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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Ronald_McBurger on 15 May 2007, 21:29:47
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I hope you are feeling ok. You know who you are and I am gutted. :(
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:question :question :question
Lonely thread alert :-/
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:o :-/ :o
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Putting 2 and 2 together....
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I can confirm that he is.......the Fiat however is not.........so thats a positive point anyway! :y
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oh no he has not had a car crash has he ? laidback ?
I hope he is not hurt at all
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All OK then, no harm?
She will want the miggy back... ;)
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She had the miggy all along......in fact since the Fiart was purchased hes been the only one to drive it!
Some bruising, dented pride and 1 Kg of wasted aircon gas.....plus the Fiart can now return to Italy to made made into what it should always have been.....a washing machine.....
It sounds like a steering component failure to me.....
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It sounds like a steering component failure to me.....
Like his arms didn't turn it quick enough :o
(sorry LB, but now I know you are OK, I feel the ribbing can start)
LB - your premium is going to take a hit :(
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Apparantly he doesn't remember emerging from the car looking like a snowman after the airbags deployed and blew french chalk every where (a common sight!)
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Apparantly he doesn't remember emerging from the car looking like a snowman after the airbags deployed and blew french chalk every where (a common sight!)
A 6'3" snowman, thats a very scarey thought :o
Goes to show, though, all the safety stuff that people moan about, well they do do their job...
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At least it wasn't the Omega
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...and at least he is okay... :o
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The important thing is that Dave is OK :y Does anyone know if Dave is going to the Lakes and if so what time he is leaving ::)
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Sounds like the Fiat was safe at least. A Saxo and another POS were racing near here the other day. One must have nudged the other, both went off and hit different trees. Both dead. :(
Same here. Two racers side by side in a 20 zone. 1 went up the banking and landed 10 feet away. Driver dead. Passenger walked away. Police stopped me on my bike until road cleared.
Dave - scary but you walked away, again. What's next a Volvo ? :-/
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LB, I would normally have said if you need to borrow a car, I have a spare.
But with your recent record I have broken the gearbox.
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;D ;D ;D or rather :o + :'( when I see my premium next year! :-[
Just glad I was driving and not SWMBO.
I was lucky, very lucky. I am bruised sore and seriously :-Xed off! but it could have been so much worse.
Believe me, if I ever have another accident, I want it to be in an Omega!
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It sounds like a steering component failure to me.....
Could have been a loose nut behind the wheel.
;DSorry Dave, couldnt resist. Glad you got out OK.
Can I have the a/c schrader caps back, and if you could just re-liquify the R314a and put it in a bottle please.
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Glad to hear your ok Dave, For convelesence I reccommend a couple of days in the lake district (trust me I'm a doctor) ;)
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All this cryptic-ness had me worried for a moment then...
...good to hear your ok mate
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Sorry to hear this Dave but glad your OK.
I know the feeling ::)
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Glad you're OK LB :y
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Thanks guys. :)
I am damn sore this morning!
Taking a day off work to rest and start dealing with insurance companies and to have a look at the car.
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Thanks guys. :)
I am damn sore this morning!
Taking a day off work to rest and start dealing with insurance companies and to have a look at the car.
Take it easy, pleased your up and about :y
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Glad to hear you are o.k. M8, at least another Fart goes into helping the ozone layer. ;D
Bruises will go your pride will take a little longer. :'(
8-)
DaveL
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Really glad to hear you're in one piece Dave ;).....BUT...I did warn you not to interfere with my post count. I'm getting a bit long in the tooth to be driving down to Derby in the middle of the night, and trying to sabotage cars by torchlight is murder :D
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Dave good to hear your ok thats the main thing :y
Hope the insurance stuff gets sorted swiftly.
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Having spoken with Laidback shortly after this happened, I can say he is putting on a brave face. he sounded uncharacteristically shaken and it takes a lot to do that to my mate!
From the sound of things I think Dave and I have the same theory about what has gone wrong. If so, this will be very interesting.
