I don't know all the details, it rolled 7 times and the driver (the only one in it) walked away.

WOW:shock::shock::shock::shock::shock::shock::shoc k::shock::shock:

Where this happen. Honda made a good save car

Just sent this to my sister, she just bought a POS Hyundai. First week backed into another vehicle at a very slow speed, $1,500 damage. I hit a deer in the E, $1,000 damage.

wow, walked away?

is the rear door open and the front off due to 'jaws of life' can-opening to extract the driver?

glad to hear that they walked away. they need to buy another element, very safe.

glad to hear that they walked away. they need to buy another element, very safe.

I couldn't agree more! I 'Flipped' mine, **still consider it a roll over* and that was the first thing I did, buy another one!

Oh, and I walked away from mine, as did Joe.

Where did this happen, and who did it happen to? Was it a fello EOC'r? I hope they are doing okay? Do you know the circumstances of the crash? Anyone else hurt? :confused:

somewhere on hwy99 in Northern California. It was someone our UPS rep knew. I didn't get a lot of details with the pictures.

[QUOTE=LmentalMastiffs;478857]I couldn't agree more! I 'Flipped' mine, **still consider it a roll over* and that was the first thing I did, buy another one!


now you have side air bags, that would help.

i would like to see how the drivers side looks.

I wasn't concerned...

...til I saw it was a TRP :shock:

Oh the E-manity!! :sad:

I wasn't concerned...

...til I saw it was a TRP :shock:

Oh the E-manity!! :sad:



I can ease you mind.....it wasn't TPR....it was rally red or SOP....the rims give it away as an older model.

That'll buff right out.

That's a killer mod. 8) It's not for me though.

The E isn't that safe, but I think it is better than most SUVs. Rollovers are the #1 cause of death in accidents, if I'm not mistaken, and the chances of rolling over an E is greater than a sedan.

I can ease you mind.....it wasn't TPR....it was rally red or SOP....the rims give it away as an older model.

I would lean more towards SOP, as the front bumper is the lighter grey color, where the Rally red had the black panels. This just makes our SOPs worth more as now there are less of them.

How could that be SOP? SOP is orange man, that's red :P

Hmmmm ....... wonder if there's any interior parts to salvage for a mod :D

That's a Rallye Red, no question. And do my eyes deceive me, or is that a Gutter Guard grille?:smile:

And do my eyes deceive me, or is that a Gutter Guard grille?

that may well be, but I see there isn't a home depot grill guard, so the condenser is probably trashed.... :rolleyes:

But, yea mod parts. :D I like the way you're thinking.

Um, gonna have to disagree with you, since I now know 2 people who's Es rolled or flipped. Myself being one, and this poor guy. :oops:

Both of us, to include my DH, walked away from this type of accident virtually unmarked.

Okay, so they literally taped me to a back board and carried me out, but again, that was for precaution only. I did suffer a small puncture whole in my left upper arm, but it's healed nicely.

So, you ask, what I did? I went right out and took the money USAA gave me and bought another one. :D

OH & that is DEFINATELY a RALLY RED, I'd do a side-by-side with my SOP, but damit, I still haven't gotten around to having the 2 rolls of film developed. LOLOL

The E isn't that safe, but I think it is better than most SUVs. Rollovers are the #1 cause of death in accidents, if I'm not mistaken, and the chances of rolling over an E is greater than a sedan.

he did say she had a case of soda in the back and one of the cans imbedded itself in the passengers door panel.

he did say she had a case of soda in the back and one of the cans imbedded itself in the passengers door panel.

:???: WOW, how scarey that is.

We were loaded down with live ammo, a few baynonets, and 5 to 6 WWII vintage Fire arms. Plus a boat load of other Re-enacting gear. :neutral:

None of it made it's way forward and none of it was secured properly. :twisted:

We got extremely lucky as this poor woman did!

Any news on how she's fairng? I hydroplained in the rain, and still having issues with driving in the Rain. :-?

