Sean1933 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Decided to take the car to for an nice early morning drive over to my friends. I have driven the road for the last 5 years, 5 days a week so know where the blind spots are and where it 'should' be safe to overtake. I came up behind slow moving traffic (40mph ish), waited to pass the blind crest in the road, confirmed there was no oncoming traffic so proceedings to put my foot down (and no i didnt just floor it) and turn to right...resulting in the tail stepping right out so im facing to the right of my intended direction of travel. Meaning im now heading towards a concrete bridge, heavy impact follow by 2 perfectly executed spins before i came to rest facing the direction i wanted to go...but on the wrong side of the road. Black ice mixed with a foreign substance is what apparently caused the lack of traction. Apparently im lucky not to have ended on my roof in the river, however i dont feel lucky from looking at the state of my motor. . Anyone fancy giving me a repair quote, lol. Be careful out there guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 oh mate that is such bad luck, really sorry for you, glad you are OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiten55 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 ouch! jeez mate feel for ya but at least your ok. i take it you had no injury? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean1933 Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 ouch! jeez mate feel for ya but at least your ok. i take it you had no injury? Bit of whiplash and a painful head from banging it on the window, apart from that im fine...oh and my ego is shot. Got another car as a runabout but i cant pluck up the courage to drive it. Will try again tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani_r Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Gutted! Unlucky mate, hope you get sorted with your Insurance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 gutted for you mate:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesC Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Sorry to see that mate. Looked like a good un too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 bad news mate but good that you came out unharmed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Glad to read you are ok Sean...as you say, lucky you didn't end up in the river. Real shame about the car, but great that no-one hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Bloody hell Sean! lucky escape, made a right mess of the bridge as well:blink: glad your OK i presume? Marsh road then? hope you have agreed value, thought you had sold it already, shame it had to end like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Sorry to see that mate, at least you're in one piece though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 gutted mate:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean1933 Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 Bloody hell Sean! lucky escape, made a right mess of the bridge as well:blink: glad your OK i presume? Marsh road then? hope you have agreed value, thought you had sold it already, shame it had to end like that. Tell me about it mate, bridge is a real mess...and yep good old Marsh Road. No agreed value, mods are replacement value though so should be ok, will fight it to the death either way as it had sold subject to payment and collection early March, should count as decent proof the market is willing to pay decent money. Im fine, whiplash and headaches from banging it on the inside + a bit of driving anxiety which i should get over in due course. Thanks for all the comments guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmoreta Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 bloody weather!!! another nice sup down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraspeed Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 glad to hear your ok, but fuck me u maust have hit that hard!!! i was just about to take mine for a spin as i havent used it in a while but now i think i'm safe at home till the weather is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 What a mess Sean mate - pleased you're all in one piece;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukeyboy2k Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Crikey - sad to see that. One of the best gone. Glad you're OK though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy.r Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 wow - unlucky - but at least you are ok. Hopefully your insurance will stump up what you desreve to get back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd-mkiv Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Gutted for you mate glad your ok though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Sorry to see another one go:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supradibbs Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Thats a real mess mate so sorry to see such a nice car in such a state, i know you put alot off hard work into her. Gotta say you must of been blessed that day could off been a whole lot worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Glad you are ok Sean... You may want to change you user title as "Insurance Claims Guru" seems quite ironic..... H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben-san Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Oh man. Sean, really sorry to see this. Thankfully, you're alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fearless Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Bad luck, shame about the car but at least you are OK, that water does not look at all inviting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Really sorry to hear this mate, would have been nice to see you at the meet today too. Which road was it? From the pics it's between the Esso in Pevensey and the dual carriage-ways at Stone's Cross? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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