Dono accident
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A couple of guys have emailed me about this to see if I was OK.
Answer is yes, a bit stiff, a little floater in one eye, nothing serious. My passenger (MattH) is also thankfully OK.
What happened ?
Came down pit straight, I normally accelerate right up to the end of the chevrons, so doing 105+ mph.
Hit the brakes...pedal bounces off the bulkhead, no resistance or retardation. A couple of pumps have the same effect.
OK, realise it's gonna hurt one way or another, so for a variety of reasons I opt to take the gravel square on and turn it into the tyre wall broadside. (did NOT want to roll)
Unfortunately the gravel is still frozen solid, so we hit rather hard.
Scoobs are so fecking strong !!
They drove Shed back to the paddock.
Damage ?
All nearside panels, door glass
Front bumper
NSF wishbone bent back about 20 degrees
Track rod fractured
NSF lights
Little dent in the bonnet
Not sure about engine yet...pissing coolant though
All pillars are straight
Side impact bars intact
Floorpan looks OK too
As is screen
Tough, tough buggers these cars. The doors still open and shut FFS !
Thanks for all the sympathetic emails
DJ
This has really made me think about giving passenger rides though........
Answer is yes, a bit stiff, a little floater in one eye, nothing serious. My passenger (MattH) is also thankfully OK.
What happened ?
Came down pit straight, I normally accelerate right up to the end of the chevrons, so doing 105+ mph.
Hit the brakes...pedal bounces off the bulkhead, no resistance or retardation. A couple of pumps have the same effect.
OK, realise it's gonna hurt one way or another, so for a variety of reasons I opt to take the gravel square on and turn it into the tyre wall broadside. (did NOT want to roll)
Unfortunately the gravel is still frozen solid, so we hit rather hard.
Scoobs are so fecking strong !!
They drove Shed back to the paddock.
Damage ?
All nearside panels, door glass
Front bumper
NSF wishbone bent back about 20 degrees
Track rod fractured
NSF lights
Little dent in the bonnet
Not sure about engine yet...pissing coolant though
All pillars are straight
Side impact bars intact
Floorpan looks OK too
As is screen
Tough, tough buggers these cars. The doors still open and shut FFS !
Thanks for all the sympathetic emails
DJ
This has really made me think about giving passenger rides though........
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'kin hell DJ thats looks a real biggie
So what happened to the brakes?
What is it with wagons & brakes. You may remember that it was me with Dave Lewis when his brakes went at Bedford.
Glad your OK though.
Ian
So what happened to the brakes?
What is it with wagons & brakes. You may remember that it was me with Dave Lewis when his brakes went at Bedford.
Glad your OK though.
Ian
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Ian, that was exactly what was going through my mind as we walked (slowly ) back to the pits.
Same car, same colour, same brakes.....Him upstairs doesn't like Red Estates LOL
Same car, same colour, same brakes.....Him upstairs doesn't like Red Estates LOL
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DJ,
I'd still want a passanger ride with you.
Even if you do insist on going in co-pilot side first
Personall I'd be very disapointed if you stopped giving px's
Ian
I'd still want a passanger ride with you.
Even if you do insist on going in co-pilot side first
Personall I'd be very disapointed if you stopped giving px's
Ian
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DJ
It just goes to show, that even the most experienced drivers can have accidents.
Quite the opposite, judging by the condition of the car you must have one dented guardian angel.
It just goes to show, that even the most experienced drivers can have accidents.
Him upstairs doesn't like Red Estates
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Just glad you and Matt are OK
I would be a great loss if you where to give up rides, but I can understand your position
For those who don't have the skill or nerves to do fast laps or track days at all, pax laps are the only way to really see what a Scoob can do
Hope your back on track soon,
Iain.
Just glad you and Matt are OK
I would be a great loss if you where to give up rides, but I can understand your position
For those who don't have the skill or nerves to do fast laps or track days at all, pax laps are the only way to really see what a Scoob can do
Hope your back on track soon,
Iain.
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****....glad to hear you're both ok "angel on the towbar" was how I heard someone put it - not that you've got a towbar
Nice driving, makes the difference in a situation like that, looks like you made a good choice
Re: the floaters, I assume you've got it checked out already () but just in case you havn't, make sure you do - floaters to detached retina to blindness in one eye Sure it's nothing serious though..
