A scary moment - Page 2

johnnybbad · 27th November 2013, 09:43

At least your ok that's the main thing

Dont forget to get your steering geometry checked out also

Tim_Burgess · 27th November 2013, 17:31

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Originally Posted by Yella Fella

Sorry to hear this Tim. With your location you may recognise him again if you see him.

If it helps, I plan to visit my local scrappy tomorrow so if you need an alloy I can see what they have.

Thanks Glenn, the garage have told me that one wheel is slightly buckled but still useable and balanced OK. I have managed to buy the one Mirage alloy that was on Ebay and I will use it a spare until I have time to paint it to match the others.

VMax1000 · 27th November 2013, 18:23

After this I am definitely going to buy this.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1110540167...84.m1438.l2648

Tim_Burgess · 27th November 2013, 19:47

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Originally Posted by johnnybbad

At least your ok that's the main thing

Dont forget to get your steering geometry checked out also

I will, I need to replace a track rod end anyway, nothing to do with this just wear and tear.

murphyv310 · 27th November 2013, 20:21

Hi.
Glad your OK Tim. I've noticed a distinct drop in driving standards over the last few weeks. Every day last week and so far this week there has been some form of accident that I have come across in my travels, mind you last week I drove nearly 800 miles and so far this week 550.
I think at this time of year we need to be extra observant on the roads. Good job you had presence of mind to take evasive action, if not you and the car could have come a cropper!

trikey · 27th November 2013, 20:27

Glad to hear you are ok Tim, could have been a lot worse, just think another foot or so over and things could have been worse.

Tim_Burgess · 27th November 2013, 22:27

Thanks for all the kind words guys. I must admit a near miss like this makes you realise you should treat narrow rural roads with respect. If it had happened travelling in the opposite direction I'd have been in Loch Long.

On a positive note, at least the tyres that got shredded were due to be replaced soon anyway. It just forced my hand.

FLYER · 27th November 2013, 22:34

Scary stuff Tim.

At least your ok.

Tim_Burgess · 29th November 2013, 16:55

Well, the car is all back in one piece again. The 2 new tyres got put on the front and replaced a couple of Wanli death rings that would have needed changing soon anyway.

I have just finished repairing the wheels (being metallic black makes painting them up pretty easy) and my spare Mirage alloy and tyre arrived today - bought on the 'bay for £34.

Scrubbing the car up tomorrow for the Helensburgh meet on Sunday.

Hope to see some of you there. I'll have some car-care goodies with me if anyone wants some.

Ken B · 29th November 2013, 17:16

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Originally Posted by VMax1000

After this I am definitely going to buy this.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1110540167...84.m1438.l2648

This is what I have in my 260... doesn't miss a thing...

27th November 2013, 20:21	#15
murphyv310 This is my second home Hyundai i10 998cc Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kilmarnock Posts: 6,602 Thanks: 2,088 Thanked 2,298 Times in 1,349 Posts	Hi. Glad your OK Tim. I've noticed a distinct drop in driving standards over the last few weeks. Every day last week and so far this week there has been some form of accident that I have come across in my travels, mind you last week I drove nearly 800 miles and so far this week 550. I think at this time of year we need to be extra observant on the roads. Good job you had presence of mind to take evasive action, if not you and the car could have come a cropper! __________________ Cheers from Trevor MM0KJJ

27th November 2013, 20:27	#16
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,808 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Glad to hear you are ok Tim, could have been a lot worse, just think another foot or so over and things could have been worse. __________________ Lest we forget..

27th November 2013, 22:27	#17
Tim_Burgess This is my second home 1999 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5, 2000 75 Classic SE 2.0, 2012 Lancia Delta 3, 2016 Dacia Sandero Ambiance Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kilcreggan Posts: 3,191 Thanks: 334 Thanked 334 Times in 162 Posts	Thanks for all the kind words guys. I must admit a near miss like this makes you realise you should treat narrow rural roads with respect. If it had happened travelling in the opposite direction I'd have been in Loch Long. On a positive note, at least the tyres that got shredded were due to be replaced soon anyway. It just forced my hand. __________________ *The fact there's a highway to hell and only a stairway to heaven says a lot about anticipated traffic numbers.*.

29th November 2013, 16:55	#19
Tim_Burgess This is my second home 1999 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5, 2000 75 Classic SE 2.0, 2012 Lancia Delta 3, 2016 Dacia Sandero Ambiance Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kilcreggan Posts: 3,191 Thanks: 334 Thanked 334 Times in 162 Posts	Well, the car is all back in one piece again. The 2 new tyres got put on the front and replaced a couple of Wanli death rings that would have needed changing soon anyway. I have just finished repairing the wheels (being metallic black makes painting them up pretty easy) and my spare Mirage alloy and tyre arrived today - bought on the 'bay for £34. Scrubbing the car up tomorrow for the Helensburgh meet on Sunday. Hope to see some of you there. I'll have some car-care goodies with me if anyone wants some. __________________ *The fact there's a highway to hell and only a stairway to heaven says a lot about anticipated traffic numbers.*.

27th November 2013, 09:43	#11
johnnybbad Loves to post mgzt Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Connahs Quay Posts: 361 Thanks: 89 Thanked 102 Times in 74 Posts	At least your ok that's the main thing Dont forget to get your steering geometry checked out also

27th November 2013, 18:23	#13
VMax1000 Passed Away MG ZT260 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Swindon Posts: 2,805 Thanks: 62 Thanked 325 Times in 249 Posts	After this I am definitely going to buy this. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1110540167...84.m1438.l2648

27th November 2013, 22:34	#18
FLYER Banned rover75 cdti AUTO TOURER 160 bhp. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Glasgow Posts: 35,346 Thanks: 2,985 Thanked 3,685 Times in 2,463 Posts	Scary stuff Tim. At least your ok.