Teeside park meet went with a bang (sorry Lee)

[E30BeemerLad]

Difficult to tell about the rear tyre, it is off the bead on the rim both inner & outer. Have not had a proper look yet, I took the pics above at lunchtime today when it got dropped off and had to rush back to work. Only just got in and it is dark and raining, so have just put a tarp over it to try and keep the inside dry and the headunit is still in etc.

I reckon that driver seat is alright and it is just because of the floor being so buckled that it is at that angle. Doesn't look any narrower. Will have a better inspection once I start stripping it back at the weekend.

[d6dph]

More importantly, how are you feeling Lee??

[davemi16]

ouch!! sorry to see that

[daimlerman]

I reckon the angels were smiling on you,my mate...

[Morat]

Can't believe I never got to see that car in the flesh!
Do PM me if you need a hand over the winter. I'm no mechanic but I can lift things...

[magpie]

i remember you picking the front screen up,did you put it in the car?
it's time to send the tax disc off before we go into another month.
well it's better in your pocket than an mp's.

[Dezzy]

Small merceys mate about the seat. Nice to see some pics of it back on the drive. Reserect the mofo thread mate. Let's get our Sunday night updates back I miss them

[Alex]

poor old bus

i'am also willing to help if you need a bit of help with some spanner work.

how's your back ?

[Jon_Bmw]

You could graft a reiger bodykit on it, that should cover the damage.

What was the impact speed again? About 35?

[Daf318is]

Man you did a proper job of that! I can't believe you walked away!

There's another pait of hands here if you need them again, I think you have enough offers that if you got everyone together you could have it re-shelled over a weekend

[Andyboy]

Shit the bed!

Are the fuzz/McDonalds taking it any further? Going to claim in the insurance or just say 'bollocks to it' and reshell the MoFo?

[e30topless]

Man you did a proper job of that! I can't believe you walked away!

There's another pait of hands here if you need them again, I think you have enough offers that if you got everyone together you could have it re-shelled over a weekend

count me in lee

[E30BeemerLad]

thanks lads, I'll hold you to that

Police are not taking further, they saw me sufficiently crestfallen and know I'll probably be getting the good news for the lamp post etc.

Not heard anything from mcdees, unless the police gave them my details at the time, i guess they'll end up requesting them in due course and contacting me.

I'm not claiming for my car off my insurance due to the problems that may arise with salvage retention on something that is cat b or worse. But I will report it to my insurers so they are ready when the claim for the lamp post etc comes in.

Got to produce my documents, despite telling the officer I had all my documents with me in the car and my licence on me, he still insisted on writing me a HORT1

[billgatese30]

Got to produce my documents, despite telling the officer I had all my documents with me in the car and my licence on me, he still insisted on writing me a HORT1

Thats probably so there is an official record of them being seen, rather than the word of the one officer should it have been taken any further I would imagine.

[ali-vert]

damn you gave that a good smack. i done the same thing in a mk2 golf at 30mph, not as big as yours but scary all the same!!


nevermind, at least you are okay and alive to build the next one!

[Speedtouch]

I trust that you will be suing the relevant bodies that installed the lamppost in such an inconsiderate position

[Dezzy]

I trust that you will be suing the relevant bodies that installed the lamppost in such an inconsiderate position

I know that was said as a joke, but your not far off the mark mate.
It was a post with the light shashed off the top and had not work for a long time by the look of it. It was inside a tree and was at the start of a 5 mile an hour speed limited drive through. Pointless isnt in it. If it hadnt been there the car would have needed 2 tyres. Fooking post. As has already been said mate if you need a hand getting the shell back giz a shout and i will give you a hand as well. You can re pay me with the chromie

[Alex]

the lampost was illuminating a tree

[Dezzy]

They dont want to be claiming for that do they Alex. Defos wasnt and hadnt been work for a long time.

[billgatese30]

the lampost was illuminating a tree

Is that so Lee could see where he was going




sorry Lee

[Graebob]

Wow just seen this. I'm only new here but I'd like to say that's terrible what happened and glad you are OK chap

That roundabout is a bastard, I wonder if there was anything spilt on or around it as there's a petrol station right close by?

[djk]

Jeeping buggery I know it's been said before, but you were so lucky to get out of that without more serious injury. Those pics look bloody scary - I can see why you might have a bit of backache.

All the same, good on yer for keeping the car - another crack at an M52 touring is just the right response IMHO.

[E30BeemerLad]

it was the element of surprise as i travelled sideways through the bushes as to what solid object I was going to hit. To be honest it was better to collect a lamp post than into another car or worse

[swindler]

Just for info the US M3s have side impact bars, pics in Siebald book, maybe the other E30s do too?

[DanThe]

it was the element of surprise as i travelled sideways through the bushes as to what solid object I was going to hit. To be honest it was better to collect a lamp post than into another car or worse

Indeed, I hit a car head on before, ive often wished id gone the other way into the tree's

[Dezzy]

When you think of it like that loosing a rust touring shell doesnt seem to bad especially as mick has offered a replacement foc and you have alot of good lads will to help you mate eh? Could have been alot worse.

[cypriot_boy_2k7]

sorry to hear about this mate, what you going to do with the car

[magpie]

I trust that you will be suing the relevant bodies that installed the lamppost in such an inconsiderate position

might of only needed a couple of tyres without it's defunct presence.

[Alex]

They dont want to be claiming for that do they Alex. Defos wasnt and hadnt been work for a long time.

i assumed the top fell off when lee hit it since it had took a fair impact

[Dezzy]

It look as though it had been like that for a while to me but it still wasn't doing anythhing either way. Sure they will claim for it like. Went past today and had a look in day light and hecwas very lucky. That curb is high. Could have rolled just as easy. Looks a bit of a mess still round the drive through. Lucky man

[Alex]

What ever the light was doing no good pointing at a tree

will be going there myself tonight with some mates so will have another look at the damage

[RJB6]

Hi ,just read this ,gutted for you mate
Glad that you are ok like others have said it could have been a lot worse for you.

Roy

[burkey88]

damn how did this happen then?

[Speedtouch]

Too many discarded McD's gerkhins on the road

[burkey88]

Thats weird I only had 1 page of this thread to read now I have 6