My pride and joy has got to go
23 April 2004, 01:52 PM
#32
Scooby Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I'm taking it like a man. I got caught, I deserve punishing. I'm just gutted the cars gotta go.
For all those that don't believe i have one, www.faceparty.com/dwarfenegger. It's there.
Davegtt ... pm'd you the spec.
For all those that don't believe i have one, www.faceparty.com/dwarfenegger. It's there.
Davegtt ... pm'd you the spec.
23 April 2004, 01:59 PM
#34
Scooby Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
We're also missing the point that the girlfriend could have been reported for PERMITTING Mr Flex for driving without insurance too
23 April 2004, 02:52 PM
#35
Scooby Regular
I'm amazed at the whiter than white saints on Scoobynet!
Yes it was silly, no you haven't got a decent excuse, yes it could be very serious if an accident had occured but you took the risk and were unlucky enough to get caught.
I'm not going to preach as I'll admit I've done something similar in the past.
Yes it was silly, no you haven't got a decent excuse, yes it could be very serious if an accident had occured but you took the risk and were unlucky enough to get caught.
I'm not going to preach as I'll admit I've done something similar in the past.
23 April 2004, 03:09 PM
#36
Scooby Regular
Join Date: May 2002
Location: 2005 sso, 1/4 finals,3rd in 60ft; 2004 sso,semi finals,2nd in 60ft time; 2003 standard car 2nd 60ft
Posts: 4,909
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Before you criticise, think long and hard as to whether you have ever driven when the mot and / or tax had run out and you hadnt realised.. if you have ever bumped a car off for someone.. or what you did back in your younger days..
NEVER done it ive always had them money to tax it mot it AND GET A TAXI HOME it's just common sense
but wot do exspected for under 25s these days (not all of them)most!!
23 April 2004, 03:44 PM
#38
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 170
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I think its good to see so many people having no simpathy at this incident, it just shows the maturity of the majority of dudes on here.
or would you prefer posts like:-
Sorry to hear that mate, don't worry when they ban you can still drive your car without any insurance, remember the money you save can be spent on petrol and booze. Dont let the filthy rozzers grind you down.
or would you prefer posts like:-
Sorry to hear that mate, don't worry when they ban you can still drive your car without any insurance, remember the money you save can be spent on petrol and booze. Dont let the filthy rozzers grind you down.
23 April 2004, 03:50 PM
#39
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Leeds - It was 562.4bhp@28psi on Optimax, How much closer to 600 with race fuel and a bigger turbo?
Posts: 15,239
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Still shaking my head at this.. or are the only people that are replying (look at Read Count) the people that agree... is it that no one dares offer sympathy?
David
David
23 April 2004, 04:03 PM
#40
Scooby Regular
Well put it this way I know how he feels having to lose a car he loves due to getting caught doing something he shouldn't have.
Long story short - went out with GF and her friends, one of the lads known for being a pyshco and worse when drunk decided to kick nine bells out of me. I paniced after finally getting up off the floor and ran to my car and drove home in pride and joy Nissan GTIR. Neighbour calls police and my attacker tells them I'm drunk and driving and misses out bit about good beating.
Judge couldn't give a stuff that I was battered to **** and although my attacker got charged with assault I got banned for 12 months.
So yeah, you've done something in hindsight you shouldn't have and yeah you are going to pay for it. Taken me 4 years to sort myself out with a nice car and all down to asking some w$nker to stop screaming swear words at his misses.
Long story short - went out with GF and her friends, one of the lads known for being a pyshco and worse when drunk decided to kick nine bells out of me. I paniced after finally getting up off the floor and ran to my car and drove home in pride and joy Nissan GTIR. Neighbour calls police and my attacker tells them I'm drunk and driving and misses out bit about good beating.
Judge couldn't give a stuff that I was battered to **** and although my attacker got charged with assault I got banned for 12 months.
So yeah, you've done something in hindsight you shouldn't have and yeah you are going to pay for it. Taken me 4 years to sort myself out with a nice car and all down to asking some w$nker to stop screaming swear words at his misses.
23 April 2004, 04:10 PM
#41
it's a shame if you have to sell your car, particularly as you clearly thought you were doing the right thing by not letting your girlfriend drive.
I think the lynch mob would be justified if you had come on here bemoaning your fate, but seeing as your initial post is really only saying "I've been a bit daft, got caught and can no longer insure my car" I would say there has been a bit of an over-reaction. Still, this is scoobynet, so to be expected
I just hope your girlfriend realizes what a mess she has landed you in.