Any news on how she's fairng? I hydroplained in the rain, and still having issues with driving in the Rain. :-?

Just out of curiosity, was this on the stock tires?

Just out of curiosity, was this on the stock tires?


NOPE, all 4 brand new BFGoodrich ATs. :rolleyes: and I lost all 4 tires in the crash, blew them out completely when we came to a stand still.

Well, at least you got a new SOP out of the deal! :D

he did say she had a case of soda in the back and one of the cans imbedded itself in the passengers door panel.
Oooh -A new mod ! :D

That is most certainly an SOP Element. it is either a 2003 or 2004 model. TRP didn't come out until 2005 and this isn't a 2005 model. Check the plastic along under the door where it connects to the rear fender and you'll see this isn't an '05 but is actually an '03 or '04.

how does something like that happen

high speed, turn the wheel and roll....its easy....people do it all the time.

high speed, turn the wheel and roll....its easy....people do it all the time.

OMG!! You people are making my heart hurt!!! :twisted:




Hey where is this one? Are the front seats still good?? :rolleyes: http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38032

That's a killer mod. 8) It's not for me though.

Ah yes, the "Frank Gehry" mod. :grin:

- Jeff

OUCH!! glad to hear the driver is O.K.

I don't know all the details, it rolled 7 times and the driver (the only one in it) walked away.

The amazing thing about that wreck is that it landed between the lines of that parking spot!

:)

The amazing thing about that wreck is that it landed between the lines of that parking spot!

:)

Now THAT'S placement! :cool:

how does something like that happen

It's all physics and center of gravity. Ever read the imprinted warning about rollover on the driver's side sun visor? It may be an SUV crossover, but it's still riding considerably high.

Amazing that she walked away from that accident. The thing looks absolutely destroyed.

I don't know all the details, it rolled 7 times and the driver (the only one in it) walked away.

A fresh coat of paint and she'll be good as new...

I never had THAT much trouble parking! Ouch!

It looks far to much like my element... Kinda gave me the chills. Hope I never have to see my E in this condition. :| "shutters"

Makes me queasy.

That is most certainly an SOP Element. it is either a 2003 or 2004 model. TRP didn't come out until 2005 and this isn't a 2005 model. Check the plastic along under the door where it connects to the rear fender and you'll see this isn't an '05 but is actually an '03 or '04.

thats good cause that means we are THAT safe without the airbags.

sooooooo....


anyone watch grind house?

deathproof?

anyone? anyone?


lets play a game of soccer with our Es

http://youtube.com/watch?v=SIeu7_-iwdw :razz::wink::razz::wink:

Dam, and not a good windshield between emmm...:D

thats good cause that means we are THAT safe without the airbags.

sooooooo....


anyone watch grind house?

deathproof?

anyone? anyone?


lets play a game of soccer with our Es

http://youtube.com/watch?v=SIeu7_-iwdw :razz::wink::razz::wink:

Got to love the humor of the Brits.:)

Looks like some Tornado damage !

thats good cause that means we are THAT safe without the airbags.

sooooooo....


anyone watch grind house?

deathproof?

anyone? anyone?


lets play a game of soccer with our Es

http://youtube.com/watch?v=SIeu7_-iwdw :razz::wink::razz::wink:

Actually the 2003/04 models could be purchased with front side airbags, that's what the EX-S stands for. :)

wow, walked away?

is the rear door open and the front off due to 'jaws of life' can-opening to extract the driver?

Exactly!

Dark green arrows are purchase points for jaws of life. Can see a slight dent in the rear door as well from this. The light arrow shows where they cut the seatbelt to get the driver out.

"walked away" is definitely an exaggeration if they had to pop the door and cut the seatbelt to get her out. Almost surely they backboarded her (and rightly so!) for such a serious accident and with a pinned party such as this.

Maybe she "walked away" from the hospital after they checked her out:-D

i'm still amazed about 'walking away'. that element is so trashed.