pab_s Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 Just a quick reminder greasy roads are dangerous especially if your an inexperienced supra driver. I have managed to write my supra off today after four and a half months of ownership. I am thankfull that no one else was injured. It happened on a road I was very familiar with a road I had driven on well over a 1000 times. Just minutes from my parental home. Need to take stock of what to do. Thanks to the owner of the UK silver manual that passed me minutes after the accident I thought about putting out a shout to you on spotted but not really appropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 chin up dude luckily your ok i had bad accident 3 years ago and lucky to be here something else will come your way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 Ahh bugger! Glad you're ok mate, any ideas what you're gonna do? Insurance and car values all in order? You gonna pay to get it fixed or is the damage terminal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supradibbs Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 real sorry to hear mate but at least you are ok hope you get it sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pab_s Posted October 1, 2005 Author Share Posted October 1, 2005 Its termial thats for sure. Insured through the clubs recomendation sky will need to spreak to them on monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 sorry to hear that chap, only a few months in too..must be gutted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 what happened mate? back end go or was it tyre related etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 Unlucky fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 sorry to hear about this mate, bloddy dangerous out there now with all the rain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrik Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 Sorry to hear.... Hope you get enough money from the insurance company to get another nice car...mabye a supra again ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 What a shame :-( That's the second new owner to do this in the last month or so - the white tt being the other. I also did the same - one month after getting the car, but it wasn't terminal fortunately, just very expensive. I hope you come out okay in the end with regard to payout and possibility of insuring another. I personally love it when it's wet. Can slide out of corners easily without much power. I only practice from a standstill though, 90-degree RH turns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 Sorry to hear this mate Been there, done that, but thankfully the damage was minor. Unfortunately we're likely to see some more posts like this in the next few months, same thing happens every year when the roads get slippery and the temps go down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 me three. Those first few months are always the hardest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.B Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 Sorry to hear this mate - all the best in getting it sorted out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraSymz Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 Gutted for you mate. Glad you're okay. Fact is, from the ones I've seen in breakers yards, if I was ever to have a serious "off", I'd be glad it was in a Supe...they're pretty robust. Still, on the bright side, you might be able to buy it back from the insurance company after their payoff, sell off loads of bits to us lot, further increasing your dosh, then with the experience you've gained from your first Supe, be able to choose the perfect spec for you're next one one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albundy68 Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 gutted for you pabs! Wonder if the accident could have been averted with RLTC, I'd seriously reccomend it to anyone reading this thats not 100% confident in a supe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pab_s Posted October 1, 2005 Author Share Posted October 1, 2005 what happened mate? back end go or was it tyre related etc? TBH it is a bit hazy as to what happened due to the impact. I had just come round a left hand bend into a much gentler right hand bend that leads into a straight. Coming out of the gentle right hand bend into the straight I accelerated (not to kickdown) and the back end stepped out it left the car pointing about 20degrees into oncoming traffic. The fast correction needed to avoid oncoming traffic led to me spinning the car. No problems with the tyres pirrelli p6000 about half way through their life. I just hope through me swallowing my pride it can serve as a timely reminder to all that the car is not to be underestimated. I was aware that I am no race driver and thankfully the loss of control happened at about 55mph in a national speed limit. I hit a wall and a telegraph pole and consider myself lucky. Police were quickly in attendace and no action taken. I loved my supra and had wanted to own one from their launch. My split with my ex had left me in a position to buy a UK car. I spent hours polishing her last weekend. She was in amazing condition and was due to go into Chris Wilson for a full service also the suspension was ready to be customeised by the guru himself. If your reading Chris I appologise for any incovenience caused. Just be carefull and enjoy them. Other than that dont go for a hair cut whilst its raining!! Safe motoring everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pab_s Posted October 1, 2005 Author Share Posted October 1, 2005 gutted for you pabs! Wonder if the accident could have been averted with RLTC, I'd seriously reccomend it to anyone reading this thats not 100% confident in a supe. I am sure it would have. I hated the toyota traction control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesupratt Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 Sorry to hear this dude! yep, i was unfortunate to write my supra off last weekend after 3 weeks of ownership. I can imagine exactly how you feel! After a week of decisions and advice from these guys, im paying out to get it repaired. What the damage to yours mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 I feel for you mate. I know how you must be feeling I did the same but 3 days into ownership. It was a write off which was bad news. But years later I bought another and touch wood all has been well for last 2-3 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 Pabs Sorry to hear this; too many Supes go this way. Hope you get enough to keep the dream alive. 52 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 Reading this, and I realise how lucky I am. Today in the rain, I set off onto a roundabout from a standing start, (probably a little over enthusiastic if I'm honest) back end stepped out, same as you about 20 degrees towards the kerb. big correction and found myself on the wrong side of the road . Fortunately no traffic, and managed to get myself back on the right side of the road. There but for the grace of God go I. Sorry to hear about your incident - hope the damage is not as bad as it sounds Wonder if the accident could have been averted with RLTC, I'd seriously reccomend it to anyone reading this thats not 100% confident in a supe. Think I'm gonna have me a look into RLTC Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pab_s Posted October 1, 2005 Author Share Posted October 1, 2005 Sorry to hear this dude! yep, i was unfortunate to write my supra off last weekend after 3 weeks of ownership. I can imagine exactly how you feel! After a week of decisions and advice from these guys, im paying out to get it repaired. What the damage to yours mate? Its a mess the back of the car hit a telegraph pole and dry stone wall/gates (Genuine appologies to the owner of the property just didnt want to hit oncoming traffic). Roof line is creased all windows have gone apart from door windows. Air bags have deployed, drivers side seat broke. It sits on the chasis now not its wheels. Only fit for braking of that I am sure. I have some pictures on my mobile if I can get them onto my home pc I will submit them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 Sorry to hear this Another of the 623 laid to rest..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 If roofline is creased its normally good night as you said sounds like a write off unfortunatly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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