My Car Exploded. (No, seriously)

[bananaface]

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All I ever burned was a toaster and the notepad my mom had hanging above it.

For reference, toast blows out just like candles.

 

[117296]

Ahhh, but do you have pictures and will you make money buying a new one???

I doubt she has liability insurance on her microwave.

 

[andrewattheU]

I am surprised that you didn't use some of your BAJILLIONS of D&B points on a new car.

+1 to the bash on Sam's Club
+4 to the monkeys
+0.5 to your toboggan. (+1 for the beanie, -0.5 for calling it a toboggan.)
+1 for the Copy and paste function used to create your "audience"
+5 for making yourself twice as big as the fireman and the crazy nascar guy
+1,000 for the bash on all the hicks out there by using the crazy nascar guy
+1 for roasting a hot dog with a bun on a sword.

+1,012.5= Very entertaining.

Unfortunately, this game is like "Whose line is it anyway," where the points don't matter.

@Bananaface: I always wondered what modernization was like

you forgot the +100 points for bashing the Soviet Union

 

[Knipps]

That picture is amazing, i only wish i could've been on here sooner to name the monkeys

This is off topic of exploding cars, but what kind of camaro (year, engine, setup, etc, etc) are you trying to sell?

1994 Camaro Z28 LT1 (350 V8) A4 (automatic 4 speed)
~84k miles, with Edelbrock headers, Flowmaster exhaust, Lingenfelter CAI, brand new fuel pump & oil sender. oh, and ceramic brakes waiting for the front wheels


can be yours for 5k 😀

 

[firefighter9015]

That picture is amazing, i only wish i could've been on here sooner to name the monkeys



1994 Camaro Z28 LT1 (350 V8) A4 (automatic 4 speed)
~84k miles, with Edelbrock headers, Flowmaster exhaust, Lingenfelter CAI, brand new fuel pump & oil sender. oh, and ceramic brakes waiting for the front wheels


can be yours for 5k 😀

No, the next toy I buy for myself is going to be a new Pontiac GTO. Those things are freaking sweat, but that is going to be a while, I have to finish my first toy, a 68 Chevelle with a 350 w/ Dunati Cam, Edelbrock carb and flowmaster headers and I am running it w/ open headers right now 😀. There are pictures lurking here on the forums some where, I am just too lazy to pull up the link.

 

[RxWildcat]

boooooo chevys! The only chevys I like are the vettes 😀

 

[OKgirl]

No, the next toy I buy for myself is going to be a new Pontiac GTO. Those things are freaking sweat, but that is going to be a while, I have to finish my first toy, a 68 Chevelle with a 350 w/ Dunati Cam, Edelbrock carb and flowmaster headers and I am running it w/ open headers right now 😀. There are pictures lurking here on the forums some where, I am just too lazy to pull up the link.

My brother had a 69 Chevelle and he did all kinds of crap to it. Right before he sold it, he put twin turbos on it.

 

[Farmercyst]

boooooo chevys! The only chevys I like are the vettes 😀

Need a better looking avatar if you're going to start putting down other cars. Seriously, the south end of a horse booing Chevy's??😀
I suppose if it were the south end of a ferrari.

 

[RxWildcat]

I took that pic right after I mounted up some new 315s 😀 I'll change in to a front shot soon, the rear of a pony isn't really too pretty, I agree.

 

[SpirivaSunrise]

I took that pic right after I mounted up some new 315s 😀 I'll change in to a front shot soon, the rear of a pony isn't really too pretty, I agree.

No way!!!! The 'stang has a great back...although I prefer w/ a spoiler like mine 😉

Seen the Italian '10 concept?

 

[Farmercyst]

No way!!!! The 'stang has a great back...although I prefer w/ a spoiler like mine 😉

Seen the Italian '10 concept?

I hadn't, but I like it. I prefer the "newer" retro look over the early 2K's, but the Italian Job's pretty good too.😉

 

[firefighter9015]

boooooo chevys! The only chevys I like are the vettes 😀

One ride in my chevelle and you would never say that again. I do like me some mustangs though. I want a Shelby, but at the rate I am going, that is never ever going to happen.

 

[firefighter9015]

My brother had a 69 Chevelle and he did all kinds of crap to it. Right before he sold it, he put twin turbos on it.

I would love a 69 SS, but we found my 68 for the right price for what it was at the time.

 

[WVUPharm2007]

Imagine how much it would cost to replace that windshield if it got cracked...

 

[PharmDstudent]

Silly WVU... Trix are for kids!

You're still funny. What gives?

 

[WVUPharm2007]

Silly WVU... Trix are for kids!

You're still funny. What gives?

Uh....huh? Ok....