Again, I am really glad you are OK mate. Give me a call later and let me know if you need anything. :y
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Thanks mate. :y
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I wonder if they re-fitted the engine mount correctly follwing the belt change.......struggling to see what that might do to the steering...
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Glad you made it out alive and not too scathed LB :y
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Good to see you're alive, kicking and well Dave :y It's always sh*t when these things happen, but happen they do!!
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I have spoken with Dave this morning again. TBH, he doesn't sound his normal cheerful self at all. I can tell this has been a BIG shock to him. He is OK, but very shaken by the sound of it.
I won't give too much away here because Dave may not want me to. But I will confirm that this was the Fiat coupe he had bought for Mrs Laidback. BOTH airbags deployed. By all accounts I think he is lucky to escape with the minor injuries he has. Could have been an awful lot worse and I think that his experience behind the wheel may have given him the split second he needed to avoid this being a fatality!
In case anyone is wondering, no he didn't cause it. The cause is yet to be established, but it would seem that a major mechanical/structural failure may be to blame. The car is a total loss and is well beyond repair by any stretch of the imagination.
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Get better soon Dave and remember you have a lot of friends.
I can recommend Omegas for crashes - VERY safe cars
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Hope you get it all sorted ok soon and not too sore.
Cant be good news, you have only had it a few weeks, I hope it was safe when bought! If not, are there legal implications for the seller?
It must be bad if even Ronnie thinks it is beyond repair!
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I'm so sorry to hear that. Glad you are OK Dave.
Mark i think it is a bit silly to critisize the Fiat it was a used car after all and you don't know what treatment it had in the past. It can happen to any car so it is better not to generalise. There 1000nd of happy coupe owners out there.
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I'm so sorry to hear that. Glad you are OK Dave.
Mark i think it is a bit silly to critisize the Fiat it was a used car after all and you don't know what treatment it had in the past. It can happen to any car so it is better not to generalise. There 1000nd of happy coupe owners out there.
Dont read into a statement something that is not there Kostas.....which is what you are doing!
I made the statement that it needs to be a major component failure and the car has had recent work.......
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The more I read about this accident, the more concerned I become. I've had a few bad ones myself and they take some getting over, mentally as well as physically. PLEASE take it easy for a while Dave, the aches and pains can take weeks to go away.
Look after yourself mate
Steve.
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I made the statement that it needs to be a major component failure and the car has had recent work.......
Whether or not the 2 are related are currently unknown, but it cannot be discounted at this stage.
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I'm so sorry to hear that. Glad you are OK Dave.
Mark i think it is a bit silly to critisize the Fiat it was a used car after all and you don't know what treatment it had in the past. It can happen to any car so it is better not to generalise. There 1000nd of happy coupe owners out there.
Dont read into a statement something that is not there Kostas.....which is what you are doing!
I made the statement that it needs to be a major component failure and the car has had recent work.......
You are absolutely right, ididn't read the whole thread before i wrote. Appologies for the misunderstanding!
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Its certainly an avenue that needs checking out.....cars dont just turn right for no reason!
Pics would be useful...
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....a picture paints....
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The main thing is Dave is generally ok health wise...
Although i dont like the fact its just out of a garage's hands recently and seems to have acted "strange" :(
But i will leave that to the experts to summise..
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The more I read about this accident, the more concerned I become. I've had a few bad ones myself and they take some getting over, mentally as well as physically. PLEASE take it easy for a while Dave, the aches and pains can take weeks to go away.
Look after yourself mate
Steve.
ps... can I have my post count back you swine nice bloke?
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The more I read about this accident, the more concerned I become. I've had a few bad ones myself and they take some getting over, mentally as well as physically. PLEASE take it easy for a while Dave, the aches and pains can take weeks to go away.
Look after yourself mate
Steve.
ps... can I have my post count back you swine nice bloke?
::) ::)
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Wow really sorry to hear about this, sounds like you've been really unfortunate here through no fault of your own. Still at least you walked away relatively unscathed, hopefully it doesn't take too long to get back to your old self.
