Not sure what to say...Loggie's AV is gone

[Loggie]

Today was not a very good day and with a heavy heart...My AV is gone  Let me explain.

Today I was driving in Lithia Springs  (up in the ALT area for soccer) and I had to make evasive movements that keep me from nailing the back of a small car at 45mph. 

This guy cut in front of me to gain access to I-20 entrance ramp and he could not pull all the way in so his butt was still in my lane.  I quickly jerked the wheel to the left to avoid hitting him thus pushing him into the other cars he wedged himself in between.  At the same time I'm pulling hard to the left, I check the side mirror and saw another car coming fast on my butt so I punched it....well being the AV is tuned, she dropped into 1st and shifted super hard into 2nd spinning the tires when it engaged. 

When this happened, I heard a loud bang and knew what happened (not the first time).......the transmission blew      The noise was crazy and the AV’s instrument panel light up like a Christmas tree.  I had just enough momentum to get me to a parking lot and out of the way off the other crazy Atlanta drivers.  Needless to say, I'm not a happy camper and yes, I did have a few tears because I knew the outcome was not going to be good.  This was the last straw.  135,560 mile and I’ve had just about enough tying to get this AV to my goal…just not going to happen at this point in my life.

 I will not be fixing the AV because I cannot continue to dump $$$ into it and I and will never get the AV to the...it just doesn't matter.  She's gone.  I now have a 2007 Toyota Tundra TRD that will never see a mod nor every hold a candle to what I once had.  This is just something I’m not willing to venture into….

I cannot type anymore...just too hard.  I've attached a few pix so you can see the events I when though.  Tomorrow I'm de-modding a lot of stuff off the AV.  If anyone is in the Smyrna area and would like to help…call me on the cell 229-588-0220


I plan on taking off the Strobes, NOS and LEDs….everything thing else will have to stay because I have to head back to Valdosta later that afternoon….

[Loggie]

 

[GulfstreamV]

   I don't know what to say except sorry for your loss.   

[avyz66]

Very sad indeed. Sorry to hear that because of some $%%%^%$ you are no longer driving an AV. 

[irontrain]

Loggie I am so sorry. I know how much joy that truck has brought you and I hope you reconsider the transmission repair.  Maybe a chance to mod it into something better than it was. A new vehicle may not have to mean the end of your Avalanche. I still remember when you and I were both coming up with our own unique approach to adding some bass to our systems. I always liked yours. You were one of the first to show that owning an Av was more than owning a truck, it's a life statement.

[Z66Modder]

That rips my heart out. 

I don't know what say. It scares the crap out of me thinking that could happen to my baby.

I am sorry for your loss. I still can't believe it happened. 

[Alaska_AV.]

NOOOOOOOOO, say it ain't so!

[Aussie Red]

OMG how sad. I am so so sorry to hear this. I fear this all the time with mine that it will be wrecked. Guess that is why the Pearl sits in the driveway most of it's life. Sad too one has to worry like that and it is sadder still idiots out there drive like this and do not care anymore about others. Loggie I do hope you change your mind and fix the AV. Man this is a dark day to CAFCNA

[Loggie]

thanks guys for all the support but the deal is done...she is gone

[SRFNSNO]

That Bites.

[Darkhorse]

Sorry to be reading this.
Sad that a truck which once represented the United States on the autobahns and narrow village streets of Europe met it's fate on an Atlanta freeway but I do understand your enough is enough sentiments.

[Tango Chaser]

 

[ava-gal]

[cadboy1]

Are you sure the loud bang was not your brain breaking  Tundra?? I feel sad for you  If you have money for an 07 Tundra you have money for another Avalanche 

[JohnBChef]

     Loggie... You know it comes from deep within my heart when I say I am sorry for your lose. I woke up this morning, and we are doing my going away GTG so we have a lot of people here. Reading this post just breaks my heart.   I just feel sick. I have some blood sweat and tears into that truck myself. Also the greatest memory of racing against the clock to get it wires so we could get into line to tour through Savannah. I am a little sad this morning. But the love is there Loggie. Take care. I'll break my rule and work on a Toyota for you only! Maybe just a little lighting mod would be cool!

[BlueDevil]

That stinks       Im sorry for your loss.   I know what you mean. .... Its hard to start over.   

[shthpnz]

That's a sad story Loggie!
I saw your beast when you were over here in Amsterdam some years ago.
You put a lot of effort in your car, so everybody agrees the story had to have another ending.
I understand from your answer that you have other priorities now, which make you have decided not to invest another grand in your white beauty. Seems life is what happens while you are making other plans.....

I'm sorry for your loss! take care.