 

[Knipps]

I took that pic right after I mounted up some new 315s 😀 I'll change in to a front shot soon, the rear of a pony isn't really too pretty, I agree.

it's ok, the rear isn't what we see in our rear view mirror

 

[SpirivaSunrise]

Imagine how much it would cost to replace that windshield if it got cracked...

Ain't it cool? That's my favorite part. But it's not going to happen...same with the lambo doors.

 

[RxWildcat]

I like that italian concept, I hadn't seen it before. Here are a few pics for all of you chevyers 😀

You'd only be seeing the last pic on the street though 😀

 

[Knipps]

 

[SpirivaSunrise]

Ha!! That's great.

...Although it would be even better if the old guy in white shorts was getting out of it. 😉

 

[bananaface]

Because nothing says I didn't poop myself like white pants.

 

[PharmDstudent]

Uh....huh? Ok....

Who else's car would explode? You must have that kind of luck. That's what's so funny. Weird stuff like that only happens to you!

 

[RxWildcat]

Because nothing says I didn't poop myself like white pants.

Hahaha!

 

[WVUPharm2007]

Who else's car would explode? You must have that kind of luck. That's what's so funny. Weird stuff like that only happens to you!

Ohhhhhh. Ok. Actually, I only tell you guys SOME of the weird **** that happens to me. I don't even try to tell people about some of the crazy **** that happens to me. Much of it just isn't believable.

What I'm told is the weirdest thing is how calm I was about it. My wife told that I was so matter of fact about it that she thought I was in shock or something. I called her and I just said, "Hey, it's me. The car exploded. Can you come pick me up?" In retrospect I suppose that is something most people would get in a tizzy over. No, it's just something that would happen to me. The **** doesn't even shock me anymore. I figure it's the same reason why ER physicians don't hurl when someone comes in with an arm loped off.

On the flip side, I can be incredibly lucky, too. Usually whenever something bad happens, something equally as bizarre happens that puts me further ahead of the curve than before the bad thing happened.

For instance.

+

+ ME

=

HOWEVER...

+ ME...and underhanded brilliance.

=

+ $2000

So, basically...using algebra...Fire and a '98 Buick = a non-burning '05 Ford and $2000 dollars.

Excellent. I suggest everyone catches their Buicks on fire. Worked out great for me.

The only bad part is that I'm one of those weirdos that own two of the same model car...albeit different generations. Oh well. I'll deal.

 

[firefighter9015]

I like that italian concept, I hadn't seen it before. Here are a few pics for all of you chevyers 😀

You'd only be seeing the last pic on the street though 😀

Nope, I beg to differ w/ you on that one. My chevelle would take that little mustang any day, they don't make pure American Muscle anymore

 

[RxWildcat]

Nope, I beg to differ w/ you on that one. My chevelle would take that little mustang any day, they don't make pure American Muscle anymore

Oh you did NOT just go there...😀

Mine is supercharged w/ 10lbs of boost with 450 rwhp and it weighs ~3350lbs. Hows the chevelle stack up?

 

[bananaface]

Uh oh. Now the drag racing begins. Someone get a hanky.

 

[All4MyDaughter]

Nope, I beg to differ w/ you on that one. My chevelle would take that little mustang any day, they don't make pure American Muscle anymore

Oh you did NOT just go there...😀

Mine is supercharged w/ 10lbs of boost with 450 rwhp and it weighs ~3350lbs. Hows the chevelle stack up?

OH DEAR. I'd hand out rulers, except I already know one of you is a girl!

 

[RxWildcat]

OH DEAR. I'd hand out rulers, except I already know one of you is a girl!

So I win by default right?

 

[All4MyDaughter]

So I win by default right?

Heh. 😀

 

[117296]

OH DEAR. I'd hand out rulers, except I already know one of you is a girl!

This thread is great.

Start out with a lot of irony, add in a little bit of innuendo, a touch of type A personality, and finish it off with a burning '98 Buick. What do you get? This thread.👍

 

[Knipps]

Uh oh. Now the bench racing begins. Someone get a hanky.

fixed,

anytime we get into a conversation like this at work one of the other guys buts in saying he'll beat any of us.. except he'll be running.
it was funny at first but now it's getting old

 

[firefighter9015]

So I win by default right?

What girls can't drive? Boy, you have a rude awaking coming to you, too bad my dad decide to break my toy Sunday. 😱

 

[PharmDstudent]

Ohhhhhh. Ok. Actually, I only tell you guys SOME of the weird **** that happens to me. I don't even try to tell people about some of the crazy **** that happens to me. Much of it just isn't believable.

