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rsxchic05 · 03-07-2005, 06:15 PM

I'm not sure if any of you know this guy or not. He was 19 from Buckingham and went to Bucks, so it hits kind of close to home. The other night he was driving too fast, hit black ice and lost control of his car. It tumbled off the road and because he was not wearing his seatbelt, he was thrown from his car and is now dead. He was an only child too. I can only imagine what his parents are going through right now. So if you could, please keep his family in your thoughts. A sad example that seatbelts really can save lives.

SilverTurboRidin · 03-07-2005, 06:26 PM

But driving way too fast was also the culprit. Wouldnt have been thrown out of the car had he been doing the speed limit. But black ice blows....

Old_Timer · 03-07-2005, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverTurboRidin

But driving way too fast was also the culprit. Wouldnt have been thrown out of the car had he been doing the speed limit. But black ice blows....

How would you know??

You can get thrown out at any speed!

MuddyREX · 03-07-2005, 06:28 PM

If you are going 30 mph without your seatbelt and your car rolls, your getting tossed. Chances are that if he was wearing the belt, he would be here today.

Buckle up fellas.

Aaron · 03-07-2005, 06:32 PM

A friends son also lost control without a seatbelt and was ejected out the rear window. He spent a few days in a coma, and is now paralized from the neck down. I'm sure a good majority of us do stupid things as well.

+1 for the seatbelt NOT being one of them.

stichris · 03-07-2005, 08:10 PM

A seatbelt is something I never even think about. There is no reason to be in a car without a seatbelt, unless it's parked somewhere dark.

1988 Olds · 03-08-2005, 02:01 AM

I agree, Cars shouldn't even start without the seatbelt being on. I don't have an air bag so wearing a seatbelt is the only option besides hitting the window. My car doesn't move till everyone in the car has their seatbelt on. It's not even that the people on this site are bad drivers, it's the other 95% of the people you have to worry about.

**auk113** · 03-08-2005, 03:47 AM

HERE IS A PRIME example where Seatbelt WORKED

this happened to the budy of mine about a week ago

http://ziptiebandit.com/v-web/bullet...opic.php?t=411

teh DIRT · 03-08-2005, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by auk113

HERE IS A PRIME example where Seatbelt WORKED

this happened to the budy of mine about a week ago

http://ziptiebandit.com/v-web/bullet...opic.php?t=411

wow that is suck a bummer. not allowed to build another car....id be depressed for years

**auk113** · 03-08-2005, 12:04 PM

he got away with a whiplash

the mike · 03-08-2005, 04:37 PM

Sorry to hear about this kind of stuff.
I can't drive without my seatbelt, it feels awkward and unnatural. Kind of like forgetting your wallet. I was expecting more resposes along the lines of "I would have been killed if I was wearing my seatbelt...blah blah blah" and am pleasently surprised there are none.

stichris · 03-08-2005, 04:46 PM

The only cases I've heard of seatbelts "killing" were with small children/infants, or 5-point harnesses in a rollover, without a cage.

I'd rather have bruises from a seatbelt than bruises from teh windshield.

Vypurr · 03-08-2005, 04:46 PM

Is it really "cool" to not wear your seatbelt? I love mine, it keeps me in place during tight turns! I am considering 5 point harnesses now!

bjc26 · 03-08-2005, 05:01 PM

It is nearly impossible to sit in my car without buckling the harnesses. You have to put them over your shoulders and your lap, another second and they are all buckled! I still can't believe they aren't street legal.

Anyone see that video of the heavy set guy getting into the accident without his seatbelt on? He gets tossed all over the car. Definitely worth buckling up!

03-07-2005, 06:15 PM	#1
rsxchic05 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: newtown, pa/jersey shore Member #171 iTrader: (0)	Please please wear your seatbelts! I'm not sure if any of you know this guy or not. He was 19 from Buckingham and went to Bucks, so it hits kind of close to home. The other night he was driving too fast, hit black ice and lost control of his car. It tumbled off the road and because he was not wearing his seatbelt, he was thrown from his car and is now dead. He was an only child too. I can only imagine what his parents are going through right now. So if you could, please keep his family in your thoughts. A sad example that seatbelts really can save lives.

