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> Dead Mini Cooper S Works - photos added post 52
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Nov 15th, 2004, 08:11 PM
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Offline | Dead Mini Cooper S Works - photos added post 52 Made an error of judgement tonight on way home. Took what i thought was my slip road off the A303, only to realise ( a second too late) it wasn't my slip road, but a service road off the Dual Carriageway. Anyway, service road was only aroung 50 m long before turning sharp left 90 degrees. Took the Armco at around 75-80mph, so much for ABS.  Police said not to worry about the armco, it was still damaged from the car that did exactly the same thing 2 nights before. Which made me feel sooooo much better.... Cars probably a write off. Hurt my back, stomach and Arm, but not seriously (altough I doubt I'll be able to get out of bed tomorrow. Right hand side of car is sadly crumpled and broken. Both airbags deployed. No one else in car with me  . Gringgs, those Alpinestars are slightly f***ed mate. Theres no 'crying smiley' Paul..... Last edited by Tonyt3 : Dec 6th, 2005 at 09:11 PM. |
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Nov 15th, 2004, 08:16 PM
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Offline | Oh dear! At least you're OK Tony. Think of it as an opportunity to join the S Speccin' thread and look forward to a different MINI.  There is just one moon and one golden sun; And a smile mean friendship to ev'ryone; Through the mountains divide, and the oceans are wide; It's a small world after all. |
 
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Nov 15th, 2004, 08:18 PM
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Offline | Blardy hell  Sorry to hear.At least you walked away from it. - Global Moderator - MY BLOG - Global Procrastinator -  ... You're considering hiring me for your latex salesman ... |
   
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Nov 15th, 2004, 08:33 PM
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| MINI2 Master  Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: brisbane australia Local Time: 07:32 PM
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Offline | really glad to hear that you are ok, tony ... buuuuuut what a bummer for your min. insured? hope it all sorts out quickly so that you are not mini-less for too long. best kerrie r ps nice sympathy post april   WHY BOTHER TO SHOW UP IF YOU CAN'T SHOW OFF |
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Nov 15th, 2004, 08:40 PM
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Offline | Oh my Tony...I'm so sorry. Terrible news. I hope you are on the mend soon...but it sounds like you will hurt for awhile. Take it real easy on yourself. Gutted for you.  |
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Nov 15th, 2004, 08:57 PM
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Offline | Whoopsie! Goodness me! I am sorry to hear about your little "happening" but am glad to hear you are OK apart from a few battle wounds. What a great excuse for a day or two off work Hope the insurance copany treat you gently and sort it out for you as soon as poss ~~Global Moderator~~  |
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Nov 15th, 2004, 09:17 PM
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Offline | Oh **** Tony......... I am truly gutted for you matey..... Glad to hear you are OK, and hope you feel ok in the morning... Really sorry to hear about this buddy | MINIaddiction | | For MIDLANDS Folk in their MINI's | |
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Nov 15th, 2004, 09:20 PM
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Offline | Couldn't tell you about cats eyes mate, but it was a legitimate turn off the A road, just there was zero deceleration opertunity. If the crash barriers hadn't been there I would probably be dead. It was dark and I just didn't realise it wasn't my turn off. My fault. BAcks killing me now. Took the curveing armco at about 45 degrees, not head on. Tyres just couldn't hold the road surface. Always thought ABS would save you from exactly that kind of accident, but was going way to fast for the curve, as it was a curve I thought wasn't there!! (if you see waht I mean) Just very worried about the insurance. If they right it off, they'll never pay me enough to buy a new S works. It had 50k on the clock, so their going to say it wasn't worth the same as what it will cost to replace. Thanks to everyone for their kind words. Like Ellie (my daughter) said, I'm sorry about your car daddy, but I'm glad you haven't gone to heaven. she's six years old and never a more straight cut reason to be glad it was only a car.... It doesn't look like this anymore... |
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Nov 15th, 2004, 09:20 PM
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| Unlucky  Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central Coast NSW Local Time: 07:32 PM
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Offline  | Sorry to hear Tony. Wishing you all the best for the recovery and don't worry you will be up in driving a mini before you know it  - Blacky - 2003 MCS JCW Trouble Maker |
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Nov 15th, 2004, 09:28 PM
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Offline | Tony so sorry to hear this mate Most important thing is that you got away relatively unscathed MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime  Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter |
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Nov 15th, 2004, 09:29 PM
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Offline | Sums it all up at the end of the day Tony...... at the end of the day its a car, and they are replacable -- although it may not seem like it right now...... Make sure you give her a big kiss when you check on her tonite and thank your lucky stars  Hope your insurance comes through for you -- Chin up mate, and take it easy | MINIaddiction | | For MIDLANDS Folk in their MINI's | |
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