Wont be there on the 31st now :(
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I had a wee accident this morning in the Indy. I have no idea how it happened, as I wasn't going remotely fast. I was on my way to work to redo the interior ironically, and as I came on to the slip road (downhill) off the big roundabout after filling the car up, the back end just went. Caught it one way, then the front wheel passenger side went onto the verge and after that I was a bit of a passenger, managed to have time in that weird slow mo that happens when its gone pete tong, to see if there was anything coming down the slip road while it was sliding sideways and get it round enough so the back corner (as you can see) took the impact rather than the front suspension. I was doing less than 30 when it first lost grip, as it had chucked it down and was still spitting. I am fine - though i am pissed off and f@cking glad nowt was coming behind me! Hit the barrier quite slowly and it span me round the right way so I could get onto the verge out of the way on the inside.
Clearly my fault although I have no idea what set it off. I have been round there hundreds of times much quicker in both cars - perhaps the downpour onto dry tarmac brought all the oil etc to the surface and I was just unlucky.
Chassis seems fine but obviously I will get it checked. Managed to drive it home fine.
Anyone know how much a new tub and 2 wheel arches are
TWAT.
Clearly my fault although I have no idea what set it off. I have been round there hundreds of times much quicker in both cars - perhaps the downpour onto dry tarmac brought all the oil etc to the surface and I was just unlucky.
Chassis seems fine but obviously I will get it checked. Managed to drive it home fine.
Anyone know how much a new tub and 2 wheel arches are
TWAT.
It sounds like you may have fallen prey to the phantom diesel on the roundabout just befor a slip road trick. The same thing happened to me several years ago. I couldn't for the life of me work out what just happened, then I heard the unmistakable sound of a motorcycle hitting the deck on a diesely roundabout. It's a b
h when it happens and there's pretty much naff all anyone can do about it. I hope you get the car sorted and there were no lasting injuries for which you can claim off the council via a no win no fee lawyer or anything (hint hint).
h when it happens and there's pretty much naff all anyone can do about it. I hope you get the car sorted and there were no lasting injuries for which you can claim off the council via a no win no fee lawyer or anything (hint hint).Edited by scoobydude on Tuesday 26th May 12:10
ironictwist said:
Christ Hobzy, glad you're ok. What's the plan now? I'm sure if you need a hand getting it back on the road some of us can come in handy (Although I'm useless aside from making everyone cuppa's & ordering pizza)
Can Haggys dad's place help mend it?
Can Haggys dad's place help mend it?
I've never worked on a kit car before but I can chuck some tools in the VX and pile round to help out.
normalbloke said:
Just out of interest,as you mentioned you had just filled up,I assume your filler cap is secure and that you haven't got an errant breather on the tank somewhere?
Funny you should mention that as when I took the back off I noticed that the breather was a bit loose where it screwed into the tank. No sign of leakage though.
Hobzy said:
New rear has arrived, started cutting the new rear panels and making the buck for the dash etc. Got new switches, new front and rear lights all ready to go. Now I just need some time
I'm at Le Mans from this Wednesday till the following Monday. (I have a spare ticket if it happens.....??)If it still needs doing after that then drop me a line. I'll come running with the beers.
Also, if you want to see what the engine looks like, we could take it out while we're at it. It's on my list of expertise now.
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