SteveR Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 ..but the Swedish guy who boughts my Surpa from me a month ago. He spun out putting the power down coming out of a high speed corner and ended up mounting the pavement at 85mph-ish, pushing both right-hand wheels inwards a few cm (he guesses 5cm & 10cm). He thinks it's just suspension damage and can get some 2nd hand parts to fix it for ~£300. Luckily there was zero bodyworrk damage, but I still felt a little sick when he told me my (ex) baby had been in an accident. A photo of the damage but to be totally frank I don't know what I'm looking at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 7 views already! vultures!!! EDIT - 11! Cor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 sod that, it felt bad enough with that happening at 40mph, doing that at 85mph:blink: that's got to hurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 He got off lucky for that speed. Glad your ex motor is all but ok though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_blackman Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Doh! Lucky really if he hit a curb at that speed and has only damaged the suspension etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 Doh! Lucky really if he hit a curb at that speed and has only damaged the suspension etc The MSN conversation had it's funny moments, "...I missed the BIG F-ING TREE, BIG ROCKS...." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Crikey, thats not good, another crash, glad mines in bits atm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 He should get all the suspension components, hubs, bearings, struts, wheels, etc. thoroughly checked if he's hit a curb at that speed, I'd be suprised if there isn't more bent/broken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 Quality as-it-happened map of the scene. (I did get his permission before posting!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 He should get all the suspension components, hubs, bearings, struts, wheels, etc. thoroughly checked if he's hit a curb at that speed, I'd be suprised if there isn't more bent/broken. Thanks Nic - I've just told him about the thread and said there my be useful advice posted up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiceRocket Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Quality as-it-happened map of the scene. (I did get his permission before posting!) He exited that hairpin at 85mph? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Ooohh.. looks bad to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Kinda sad when you try and keep it looking nice and someone else gets it 5 mins later and bends it! Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 He exited that hairpin at 85mph? hairpin? I think it was a dual carraigeway (minus central reservation) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I know that feeling when you see your ex P&J destroyed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTIN R Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Very lucky if that is the only damage, glad he is ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I hope its a cheap fix . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiceRocket Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 hairpin? I think it was a dual carraigeway (minus central reservation) I referred to your incredibly detailed map Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 hairpin? I think it was a dual carraigeway (minus central reservation) Thats what i was thinking, on the "map" you posted, it shows the corner he turns as he loses it. If he hit the kerb at 85 he must have been doing some rate of knots round it. I think thats the reason for the hairpin comment. The map makes it look like a VERY tight corner. Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share Posted February 20, 2008 I referred to your incredibly detailed map The map makes it look like a VERY tight corner. I don't think it was to scale guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 I know that feeling when you see your ex P&J destroyed. You mean the one of relief that A: You've sold it, and B: You get to make some more on getting him the bits to fix it up? Almost as good as drugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.