Crashed

[crotchrocket]

SH*T!!!

A white van pulled out from a parking space in front of me this morning and BANG :(

Damage is limited, was only doing about 20 -25mph and my wheel took most of the impact. Cladding is scrapped and and there is a slight kink in the wheel arch which isnt too bad considering but my steering is knackered. Steering wheel is now upside down trying to go in a straigh line. Just waiting for the insurance company to open. :(

[Ldub]

Awwwwwww...CRAP...:upsetgray

Sorry to hear about this James...:(

Though it sounds like it should be repairable, it's still a tough pill to swallow.

Chin up Mate, it'll be right as rain in no time...:yesgray:

-------------------or-----------------

Buck up Lad, you're a Englishman...:smilewink

Seriously...sorry Mate, prolly a bad time to attempt humor...:flower:

[crotchrocket]

LOL, thanks Dub :D

[Riff Raff]

Sorry to hear the sad news, Crotch. No matter how careful you can be, there is sometimes no avoidance because of other's negligence. I hope they get your VX fixed up as good as new. Glad no one was hurt.

[tom4bren]

Dude, that's hard to hear. From my experience, they'll be able to fix it though.

When I hit with my front wheel, it was just the shaft coming out of the steering box and a slight tweek to the frame arm.

[crotchrocket]

Thanks guys, Heres a couple of pics, the other guy pulld back out the way. Thankfully i never hit the bently !!

As i said the damage is 90% hidden


http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j31/crotchrocket3000/Crash/IMG00023-20100802-0818.jpg


http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j31/crotchrocket3000/Crash/IMG00029-20100802-0822.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j31/crotchrocket3000/Crash/IMG00031-20100802-0824.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j31/crotchrocket3000/Crash/IMG00032-20100802-0825.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j31/crotchrocket3000/Crash/IMG00034-20100802-0949.jpg

[JAMAS]

well there's your problem right there.....

you were driving on the wrong side of the road.

sorry....had to say it...

hopefully the van has the same level of insurance as the bentley does

[VX KAT]

well there's your problem right there.....

you were driving on the wrong side of the road.

sorry....had to say it...

hopefully the van has the same level of insurance as the bentley does

JAMAS you took the words right outta my mouth! :laugho:
But back to serious, glad yer OK and VX damage is not as bad as it coulda been! I'm seriously beginning to see a REAL benefit in having OFH tires as our buggies age and these things happen....hmmmm, :_thinking:_thinking
Let us know if we can track down any parts you may need!

[crotchrocket]

Thanks guys!

There was about a shovel full of mud left on the road that got dislodged from the undercarrage on the impact, lol

[nfpgasmask]

That sucks, dude. But, I'm glad you are OK and I'm glad the damage is limited. I didn't know you guys have traffic accidents in the UK....I thought that was just a US thing. :_wtf: Wow. Learn sumthin' new every day! :laughing:

:_beer:

Bart

[Marlin]

Thanks guys!

There was about a shovel full of mud left on the road that got dislodged from the undercarrage on the impact, lol

That means your gas mileage should improve a bit...seeing the silver lining in every situation, thats me!!!

[kirk hilton]

Sorry here any VX owner having an accident but even more so if in the UK. Hope the insurance company pays up fully. if they don't, stick in your heels by complaining, they often give a low first offer.

[crotchrocket]

Its being picked up tomorrow and a courtesy car dropped off and they are telling me to keep any expenses reciepts etc so i presume its all coverd!!!

[Bob Barker]

Is that GB on your back window for George Bush?

[crotchrocket]

Nope Ghey Bob :D

[circmand]

Is that GB on your back window for George Bush?

You're a bad man trying to get stuff started. Also quit picking on Drew Carey

[kodiak]

Glad you're ok, sorry man.

I know how you feel.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/DSC06923.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=12909)

[Bob Barker]

I wasn't trying to get stuff started. Jokes. I'm not the guilty one who takes them too far!



and I knew you loved me Cricket!:heart:

[circmand]

I wasn't trying to get stuff started. Jokes. I'm not the guilty one who takes them too far!
:

Thats my job

[Triathlete]

That sucks but it looks like the damage is minimal. Most important is you were not hurt. It could have been a lot worse...it could have been 3 weeks before you were suppose to leave for Moab and undriveable:(

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/VX%20Wreck/0429081702.jpg

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/VX%20Wreck/0429081701.jpg

[Triathlete]

Oh yea, make sure to have the repair shop save all the old parts for you...never know when they may come in handy.:yesy:

[ZEUS]

Bummer! Was it at least the side that needed the CV repaired?

[crotchrocket]

Nope!!! CV is on the other side, not sure how i can wangle that one !! ?? !!

