Well yet again the Scoob will not be making an appearance at this months meet.

I've just been hit on the way home.

I was turning into a side road and the car waiting in the side road set off and T-boned me.

It was low speed but has wrecked my door the rear driver's door and some bodywork. It hit the back wheel as well so I'm not sure if there's more than bodywork damage.

Oh hum, someone up there does'nt like me having the Scoob back even though I've been calm and driving it like a p*ssy.

Ian

 

FFS!

Yup.. You've had some bad luck...

Still be good to see you and Helen, even if it is in a mini... Keep us posted on the outcome...

 

sorry to hear that Ian after all the work that was involved,just good to here there was no one hurt, chin up mate, it'll be back

 

sorry to hear this mate but it might be good if u look at some doors that on ebay the same colour and car too, also i have dealt wiv the guy before so can go down to get the things, might have to be quick as time may be up

 

Sorry to hear Glad your OK though, and hopefully the damage isn't any worse than your initial thoughts. If you need a car to put you on for a while you could have mine for £12.5k or so

 

Thanks for the offer but after a long day of hassle his Insurance Company have accepted liablity. It's now at a Body Repair specialists and I'm in a Vectra hire car. Oh hum, could be worse and at least I'm not claiming on my insurance and suffering £500 excess and an increased premium...

Some photos of my poor baby










...and one of the new wheels for a few weeks...

 

 

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48...h_DSC01078.jpg

OUCH, does the repairer do a good job? asking cos some do a o.k thing not a good or excellent repair..lets hope it gets ready and back where it should be...

 

It was off their recommended list so I did'nt have too much choice. Seemed like a big outfit when I got there with almost every type of car you can think of.

When I arrived all the mechanics came out and it was'nt soon before the bonnet was up. I had a word with the Manager who promised it would'nt leave the gates. Just to be sure I noted the mileage with him

 

Is there any way u can restrict the revs on the car as i know of a few places that, well don't drive it but rev the crap out of it probably fine when warmed up but not cold start, u should have said to the main man the engine is new and if it's moved about not to take the revs above 3k or there could be problems.. also did u note how much fuel was in it?

 

Ian.. Ali's got a good point... Someone from the club had something similar when taking his motor in to a reputable specialist... He had an engine monitor tucked behind the visor and it had recorded that the car had been redlined a few times after some suspension work..

Not good. One look in you engine bay and I can guarantee someone will need to take it for a test drive to see 'if the door's straight...'

 

Ta for the input.

Good points - I'll ring the Manager first thing. No rideouts and no over revving...

 

Mentioning no names there, I notice To be fair, their 'test driver' is a psychonutter*******' who, after having driven my old (black 'un) Evo and scared the ****e out of my passenger (I declined the offer of joining them) will NEVER get his hands on anything of mine EVER again, and that includes the Scott



Ian, absolutely gutted for you mate. It's no consolation, I'm sure, but at least you're okay. It could have been worse.

Here's hoping it's sorted ASAP. We NEED to see the car

 

So, SN allows you to say ****e, but not *******...

Weird

 

Saw the car today. I do a fair bit of work for the bodyshop in question, and knowing I have a Scoob they couldn't wait to tell me all about the 600bhp monster that they had in.

Rest assured that they do a bloody good job, and the manager is well aware of the fact that it's to be treated with kid gloves

 

Many thanks for the note - I've been worrying a bit about it getting revved, street tested etc etc I'm well relieved to hear it. I did meet the Manager personally yesterday and he gave me his word but you just never know...

It's only 500BHP/Torque tho Chinese Whispers working well in just 24 hours - I wonder what it will be upto by the end of next week

From what you know are they good on the mechanics as well as the bodywork?

Hard for me to tell but I suspect the tyre is shot, I certainly wouldn't trust it again in anger, the wheel also may have been damaged? With a blow like that, the rear diff needs checking too.

 

I wouldn't have a clue about their abilities on the mechanical side. They call us in when they get a ven that needs re-lettering following panel repair, and their work in this area is excellent. I think it would be fairly safe to assume that they're going to be as competent with the stuff you can't see, but don't quote me

 

OK - still glad you posted (feeling alot less nervous going into the weekend!)

What's a "ven" by the way

 

The guy I deal with is Seeth Efrican, a ven is whit thoy trinspurt gids arind in

 

Ian - sorry to hear about this mate, gutted for you

As I said hope to catch up with you both soon - will give you shout when we're up your way next.

 

Saw this 1 chap, an old geezer, who looked at my car and I looked at him , then he goes we got one of those in, and am like enhh , yes a really fast one, the guy uses it for events and this, what do u call those days where u take u car down onto the trake and play around with it, erm trackday?, ahh yes u little cheeky .........,
than I look at the top he has on and it says the magic words Alton cars, I says to him so whens it gonna be ready? oh well i think it's done just waiting for the go ahead or clear, from company, well it's almost done new doors etc but said the damage was not too bad and the 500 ponies are alive and kicking once again...

 

Thanks for the post/update - called them today and they said they're still waiting for parts

The 501 ponnies were never in doubt

I just hope (and I am going to check) that they inspect the underneath since the other car bounced off my back wheel and I suspect some damage other than bodywork...

 

I think that they don't want to give it back, the 1 pony was asleep at the time..

 

Quality Repair by Alton cars. Big thanks to John the Manager there - he went above and beyond the call of duty looking after it...

I (and many others) have looked over it and you just cannot tell it's been damaged:





Due back to Scoobymania in a week or so to have a set of Defi Gauges fitted on top of the dashboard. They're checking the car for hidden damage (suspension, bearing, diff etc) for free as well as fitting another set of stickers on the right (photo of the left for comparison) for nothing.

Yet further proof of a top outfit that really care about their customers and cars!

Regards,

A very happy Knobby

 

What more can I say

Looks like a top job from the pics Ian, and glad you got a smile on your face again.

mmmmmmmmmmm defi's mmmmmmmmmmm

 

Thanks Mick, although I've got a long way to make it look as eye catching as yours mate

 

Possibly

But yours would be that far in front when you unleash that power, every one would see your's first

 

Don't think they would see it, too quick mate

 

Make that eye watering when the Cusco graphics go on..

 

Now that looks to me to be a high quality repair Ian,

Glad you have the car back again and sincerely hope you get to enjoy it this time......The spring beckons.Dryer roads, lighter nights,lovely.

BTW TT is nearly sorted. Oh and i might just have a surprise too.


Paul.