Well, I'm probably right in guessing that you finally got that off your chest and at least told the truth to someone other than the people who can punish you. At least you came forward to someone with that. But I want you to know that I lost a good friend a long time ago while I was out of town. His name was Ali and I've known him since 6th grade. One day he was riding shotgun in his friend's Acura Integra. The driver of the Integra decided to race some other ricer on this great stretch of road that hardly anyone takes. Mureau Rd in Calabasas, CA.
Long story short... my friend lost his life when the driver of the Acura lost control. The car slammed into 4 newspaper stands and a telephone pole... passenger door first. Ali died on the scene. His "friend" is now serving 20 years for manslaughter because he was racing.
The freedom that cars can bring to people can be exciting, but in the wrong hands, or in Ali's case, even the wrong seat... it can easilly go from bad to worse. Totaling a car is something that insurance can take care of by writing a check. But losing a leg, finger, eye, or life is far too big a price to pay and something that not even Bill Gates can replace.
SLK's are great rides. Just make sure that you're around to enjoy one some day. By all means, take risks. That's how most people learn. But don't let friends take risks for you. Common sense goes a long way. 95+ in a blizzard was obviously not smart... your friend's accident is proof enough. |