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Well, I have seen the car up close and personal today. All I can say is Oh My God! It is absolutely wrecked. Mainly the front left corner, but it has taken the chasis leg back a good 6" and the windscreen and the A'post' and the roof has buckled. Absolutely not repiarable in a month of Sundays.
The very nice recovery man dumped in on his driveway facing outwards, so Dave and I turned it around. Now, this is no small challenge when the NSF wheel has absolutely no clearance from the oil cooler and wing and the engine not quite working ::). Anyway, after a few shunts we managed it. I know we are both going to regret that tomorrow - my back is already saying... 'Oh you think so do you?'
Dave took some interesting pics today and may or may not wish to share them with us later.
I can say that whilst putting on a brave front, he is a bit bashed up and has taken a fair whack judging by the bruises and cuts. Looks like he has done a couple of rounds with mike Tyson - in a bulldozer.
Having met with the car today I am genuinely amazed that he walked away with the minor injuries that he did. This was by far the nastiest one we have had in the forum so far and I wish Dave a speedy recovery and all the help I can give, whenever he needs it.
I am sure I speak for everyone here when I wish him sincere wishes to get better as quickly as possible.
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I am sure I speak for everyone here when I wish him sincere wishes to get better as quickly as possible.
Absolutely.
I spoke to him yesterday, and he wasn't quite himself - which after being in a real biggie myself a few years back, fully understand how your emotions catch up on you a day after the event...
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I am sure I speak for everyone here when I wish him sincere wishes to get better as quickly as possible.
Absolutely.
I'll second that, take it easy for a bit LB.
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PM sent Dave
All the best Mate :y
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Sorry to hear about this, hope your ok LB, take it easy and rest up for a while.
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Ahh heck I'm ok... :)
I'm sore, bits of me are going funny colours, but I am alive with everything intact! :y
However I KNOW both myself and FIn are going to be very sore come the morning. Turning that car round was not fun...
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Ahh heck I'm ok... :)
I'm sore, bits of me are going funny colours, but I am alive with everything intact! :y
However I KNOW both myself and FIn are going to be very sore come the morning. Turning that car round was not fun...
Great to hear.
Aye, you'll ache. Even more then you did before ;)
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glad to hear you're OK matey, big accidents do shake you up - having nearly killed myself whilst rolling a combo van about 10 years ago, the best thing to do is get driving again as soon as possible!!
take it easy :y
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Here's a sobering one. I rolled a Rover on the M40, must've rolled maybe twice, three times. When it stopped, I turned to ask my then wife and daughter if they were ok, and..they'd gone! Through the back window. I've never felt so many different emotions at once. I was crying like a baby.
Mercifully they were both ok, but a real shocker I can tell you.
Sorry to steal your thunder Dave, but that was much more exciting than your "bump" :P
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One of my old work colleagues was throw out of a rag top, in a coma for weeks...
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One of mine was thrown out of the side window of a Polo.......killed him!
Hence seat belts are VERY important....
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One of mine was thrown out of the side window of a Polo.......killed him!
Hence seat belts are VERY important....
Aye, a mates missus had just left home and the police think was putting her belt whilst going along. Had an accident (whether due to struggling with belt or not was never established), half thrown out, and killed :(
Does make you think, as I reckon we all do it sometimes...
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An aquaintance.
"Why don't you remove the rear seat belts the car is old enough?"
Me
" I put them in >:("
Similar time, driving from a pub at a fast speed with two friends in the car, about 00:00 roughly they were both a bit sozzled this is back in 90 91 92 or so.
I was pulled, the Police looked in saw 2 drunks and a driver. Saw that back seat drunk had a seat belt on in a 1978 car and waved us on!
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My neighbour and his wife don't believe in seat belts, never wear them (I just hope they never have a crash), b****y idiots.
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My neighbour and his wife don't believe in seat belts, never wear them (I just hope they never have a crash), b****y idiots.
I'd shop them a few fines would help them learn
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My neighbour and his wife don't believe in seat belts, never wear them (I just hope they never have a crash), b****y idiots.
I'd shop them a few fines would help them learn
I doubt it - they will just say its a money making exercise for the Police...