03-07-2005, 06:26 PM	#2
SilverTurboRidin Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: L-town PA Member #197 iTrader: (0)	But driving way too fast was also the culprit. Wouldnt have been thrown out of the car had he been doing the speed limit. But black ice blows.... __________________ Uhh used to be my dog you was in my left titty Scream RYDE OR DIE I thought you would die wit me Found out you a bitch you can't even ryde wit me Now it's a war you ain't on the side wit me To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-07-2005, 06:28 PM	#4
MuddyREX Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perkasie, PA Member #82 My Ride: 02 Subaru WRX iTrader: (4)	If you are going 30 mph without your seatbelt and your car rolls, your getting tossed. Chances are that if he was wearing the belt, he would be here today. Buckle up fellas. __________________ The original, since 1979. <---- 190,000 mile WRX - Gone To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-08-2005, 02:01 AM	#7
1988 Olds Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Member #201 My Ride: 2012 Chevy Cruze iTrader: (0)	I agree, Cars shouldn't even start without the seatbelt being on. I don't have an air bag so wearing a seatbelt is the only option besides hitting the window. My car doesn't move till everyone in the car has their seatbelt on. It's not even that the people on this site are bad drivers, it's the other 95% of the people you have to worry about. __________________ 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Surpeme Classic To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Dynoed at 237hp and 292lbs at the rear wheels. Hmm ran 13.52 @ 103.42 11/10/06 1994 Hunter Green Acura Integra DB7, Stock

03-08-2005, 03:47 AM	#8
auk113 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Feastervilly/NE Philly Member #89 iTrader: (1)	HERE IS A PRIME example where Seatbelt WORKED this happened to the budy of mine about a week ago http://ziptiebandit.com/v-web/bullet...opic.php?t=411 __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-07-2005, 06:32 PM	#5
Aaron Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yardley, S. Jersey Member #185 iTrader: (0)	A friends son also lost control without a seatbelt and was ejected out the rear window. He spent a few days in a coma, and is now paralized from the neck down. I'm sure a good majority of us do stupid things as well. +1 for the seatbelt NOT being one of them.

03-07-2005, 08:10 PM	#6
stichris Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yardley, PA Member #125 iTrader: (0)	A seatbelt is something I never even think about. There is no reason to be in a car without a seatbelt, unless it's parked somewhere dark.

03-08-2005, 12:04 PM	#10
auk113 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Feastervilly/NE Philly Member #89 iTrader: (1)	he got away with a whiplash __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-08-2005, 04:37 PM	#11
the mike TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 08075 Member #19 My Ride: 1991 Toyota Previa!!! iTrader: (1)	Sorry to hear about this kind of stuff. I can't drive without my seatbelt, it feels awkward and unnatural. Kind of like forgetting your wallet. I was expecting more resposes along the lines of "I would have been killed if I was wearing my seatbelt...blah blah blah" and am pleasently surprised there are none. __________________ My speed is only limited by my grip. Offramp Touge.

03-08-2005, 04:46 PM	#12
stichris Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yardley, PA Member #125 iTrader: (0)	The only cases I've heard of seatbelts "killing" were with small children/infants, or 5-point harnesses in a rollover, without a cage. I'd rather have bruises from a seatbelt than bruises from teh windshield.

03-08-2005, 05:01 PM	#14
bjc26 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Jersey Member #158 My Ride: '00 Lightning iTrader: (0)	It is nearly impossible to sit in my car without buckling the harnesses. You have to put them over your shoulders and your lap, another second and they are all buckled! I still can't believe they aren't street legal. Anyone see that video of the heavy set guy getting into the accident without his seatbelt on? He gets tossed all over the car. Definitely worth buckling up! __________________ 00 Lightning 04 600rr

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