gilscales
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Pole impacts are about 1 mph for each inch of intrusion
This is really good info, my (uneducated) guess from looking at the car would have been 20-25 mph.
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Pole impacts are about 1 mph for each inch of intrusion
20-25 mph would have been a bit more severe. I really think the regen helped tremendously here. Imagine being in an ICE in a high gear, that would have been much worse.This is really good info, my (uneducated) guess from looking at the car would have been 20-25 mph.
Apparently he passed out after his appendix burst, and has been in the hospital. Sounds like a one time event.You can not drive until you get looked at by a doctor. Don’t let the DMV know you “blackout” the will 100% pull ur DL...
Never once brought up the "Legal Card" not in my nature. Tesla didn't cause the accident, I just want to make sure that the car was assembled correctly in the rush to meet the third quarter numbers.I love that video - "and not by Chris Hemsworth"
Basically - TLDR
If you're alive to talk about the crash, best be figuring out the email you're sending to Tesla to say "thanks for saving my life" because reaching for the legal card is going to make you look silly and cost you lots of money.
Looks like it was... handled the accident like a champ. If you do get data, you'll have to update us on your final speed (before 0 mph).Never once brought up the "Legal Card" not in my nature. Tesla didn't cause the accident, I just want to make sure that the car was assembled correctly in the rush to meet the third quarter numbers.
Glad to hear you are ok. I know it's human nature to second guess things. But honestly, if it was me, the title of the thread would be: My Tesla Model 3 Saved My Life.
I wouldn't be second-guessing the car. I'd be looking to get another one as soon as I can.
Sure you're $7500 is secure from the car that was wrecked.Thanks for the kind words and advice. I love my Model 3. Unfortunately with the holidays and the fact that I was in the hospital until last night I doubt I be able to get a clarification on repair of total from the insurance company in time to get the full $7500 credit but hey I still get teh credit for buying this car......don't I? Even if the insurance company totals it?
The hood is bent, yes, but it is barely creased at the impact site and the pole is barely past the leading edge of the front wheels.. I do not know how fast I was traveling at the time of the collision with the pole but I do know the car was crumpled half way to the firewall.
Never once brought up the "Legal Card" not in my nature. Tesla didn't cause the accident, I just want to make sure that the car was assembled correctly in the rush to meet the third quarter numbers.
No need to be a dick.I’m so very glad you weren’t hurt but give me a break with the ‘I just want to make sure that the car was, blah, blah, blah...’ crap.
You weren’t injured beyond a sore chest due to the seat belt. I get being shaken after the accident, but stop looking for something to be wrong with the car that just saved your butt and be thankful you’ll be spending the holiday season with your family and friends.
Merry Christmas and all the best in the new year! Go buy another Tesla.
Yep it is, I've had the car just about two and a half monthsBTW is that a temp license plate sticker I see on the passenger side windshield? How long have you had your car before this happened?
+1, passed out and saved by the car's tech and design? I would be kissing the car and thanking Tesla. Looks like the crumple zone worked as it should. People often look at these pics and go "wow that's terrible". But remember the crumple zone is supposed to look terrible, that's how it looks when it does its job. The pole never penetrated deep enough for the air bag to deploy.
Thread title definitely should've been My Tesla Model 3 Saved My Life.
Yes I did and I checked it and the only videos remaining were out the front while sitting in the tow yard.....:-(Did you have your dash cam USB stick recording? If so...the front view of the crash would have been on there.
Yes I did and I checked it and the only videos remaining were out the front while sitting in the tow yard.....:-(