Thanks for the comments, could have been worse, somehow i managed to get on the horn whilst braking which minimised the damage too

[SlowPro48]

Oh, my.... we've been whacking VXs for years on this side of the pond but... are you the first limey in Time Out? :o

[Triathlete]

Nope!!! CV is on the other side, not sure how i can wangle that one !! ?? !!
Thanks for the comments, could have been worse, somehow i managed to get on the horn whilst braking which minimised the damage too

When the van hit you and "pushed you sideways" it must have put some pressure on the CV binding it up and causing it to fail....right?:bwgy:
Just remember it made no klanking noise before the accident.

[crotchrocket]

Just waiting for this

Round here these are generally used to transport one child to school by a milf :D

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll60/tiramisu8/pic01.jpg

[Bob Barker]

Ha! You guys have milf's there too?!?

[RamAirZ]

http://funnyflux.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/europe.jpg

Always wanted to use that picture for something lol. I've met some hot UK girls before.

[SlowPro48]

She looks Danish. The one on the left I mean. The one on the right is from South Carolina. Gar-an-teed

[RamAirZ]

I dunno, maybe ar-can-saw! lol The one on the right has had a few too many danishes lol

[nfpgasmask]

She looks Danish. The one on the left I mean. The one on the right is from South Carolina. Gar-an-teed

Naa, I'd say definitely southern Missouri...definitely...

Bart

[Marlin]

Now wait a second, I live in South Carolina, and I am from KC, MO. Is this a conspiracy?

[crotchrocket]

She looks italian to me :D

The XC90 is silver and brand new! but i dont like it!

[alterastro]

Thats a bummer James, but thank God for damage limiting cladding eh! Imagine if that was steel!

Think of me though - I let my wife borrow the VX whilst her daily driver was in the shop. In 24 hours she managed to do more damage reversing it onto our drive than I've done in just over a year of off-roading, including sliding sidways into a rocky gulley! :mado:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/photo11.JPG
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/photo23.JPG

[Triathlete]

^^^Rock sliders are your friend!:yesy:

Might pull the cladding panel off and take a heat gun (carefull not to melt it) and a spoon to the inside and persuade it back into shape.

[Bob Barker]

Us Arkansasians don't wear underwear, so guess again!

[crotchrocket]

I am a bit worried about the repair centre, they have managed to run up a £1700 quote for the 'scratches' on the cladding and no mension of the steering problem which in my mind is the most important thing.

I spoke to the insurance and the repairers said ' the steering wheel must have been fitted incorrectly'.....................YEAH! NICE ONE!!!! i've been driving it for two years with the steering wheel upside down and the airbag poised and ready to explode into my nuts

Retards!

[tom4bren]

Dat sux dude.

My repairs were on the opposite spectrum. I told them that I didn't need the cladding replaced but they considered it required. The only snag on my repair was finding the sector shaft replacement and a fellow member helped out with that.

[nfpgasmask]

Yeah, the sad fact is, we are on our own with finding parts.

Sucks man, I love your VX.

Bart

[crotchrocket]

STILL not got my VX back !! :(

Bastards!!!!!! i am really growing to hate this Volvo XC90 too, although you guys would love it, it has about 12 cup holders!!!!

[JAMAS]

i've been driving it for two years with the steering wheel upside down and the airbag poised and ready to explode into my nuts

I don't laugh out loud much while reading through the forum at work, but I have to admit...That one got me.

[crotchrocket]

Hopefully the insurance company felt the same way about the engineer report :D

[crotchrocket]

ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

I want my VX back, this is crazy! its been 2 months now :(

[kirk hilton]

We want you to get blackie back also. We know that's it's taken the wind out of your sails - you don't post that frequently these days - which I for one miss. Keep with it and keep the faith that when you resolve it your VX will be even more precious to you.

fingers crossed Kirk

[crotchrocket]

Thanks Kirk :D

Yeah, i need it back, i was off to look at a V8 Discovery last weekend but it sold on the friday....good job really LOL

[kodiak]

That sucks, Keep on them. Car Star did my repairs here in the US They found everything with in a week. The steering parts are common Isuzu used on a variety models. If you can't find them in the UK I'm sure we could fined what you need here.

[vt_maverick]

Holy crap how could it take this long to get it fixed? It looks like a pretty minor fender-bender to me; what is the insurance company waiting on?

[VX KAT]

Maybe they're out joy riding in it everyday cuz it's so much fun! :_wtf:
Maybe you should pay a surprise visit and see (if you can) where it is, etc...

[crotchrocket]

Its because they refused to believe that the damage to the steering happened in the accident, it has taken alot of heated phone calls and 3 repair shops to recognise a problem. I got a call today saying they are finally accepting the steering box needs replacing!!! all the body work is done so fingers crossed i'll be fender deep in mud this time next week :D