Guest wantthatone Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 started the supe up at 05:00 this morning, eased her off the drive, coasted to the junction(auto) joined the main road 360degrees, no grip, box going all over the place! then after getting my self composed, a steady 5mph then some twat in a MX5 decides to over take beeping his horn, & ends up doing a 360 into the crash barrier joining the M5, im now back home with a cup of tea, deciding what to tell my new employer! 2nd week in the new job, bloody typical! auto, rear wheel drive 200bhp etc, honestly couldnt move(lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Dont worry about it. Atleast you got the satisfaction of seeing the twat in the mx5 bin it Can you get a taxi/train/bus to work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wantthatone Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 no, i need to go down the M5 mate, im just going to be straight up with them, maybe they will let me make the hours up tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 If its anything like my work (HSE mad albeit) they dont mind if its travel related ie stuck in snow etc. They'd rather your safe at home. Hell they sent everyone home yesterday at 2pm so they could beat the traffic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 If its anything like my work (HSE mad albeit) they dont mind if its travel related ie stuck in snow etc. They'd rather your safe at home. Hell they sent everyone home yesterday at 2pm so they could beat the traffic Some people have a faaaaaar too easy life.. Snow has started here again, roads are a deathtrap. I'd just phone in and see what they say tbh, tell them you tried but after seeing another car spin out and crash you turned round.. I'm sure they'd understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wantthatone Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 it amazes me that every year when we do get the snow & bad weather were never ready for it! there were no gritters out yeterday, the police had presence this morning but there was nothing happening! its recycling day today as well, 2 weeks rubbish, 1 week food waste, 2 recycle boxes, the pavements are full of it, but no collection services today due to the snow, 2" thats all. you can spot the auto cars, there just left by the side of the road....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Snow here too, because we live down country lanes we have no chance of getting out. Day off for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 ill hop in the ford transit complete with tall skinny snow tyres and soldier through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 ill hop in the ford transit complete with tall skinny snow tyres and soldier through I bet now you're not just my hero after that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 craig did you find a price on those tyres for me fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Double penetration? How'd you manage that?? I just slipped.. Like last time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jord Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Wouldn't worry about it, just ring up and explain your situation. I had to do this a couple of weeks ago (new job aswell) and they were fine with it. Most companies will understand that the weather is causing some issues for people right now. Guy in the MX5 totally deserves that, bet he felt like a right idiot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I guess I'am one of the lucky ones,we have loads of snow and ice in Fife and the council have done naff all to the residential areas ( sorry they left some sand in the grit box) as I said I'am lucky I have a land kroozur and to be honest these things will go through everything, best motor after the suprs of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wantthatone Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 after another downfall of snow this afternoon, we have been hit quite hard (suprise) no salt in council depoist, so unable to treat roads, schools shut, post delayed, refuse cancelled untill further notice, how the hell do other countries cope when we cant! im still unable to get the supe on the drive, not for the want of trying! has anyone else been hit by this? or does every member take theres off the road?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 ive got a mate whos swedish he said hes never had a day off because of snow ,he calls us brits pussys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Like I said in my text Damon, its a no go for me to try and get out to work on your car tomorrow, and it is not worth risking driving the supe over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wantthatone Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 i love it! pathetic springs to mind, even the buses stopped at one point! however the council were making them selves noticed by checking street lights bulbs! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wantthatone Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 no problem g, soon i hope. i had the car into the geometry shop to sort the wheel you & craig picked up on yesterday, there response was it must of affected it when we carried out the coilover cross over, even though they test drove it & seen the steering wheel was off, after the initial set up, the bang it made when he undone what ever it was he did was loud! i watched the rear wheel move what seemed inches! gits charged me again mate! but i have to say, since you & the DR did your magic it feels tight responsive, ( not in the snow) well happy mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 So they are saying that there was nothing wrong with it, and we did it. TWATS! The wheel was never central and the rear wheel was pointing out the arch lol. At least its sorted now for you mate. As soon as the snows gone we will get the rest done for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wantthatone Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 happy days G, if i dont see you & the doc before xmas, have a good un. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Plethora Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Surely the most important thing would have been leaning out the car window and asking the guy in the MX5 if he felt a bit silly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Anyone ever fitted a hot frog engine warmer to a supra? mate has one on his van and swears by it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wantthatone Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 i was just waiting for paul macartney to appar on the radio, before i helped the mx5 off the road. did or i take it the supe is back with a vengance now?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wantthatone Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 i would of thought bath woulld of been hit hard, are you happy with the supra now????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Anyone ever fitted a hot frog engine warmer to a supra? mate has one on his van and swears by it. What is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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