. My wife caught him dead center and rolled him off the hood. She was not going very fast and all he ended up with was a broken leg. He had no insurance, no licenes, riding on a county road. The police said he could write tickets all day on this boy but, I told the father that I would not press charges if he agreed to pay for our car. The police said I had 1 year to decide to press charges or not. I had the car fixed and the bodyshop sent the bill to the family. Then the mother wanted me to sign a release form releasing them from further responsibility. Something smelled fishy, so I called the bodyshop to see if they had paid the bill. He said they worked out a payment plan, but if they did not pay for it that it would be my responsibility to pay. So I called the mother back and told her I would not sign anything until the car was paid for. Then my wife gets a call from our insurance company and the Mother of the boy filed a claim against our insurance to pay for the boys medical bills. Our adjuster told us that because we did not have charges brought up against the boy, we would have to prove that it was not my wifes fault. Well I called the mother and informed her I was going to press charges against her son if the claim was not dropped. Well car got paid for and insurance claim dropped. I never heard any more from them. Moral of the story is to call the Police immediatly, file a report, have the police write 1 ticket so blame is established and have peace of mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob D Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 Moral of this (and any similar) story..call the cops, press charges if necessary. Unless I knew them really REALLY well, even if they were my neighbors I would just say, "Look don’t take this personally, it’s only business". Nice guys usually finish last in these types of scenarios. And, as George Hayduke has been saying for sometime, if you come up short, “Don’t get mad, get even!” '93 STS.. opened, dropped, wide...fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjtjwdad Posted August 28, 2005 Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 adding further, in the event it is on private property (such as a shopping mall) sometimes the police won't come out. In that event you always say someone is hurt and then they'll come. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadillac_caddy_sts Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Holy crap....If I were you i would be absolutly rageing.....this sounds like what happned to a freind of mine if u all remember yenko his STS had a snowball thrown at the headlight and is smashed he needed to buy a new one and when he called the person the threw the snowball's parents there dad just yelled im not payin for sh*t!!!!! I mean now I am only 16 and I no if i ever threw something at a car like that id probly be made to get a job and pay for everything I dont know why some kids parents think that there kids can do no wrong. Defending Northstar perf a qtr mile at a time!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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