Regards, Roel

[Chevzilla AV]

I haven't been here very long, but it has been long enough to know how we all feel towards ours, and other's Avalanches. Everyone puts alot of time and money into their trucks and to make the decision that you have made must have been the hardest one of your life.

I'm sure that everyone here is deeply saddened by your news and feels the pain your going through. I'm sorry for your loss and I hope the you remain a large part of this family that you have become.

-Nick
 

[02 Z71]

Ouch. That really bites Loggie. I know you are feeling let down right now but hopefully you will remember all of the goods times that you have had with your Av and will reconsider keeping her and fixing her back up after the emotions yesterday's events subside.

I any case, I hope that you are planning on sticking around here @ CAFCNA. You have been a tremendous help to myself and countless others. Your experiences with your truck will help others in the future no matter what you final decision is.

[TTCE911]

I hate to hear that Rob...I know how much you loved you Av.  I feel privileged to have been part of the last GTG of your truck (even though there were only 2 of us, lol).

On another note...
 

Show us some pics of the Yoda when you take some.

[ohiobellboy]

That sux  Hard to let go of that much work but you gotta do what's best for you and the family.

[RoarinRow]

Sorry Loggie, I know how much time, money,     you put into your AV

[RoarinRow]

Sorry Loggie, I know how much time, money,     you put into your AV

[AVnFun]

Well that just sucks......

[Chopped_Burban]

Dude... that blows.





And I hope this isn't an omen... I just got six stiches in my hand.

[chevyfan-germany]

  hate to hear that buddy,all the trips we made together with your big white rig ....lots of memories ...just seen a pic on a other threat with Oscar on the dash.....was on the way to Montelimar.... and cruising together with Mike,Sam ......and and and 
 

[KevMack]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOoo. Your truck is like my white twin, I can't be a twinles twin!!! Loogie find out where that person that cut you off lives so you can go punch them in the face!!!! What did you do with the truck?

[coonhunter1]

sorry to here about your truck that really suck. 

[ygmn]

Big bummer

[ReefnAV]

Sorry to hear this Loggie.... I hope to see you back in a new AV soon!

[MS03 2500]

Sorry loggie, that's all I can say. That was a nice AV.

[Moddess]

I was standing by JohnB while he was on the phone with you this morning. JohnB and I wish we could have be there there to help you de-mod. Sorry Bud, we all feel for ya ... 

[I CHNGE]

Please tell me this is a bad dream...or at least the part of letting her go is...

Ok, your tranny took a dump...the fluid on the ground pic is real...so is the flat bed...

But from there the story changes to having the Av towed to a shop where you're gonna have a
4L60E to a 4L80E swap done...and the Toyota is a rental...

please?

[cadboy1]

Its kinda late for an Aprils fools joke 

[Didit]

WOW Loggie, really sorry to hear this, what a bummer!


Didit

[gpventures]

          
Loggie: I am so sorry to hear this.  Whatever you decide, and whatever your ride, I hope you find the same satisfaction and adventure that the Avalanche brought you.

Thanks for all you shared through this club; and Thank You for your service to our country. /G

[ChevyGuyNC]

Rob... wow, found out with several others at JB's GTG.  So sad to see this happen... I really feel for ya...

[todrick]

So sorry to hear about this.  I wish I could come help.  I'm still waiing to meet u in person.

Todd

[alwhite00]

So let me get this straight. You blew the trans so you bailed on it and bought a Toyota? Not really seeing where you are comming from.  Ummm. Sorry for your loss, I guess? 

LK

[badtuffstuff]

Loggie,
I am sooooo sorry for your loss. Your AV and membership here are legendary. I hope that you AV can go on and maybe inspire a new member to repair and build upon all your hard work. Good luck with the Toyota, Please let us know what you decide to do with the AV.

[HeavyD]

Wow Rob, glad your ok, this is terrible also what happened to your AV is terrible after all the TLC she has received from you.

[tritonboulder47]

Crappy bro...  Sorry for your loss... 

A moment of silence for the Loss of Loggie's Av...   

[clemsonfan1992]

Dude You'll Love the Tundra!  It has way more power than the av. I run my dads every now and then. It can HAUL too. We pull Twice the load we can with the avy. Throw a Voilant air intake on the Tundra.

I would of did the same thing. Slammed the gas and got out of the way! You may of lost the life of your avalanche but nobody lost their life because you didnt get out of the way! if the car that bought plowed into you hit you and, had small kids in the back could of got seriously hurt. So you did the right thing. 

[Z66 BUTCH]

Sorry to hear about this. I know how you loved that truck, at GTG's when others were off doing whatever you were there cleaning and working on it! I know that you will miss it, it  is like loosing a old friend.

[ekgguy]

 :beating:stupid :beating:no driving :beating:cant get out of their own way :beating:losers

Dude, that sucks!!!!

