Lexx Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Well. Managed to lose control of the R8 today, span 180, side on into a curb. Was accelerating out of a junction onto a Dual Carriageway. Back end twitched, caught it, twitched the other way and I just lost it. Speed was about 35-40mph. Intially damage doesnt look bad, but up close not good. 2 broken alloys. o/s wheel bent - quick look underneat shows its all pretty bent in there, including the shock. She's off to Vauxhall tomorrow for the garage to make a repair quote. I would suspect the price of repair wont be worth it. Especially if there is any damage to the rear diff. What a way to start xmas hols. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNABASHED Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 gutted mate - hope the garage come back to you and tell you it's not all that bad and they can get it sorted asap for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Gutted for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 It's that horrible dampness on the road. I am finding exactly the same issue, looks like the conditions are fair, but underneath there's enough moisture to let that back end go. Very sorry to hear and see your news..... it's a real heart sinker.... I hope you manage to get a reasonable solution!! (Is that a police van behind your car?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted December 16, 2010 Author Share Posted December 16, 2010 Yeah, car was undrivable and I was blocking a major road. Called police straight away. Luckily the copper was a friend of mine, so dindt get any grief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 sorry to read this lexx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cragus Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Not that it will make you feel any better but really sorry to see this has happened to you mate. Hope the outcome is favourable whatever it is..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Lets look on the bright side........the amount of people on the market for a mauhsive V8 is probably quite poor...you wanted to sell anyway - insurance will get you basically market val for the car and save you the messing about with tyre kicking test pilots. Your safe, alive, unharmed and soon to be able to go any buy whatever you want with the insurance monies (if anyone will insure you ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbs Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Oh buggar, at least you're OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Sorry to hear this mate, glad you are ok though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbowey Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 sorry to see this lexx, gutted for you mate. pretty similar to how i lost mine a couple months back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narcotix Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 That's bad luck mate ... Hope you get it sorted .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Sorry to hear that, at least you are ok. I hope you can get it sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R35LEE Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Glad your ok dude From the damage I would say its 50/50 if they repair it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Lets look on the bright side........the amount of people on the market for a mauhsive V8 is probably quite poor...you wanted to sell anyway - insurance will get you basically market val for the car and save you the messing about with tyre kicking test pilots. Your safe, alive, unharmed and soon to be able to go any buy whatever you want with the insurance monies (if anyone will insure you ) plus the engine and trans .... got to be a bit of value there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M9O OEY Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Gutted for u mate at least your ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Bummer!! Glad you're ok and no one else was involved, I know we all love our cars but at the end of the day there's always one to replace it somewhere, we only get one life though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 That sucks man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Just saw this on FB Al - is gutting - still...glad you're ok - I know its a cliche but the car's replacable etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Gutted for you Alex.Just reminds me how lucky I was last week hitting black ice sideways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richt Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Thats bad luck, hope you get sorted quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Bejesus. Bad times mate. At least your ok, thats the main thing. You thought about a replacement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 sorry lexx; hope everything works out for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Sorry to see this Al. Just be thankful all occupants are ok and that it was you driving and not someone on a test drive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Ur prob sick of hearing it mate but we really are glad ur not hurt and that ur car will be either repaired or replaced But having said that we would all be heartbroken if it was our cars, feel for u mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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