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Old May 27, 2007, 11:05 AM
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Evo saved my life

early this morning, i was driving through the licolin tunnel, and long story short, cab in front of me slams on breaks, i hit mine dude behind me cant stop swings out into other lane, guy in other lane slams brakes, and swings hits the wall and takes out the cab right in front of me

my brakes saved my life, my car didnt get one scratch, and im greatful to be here 100% untouched

just thought id share how valueabal this set up is, even though i can barley spell
Old May 27, 2007, 11:07 AM
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Stock brakes?

Close call!
Old May 27, 2007, 11:09 AM
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Good heads up!
Old May 27, 2007, 11:14 AM
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I know what you mean about the brakes. The other day they saved my front end from smashing into a deer that jumped out in front of me. If I was in a regular car i think I would have taken him out, lol.
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poor guy who crashed..
Old May 27, 2007, 11:20 AM
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You have to watch your good brakes,stopping to guickly and someone might rear end you.Keep your eye on the rear view.
Old May 27, 2007, 11:23 AM
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A lot of people think Mitsu build quality sucks, but here is this story to prove them wrong
Old May 27, 2007, 11:27 AM
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i wouldnt have slammed if the cab hadnt, but yea im so greatful
Old May 27, 2007, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by paymon
A lot of people think Mitsu build quality sucks, but here is this story to prove them wrong

Actually the brakes are made by brembo , not mitsu.
Old May 27, 2007, 11:38 AM
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yes, but the awd played a part in me maintaing my line
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Originally Posted by camoner
yes, but the awd played a part in me maintaing my line
very true
Old May 27, 2007, 12:58 PM
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gatta love them brembos
Old May 27, 2007, 12:59 PM
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Reminds me of when I had my civic and I slammed on my brakes. I swear I slide for 50 ft.
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I thank GOD first and foremost.... then those lovely BREMBOS. I have stories for days about both.
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Good thing you and the evo are alright



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