Simon+Kat Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Well i suppose it was enevetable really...for a nob like me at least! I've trashed our baby, well, the back end anyway. Yesterday i nipped to B&Q for some plaster, coming back i pulled away from the lights which are on a roundabout, exited the roundabout onto a 2 lane straight. Thinking 'yeah baby, ESP is so cool for winter driving' i gassed it at about 30 mph before i was straightened up, the back twiched out big time i thought id saved it but must have over compensated, back end came out the other way and then back again! I then rolled to a halt on the grass bank. I looked around, everything seemed normal, no injuries apparent. So i got out just to give it a quick check over. What i hadn't realised, is that in that frantic 5 seconds the back had twatted a tree or big bush at the side of the road.......bumper hanging off, boot lid dinged, rear N/S dented in, both rear light clusters gone and new Scorpion exhaust exits both dinged. Gulp... Luckily i was only about a mile from home so i drove home, after checking nothing would fall off. I Thought Kat would be fuming but, bless her the little honey, she was very sympathetic. What an amazing missus she is, i'm very lucky. We've decided to use the insurance as we are fully comp with protected no claims, they came and took it away this morning. I'm just hoping they repair and don't write it off, which they do so often these days. I love that car. It's really made me think though... i feel sick when i think 'what if someone else had been around?'. I need to grow up i think. And...dont think you can rely on the ESP to save your neck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millzzz Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 It's really made me think though... i feel sick when i think 'what if someone else had been around?'. I need to grow up i think. Grown up enough to realise you'd made a fudge up. I reckon most of us have done something similarly stupid ( ). I know I have, just overestimated the grip I'd have on a **** wrapped road! Fortunately I didn't hit anything, or more importantly - anyone . . . You live & you learn old bean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 gutted for you m8.Lesson for us all as winter approaches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Ahhh mate don't beat yourself up. It takes 1 mistake to trash a car - no one was hurt and you'll have a new respect for powerful rear wheel drive cars. After having frig knows how many accidents myself I don't even bother gunning the Zed at all when its wet...I just don't trust myself to not run out of skill. Cars are there to be enjoyed....without track days the only other way to learn is the painful way and we've all been there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Many of us have done it and got away with it. Unfortunately you didnt. At least this may make a few owners focus at the appropriate moment and save a similar experience. I hope it comes back looking as good as new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mcgoo Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Bad luck, hope you get it sorted without too much hassle. I don't trust ESP one bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 I has a proper sideways hop 2weeks back on a narrow road. If i had been off position id would have been chewing twigs. Bad luck chap. Hope alls well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Doh! Hope you get it sorted mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bounty78 Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Well..look at the bright side..at least u are OK..could have got a lot worse Have to say, of all the cars i have owned over the years..i probably feel the least safe in the Zed despite the ABS and ESP Surely a car that fishtail a lot on icy roads says something... The Zed is like a wild horse that needs to be tamed. Go easy on it in this weather. Hope we have a mild winter this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RisingPower Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 I don't trust ESP one bit. Oh I dunno, it's quite a bit more lively with it off, however, you shouldn't count on it to save your bacon That said, I hope the damage isn't that bad to your wallet and it all gets sorted with minimum hassle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
un1eash Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Its a lesson almost all drivers of RWD cars face at some point, i learnt early on to be very carefull in the winter after i spun my mk1 mr2 out coming of a roundabout. Doesnt sound bad enough to be written of though which is good news i guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 I feel for you mate , I did the same in my Eunos....but the only thing I had to get repaired was the seat... where my arse chewed a hole in it I hope you get it sorted with out too much hassle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 nice to see someone admitting to their mistakes rather than blaming the diesel spill we all take risks now and again and sometimes its just our time to pay for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon+Kat Posted November 12, 2010 Author Share Posted November 12, 2010 Gee thanks guys, sounds fruity, but i'm really touched by the comments guys. I feel less of a nob now, but believe me i will deffo learn from this and hope nobody else has a worse experience than mine this winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davetstan Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Si, Gutted for you mate. I hope you get it sorted soon enough. It will slow you down for sure when you get it back. It did me when two young girls ran out in front of me a few years back. Let us know when its back, and as good as new. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 I managed with a fwd cooper s! Don't feel bad. The roads are covered in grit and greasy now. That's why my car is off the road for winter. Hope all ends well for you mate. You can only learn from mistakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 nice to see someone admitting to their mistakes rather than blaming the diesel spill we all take risks now and again and sometimes its just our time to pay for them come on now.......how many of us have stuffed a car and blamed it on a diesel spill....I have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 nice to see someone admitting to their mistakes rather than blaming the diesel spill we all take risks now and again and sometimes its just our time to pay for them I remember the 'diesel spill' and the subsequent refusal to admit the ESP was off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmck13 Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 Hi welcome to the "What a **** I am club" joined mine way back in 1973, ESP what was that, (yep old grumpy now) but it sure teaches you a lesson, never forget they dont have roundabouts on race tracks for good reasons, they get covered in all sorts of crap just waiting for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon+Kat Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 Hi welcome to the "What a **** I am club" joined mine way back in 1973, ESP what was that, (yep old grumpy now) but it sure teaches you a lesson, never forget they dont have roundabouts on race tracks for good reasons, they get covered in all sorts of crap just waiting for you. You are so right! you think id know better being a lifelong biker too, found plenty of nasty slipperry patches on roundabouts on the bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Do you reckon the bags of plaster in the boot had something to do with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cragus Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Gutted for you mate. At least you are fine and no one else was hurt. As much as these bumps and knocks hurt our zeds they can be fixed or replaced. A reminder to the rest of us - with great power comes great responsibility! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bounty78 Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Gutted for you mate. At least you are fine and no one else was hurt. As much as these bumps and knocks hurt our zeds they can be fixed or replaced. A reminder to the rest of us - with great power comes great responsibility! someone has been watching too many marvel Comic films Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 A reminder to the rest of us - with great power comes great responsibility! Who are you? What have you done with Craig? Sorry to hear about your mishap Simon - hope it gets sorted quickly and smoothly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo-ninja Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 quick question what tires did/ do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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