Ekona Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 Ouch. At least it died as glorious a death as possible, racing. No comfort, I know, and just thankfully you're okay. 2 Quote
350zedd Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 Sorry to see this Andy, after all the cash and effort you've invested in the Zed, for it to end up like this. But glad you've escaped relatively unhurt, and best wishes for a full recovery. Quote
morgs Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 Hi Andy, it was good to see you at Gurston yesterday, just gutting about the car. As Chris said, take a few days and have a chat with him. One way or another it can be resurrected. Still can't believe it flipped! Roof looked immaculate. Ps. Dibs on the spoiler - sorry had to be done You might change your mind when you see the state of the spoiler, looks okay in the pics, but close up it's been...rearranged. Wow that must have hurt, serious off right there. I've driven directly into a tyre wall (at a mere 30mph) and it wasn't fun, took a lot of time and money to fix the car after that. One thing it did make me realise is that having a steel chassis and panel car with a dozen airbags comes in handy some times. You'd be dead in an Elise. Give me five star EuroNCAP any day! Not really, the construction of the Elise is massively strong. My dad had an off in his 4 1/2 years at Gurston (although a slightly earlier place on the hill, just before Hollow) and went off around 80mph sideways into the chalk bank. Like Andy, they checked him out and kept an eye on him, but otherwise okay. 1 Quote
wmr1980 Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 Gutted for you mate I can totally empathise having been in the passenger seat when my friend took my zed through a fence and getting it smashed up - not as scary as your crash though, but can completely understand how you feel They are remarkably solid cars I must say and it looked after you well. Quote
Ricey Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 Well at least you did a proper job on it! Hope you took out track day insurance otherwise that's a lot more painful than it looks Quote
docwra Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 Thats is lucky, Ive got be honest and say Im amazed you were in competition with spec like that and no cage though .......... Call for the reshell I reckon, good luck Quote
Mrs Buster Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 Andy gutted for you - such a shame. But I'm really glad that you're OK - that's the most important thing! On the plus side - the Zed Shed crew can work miracles. Chin up xx 1 Quote
HaydnH Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 Sorry to see this mate, glad that only your pride is hurt though and you're OK! Quote
Bodyboarder81 Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 Just seen this ...... Properly gutted for you Andy but very glad you're ok as from the brief time I've chatted with you , you are obviously a great chap . Let's hope the zed shed can work some magic .... I would have thought a new shell/ none runner would be your best bet . Quote
Tomb Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 Glad your okay buddy. Hope it's just the shell that's taken the brunt of it and nothing else is too bad. With the Zshed offering their help I'm sure it will be fixed in no time. Tom 1 Quote
PKAT Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 Glad you're ok mate, that sounds nasty! Like Andy said, a hairdryer and compressed air will sort that right out! and hair straighteners...don't forget the straighteners. Quote
Vik54 Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 Feck me! Ouch - good you're in one piece ! Quote
OllyB Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 Ouch. Glad your ok, feel for you knowing what's gone into the car.. Quote
Davectr Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 OMG, gutted for you Andy. Thank god you are OK. As traumatic as it is (mentally and financially) it is only a car which can be replaced - you couldn't mate. Quote
SHEZZA Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 Really sorry to see this mate after seeing your car on several occasions and being taken round donington in it, it was a credit too you. A truly loved Zed. The main thing is your ok and you'll be back up and running in no time. Quote
HAMLNJ Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 One of my favourite Zeds on here. Really sad to see this. Same as everyone else, at least your ok. Gutting when you spends so much time on a car and this to happen. Quote
Mark@Abbey m/s Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 (edited) Wow so sorry to see this. Pleased your okay thou Andy. I have a bodyshell available for sale Andy. Looking at the pictures I think it will repair Andy. I do have a few parts around as well. Mark Edited September 14, 2015 by Mark@Abbey m/s 3 Quote
andy james Posted September 14, 2015 Author Posted September 14, 2015 I have to say I'm overwhelmed buy the kind words of you zedders. The situation is this. My stiff neck and back pain looks like its a temporary thing. The car is in a barn under a tarpaulin for a while until I can collect her and remove all the crinkly panels to see what internal damage has been done. As the roof didn't hit the ground and if the rear quarter damage hasn't twisted the chassis to much then there is a chance she can be saved. Once again thank you all for your support 16 Quote
JetSet Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 Beyond sad. I spoke to Andy a couple of years back at The Wales meet and there no doubting that he had put a tremendous amount of time, not to mention £££'s into what was his pride and joy. It's always sad to see any member's car smashed up like that but this one had me gasping "Oh No" when I first saw the thread. Pete 1 Quote
Bodyboarder81 Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 ...... What about the supercharged 370z that art are selling Andy ? Split yours , buy theirs ... Could be very cost affective and a nice upgrade ? 1 Quote
Humpy Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 Beyond sad. I spoke to Andy a couple of years back at The Wales meet and there no doubting that he had put a tremendous amount of time, not to mention £££'s into what was his pride and joy. It's always sad to see any member's car smashed up like that but this one had me gasping "Oh No" when I first saw the thread. Pete I was the same Pete, opening up this thread and worried what I was about to see. Pleased to hear your injuries are not to bad mate. Sure Chris will be cracking the whip again with the build 1 Quote
Humpy Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 ...... What about the supercharged 370z that art are selling Andy ? Split yours , buy theirs ... Could be very cost affective and a nice upgrade ? Good shout Josh something to consider I guess. 1 Quote
Ebized Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 So very sorry to see the damage to your car but good news your damage is temporary. As you say, racing is risky and when the car doubles as a road car that is not the best of news but I have no doubt that with the friends and contacts you have made everything will be done to get the car back to what it was, if the further investigation hopefully reveals it is repairable. Let's very much hope that is the case. 1 Quote
monkeybrain1234 Posted September 15, 2015 Posted September 15, 2015 Whoooooaaaa. At least you are okay. All the best with replacement/fixing . Quote
docwra Posted September 25, 2015 Posted September 25, 2015 Dont know if youll need it but Polo has a rolling shell up for £800 - needs some slight repairs to chassis legs but otherwise good apparently: Quote
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