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My neighbour and his wife don't believe in seat belts, never wear them (I just hope they never have a crash), b****y idiots.
I'd shop them a few fines would help them learn
I doubt it - they will just say its a money making exercise for the Police...
I doubt very much whether the police would even be interested. Murders,yes GBH,maybe Burglary, if they're not busy/on tea break Seat belts,nah >:(
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My neighbour and his wife don't believe in seat belts, never wear them (I just hope they never have a crash), b****y idiots.
They need to see some pics of the aftermath of a road accident where the occupants were not wearing seat belts.........its not pleasent at all and equally not nice for those having to sweep up.
I think the only person who would benefit is the coroner.....as he has fewer cuts to make!
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My neighbour and his wife don't believe in seat belts, never wear them (I just hope they never have a crash), b****y idiots.
They need to see some pics of the aftermath of a road accident where the occupants were not wearing seat belts.........its not pleasent at all and equally not nice for those having to sweep up.
I think the only person who would benefit is the coroner.....as he has fewer cuts to make!
Having seen, first hand the carnage caused by not wearing seatbelts, I would agree with Mark.
What they also need to know is the coroner may not have enough worthy of making a cut!
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Friend of mine he was 19 8 years ago coming back from a night club a bit drunk, he fell asleep went of the road with very small speed and the car tipped over, he(RIP) with no seatbelt the door opened his head was levered between the sideskirt and the gravel, instant death. TRAGIC. In 3 miliseconds the passive safety systems on a modern car deploy to save your life. I don't know anyone that has the reflexes or the strength to keep his mass*11*0.98.
I'm glad Dave you are one of those that wear the seatbelt!
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Without a seatbelt on, I would probably be an [smiley=engel017.gif] now!
Thanks Kostas. :)
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Hope the aches and pains ars starting to ease Dave, :y on the subject of seatbelts a friend recently bought an Austin Cambridge, which because of its age had no seat belts He took me round the block in it to show me his purchase. The feeling of insecurity and unease I felt was intense. Not having that belt in place felt so wrong. I cant understand anyone who without good reason chooses not to wear it :(
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My neighbour and his wife don't believe in seat belts, never wear them (I just hope they never have a crash), b****y idiots.
They need to see some pics of the aftermath of a road accident where the occupants were not wearing seat belts.........its not pleasent at all and equally not nice for those having to sweep up.
I think the only person who would benefit is the coroner.....as he has fewer cuts to make!
coroner won't do any cutting. that is the job of the pathologist. :y
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My neighbour and his wife don't believe in seat belts, never wear them (I just hope they never have a crash), b****y idiots.
I play golf with him occasionally, if we travel in my car I insist he wears a seat belt.
If we travel in his car, unfortunately I have no control.
If he see's a police car, he tucks his right arm through the seat belt, to make it look as though he's wearing it
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Oh dear - I do not understand this hatred of seat belts
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Oh dear - I do not understand this hatred of seat belts
I'm rather annoyed at mine. Didn't hold when I got smacked up the @rse and both cars were written off. Tore a muscle in my back that still bothers me a little 8 years later. >:(
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Oh dear - I do not understand this hatred of seat belts
I'm rather annoyed at mine. Didn't hold when I got smacked up the @rse and both cars were written off. Tore a muscle in my back that still bothers me a little 8 years later. >:(
Life saved three times, saved from injury at least twice (you can have accidents with little car damage which would hurt you)
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well mine definitely saved me when I had my roll ... as the van ended on its' roof, with me pinned in the seat by the seatbelt ... that's good enough justification for me :y
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Seen and heard the various arguments both for and against, alongwith the wonderous 'escape' stories - "if I was wearing my belt, I would be stood here speaking to you as a dead man" type things.
Seen too much blood, snot, tears and bits over the years, all of which convince me not to travel in a car (or bus) without wearing one.
Just glad your still here to talk about the whole thing, Dave. Cars are just expensive tin and all that. Blood and snot is harder to replace... :y
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Drivng into the side of a lorry reversing across oncoming traffic is not funny. Unfortunately the mate of the driver lied to get him off >:(
Going upside down is not nice either