[clemsonfan1992]

who did the police say were at fault? What kinda parts are you getting rid of?

[Schelbi]

Hey Rob,

I'm so sorry to hear about your AV. It is unbelievable that the first guy I met of this club is no longer driving an Avalanche

But the most important thing is: nobody was hurt.

Have fun with the Tundra but please stay in this club and forum.


Greetings from Germany!

Schelbi.

[cciexpress]

 

Semper Fi

[Hugz]

Hate to see the AV is gone..  But happy to see you and yours are OK...
Many AVs have come and gone over the last years, but the AV family is always here for those that want it..
Hope to see you again soon

Mike

[Texascwgrl]

Loggie, I am so sorry.  You have mail.   
(HUGS for you)

[SamHouseIII]

 

Hey Buddy, Sorry to hear your loss    Hope you are doing all right, hang in there buddy!! Miss you !!

Sam

[sssMOkinAV]

wow, Im so sorry to hear this! Thinking back on past GTGs and "stop overs"... there are quite a few Av's that have graced my driveway that are no longer with us... (members too).... I can think of 5 or 6 just off the top of my head  so sad.... and I do understand. Good luck lovin the Tundra anywhere close to how much you loved your Av... its just not the same though is it? I am sure with my tranny issues that one day I *might* feel the same way...but today...three trannys later and $5K+ out of my pocket on repairs/new tranny... Id do it all over again tomorrow to keep this truck on the road or at the very least buy another one or a new one.

[Web]

Sorry about your tranny.... but I would have dumped the performance mods... not the Avalanche.

Your Av was still a great truck to have and enjoy ... No real needs for speed records in a 5600 lb truck...

[cadboy1]

Maybe he is on the Tundra forum making new friends 

[dpreacher]

oh- my -gosh  say it aint so........

[Old No.7 Avalanche]

Sorry to hear about it Rob, like CB just said, it must be a curse cause I just blew my head yesterday on the dyno so I'm trying to see about "Options"#7

[Willyorca]

Oh Loggie...I don't know what to say...

I was right there when JB opened this thread yesterday morning and to say we were in shock was to put it mildly...

 

[chadstr]

Rob,
terribly sorry to hear about your AVE. I'm glad nobody was hurt. I understand that all things have limits. When it becomes cheaper to purchase a newer vehicle than too continue the expensive repairs to keep our babies on the road especially in the harsh times we are in, the choice is pretty black and white. Your decision will most likely hurt for a bit, but life will continue on. You will grow to love your new truck.

Chadstr

[rskater]

It was through your photos and projects that got me into Moding my AV.  I too could/would not be able to start over.  You inspired others more than you know.  Thanks for beining there(here)!  Best to you! 

[4x4dreamer]

Noooooo. Loggie was the inspiration for my truck. I loved it sooo much.  It had to be one of the best looking 02's on the site along with grnxm's. Sad day in the CAFCA world.

[Hop45]

Hate to hear that the AV is gone Loggie   Yours was always one of my favorites. Hope to still see you at some GTGs in the future.

[EricB]

Loggie,
     WOW.  I know that you have to be down and out and discouraged.  I know you put lots into that tranny, not to mention what you put into the Avy.  The important thing is what you put into the rest of us and this group of folks.  Hope you don't go anywhere as far as the club is concerned.  You're one of the great guys! 

E

[Tango Chaser]

You will grow to love your new truck.

No he wont.  I've had two different trucks since I got rid of the AV. (07 Tahoe, 07 Dakota) I dont like either one and cant wait to get another AV.  Maybe next year. :fingerscrossed:

[Strobin'01]

Rob,

     Sorry for your loss.  I have checked out your link to the pics of the mods many times.  You had one of the sweetest AVs on here.  Also, remember seeing the pics of it across the pond, on narrow streets at scenic locations.  And how devastated you were when it got damaged being shipped back to the States.  I wish you would reconsider.  I was hoping to see it at the Nationals. 

Brian

[DougD]

This truly sucks.  Listen to me, all ye who read this and need transmission upgrades - ROSSLER TRANSMISSIONS IN OHIO!  Accept no other.

[cadboy1]

This truly sucks.  Listen to me, all ye who read this and need transmission upgrades - ROSSLER TRANSMISSIONS IN OHIO!  Accept no other.

Up here we like Trannyman at the Monster gararge 

[trAVelingman]

I have pondered, stewed, paced and racked my brain and I can think of nothing else to say but.......


I HATE THIS THREAD.  Admins PLEASE remove this thread.  If it is removed, it will be like it never happened, right??

