Angarak Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 That's one huge pot hole, I'd be writing a letter to the council regarding it, as long as you were doing no wrong, like driving too fast or dangerously, then you may have a case that the road caused your vehicle excess damage and that caused you to have the accident. This really annoys me, we pay road tax to maintain the roads and yet loads of them have pot holes/poor surfaces. I'd try to bill whoever is responsible for maintaining the road for damaging your car. Its not like big pot holes just magically appear so no doubt the council already knew about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Suing the council for comepnsation in cases like this is usually quite successful. Get photo's of the pothole, with a ruler in shot as well for scale purposes, and write up what happened in a letter to them, photos of the damage and a quote for repairs. Get the bastards -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Sorry to hear this. Hope its fixed soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbieg Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 Suing the council for comepnsation in cases like this is usually quite successful. Get photo's of the pothole, with a ruler in shot as well for scale purposes, and write up what happened in a letter to them, photos of the damage and a quote for repairs. Get the bastards -Ian right going to buy digi cam later lets see what happens!!! still no news yet:rolleyes: suppose this is the worst bit waiting!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Very sorry to hear this Hope it can be repaired and the council end up paying for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Sorry to hear this mate. Im sure the supe will be fixable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbieg Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 ye thanks guys for the kind comments just waiting to see to out come of the first stage before start climbing walls and shouting; at the end of the no one was hurt (thank god) ye do love me car it is /was great lot of money into irt etc.. but wats the price of life!! at least iam the only one greveing (and you lot!!!!!) and no some mum/dad cos there kids gone under the car!! i know its sad but black and white and all iam alive to drive another suooop just make a better one!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 On the face of it, it doesn't look too bad at all. New door, wing and front bumper, but those can be picked up for very little if needed. Obviously paint will cost a few £. Provided the chassis is straight and the mount points forthe rear suspension haven't moved it should be a simple repair. Unless the damage is hiding something more severe there no way thats a write-off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supradan Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Sorry about yer accident m8 looks bad A friend of mine damaged her gearbox on some shoddy road works and the council paid to have it repaired after she threatened to go to the press,might be worth a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Rsorry about your accident; you might want to read this. Personally I woulsd immediately make a claim; ring you local highways and get a name etc and do it. Im not saying youll win cos they are a bunch of slippery bastards. http://www.tiscali.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=86360&page=2&pp=15 Rich:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbieg Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 Rsorry about your accident; you might want to read this. Personally I woulsd immediately make a claim; ring you local highways and get a name etc and do it. Im not saying youll win cos they are a bunch of slippery bastards. http://www.tiscali.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=86360&page=2&pp=15 Rich:d whoow thats heavy reading when you start, thanks this may help if it comes down to the wire. if insurance pays out then fine if well start ball rolling!!! taking photo later of hole in the road been ther along time it anit going anywere!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbieg Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 On the face of it, it doesn't look too bad at all. New door, wing and front bumper, but those can be picked up for very little if needed. Obviously paint will cost a few £. Provided the chassis is straight and the mount points forthe rear suspension haven't moved it should be a simple repair. Unless the damage is hiding something more severe there no way thats a write-off. lets hope so could get right under the car, so cant shed any light on it but did see ball joint in half, the one on wish bone also notice two bars about inch thick broken these had rubber joints like tye rods end on, not that handy under there so not sure on tecky side, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrzs Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Oh nightmare Robbie i've just read this post, you must be gutted. I was looking forward to seeing your Supra up close too, these poxy roads around here are appalling. Just glad your well mate and you can live with bruised ribs ! Lets hope they don't write it off. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbieg Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 Oh nightmare Robbie i've just read this post, you must be gutted. I was looking forward to seeing your Supra up close too, these poxy roads around here are appalling. Just glad your well mate and you can live with bruised ribs ! Lets hope they don't write it off. Mark ye lived with broken ones before so bruised no prob!!!! didnt get chance to see your motor!!! mines down at tressers (something like that) if you want a peek!! its the one in peices some say its repairable find out tomorrow!!! fingers crossed and all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Bad luck Robbie, sorry to see your car in that state What's up with the OSR wheel? Is it usually set so far in like that: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=41680&d=1155658251 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Jake, he says that the pot hole he hit, fecked the suspension therefore throwing him off line.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 so sorry to see this mate. im sorry to say it but i reckon with the suspension damage you are looking at a write off:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbieg Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 so sorry to see this mate. im sorry to say it but i reckon with the suspension damage you are looking at a write off:( yep thats what i reckon if iam honset these things happen i guess and the car was just getting there to !!!!! new build project planning already phoenix rising agian!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Jake, he says that the pot hole he hit, fecked the suspension therefore throwing him off line....Yeah but the whole wheel looks like it's about 4" too far in. How could that happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Yeah but the whole wheel looks like it's about 4" too far in. How could that happen? Ball joints shearing, wishbone broken or some other serious suspension collapse. Could of screwed up a load of stuff, maybe even fecked the diff by slamming the shaft into it. All depends on the speed and the size of the pot hole. I have seen similar damage from a kerb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbieg Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 Ball joints shearing, wishbone broken or some other serious suspension collapse. Could of screwed up a load of stuff, maybe even fecked the diff by slamming the shaft into it. All depends on the speed and the size of the pot hole. I have seen similar damage from a kerb. think it was that big and i do mean big rock that was in the land scaped garden that fished that corner off!! the pothole started the chain and the rest was over in seconds a bit blury:blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 sorry to hear this mate,been there done that ,gutted.good luck getting sorted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbieg Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 sorry to hear this mate,been there done that ,gutted.good luck getting sorted
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