What I'm told is the weirdest thing is how calm I was about it. My wife told that I was so matter of fact about it that she thought I was in shock or something. I called her and I just said, "Hey, it's me. The car exploded. Can you come pick me up?" In retrospect I suppose that is something most people would get in a tizzy over. No, it's just something that would happen to me. The **** doesn't even shock me anymore. I figure it's the same reason why ER physicians don't hurl when someone comes in with an arm loped off.

On the flip side, I can be incredibly lucky, too. Usually whenever something bad happens, something equally as bizarre happens that puts me further ahead of the curve than before the bad thing happened.

For instance.

+

+ ME

=

HOWEVER...

+ ME...and underhanded brilliance.

=

+ $2000

So, basically...using algebra...Fire and a '98 Buick = a non-burning '05 Ford and $2000 dollars.

Excellent. I suggest everyone catches their Buicks on fire. Worked out great for me.

The only bad part is that I'm one of those weirdos that own two of the same model car...albeit different generations. Oh well. I'll deal.

I've always had a Nissan Sentra until I met my boyfriend. It's like my mom would retire one and then buy another one for me. Unlike you, I'm NOT a big fan of Nissans anymore, so I wouldn't be too happy about getting another Sentra- for the fourth time!

This commercial is pretty ironic after your car exploded:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NemBIAU8-BM[/youtube]

 

[WVUPharm2007]

All I get from that commercial is, "Buick, prepare to be mauled by bears."

 

[StandardProcess]

Well, if the commercial would have finished you would have been able to see the very first Buick burst into flames. It was a 'fight or flight' saftey feature they tried to introduce. Obviously not with success. They had to scrap the idea, but DID salvage the footage for 'Smokey the Bear' public service spots.

 

[WVUPharm2007]

LINK

General Motors is recalling nearly 1.5 million midsize cars from the 1997-2003 model years have a defect that lets oil drip onto the exhaust manifold and flame up, potentially leading to an engine fire, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The recall includes 1997-2003 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, the 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue; the 1998-2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo; and the 2000-2003 Chevrolet Impala equipped with the naturally-aspirated (without a supercharger) 3.8-liter V6.

HAHAHAHA. Blow me, GM. You owe me a car. Where is my daggum lawyer?

Seriously, though. What should I do about this? These ****ers owe me a car...should I call them up and bitch or should I just sick my lawyer on them?

 

[powertoold]

This thread is a classic. It makes me laugh every time.

 

[AwptimusPrime]

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HAHAHAHA. Blow me, GM. You owe me a car. Where is my daggum lawyer?

Seriously, though. What should I do about this? These ****ers owe me a car...should I call them up and bitch or should I just sick my lawyer on them?

Your lawyer is going to take all yur monies. Just call up GM and show them the police report and ask for a car.

 

[Aznfarmerboi]

👍 Do it quick as they are more than willing to settle while the case is ongoing than later on when one of their company lawyers might want you to prove it was due to an engine or that there werent anything else involved.

Your lawyer is going to take all yur monies. Just call up GM and show them the police report and ask for a car.

 

[AwptimusPrime]

👍 Do it quick as they are more than willing to settle while the case is ongoing than later on when one of their company lawyers might want you to prove it was due to an engine or that there werent anything else involved.

Good point, you definately want to file something quickly because GM might be going out of business soon

 

[WVUPharm2007]

I called them. I was on hold for 25 minutes and just hung up. I'll email 'em. If I get a couple of grand out of this, it'd be hilarious.

 

[fhx06]

Such poor timing too; it's not like GM wasn't already in a s--tty position.

 

[WVUPharm2007]

GM just needs to fold and allow Ford to be the premiere US manufacturer, anyway. Their cars are nicer, better designed, better looking, more reliable, and typically don't explode for no reason.

 

[fhx06]

There was an article I browsed through that indicated the current plan is to salvage as much of GM's assets as possible, form a secondary company to "buy" up the valuable assets, and leave the toxic ones in the current GM company. I'm no finance major nor a whiz in business management but this just sounds stupid.

Maybe I misread the article, but here it is: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/13/business/13gm.html?_r=1&ref=global

 

[rphello]

My Dad just had a recall on his GM vehicle. The reason: Engine fire caused by faulty wiring for the windshield wiper fluid heater.

 

[Sparda29]

My condolences for your Buick. It's not as bad as an AK-47 catching on fire while you are operating it.

 

[Old Timer]

GM just needs to fold and allow Ford to be the premiere US manufacturer, anyway. Their cars are nicer, better designed, better looking, more reliable, and typically don't explode for no reason.

Like the Ford Pinto......

 

[Praziquantel86]

Like the Ford Pinto......

Reminds me of that movie Top Secret with Val Kilmer. Absolutely hilarious.