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21Blue · Jun 5th, 2007, 08:37 AM

Long story short....people need to learn how to stop when the light is RED!

I'm very surprised at how well i pulled up after the accident, only slight pain on the right hand side of my face from the airbags perhaps, not sure.... It doesn't look too bad but she hit me at approx. 65km/h and spun me. Lucky I was on the higher side of the road.

Quickbrick · Jun 5th, 2007, 08:42 AM

OMG Charles - I am glad you are OK, though the MINI looks like it'll need a bit of work.

...let me guess, you were driving in Sunnybank when you got hit right?

21Blue · Jun 5th, 2007, 09:20 AM

yer..... it was in sunnybank

Blacky · Jun 5th, 2007, 09:27 AM

Ouch!
Sorry to see the damage, I hope all ends up well with the repairs

SupeRub · Jun 5th, 2007, 09:31 AM

Far Out!!!

Glad you are alright charles. Hope you feel OK tommorrow.

what intersection was that?

Not sure If I can help out at all but let me know.

Ruben

ScottyB · Jun 5th, 2007, 09:38 AM

Ouch!

Sorry to hear Charles, glad to hear you are okay though!

21Blue · Jun 5th, 2007, 09:55 AM

Ruben...it was the intersection at pinelands/symons rds... Yer, I am ok. I know it has been said on these forums heaps but I'll say it again, it's testament to the quality of the MINI. You never really think about it till it happens to you. The airbags did their job, but damn it was smokey in there. Door obviously wouldn't open so I had to climb out of passenger door. hmm I wonder if I will get a new driver's seat...

Quickbrick · Jun 5th, 2007, 09:58 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 21Blue (original)

yer.....it was in sunnybank

That & the fact that I remember Sunnybanker always telling me how careful I need to be when I ventured into his old suburb

mini_kitten · Jun 5th, 2007, 10:13 AM

omg charles..... so glad your ok, i said it on msn but ill say it here too

mini is fixable

AndrewH · Jun 5th, 2007, 10:26 AM

Bugger Charles

MickyD · Jun 5th, 2007, 11:43 AM

ouch.

TBH I could conceivably see the car being a write off.....

ZapoMCS · Jun 5th, 2007, 12:12 PM

Holly crap Charles, glad your ok. I never thought I would see anyone I knew in one of these "how good is the Mini in an accident" threads. If you did get hit at 65km/h then it stood up well to the impact, but it may be a right off if the frame is bent badly. Hope your insurance comes through and either fixes it as good as new or replaces it with a new one.

Hey if your really keen on an R56 Cooper this might be a hidden blessing (have to look on the bright side

)

Snapper>///"> · Jun 5th, 2007, 12:18 PM

sad news Charles.

21Blue · Jun 5th, 2007, 12:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ZapoMCS (original)

Holly crap Charles, glad your ok. I never thought I would see anyone I knew in one of these "how good is the Mini in an accident" threads. If you did get hit at 65km/h then it stood up well to the impact, but it may be a right off if the frame is bent badly. Hope your insurance comes through and either fixes it as good as new or replaces it with a new one.

Hey if your really keen on an R56 Cooper this might be a hidden blessing (have to look on the bright side

)

To be honest, I am not quite sure how fast she could have been travelling....but the limit on that stretch of road is 70, she didn't hit her brakes at all i dont think...no tyre marks or anything...so shed be doing at least or close to 60. I'm not sure whether or not I want it to be a write-off.....but my only concern is that a BMW travelling at that kinda speed would have done more damage than what it appears to be....

Insurance have told me that they're going to send the car to smash repairers for assessment, but I would have thought they'd assessed it at the assessment centre...

will hafta wait and see

minigolf · Jun 5th, 2007, 01:03 PM

Sorry to hear about this Charles. Thankfully, you seem to be okay.

Cheers Liam

poki · Jun 5th, 2007, 01:30 PM

Sorry to hear about your accident.Glad to hear you made it through relatively unscathed. They really are tuff little cars.

Hope the repair process is speedy and trouble free.

