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...

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...

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

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

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

[crotchrocket]

LOL, thanks Dub

[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

[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!
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,
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. Wow. Learn sumthin' new every day!



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