Jen and Chris
(btw, don't use Strides of Botely (used by Sparshatts)! IMHO of course )
Nice driving, makes the difference in a situation like that, looks like you made a good choice
Re: the floaters, I assume you've got it checked out already () but just in case you havn't, make sure you do - floaters to detached retina to blindness in one eye Sure it's nothing serious though..
Jen and Chris
(btw, don't use Strides of Botely (used by Sparshatts)! IMHO of course )
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DJ,
The one main diffence between you and me was there was nothing in my way.
Only just heard, mate. Glad to hear you're o.k. Is red 5 repairable?
Check your hoses. My hoses had come away from their retaining clips on the suspension struts and rubs on the disks. Cut through the braided bit then when I stood on them......POP
Might be a good idea for everyone with aftermarket kits and hoses to check their their condition if this is the same cause.
Anyway, glad you're o.k. I'm sure you'll be back!!!
The one main diffence between you and me was there was nothing in my way.
Only just heard, mate. Glad to hear you're o.k. Is red 5 repairable?
Check your hoses. My hoses had come away from their retaining clips on the suspension struts and rubs on the disks. Cut through the braided bit then when I stood on them......POP
Might be a good idea for everyone with aftermarket kits and hoses to check their their condition if this is the same cause.
Anyway, glad you're o.k. I'm sure you'll be back!!!
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Glad you are both okay.
How does your insurance work on track days, is it a separate policy you take out for the day? I'm sure Direct Line would have something to say if I took mine to a track and trashed it!!!!
Dan
How does your insurance work on track days, is it a separate policy you take out for the day? I'm sure Direct Line would have something to say if I took mine to a track and trashed it!!!!
Dan
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Hi DJ.... glad to hear from you in the flesh.
I was told about this incident on sunday whilst in the pit lane. I am sorry this had to happen.
We've been doing this kind of thing for years and you always have that thought in the back of your mind - glad you kept that bit in reserve to bring the car to a halt as best you could under the circumstances - there isn't a great amount of time to make a decision after the chevons on the pit lane - fortunately you made the correct one by the looks of things.
Just looking at those frames in the post looks like the kitty litter didn't even begin to let your car sink in and get off some speed...it must have been really cold the night before.
Glad you and your passenger are ok - I'm sure you will be back 'out there' as soon as you can be.
Best regards
Ian.
I was told about this incident on sunday whilst in the pit lane. I am sorry this had to happen.
We've been doing this kind of thing for years and you always have that thought in the back of your mind - glad you kept that bit in reserve to bring the car to a halt as best you could under the circumstances - there isn't a great amount of time to make a decision after the chevons on the pit lane - fortunately you made the correct one by the looks of things.
Just looking at those frames in the post looks like the kitty litter didn't even begin to let your car sink in and get off some speed...it must have been really cold the night before.
Glad you and your passenger are ok - I'm sure you will be back 'out there' as soon as you can be.
Best regards
Ian.
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I know it is of little comfort but from what you are saying it could have happened at anytime, you are almost lucky it happened there rather than on a public road!! It could have been worse..........
Take care.
Take care.
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Check your hoses. My hoses had come away from their retaining clips on the suspension struts and rubs on the disks. Cut through the braided bit then when I stood on them......POP
Might be a good idea for everyone with aftermarket kits and hoses to check their their condition if this is the same cause.
Might be a good idea for everyone with aftermarket kits and hoses to check their their condition if this is the same cause.
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Dave
Couldn't get the wheel off.
Will know better when I nip down the bodyshop tomorrow.
Until I know for sure I can't comment. Don't want to start any rumours that turn out to be wrong.
Couldn't get the wheel off.
Will know better when I nip down the bodyshop tomorrow.
Until I know for sure I can't comment. Don't want to start any rumours that turn out to be wrong.
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As long as you & your passenger are ok, that's the main thing
it sure does make you think about giving passenger rides though. What if someone was to be injured? they may not be so understanding! . not that it would stop me co-driving for anybody
it sure does make you think about giving passenger rides though. What if someone was to be injured? they may not be so understanding! . not that it would stop me co-driving for anybody