Miata bites the dust :(...

...but it's not totaled. I already posted in the classifieds looking for parts but here's the pics.

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I was going down a back road after dropping a friend off early Sunday morning. About 1/4 mile from the main road the road I was on makes a tight s-curve... I took the right hander just fine but when I tried to make the left I hit some gravel (I was only going about 20-25 mph, should not have been a problem). I started sliding and at that point I couldn't brake or turn anymore, so it was damage control from there. I didn't want to hit the front end because of frame or engine damage. I ended up hitting the right side on a large wooden post which tore up the right side and spun me to the left, where I hit a t-post and dented the left fender.

Luckily I was fine, though it took me about 8 minutes to get my car out of the ditch. It's still driveable but in need of a lot of TLC. And money. Ah well... now all I have to do is find a body shop and a lot of body parts.

No stupid comments, please, I'm still smarting from this :(

OUCH! Front fender and door are easy repairs. The rear quarter is a real bear 'cause of all the inter-twined pieces. Good luck.
Merv

OUCH!

Too bad it wasn't the driver's side door... I have a spare one of those...

Good luck with the repairs, I hope they go quickly for you.

RJ

Ouch! Glad to hear you are okay though.

That's how I wrecked my first Miata -- LOOSE GRAVEL. Hit a light pole and it fell not 10 feet from where the car came to rest! :shock: Gravel is a significant danger, and reason enough not to push too hard on public roads.

Sorry about your accident.

S.

Truly sorry to hear about your predicament. Wrecking your Miata is a tough thing. (I unfortunately know the feeling) :(

Do you have insurance? That is sadly going to be an expensive repair, especially with the rear quarter damage. You may also find more damage underneath.

Unfotunately I only have liability insurance, so I'm not sure what I'm going to do at the moment. I'll work it out though. Thanks for the replies, I'm feeling better. :)

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