Justin Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Sorry to see that mate. Where was the incident? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Supra Posted September 3, 2006 Author Share Posted September 3, 2006 Accident was on the A45 to Northampton/Wellingborough big roundabout with the McDonalds on the other side. Dude there who works for highway said sign comes down around 4 times a month as road gets spills on and the trees stop any light drying road out when greasy not that it makes me feel any better, I took pictures of lots of number plates against the same sign was fair few 06 plates, and 54's seemed quite common to. As for stripping i've had around 25+ PM's so apologise for not replying yet. Ideally i'd like to shift whole car (have 5 enquires but maybe i'm asking to much? PM'd same price to all though) but if I can't i'll be stripping in about 2 weeks time. I'll then photograph everything for sale for your viewing pleasure with detailed prices (as i've no idea what most stuff goes for at moment so need to look into it) I'll keep in order those on first come first serve if still interested in 2 weeks time however if person 1 is offering x amount and person 2 is offering twice as much please understand my logic of getting highest amount as want to recover as much £££ as possible. As for transport now i'm buying a X Reg 1.2 Fiat Punto, getting £2000 back on insurance for switching to that and i'm spending £120 a week on fuel to work and back (80 miles a day/400 miles) and this should now be around £50 tops so £70 a week saved between now and April = around 32 weeks = £2240, will sell Punto and get another Supra in April time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Supra Posted September 3, 2006 Author Share Posted September 3, 2006 So basic theory on outgoings and income is... £2200 saved on fuel between now and April £2000 back off insurance £2500 min recovered from Supra £1500 selling Punto in April =£8200 £1800 on Punto (X Reg, 1.2 40000 miles FSH) £1000 for sign if council screw me =£2800 Leaves £5400 profit + money i'll save between now and April anyway towards new car which will be £200 a month minimum... so... April time hopefully will find nice Supra for £7000 and i'll still have 2 years no claims in tact... Just got to look on bright side really, was about to buy and fit Do-Luck front bumper and get a FMIC and buy a new exhaust as well, glad I decided to hold out bit longer. Sucks being 23 as i'd love to take my money i've saved for house deposit and sort out another Supra now or fix this up but i've got to be realistic and house takes priority, just thinking March is work bonus time so really I should have nearer £10k for a Supra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 It sounds very callous requesting parts off your car when you've only just killed it. I thought he was the one offering the parts....so why do you have a problem with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun. Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Really sorry to hear this mate, very tough on you Shaun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 why dont u repair it not that bad mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Great attitude you have there Andy...positive, up-beat and considered. Hope your sums are right, and good luck:) Oh, and avoid that roundabout like the plague Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 break it, you should make more then £2500 mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Ouch. Bad luck Andy. Hope your sums are good though and it all works out OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Bloody hell the car I bought as a breaker that collided with a lampost at 90 mph (thats hit the lampost not went out of control at 90) had very much the same damage as that. I don't think that even skyjawa's supe incurred that much damage when he trolleyed it into a 3 foot square concrete block exiting a roundabout.Thats very unfortunate to cause that sort of damage at 20 mph. If you could let me know where exactly this post is so should my NA not sell i'll pay it a visit and can afford to do so without a helmet at 20 MPH and not hurt myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firepool Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Andy, really gutted for ya mate. I hate seeing mashed up cars, especially supras. But hey, you're still here and live to fight another day, and another supe will soon be on the way. (pardon the rhyme). Good luck mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cntt Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 there's too many post to read, sorry to hear that mate anyone after the side skirts yet? I'll be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimC Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 what wheels are on the car Andy? I could be interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lebsteif Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 there's too many post to read, sorry to hear that mate anyone after the side skirts yet? I'll be interested. Step in line mate i got first dibbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk47 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 wil be interested in the brakes & suspension also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 oh no. bummers dude. never nice to see that happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Sorry to see you stack it buddy, as ever though - the vultures circle.......... Interested in : rear bumper Coilovers BOV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 I would fight it mate.. If there was oil on the road then i would hold the council reponsable for not keeping their roads safe/clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twijesiri Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Shit man that looks painful; hope your ok and good luck with getting it all sorted, try not to get too down. I know it’s easy to say but a new supra for next summer could be possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 I would fight it mate.. If there was oil on the road then i would hold the council reponsable for not keeping their roads safe/clean. Class One had the answer, and I recall some High Court ruling along the lines of "One takes the road as one finds it." That was with regard to accident blackspots, as in if the council/highways do nothing to rectify a known blackspot, you can't claim if you crash there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albundy68 Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 ouch, gutted for you! i front ended mine about 40-50mph into central reservation barrier n the damage wasnt even close to as bad. mine wasnt a head on though i guess... didnt see rltc on the list of for sale parts... i'd reccomend it if you get another supe. it may well have helped prevent this depending on size of oiley patch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kazimodo Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 sorry to see that i would be gutted but on a lighter side,i do need some headlights sounds awful dun it,but every little helps rsvp kaz:search: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jusfantastic Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Sorry to see that bud, never nice seeing them mashed, good luck with the sale of parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black cat Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 glad yout ok matey.. sad news about the sup tho:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 That's a great deal of damage for 20mph - really sorry to hear about your bad news m8. On a sick note but Supe's look really quite good even when they are crashed!! :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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