All the best
Steve
I think the lynch mob would be justified if you had come on here bemoaning your fate, but seeing as your initial post is really only saying "I've been a bit daft, got caught and can no longer insure my car" I would say there has been a bit of an over-reaction. Still, this is scoobynet, so to be expected
I just hope your girlfriend realizes what a mess she has landed you in.
All the best
Steve
23 April 2004, 04:13 PM
#42
Scooby Regular
Originally Posted by David_Wallis
Still shaking my head at this.. or are the only people that are replying (look at Read Count) the people that agree... is it that no one dares offer sympathy?
David
David
23 April 2004, 04:34 PM
#43
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Leeds - It was 562.4bhp@28psi on Optimax, How much closer to 600 with race fuel and a bigger turbo?
Posts: 15,239
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
well personally id rather they were uninsured than pissed, at least then it may be a genuine mistake..
Im just fed up of this high and mighty attitude on here, as quite frankly it smells of bull ****e to me..
I dont believe you all 'do' as you say and never do anything wrong..
see 'how fast have you been in your scooby thread' for an example..
165mph in a 70mph when insured or 30mph in a 40 uninsured??
Who's more likely to need a bigger payout.. (and dont say me hitting the 30mph in a 40)
David
Im just fed up of this high and mighty attitude on here, as quite frankly it smells of bull ****e to me..
I dont believe you all 'do' as you say and never do anything wrong..
see 'how fast have you been in your scooby thread' for an example..
165mph in a 70mph when insured or 30mph in a 40 uninsured??
Who's more likely to need a bigger payout.. (and dont say me hitting the 30mph in a 40)
David
23 April 2004, 05:04 PM
#44
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Apr 2001
Posts: 258
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Having been hit by an uninsured driver, I can assure you that it isn't much fun at all.
Of course we've all done something naughty at times, but that isn't an excuse for this. Get insured or stay off the road.
Of course we've all done something naughty at times, but that isn't an excuse for this. Get insured or stay off the road.
23 April 2004, 05:15 PM
#45
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Mid-Kent
Posts: 1,039
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
You're digging yourself in deeper, Big Flex..... Insuring yourself on your mothers Insurance when you are, in fact, the main driver might well be interpreted as fraudulent..... I'd steal away quietly if I were you.
Phil
Phil
23 April 2004, 05:51 PM
#46
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: South Wales - Stuck on this rollercoaster, get me off!!
Posts: 5,350
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by David_Wallis
Still shaking my head at this.. or are the only people that are replying (look at Read Count) the people that agree... is it that no one dares offer sympathy?
David
David
I'm suprised no one's mentioned bringing back capital punishment yet....but hey, that would be a little over the top
simb
23 April 2004, 07:40 PM
#48
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Leeds - It was 562.4bhp@28psi on Optimax, How much closer to 600 with race fuel and a bigger turbo?
Posts: 15,239
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
simb_2
capital punishment.. give it time it is scoobynet..
lol @ whiter than white!
capital punishment.. give it time it is scoobynet..
lol @ whiter than white!
23 April 2004, 07:49 PM
#49
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Some country and western
Posts: 13,488
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I've done it too - although I was lucky to only get 6 points.
I've paid the price, just like this young chap has done.
We all make mistakes in life FFS!
The best we can do is learn from them....................
You could always sell the car and start racing motocross
I've paid the price, just like this young chap has done.
We all make mistakes in life FFS!
The best we can do is learn from them....................
You could always sell the car and start racing motocross
24 April 2004, 05:33 AM
#50
Scooby Regular
Join Date: May 2002
Location: 2005 sso, 1/4 finals,3rd in 60ft; 2004 sso,semi finals,2nd in 60ft time; 2003 standard car 2nd 60ft
Posts: 4,909
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
here's 1 for you then (uninsured,not tax no mot)
was driving my wagon (38ton) on the A1/M18 octorber 1996 southbound 5am
i was doing 56mph, so the car on the hard shoulder, as soon as i got to the car he pulled out on me (10/15ft) i hit the car that hard it put the number plate on the back of the front seats (ford escort) ran over to the car now in the middle of the carrageway,had a look in it and there was (WAS)2 people in the back(BITS),it took them 8 hours to open the A1.to cut a long story short,
It turns out the driver of the car was banned from driving,no mot.no tax,no insurance he gets out of jail in 2 more years
BY THE WAY IT WAS HIS FAMILY IN THE BACK OF THE CAR
SO DONT TELL ME I DONT HAVE THE RIGHT TO RANT AT THIS 1
simon
was driving my wagon (38ton) on the A1/M18 octorber 1996 southbound 5am
i was doing 56mph, so the car on the hard shoulder, as soon as i got to the car he pulled out on me (10/15ft) i hit the car that hard it put the number plate on the back of the front seats (ford escort) ran over to the car now in the middle of the carrageway,had a look in it and there was (WAS)2 people in the back(BITS),it took them 8 hours to open the A1.to cut a long story short,
It turns out the driver of the car was banned from driving,no mot.no tax,no insurance he gets out of jail in 2 more years
BY THE WAY IT WAS HIS FAMILY IN THE BACK OF THE CAR
SO DONT TELL ME I DONT HAVE THE RIGHT TO RANT AT THIS 1
simon
Last edited by scooby-si; 24 April 2004 at 08:54 AM.
