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KenL · Nov 10th, 2002, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rolandh
A friend of a friend happend to crash his 2 wk old mini s on a barrier and turned turtle (I havent seen the pics yet) but they are planning to sue BMW coz hey noticed some air bags didnt deploy they then looked at the undeployed pillar air bag only to find out that THERE IS NO AIRBAG INSIDE!!!!

Ill keep you posted I have a thread on this also

What is wrong with people

They crash a car and even though it may be their fault they expect someone else to pay and start a lawsuit !

If manufacturers thought every time an airbag didn't deploy they'd get sued then they wouldn't put airbags in any car.

I think they are trying really hard to improve things for people involved in accidents.

oldnell · Nov 10th, 2002, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by KenL

What is wrong with people

They crash a car and even though it may be their fault they expect someone else to pay and start a lawsuit!

The guy is going to have a tough time trying to sue a company when they have suffered no loss resulting from the lack of an airbag.

BillK · Nov 10th, 2002, 02:34 PM

As much as I agree with comments about too many lawsuites, I thought I would drag this thread back to Killian's crash . . .

It dawns on me that we have asked after Killian, lamented the grevious harm to her MINI, and recommended angles of attack to replace the MINI rather than repair it. The one thing we haven't asked about is the old lady that hit her.

Killian, How did the woman fair from this? Is she OK?

BobFischer · Nov 10th, 2002, 02:36 PM

Sorry to hear about the accident. Glad you are OK.

I can't help but think how well the MINI held up and protected the occupants.

One thing to think about with having the car rebuilt. Manufacturers warranty!! If they insist in rebuilding, make sure that it is done by MINI and will not effect the warranty. If the work is done by someone other than MINI. A Warranty claim may be denied due to work that was not done by MINI that can effect the warranteed part(s).

Bob

Bad Manners · Nov 10th, 2002, 03:45 PM

I thought the pyrotechnic devices (which look like cansiters of compressed gas, though they're probably more complex than that) were located in the space above the wheel arches in MINI's rear wings?

You're not going to find them in the A pillars

Bad Manners · Nov 10th, 2002, 04:05 PM

Here's the pic to show what I mean!

The red arrows point to the devices that produce the gas that inflates the side curtain airbags.

Rolandh · Nov 10th, 2002, 10:14 PM

I guess thats why they wana sue the manufacturer coz the person passed away . Multiple head injuries which could have been saved if they put an airbag. the local BMW dealer mechanic even suggested that so they would check the production line. I have heard of several crash that the airbag didnt pop but having no air bag inplace is something new. I just heard this stpry from my friend I dont know the person who owns the mini and the guy who passed away

killian · Nov 11th, 2002, 10:09 AM

For those of you who are interested, here's the update.

The old lady is fine. The tank she was driving just had a dented front bumper. I've even called to check on her a few times. Besides being kind of mentally out-of-it, she is physically fine. I think the mental and memory issues were problems long before she and I met.

I've tried hard to get the Mini totaled, but it looks like it will just be repaired. Needless to say, this really ****es me off.

Davbret · Nov 11th, 2002, 10:20 AM

How much is the repair estimate, and what exactly are they doing? Replacing panels and the axel? Did they note any frame damage or need to "pull" any part of the car?

R

killian · Nov 11th, 2002, 12:39 PM

Hey there -

Because things are in discusion with the insurance company and body shop, I will refrain from giving specifics of the repairs until all is finalized. I'm sure you can understand, I have to be careful not to jeopardize my Mini!

MiniUpgradeUK · Nov 13th, 2002, 09:04 PM

Hi there killian

Im so sorry to hear of your crash and i can only think of the way you must be fealing right now

The main thing though is the fact that you are ok, and by the sounds of things, if it is written off, you should be able to get a special priorraty into getting a new car faster then the time you have had to wate for the first one.

I wish you the best, and things are souted out fast, and just think, if you do end up with a new car, at least you know it is going to be anouther MINI

Goodluck Roman

Bad Manners · Nov 13th, 2002, 09:29 PM

Hi MiniUpgradeUK,
Welcome to MINI2

Killian, I'm sorry to read of your crash. I'm glad you're ok.