Mike Clarke · Jun 5th, 2007, 01:51 PM

sorry to see that

but glad that the MINI saved your bacon
take care

AidenL · Jun 5th, 2007, 05:32 PM

Glad you are ok, most importantly

CanberraCooperS · Jun 5th, 2007, 10:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 21Blue (original)

To be honest, I am not quite sure how fast she could have been travelling....but the limit on that stretch of road is 70, she didn't hit her brakes at all i dont think...no tyre marks or anything...so shed be doing at least or close to 60. I'm not sure whether or not I want it to be a write-off.....but my only concern is that a BMW travelling at that kinda speed would have done more damage than what it appears to be....

Insurance have told me that they're going to send the car to smash repairers for assessment, but I would have thought they'd assessed it at the assessment centre...

will hafta wait and see

Dude... really sorry to hear that you where tboned! I am amazed how tough these little mini's are. They really do stand up to some hits well.

My guess on it going to the Smash Repair assesment centre would be due to the fact they believe the damage to be borderline with a write off, and need it confirmed by the workshop.

I think you will see a 50/50 chance here. But hope for your sake they write it off.

im_dave · Jun 5th, 2007, 10:16 PM

Glad you're ok. Hope the MINI comes out good too!

Jun 5th, 2007, 08:37 AM	#1
21Blue MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 07:16 AM Posts: 849 Offline	Tried and tested - side airbags work Long story short....people need to learn how to stop when the light is RED! I'm very surprised at how well i pulled up after the accident, only slight pain on the right hand side of my face from the airbags perhaps, not sure.... It doesn't look too bad but she hit me at approx. 65km/h and spun me. Lucky I was on the higher side of the road. Last edited by 21Blue : Oct 13th, 2007 at 01:29 AM.

Jun 5th, 2007, 08:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
Quickbrick MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 07:16 AM Posts: 341 Online	OMG Charles - I am glad you are OK, though the MINI looks like it'll need a bit of work. ...let me guess, you were driving in Sunnybank when you got hit right? QuickBrick

Jun 5th, 2007, 09:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
21Blue MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 07:16 AM Posts: 849 Offline	yer..... it was in sunnybank Last edited by jimskater : Jun 6th, 2007 at 05:18 AM.

Jun 5th, 2007, 09:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 08:16 AM Posts: 192,207 Offline	Ouch! Sorry to hear Charles, glad to hear you are okay though! - Global Moderator - MY BLOG - Global Procrastinator - ... Buying the 8C for its dynamic abilities is like buying a porn film for its plot ...

Jun 5th, 2007, 09:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
Quickbrick MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 07:16 AM Posts: 341 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by 21Blue (original) yer.....it was in sunnybank That & the fact that I remember Sunnybanker always telling me how careful I need to be when I ventured into his old suburb QuickBrick Last edited by jimskater : Jun 6th, 2007 at 05:19 AM.

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Jun 5th, 2007, 09:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
Blacky MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 08:16 AM Posts: 245 Offline	Ouch! Sorry to see the damage, I hope all ends up well with the repairs

Jun 5th, 2007, 09:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
SupeRub Becoming Stealthy Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Brisbane City Local Time: 07:16 AM Posts: 482 Offline	Far Out!!! Glad you are alright charles. Hope you feel OK tommorrow. what intersection was that? Not sure If I can help out at all but let me know. Ruben

Jun 5th, 2007, 09:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
21Blue MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 07:16 AM Posts: 849 Offline	Ruben...it was the intersection at pinelands/symons rds... Yer, I am ok. I know it has been said on these forums heaps but I'll say it again, it's testament to the quality of the MINI. You never really think about it till it happens to you. The airbags did their job, but damn it was smokey in there. Door obviously wouldn't open so I had to climb out of passenger door. hmm I wonder if I will get a new driver's seat...

Jun 5th, 2007, 10:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
mini_kitten mmm Zesty! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 07:16 AM Posts: 287 Offline	omg charles..... so glad your ok, i said it on msn but ill say it here too mini is fixable

Jun 5th, 2007, 10:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
AndrewH Were there Oompa loompas? Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canberra Local Time: 08:16 AM Posts: 4,209 Offline	Bugger Charles Jan 06 MCS Checkmate

Jun 5th, 2007, 11:43 AM	#11 (permalink)
MickyD MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 08:16 AM Posts: 3,780 Offline	ouch. TBH I could conceivably see the car being a write off.....

