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KurT5
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Happy New Years Eve :(

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This is the exit sign for where i work and if it werent snowing youd see the bridge too. Almost made it... :(
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Not really that bad out Mr. Plow pulled a U'y and left a nice ski jump. Slowed down but the ass end slipped out regardless. So... hello ditch, goodbye corner light, bumper, and prolly radiator. Goin to the dealer when they get a chance but until then im volvoless :( happy new years everyone
1998 S70 T5M, Classic Red, 17" Mille Miglia Avia, Kuhmo Escta ASX, IPD intake, IPD upper engine mount, IPD HD poly trans mount, OMP strut brace, (IPD HD TCV & Autometer Boost gauge to be installed)

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OMG! Dang...how did you get turned around and down that bank? Wow! I hate this for you and feel your pain. Clearly see the air guide sitting next to your car- (the first thing that gets torn off of these cars). I went off road in May (not as bad) and was lucky to have an IPD skid plate under my front end- still I cracked the intercooler (I suspect at least that much damage underneath for you too). It really wasn't too bad replacing it though. Good luck to you and hope you get this sorted out.
At least let me wish you a Happier New Year than this wretched year we've all seemed to have had.
-MIJ 8)
'98 S70 T5 Emrld Grn Met/Beige Tons of Upgrades Mobil-1
'04 V70 2.5T Red/Taupe Some Upgrades Mobil-1
'07 S40 T5 AWD 6 speed manual! Silver/Black Stage1 Heico & Elevate
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KurT5
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Post by KurT5 »

yea i think my radiator is funked cause there was coolant all over the place as he ripped my car through thats same bank to tow me out. It happened when my ass end came loose and then caught some slush and took me in through the ditch like almsot paralell with it so i rode the ditch for a good time and then the momentum of me goin sideways brought my back up the hill then faceplant into the same bank i just ran over so im sure there is plenty of underside damage and some front end issues as well. I have full everything insurance on the car so im feeling a little better but either way i just want my baby back
1998 S70 T5M, Classic Red, 17" Mille Miglia Avia, Kuhmo Escta ASX, IPD intake, IPD upper engine mount, IPD HD poly trans mount, OMP strut brace, (IPD HD TCV & Autometer Boost gauge to be installed)

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