MiniUpgradeUK · Nov 13th, 2002, 09:37 PM

Hi there Bad Manners

Thanks buddy for the welcome

Will rabbit away alot more in anouther thread.

Cheers Roman

Bad Manners · Nov 13th, 2002, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MiniUpgradeUK
Thanks buddy for the welcome

You're ..erm.. welcome!

rogerswt · Nov 14th, 2002, 12:10 AM

What a bummer - glad you are OK.

You know, I'm not sure getting broadsided in a Mini qualifies as a "T" bone - its more like an "I" bone!

Nov 10th, 2002, 02:17 PM	#41
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 01:37 AM Posts: 5,102 Offline	Re: cooper s wrecked 1 airbag missing! Quote: Originally posted by Rolandh A friend of a friend happend to crash his 2 wk old mini s on a barrier and turned turtle (I havent seen the pics yet) but they are planning to sue BMW coz hey noticed some air bags didnt deploy they then looked at the undeployed pillar air bag only to find out that THERE IS NO AIRBAG INSIDE!!!! Ill keep you posted I have a thread on this also What is wrong with people They crash a car and even though it may be their fault they expect someone else to pay and start a lawsuit ! If manufacturers thought every time an airbag didn't deploy they'd get sued then they wouldn't put airbags in any car. I think they are trying really hard to improve things for people involved in accidents. Red/Black R56 Cooper

Nov 10th, 2002, 02:27 PM	#42 (permalink)
oldnell MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 02:37 AM Posts: 991 Offline	Re: Re: cooper s wrecked 1 airbag missing! Quote: Originally posted by KenL What is wrong with people They crash a car and even though it may be their fault they expect someone else to pay and start a lawsuit! The guy is going to have a tough time trying to sue a company when they have suffered no loss resulting from the lack of an airbag.

Nov 10th, 2002, 02:34 PM	#43 (permalink)
BillK MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Local Time: 06:37 PM Posts: 541 Offline	Meanwhile . . . Back in Florida . . . As much as I agree with comments about too many lawsuites, I thought I would drag this thread back to Killian's crash . . . It dawns on me that we have asked after Killian, lamented the grevious harm to her MINI, and recommended angles of attack to replace the MINI rather than repair it. The one thing we haven't asked about is the old lady that hit her. Killian, How did the woman fair from this? Is she OK? MC/VR/B/PP&SP/CVT/Xenon

Nov 10th, 2002, 03:45 PM	#45 (permalink)
Bad Manners MINI2 prodigal son Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Surrey, UK Local Time: 02:37 AM Posts: 2,686 Offline	I thought the pyrotechnic devices (which look like cansiters of compressed gas, though they're probably more complex than that) were located in the space above the wheel arches in MINI's rear wings? You're not going to find them in the A pillars http://www.terminalbraindrain.com/mini2/banner.gif

Nov 10th, 2002, 04:05 PM	#46 (permalink)
Bad Manners MINI2 prodigal son Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Surrey, UK Local Time: 02:37 AM Posts: 2,686 Offline	Here's the pic to show what I mean! The red arrows point to the devices that produce the gas that inflates the side curtain airbags. Attached Thumbnails http://www.terminalbraindrain.com/mini2/banner.gif

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Nov 10th, 2002, 02:36 PM	#44 (permalink)
BobFischer MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Local Time: 06:37 PM Posts: 21 Offline	Sorry to hear about the accident. Glad you are OK. I can't help but think how well the MINI held up and protected the occupants. One thing to think about with having the car rebuilt. Manufacturers warranty!! If they insist in rebuilding, make sure that it is done by MINI and will not effect the warranty. If the work is done by someone other than MINI. A Warranty claim may be denied due to work that was not done by MINI that can effect the warranteed part(s). Bob