Without a doubt Rob, your Avalanche IS?WAS my favorite, no contest.  I have always admired it, even before I had ever laid eyes on it.  I believe I even awarded it Coordinator's Choice a time or two.  I know how tough it is and will only say that I hope you are happy with your new vehicle.

trAV

[chadstr]

No he wont.  I've had two different trucks since I got rid of the AV. (07 Tahoe, 07 Dakota) I dont like either one and cant wait to get another AV.  Maybe next year. :fingerscrossed:

I never said he would love it as much. There will always be a empty spot where the AVE was in his heart. Perhaps soon another Avalanche will be privileged to be owned by the great Loggie!

Chadstr

[Vetman]

Holy crap Rob, I thought you and I would be some of the few that still had their '02s left.
I know how much care you put into keeping her running.
What a shame for it to just dump like that.

Good luck with you're new truck.

Vetman

[Denman]

We all have to make tough decisions with our vehicles along the road this is just one of those moments, best of luck with your new ride and stay in touch with the folks here.

[irontrain]

I have pondered, stewed, paced and racked my brain and I can think of nothing else to say but.......


I HATE THIS THREAD.  Admins PLEASE remove this thread.  If it is removed, it will be like it never happened, right??
trAV

I wish we could but Loggie would just put it back. I'm hoping a new Av catches his eye or maybe the idea of car payments vs. transmission repairs makes his 02 a winner

[Schelbi]

Holy crap Rob, I thought you and I would be some of the few that still had their '02s left.
I know how much care you put into keeping her running.
What a shame for it to just dump like that.

Good luck with you're new truck.

Vetman

I know what you mean. I can't imagine a life without my 02 and that feeling gets stronger with every mod I do by myself! And many of these mods are inspired by Loggie!

BTW
Loggie, one question: Why did you buy a Tundra and not a 09 Avalanche?

[Loggie]

Hey all...I'm still he but very busy this week with the base exercise.  I promise to read all the comments and answer more questions when I have a few free minutes.



and I will have a few items to sell (post coming soon) that I was able to pull off

[ohiobellboy]

Well Loggie as I posted earlier this really sux to hear this. I'm sure you caught some grief from Rick about that tranny also.

On a somewhat lighter note though, when the Tundra breaks down I've got a repair kit ready for ya.      Drive it like you stole it.

[DougD]

Up here we like Trannyman at the Monster gararge 

I know you do, I just have no personal experience with his stuff.  I know what Carl puts in them, and how they perform.  Although I'll build the trans for my project, I'll be using the same goodies he does.  If it comes down to it and I decide I'm too lazy to build it, it'll come from him.

[MR.SMITH]

I love you Little Bobbie

[ohiobellboy]

I know you do, I just have no personal experience with his stuff.  I know what Carl puts in them, and how they perform.  Although I'll build the trans for my project, I'll be using the same goodies he does.  If it comes down to it and I decide I'm too lazy to build it, it'll come from him.

I'll have to keep this in mind if mine goes. That place is about an hour from me.

[Diamond Pete]

I know where your coming from having AV problems and trading. Now is a good time to find great deals on whatever vehicle you like. I drive an 08 F150 King Ranch now and have had a few joke with me about driving a Ford, but As I tell them..... It was once said that the Avalanche brought us all togather, but the family that keeps us coming back. I for one say that It doesnt matter what you drive as long as your still my AV brother.

Pete

[Spork_Driver]

And though I'm not a Ford fan, Pete your truck is NICE!  And what a sweet deal.  We almost got a Tundra back when we were replacing the '92 Rodeo (but got a '00 Rodeo - I really wanted a Vehicross).




OBB, you do think of everything.

[WarWagon]

Dang!  Sorry to hear about this Rob.  I have always admired your Av and looked forward to seeing it (and you) at GTG's.

This just sucks!  Especially knowing how much you put into it, and not just money.

 

[TCR1]

Loggie,
Sorry to hear about the unfortuante chain of events.

I sent you an email with some items that  I wouldn't mind adding to my truck if you have them and want to see them living the good life in Colorado.

Ryan

[AVcop]

I hate to hear this, but respect your decision. It was always one of my favs, too, and I always had and continue to have the utmost respect for you and all the mod work you did. You put your heart and soul into that truck, I saw it with my own eyes. Hangin' out with you at g2gs and watching you work is one of my all time great memories. Don't be a stranger, RS, you're a huge part of this family here-no matter what you're driving- and don't you ever forget it.

[bandt0913]

this sucks rocks man! I give it a year TOPS before you are back in another Av!   

[RaleighBermudaBlu]

Hi Rob,

Just wondering what the latest is.  Did you keep the Tundra or get an Av?

I remember how awesome it was at STI a couple years back when you won the awards.  You still have those to go along with awesome memories.

Tom