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oldstu
21-09-2001, 19:26
Oh feck, it was me http://300zx.co.uk/200sx/ubb/frown.gif


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Stu

Black 2000 S14a - awaiting guage installation and ND240 upgrade
Paul_S13
21-09-2001, 20:27
bummer http://300zx.co.uk/200sx/ubb/frown.gif
oldstu
21-09-2001, 21:42
Originally posted by paul_s13:
bummer http://300zx.co.uk/200sx/ubb/frown.gif

Completely. A combination of wet road, an off camber corner ... and the lack of hindsight before the incident http://300zx.co.uk/200sx/ubb/frown.gif

None of the ten coppers, two paramedics or countless other people at the scene could believe I walked away without a scratch, but the car is now somewhat undriveable ...

Now I've got to wait until the middle of next week to see if they're going to write it off.


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Stu

Black 2000 S14a - awaiting replacement of just about everything in the engine bay, bodyshell rebuild, removal of airbag stench, guage installation and ND240 upgrade
Mike_S13
22-09-2001, 07:39
http://300zx.co.uk/200sx/ubb/frown.gif

[This message has been edited by Mike_S13 (edited 22-09-2001).]
Mike_S13
22-09-2001, 07:40
At least you are OK http://300zx.co.uk/200sx/ubb/smile.gif
JohnD76
22-09-2001, 09:27
Stu,

http://300zx.co.uk/200sx/ubb/frown.gif My heart goes out to you. At least you're OK though. http://300zx.co.uk/200sx/ubb/smile.gif

We have the technology, we can rebuild the 2*****.

If its not a write off, get traction control. I know its about £500 or £600, but is really worth it.

John.
oldstu
22-09-2001, 15:42
Cheers for the condolences guys http://300zx.co.uk/200sx/ubb/smile.gif

TC is indeed now very high on my list of priorities, and I'd love a demo to see the difference myself.

However, for the moment, I'll just wait to see what the insurance say ... and keep taking the tablets for a rather stiff neck.

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Stu

Black 2000 S14a - awaiting replacement of just about everything in the engine bay, bodyshell rebuild, removal of airbag stench, guage installation and ND240 upgrade
Spooky
22-09-2001, 19:40
Sorry to hear that Stu - my brother crashed my S13 into a crash barrier coming off a wet bend onto a slight off camber road, it didn't look like much damage, but they wrote it off. If your car is less than 1 year old, most insurance policies give you a brand new car to replace it, which wouldn't be too bad.

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Peter
Car now dearly departed except for...
Blizt FATT type S turbo timer and a black ally tax disc holder. Just got a traction control system now, all I want is a 200SX again...
JS_S13
22-09-2001, 21:27
Stu - unlucky mate, hope it works out Ok.
Nearly did the same to my S13 on the same motorway. Actually, it was joining the start of the m'way at the Preston end soon after I'd got my car. Old codger in front had just cut me up coming off the big roundabout so I pulled out and accelerated going round the first left-hander (before the M6 turn-off). Road was damp, I was in 3rd, 50+, when the turbo kicks in! Next thing I know the back end has flicked out and I'm heading for the armco. Took both lanes and about 100yds before it was back under control. Since learnt to keep an eye out for the magic 4000rpm when accelerating round corners. http://300zx.co.uk/200sx/ubb/smile.gif

John
matt_j
22-09-2001, 22:10
thats crap mate...i am so sorry for you...its also a shame cos me and andyf are just up the road from u in st annes, i used to live in Freckleton, lemme know how u get on with the cra, i'm sure you realise that the car is a pain in the arse but your life is so much more valuable....look after yourself, thats the main thing....i'm sure you know...

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oldstu
23-09-2001, 21:57
Originally posted by JS_S13:
Actually, it was joining the start of the m'way at the Preston end soon after I'd got my car.


That's exactly where it happened. If you go past there at the moment, you'll notice that the barrier on the right (just after the bend) has a section that's 2 foot higher than the rest ... that's where I hit it http://300zx.co.uk/200sx/ubb/frown.gif

The really daft thing though, is that despite all the destruction, I was most worried about the recovery guy scraping the exhaust as he loaded it onto the truck !

The shock hadn't quite kicked in at that point ...



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Stu

Black 2000 S14a - awaiting replacement of just about everything in the engine bay, bodyshell rebuild, removal of airbag stench, guage installation and ND240 upgrade
sharpy2010
24-09-2001, 08:57
Jeez Stu, at least you've walked away from it alive m8, the car means f**k all if it comes down to someone getting hurt.

Still, a little project is on the cards hey....?



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