Nov 10th, 2002, 10:14 PM	#47 (permalink)
Rolandh MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Manila Local Time: 09:37 AM Posts: 95 Offline	law suit I guess thats why they wana sue the manufacturer coz the person passed away . Multiple head injuries which could have been saved if they put an airbag. the local BMW dealer mechanic even suggested that so they would check the production line. I have heard of several crash that the airbag didnt pop but having no air bag inplace is something new. I just heard this stpry from my friend I dont know the person who owns the mini and the guy who passed away Cooper S Chili Red hood stripes 17 inch BBS, Other car Subaru WRX 02

Nov 11th, 2002, 10:09 AM	#48 (permalink)
killian MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Florida Local Time: 07:37 PM Posts: 14 Offline	The 89 Year Old Lady is Fine For those of you who are interested, here's the update. The old lady is fine. The tank she was driving just had a dented front bumper. I've even called to check on her a few times. Besides being kind of mentally out-of-it, she is physically fine. I think the mental and memory issues were problems long before she and I met. I've tried hard to get the Mini totaled, but it looks like it will just be repaired. Needless to say, this really ****es me off. 2003 Pepper White Cooper Picked up on Oct 21, 2002 - T-Boned by an 89 yr old woman on Nov 1st, 2002. Was I destined not to have a Mini?

Nov 11th, 2002, 10:20 AM	#49 (permalink)
Davbret MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Portland OR Local Time: 05:37 PM Posts: 115 Offline	How much is the repair estimate, and what exactly are they doing? Replacing panels and the axel? Did they note any frame damage or need to "pull" any part of the car? R Dark Silver/Black MCS Premium and Cold Packages Space Cloth Homepage and Stereo Mods

Nov 11th, 2002, 12:39 PM	#50 (permalink)
killian MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Florida Local Time: 07:37 PM Posts: 14 Offline	Updates when final Hey there - Because things are in discusion with the insurance company and body shop, I will refrain from giving specifics of the repairs until all is finalized. I'm sure you can understand, I have to be careful not to jeopardize my Mini! 2003 Pepper White Cooper Picked up on Oct 21, 2002 - T-Boned by an 89 yr old woman on Nov 1st, 2002. Was I destined not to have a Mini?

Nov 13th, 2002, 09:04 PM	#51 (permalink)
MiniUpgradeUK MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: London England Local Time: 01:37 AM Posts: 51 Offline	Hi there killian Im so sorry to hear of your crash and i can only think of the way you must be fealing right now The main thing though is the fact that you are ok, and by the sounds of things, if it is written off, you should be able to get a special priorraty into getting a new car faster then the time you have had to wate for the first one. I wish you the best, and things are souted out fast, and just think, if you do end up with a new car, at least you know it is going to be anouther MINI Goodluck Roman

Nov 13th, 2002, 09:29 PM	#52 (permalink)
Bad Manners MINI2 prodigal son Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Surrey, UK Local Time: 02:37 AM Posts: 2,686 Offline	Hi MiniUpgradeUK, Welcome to MINI2 Killian, I'm sorry to read of your crash. I'm glad you're ok. http://www.terminalbraindrain.com/mini2/banner.gif

Nov 13th, 2002, 09:37 PM	#53 (permalink)
MiniUpgradeUK MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: London England Local Time: 01:37 AM Posts: 51 Offline	Hi there Bad Manners Thanks buddy for the welcome Will rabbit away alot more in anouther thread. Cheers Roman

Nov 13th, 2002, 09:39 PM	#54 (permalink)
Bad Manners MINI2 prodigal son Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Surrey, UK Local Time: 02:37 AM Posts: 2,686 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by MiniUpgradeUK Thanks buddy for the welcome You're ..erm.. welcome! http://www.terminalbraindrain.com/mini2/banner.gif

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Nov 14th, 2002, 12:10 AM	#55 (permalink)
rogerswt MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: St. Louis Local Time: 08:37 PM Posts: 95 Offline	What a bummer - glad you are OK. You know, I'm not sure getting broadsided in a Mini qualifies as a "T" bone - its more like an "I" bone!

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