mattbowey Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 somehow the back end kicked out and i couldnt hold it, somehow managed to spin between 2 oncoming cars (lucky) then bounced up onto the path on the wrong side of the road where i was stopped by a road sign, rear end is fracked! bumper and hatch back left wheel pointing inwards too. will have a look tomorrow at what major damage there is and probably ring the insurance company. all i can say is fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 hahaha it is as bad as you said on the phone I'll have your headlights, some bits of trim and rear lights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Sorry to hear that mate hope you get it sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 You wasn't racing anyone was you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 You wasn't racing anyone was you? he told me he was chasing a kia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mcgoo Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Bad news. I hope its not too bad, but doesn't look a cheap fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Hmm and this the day after he called me a faaagg for not taking on every tit that revs their engine at the side of me. Hope you get it sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbowey Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 Hmm and this the day after he called me a faaagg for not taking on every tit that revs their engine at the side of me. Hope you get it sorted. wasnt racing anyone and yes, in hindsight, i shouldve have said anything, was drunk and obviously jinxed myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Sounds like a VERY lucky escape Matt - especially for the two other cars! Take care out there folks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Don't worry about it,looks like you have enough on your plate. Been on this forum long enough to know arseing about on public roads ends in tears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Don't worry about it,looks like you have enough on your plate. Been on this forum long enough to know arseing about on public roads ends in tears. Well said Wayne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbowey Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 Sounds like a VERY lucky escape Matt - especially for the two other cars! Take care out there folks! true story stayin on the road myself was an instant second to missing them, havin been victim of a head on collision myself i did everythin i could to miss them. Don't worry about it,looks like you have enough on your plate. Been on this forum long enough to know arseing about on public roads ends in tears. speaking of plate, that fell off on the way home, damn it! i recommend taking it v easy in the wet, like i say i have driven that road a million times before in all conditions but tonight just wasnt my night. Don't worry about it,looks like you have enough on your plate. Been on this forum long enough to know arseing about on public roads ends in tears. Well said Wayne. can i just say, i wasnt arsing about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 no kia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 It's a warning to others. We all know what follows the words 'Watch this!' It's getting colder and greasier on the roads. It's time to make sure the tyres are in tip top condition and adjust your driving style to suit the conditions. Just not your night Matt as you say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 or buy a shed car and leave her at home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Lucky, unlucky, either way - sorry to see the painful pic's. It does make you think, especially if you are driving a road you're used to. I guess with the wheel alignment issue also - could be in for a costly repair bill, although like you say - ring that insurance bloke!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbowey Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 just not my night indeed. and just to be clear, i was not racing a kia, husky is talking sh1t as usual tyres are new, only a few hundred miles on them, falken 452s on the rears as for roads being greasier, learned that the hard way shed car, yes, and to think i would have had one last week if my insurance had gotten back to me with a quote a bit quicker Lucky, unlucky, either way - sorry to see the painful pic's. It does make you think, especially if you are driving a road you're used to. I guess with the wheel alignment issue also - could be in for a costly repair bill, although like you say - ring that insurance bloke!! insurance will prob wanna right it off, which might be a decent option, took gap insurance so will get the 12 i paid for it. might be able to get it sorted without insurance though will see what the damage is tomorrow in the light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 If it goes can I have dibs on buying my k1 back Sad day mate, I put mines of the road at the end of august. Just ain't worth the risk. What actually happened, were u hard on throttle or do you think it was the Tyres. I was just thinkin about buying the falkens as for the price of 2 pzero's for front I can get 4 falkens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbowey Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 k1 is yours if the car goes neil. ok, so rundown, came of the roundabout, was wet so straightened up before putting my foot down, changed up at about 5k, slight left bend, accelretaing, didnt have foot planted but wasnt dawdling along then the back end went out, tried to hold it, hit the curb on the left and started spinning the other way, then somehow held it enough to miss a mini coming the other way, went behind that and in front of something behind it and bounced up onto the curb where the arse end hit a road sign an stopped me. dunno how i managed to miss the 2 cars coming the other way. my mate in the car has no idea either. just bloody glad i did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentle Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Gutted for you mate, it looks painful. That was my main concern about buying the Zed, I had heard they are light on the rear when it's wet. I was thinking of taking the car to a friend's field and getting the rear end out so I can learn how to correct it just in case it ever did happen. I've been driving like a granny round the roundabouts and tight corners sine I got it. haha Ben. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 a fields Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentle Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Yeah, why not? Seemed the safe bet, not tarmac so tyres wouldn't be too bad, and not gravel coz it'd chip my paint. lol Give her a good clean afterwards and it'll be as good as new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 has to be a smooth field Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I give up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I give up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.