Smashed up my cabby :(:(:(:(

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Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:03 pm

Going a bit too fast and this happened :cry: :cry: :cry:
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My new wheels :cry: :(
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Engine looks ok :?:
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Think i've bent the nearside strut/rod as the car sways badly to the left :(
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Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:04 pm

Fast and 320i dont belong together winkeye

what did you hit
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Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:05 pm

Oh man your wheels. :cry: :cry: :cry:
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Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:06 pm

Alex wrote:Fast and 320i dont belong together winkeye

what did you hit
Hit another car head on 8O :(
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Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:06 pm

got a whole new grill for you here imy winkeye perfect excuse to get rid of them angel eyes too :teehee:

:D
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Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:06 pm

how the hell did you manage that????
if it's got t*ts or wheels it's bound to be trouble...............prove me wrong.
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Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:06 pm

ImysE30 wrote:
Alex wrote:Fast and 320i dont belong together winkeye

what did you hit
Hit another car head on 8O :(
was it french ????
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Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:07 pm

Beg,borrow,or steal to get it fixed!
I have a front panel, winkeye
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Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:09 pm

325msport wrote:how the hell did you manage that????
Day dreaming of dope and tarts in Amsterdam.
Sorry to see that mate. :(
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Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:11 pm

You must have been going at some insanely slow speed to hit a car head on and only do that damage!

Sorry to see this anyway imy! :cry:
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Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:13 pm

It was a jap peice of sh1t :(

I was overtaking a parked car and another car came up really fast so i braked hard to avoid him and hit the jap crap instead :cry:
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Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:14 pm

Ollie_bwoii wrote:You must have been going at some insanely slow speed to hit a car head on and only do that damage!

Sorry to see this anyway imy! :cry:
It IS a 320 Ollie.
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Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:14 pm

Imy - first off, you're ok.

Second - it was bound to happen at some point (hands up anyone who's not had an unfortunate moment).

Third - live and learn - harsh I know, but true :(

Gutted for you
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Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:14 pm

Its a real shame about the wheels, but the rest doesn't look to bad, an dyou can now get rid of those council lights!
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Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:15 pm

ImysE30 wrote:It was a jap peice of sh1t :(

I was overtaking a parked car and another car came up really fast so i braked hard to avoid him and hit the jap crap instead :cry:
i cannot belive the bumper is fine :mad:
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Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:15 pm

gooner1 wrote:
Ollie_bwoii wrote:You must have been going at some insanely slow speed to hit a car head on and only do that damage!

Sorry to see this anyway imy! :cry:
It IS a 320 Ollie.
I would much sooner have a 320i than a 318i!
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Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:16 pm

hard luck mate but tbh useem to have got off very lucky.. look at your wheels though.. ooh 8O
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Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:16 pm

sorry matey, its always hard when a car you love gets injured! :crutch:

especailly shame about the wheels!
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Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:18 pm

You no when your too involved when you lay in bed at night worrying :roll:
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Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:23 pm

look at the positive side, at least its all mendable :D
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Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:28 pm

Alex wrote:look at the positive side, at least its killed those god awful angel lights:D
Suitably amended.

On a serious note, Imy i feel for you, you must be gutted mate.

At least the damage should be easily repaired, and you still have your other wheels to put on in the meantime.

Chin up mate, get the damage sorted and the cab will look as good as ever............................
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Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:29 pm

Boy, I really can't say alot to you.I think you know it inside.Next time take it easy.
Gutted though for you, and man those rims are well and truly fooked.
Take a better look at it, if it mendable, fix it.
Summers here soon and u don't want to get rid now as u have had a bit of work done on it.
Good luck with the plastic surgery on it though.
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:chuckle: :D
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Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:32 pm

Boy, I really can't say alot to you.I think you know it inside.Next time take it easy unless its french.
Amended :teehee:
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Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:34 pm

It looks like your wheel hit the kerb? If so the wishbone/track rod end is probably bent
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Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:35 pm

Oi stop ammending my stuff, u should send that wiring harness for nothing now
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Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:39 pm

Ohhh no....Least your Ok , thats the main thing.
Gutted for you. :cry:
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Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:39 pm

that sucks buddy v. unlucky
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Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:40 pm

dude gutted for ya, hope ur alright
it is a excuse to get the lips and dishs polished
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Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:53 pm

I just hope the wheel isn't buckled as i hit the kerb pretty hard :(

Need to find a new lense for the light as they WILL be staying :)
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r they crystal clear lens??
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Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:54 pm

Slightly OT, your front number plate has cambridge autos on it. They are 10 min from me in Croydon.
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Fri May 01, 2009 12:16 am

gutted for you mate, hope it all works out for the best
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Fri May 01, 2009 12:42 am

this is terrible news you must be gutted ,
I noticed you have a lot of pride in your car and this can't be good ..



so how much do you want for the bent turd ? will make a great fragger :D
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Fri May 01, 2009 12:44 am

Just normal clear lense cliffybabe, see if i can use the standard light lense?

bss325i - The car is originally from Guildford, was where the dealer first sold it :)
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