Sylvester Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 Sorry to see this mate. Glad you are OK. Maybe you will be able to get a complete respray to a better colour as part of the fix Seriously people be careful out there in the wet.... better to be late than 'the late' ! Save the fun for the dry ( or the track ). Quote
AndyC Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 Gutted for you mate, like everyone's said though the main thing is that you're ok. Sure she'll fix up, keep you're chin up fella it could be far worse Quote
get12 Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 ...saddest thing i've seen for a long time and i'm talking from experience - one second I was going around a roundabout in the wet - the next second im up the kerb backwards and off the road - a mud mound saved me from a drainage ditch - there, but for the grace of God go I!!!! Quote
JimmyJam75 Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 gutted mate - sad pics too... good luck sorting it out.. Quote
kennyc Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 I was wondering how many posts it was going to take before the "Bridgestone Question" was asked! Unlucky but at least you're alright.....hopefully it won't be off the road for too long. Quote
Liam's Z Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 Bad luck mate You'll be back on the road in no time... Chin up fella Quote
wes.brook Posted September 13, 2006 Author Posted September 13, 2006 Genuinely, I really do appreciate all your words of support. Thank you to everyone who has taken time to post thus far. Latest is, it's 95% sure to be repairable. It's a high(ish) value vehicle and limited edition to boot, so the repair shop is keen to revive her. I must say, I'm pleased to hear that. Today I collected a short term hire car ('06 Vectra SRI). I am also pleased to say, within only a few minutes being behind the wheel, I had not lost the *spirit* to drive Having been so close to something so terrible, some people I'm sure would have lost the pleasure and confidence to drive. Not me Having spent the afternoon is said "repmobile", I decided it necessary to create some signage for the world to read. By way of payback for your kind words, I attach this notice for anyone, either present or in the future, who should require this important document. Place in the rear window (or every window if you so wish) of your loan/hire/courtesy car, to ensure the general public are properly educated. Quote
AndyC Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 Genuinely, I really do appreciate all your words of support. Thank you to everyone who has taken time to post thus far. Latest is, it's 95% sure to be repairable. It's a high(ish) value vehicle and limited edition to boot, so the repair shop is keen to revive her. I must say, I'm pleased to hear that. Today I collected a short term hire car ('06 Vectra SRI). I am also pleased to say, within only a few minutes being behind the wheel, I had not lost the *spirit* to drive Having been so close to something so terrible, some people I'm sure would have lost the pleasure and confidence to drive. Not me Having spent the afternoon is said "repmobile", I decided it necessary to create some signage for the world to read. By way of payback for your kind words, I attach this notice for anyone, either present or in the future, who should require this important document. Place in the rear window (or every window if you so wish) of your loan/hire/courtesy car, to ensure the general public are properly educated. nice job Wes! Quote
Jacko Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 Good to see you haven't lost your sense of humour Wes! At least you here to smile about it..... Hope you get your baby back soon and all sorted........ Quote
Removed Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 lmao priceless sign! pics of it on your Vectra are now mandatory! (PS a plug of the website address would be great too! Quote
neo Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 like other people have said but i'll say it again, glad your ok m8, cars can fixed easily, people not so easily Quote
davidbaker8130 Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 Just to echo the previous messages, sorry to see this and hope that it's soon sorted. A very sad sight. Your sign is superb. Quote
jim Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 As all previous posts have said - glad you are in one piece and can smile about it now. Like the notice! Quote
Mathys Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 Confirmation of : WET+ESP OFF+BRIDGESTONES= BAD IDEA! Quote
AndyC Posted September 13, 2006 Posted September 13, 2006 Confirmation of : WET+ESP OFF+BRIDGESTONES= BAD IDEA! I remember when mine were on 3mm last winter - very very not nice Quote
wes.brook Posted September 20, 2006 Author Posted September 20, 2006 Quick update. Not a "write off" thankfully. Estimate stands at £11k to fix. All being well, she will be up and running again in 3 to 4 weeks time. So looking forward to having her back! Quote
lomoto Posted September 20, 2006 Posted September 20, 2006 Quick update. Not a "write off" thankfully. Estimate stands at £11k to fix. All being well, she will be up and running again in 3 to 4 weeks time. So looking forward to having her back! Hope it goes good for you Quote
Sarnie Posted September 20, 2006 Posted September 20, 2006 Quick update. Not a "write off" thankfully. Estimate stands at £11k to fix. All being well, she will be up and running again in 3 to 4 weeks time. So looking forward to having her back! £11k!!!!!! That can't be far from a write off Quote
ByteJuggler Posted September 21, 2006 Posted September 21, 2006 Quick update. Not a "write off" thankfully. Estimate stands at £11k to fix. All being well, she will be up and running again in 3 to 4 weeks time. So looking forward to having her back! £11k!!!!!! That can't be far from a write off Yeah... any idea of what's actually broken etc? Quote
sl114 Posted September 21, 2006 Posted September 21, 2006 Sad news and a horrible site there. Glad its all being sorted though and will be on the road again soon Quote
Digsy Posted September 21, 2006 Posted September 21, 2006 I'm a bit late on this one but just wanted to say I'm glad you're OK and the Zed is going to pull through. Quote
Darren_Z Posted September 21, 2006 Posted September 21, 2006 Glad your ok every things being sorted, As you have said it could've been a lot worse. Good luck with getting the z back on the road Quote
wes.brook Posted November 25, 2006 Author Posted November 25, 2006 8 or so weeks later, a bill to me of £1k, one to Admiral of £11k, and my Z is back in the game My word, it's quick. Lots faster than a 1.2 Punto that's for sure. Pics to follow So glad to have her back! Quote
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