Absolutely gutted...

Started by venomizer, November 16, 2013, 14:19

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venomizer

November 16, 2013, 14:19 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
After being the proud owner for over a year, my car is kaput.



Wasn't driving fast or carelessly, but the back end went as I was coming down an on-slip to a dual carriageway - spun to the left and went head on into the nearside crash barrier.

Three quarters of the car are flawless, just the front end is completely gone.

andyroo104

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November 16, 2013, 14:38 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
That sucks mate, hope you are ok.
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Wabbitkilla

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November 16, 2013, 14:51 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Ah bummer what a shame, hope you're ok.
These cars look after you well in an accident, all the best.
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andyhull

#3
November 16, 2013, 15:37 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Sorry to see this mate, at least your safe n sound. Heard many people go on about back end going at even low speeds but that looks dry conditions   s:shock: :shock: s:shock:
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AndyM

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November 16, 2013, 16:45 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Sorry to see that  s:( :( s:(  hope you're ok.
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Two's Company

#5
November 16, 2013, 16:52 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Crashed 2's make me feel sick. It looks like it took the impact well and kept you safe.

simers

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November 16, 2013, 17:32 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Gutted for you mate... Hope insurance looks after you well on it...
I no what it's like to lose you're pride a joy as a few others do... At least you're safe and well.... Car can be replaced...
Mind yourself over next few days as I'm speaking from experience after crash 3 weeks ago, it doesn't hit you for a day or 2 so be careful...
Best wishes
Simon
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angryman

#7
November 16, 2013, 17:34 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
So sorry see that , i am gutted for you.

But ,your safe. thats the main thing .

2003bluecat

#8
November 16, 2013, 17:40 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Hope everyone is okay, sorry to see that. Take it easy

mrzwei

#9
November 16, 2013, 17:46 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I feel for you and am glad you're OK.

Looks like an airbag deployed so it was quite a slap. Get the once over from a doctor if you haven't done so already.
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Joesson

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November 16, 2013, 18:07 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
That is not a good thing to happen.
Glad that you are OK, I wish you the very best of deals from your insurers.

venomizer

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November 16, 2013, 18:31 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
To be honest, I don't think I hit it that hard, probably less than 20mph. There's just nothing there so it just crumpled. I'm sure if i'd been at a shallower angle I would've got away with just some bodywork damage.

I really don't want to lose it, but I imagine the cost of repair + buying it back from the insurers will be too much. As a bare minimum I'd need: 2 wings, bumper, bonnet, crash bar, two headlights, two airbags and radiator (there's probably more damage behind that I haven't been able to investigate). What do you think the rough cost of those parts would be?

nathanMR2

#12
November 16, 2013, 18:48 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Sorry to hear about this. Looks pretty nasty despite the low speed involved.

Talking from experience I very much doubt the insurance company will be repairing that. Especially with the air bag triggered. Personally I would probably take the money from the insurance company and look for another. That's unless you are able to sit and wait for the parts to come up and a decent price and repair yourself.

Just purely out of interest would you mind letting us know what tyres you were running when it happened?
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venomizer

#13
November 16, 2013, 18:52 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Yeah they've already said on the phone its a write off (mainly cos the airbags went off)

I was running Bridgestones all round - can't remember the type I'm afraid. The rears were worn but probably still had plenty of life in them yet

nathanMR2

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November 16, 2013, 19:18 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I thought as much given the airbags  s:( :( s:(
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StuC

#15
November 16, 2013, 19:29 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Gutted for you.  s:-( :-( s:-(

Like Simers said, take it easy over the next few days.

I hope this hasn't turned you off from another one.
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dj2k21

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November 16, 2013, 22:30 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Get that hardtop and fitting kit taken off asap and sell separate! Or buy the car back just for that
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Markb

#17
November 17, 2013, 00:06 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Glad nobody was hurt.

Treboeth

#18
November 17, 2013, 00:57 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
As said above glad you are okay,



Now what colour are you getting next?

stargazer30

#19
November 17, 2013, 08:39 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "venomizer"Yeah they've already said on the phone its a write off (mainly cos the airbags went off)

I was running Bridgestones all round - can't remember the type I'm afraid. The rears were worn but probably still had plenty of life in them yet

It'll have been the cold temps mate. The temps are now consistently below 10Ds and near freezing early mornings/late evening.  I run bridgestones and by now I'd have my winter tyres on. Since my cars getting sold I haven't changed them. Got caught out twice last week with the rears spinning up due to lost grip, and I've been taking it real easy   s:scared: :scared: s:scared:   (I do have a turbo though).
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Richard41

#20
November 17, 2013, 09:40 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Glad you're ok & sorry about the car   s:( :( s:(  

Twice in the last week I've had the back twitch without pushing it at all, also running Bridgestones (always have) which are worn but still legal, time for some new shoes!
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