Jun 5th, 2007, 12:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
ZapoMCS Dash Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 07:16 AM Posts: 404 Online	Holly crap Charles, glad your ok. I never thought I would see anyone I knew in one of these "how good is the Mini in an accident" threads. If you did get hit at 65km/h then it stood up well to the impact, but it may be a right off if the frame is bent badly. Hope your insurance comes through and either fixes it as good as new or replaces it with a new one. Hey if your really keen on an R56 Cooper this might be a hidden blessing (have to look on the bright side )

Jun 5th, 2007, 12:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
Snapper>///"> tag, you're It Join Date: May 2006 Location: Penrith, Syd, Aust. Local Time: 07:16 AM Posts: 453 Offline	sad news Charles.

Jun 5th, 2007, 12:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
21Blue MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 07:16 AM Posts: 849 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ZapoMCS (original) Holly crap Charles, glad your ok. I never thought I would see anyone I knew in one of these "how good is the Mini in an accident" threads. If you did get hit at 65km/h then it stood up well to the impact, but it may be a right off if the frame is bent badly. Hope your insurance comes through and either fixes it as good as new or replaces it with a new one. Hey if your really keen on an R56 Cooper this might be a hidden blessing (have to look on the bright side ) To be honest, I am not quite sure how fast she could have been travelling....but the limit on that stretch of road is 70, she didn't hit her brakes at all i dont think...no tyre marks or anything...so shed be doing at least or close to 60. I'm not sure whether or not I want it to be a write-off.....but my only concern is that a BMW travelling at that kinda speed would have done more damage than what it appears to be.... Insurance have told me that they're going to send the car to smash repairers for assessment, but I would have thought they'd assessed it at the assessment centre... will hafta wait and see

Jun 5th, 2007, 01:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 08:16 AM Posts: 14,088 Offline	Sorry to hear about this Charles. Thankfully, you seem to be okay. Cheers Liam Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Jun 5th, 2007, 01:30 PM	#16 (permalink)
poki Whatev. Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 08:16 AM Posts: 2,995 Offline	Sorry to hear about your accident.Glad to hear you made it through relatively unscathed. They really are tuff little cars. Hope the repair process is speedy and trouble free.

Jun 5th, 2007, 01:51 PM	#17 (permalink)
Mike Clarke You are number 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Perth WA Local Time: 05:16 AM Posts: 5,242 Offline	sorry to see that but glad that the MINI saved your bacon take care

Jun 5th, 2007, 05:32 PM	#18 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 42,173 Offline	Glad you are ok, most importantly *Global Moderator*

Jun 5th, 2007, 10:15 PM	#19 (permalink)
CanberraCooperS Gone Old School Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canberra Local Time: 08:16 AM Posts: 777 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 21Blue (original) To be honest, I am not quite sure how fast she could have been travelling....but the limit on that stretch of road is 70, she didn't hit her brakes at all i dont think...no tyre marks or anything...so shed be doing at least or close to 60. I'm not sure whether or not I want it to be a write-off.....but my only concern is that a BMW travelling at that kinda speed would have done more damage than what it appears to be.... Insurance have told me that they're going to send the car to smash repairers for assessment, but I would have thought they'd assessed it at the assessment centre... will hafta wait and see Dude... really sorry to hear that you where tboned! I am amazed how tough these little mini's are. They really do stand up to some hits well. My guess on it going to the Smash Repair assesment centre would be due to the fact they believe the damage to be borderline with a write off, and need it confirmed by the workshop. I think you will see a 50/50 chance here. But hope for your sake they write it off.

Jun 5th, 2007, 10:16 PM	#20 (permalink)
im_dave trust me, I'm a doctor... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 08:16 AM Posts: 236 Offline	Glad you're ok. Hope the MINI comes out good too! long live the supercharger

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