It must have been terrible!
24 April 2004, 07:26 AM
#53
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Some country and western
Posts: 13,488
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Si, that sounds horrible mate!
However, it really has nothing to do with this thread - It didn't really matter if he was insured or not did it......he just made a VERY bad mistake.
At least the guy who posted this thread can learn from his mistake, unlike the poor guy and family who pulled out in front of you.
However, it really has nothing to do with this thread - It didn't really matter if he was insured or not did it......he just made a VERY bad mistake.
At least the guy who posted this thread can learn from his mistake, unlike the poor guy and family who pulled out in front of you.
24 April 2004, 08:53 AM
#54
Scooby Regular
Join Date: May 2002
Location: 2005 sso, 1/4 finals,3rd in 60ft; 2004 sso,semi finals,2nd in 60ft time; 2003 standard car 2nd 60ft
Posts: 4,909
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
all iam tryin to say is look wot MIGHT happen, if u now wot i mean
24 April 2004, 04:49 PM
#56
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 141
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
If you drive without insurance - you deserve everything coming your way. Every year, since buying my first car (some 12 years now), I phone around at renewal time, and guess what - my premium has gone up. Never had an accident, member of the I.A.M, and it's idiots that don't pay up that make honest punters like me have to pay more.
Muppets. As for the argument about making mistakes - if in doubt, don't drive it. Get a taxi.
My cousin (two years my junior) had a head on collision when driving without insurance (my cousin was on the wrong side of the road, taking a right hand bend). No fatalities - luckily. But the poor woman driving the other car would have a) gone through a whole load of trauma, b) had to replace her car, c) [possibly] lost her no-claims, and d) had to pay more for her next year's insurance. My cousin lost his licence, and guess what, carried on driving anyway. This time, with no licence, insurance, or road tax. ****.
Muppets. As for the argument about making mistakes - if in doubt, don't drive it. Get a taxi.
My cousin (two years my junior) had a head on collision when driving without insurance (my cousin was on the wrong side of the road, taking a right hand bend). No fatalities - luckily. But the poor woman driving the other car would have a) gone through a whole load of trauma, b) had to replace her car, c) [possibly] lost her no-claims, and d) had to pay more for her next year's insurance. My cousin lost his licence, and guess what, carried on driving anyway. This time, with no licence, insurance, or road tax. ****.
24 April 2004, 04:58 PM
#57
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 7,161
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
26 April 2004, 09:08 AM
#58
Scooby Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
At the end of the day, you guys disapproving means jack really, as it's done now. Admittedly, I'm ashamed of what i did. I always said that people with no insurance were *****, and i am now one of them. A genuine mistake was made, and i'm being punished enough by having to sell my baby, and nothing anyone of you can moan at me about is gonna make me feel any worse than i already do.
11 May 2004, 01:09 PM
#60
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Lancaster/Manchester or stuck in a traffic jam somewhere in between
Posts: 2,232
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Sh1te!!! Better check the girlfriends insurance policy, I let her drive my Scoob cos shes got full comp on her MR2... shes 23, with Tescos!!!! I have full comp with Tescos too and I have driving other cars cover on mine (3rd party only), just assumed she would too 
Bigflex... bet you wont ever do that again eh?
Bet yer gutted about the motor m8. Just before everyone dives on this, Im not condoning the act of uninsured driving. But whatever the circumstances, Im sure non of us would like to have to sell our pride and joy!
J
Bigflex... bet you wont ever do that again eh?
Bet yer gutted about the motor m8. Just before everyone dives on this, Im not condoning the act of uninsured driving. But whatever the circumstances, Im sure non of us would like to have to sell our pride and joy!
J
Last edited by Jay_bee; 11 May 2004 at 01:13 PM.