Miss March is off the road...literally! - Page 2

kfieldin · 19th December 2009, 18:03

Agree, as soon as it hits 3c then it's time to be very careful.

JohnDotCom · 19th December 2009, 19:23

Very sorry to hear this.
I'm sure even if a right off you could buy back and soon have on the road for a fraction of the price.

4C and below I watch out as thats normally when frost etc can hit.

Fraser Mitchell · 19th December 2009, 19:28

Best never to assume the road has been salted unless you KNOW it has. Having said that, I have just driven from Crewe to Rugby and back today and all roads were clear but I obviously could not know in advance; one takes some risks in these conditions. Most of the journey was motorway and we saw the gritters out and about all over the place.

andyjshaw · 19th December 2009, 19:29

I was only doing about 10mph max as road was so bad. I was approaching traffic lights over a canal bridge as they decided to change to red. If they hadn't changed I reckon I'd be ok as it was the slightest dab on the brake which sent me skidding and as I was going downhill found myself going faster! Luckily I came off where I did as anothe 20 yards and I would have been in the canal.
I'm going to take a look on Monday. Initial inspection it definately needs new bumper, bonnet, front wing, lights, door, mirror, wheel, suspension, probably exhaust as it bottomed out. Sounds expensive!

Mike · 19th December 2009, 19:49

Sorry to see this Andy,

Is it the bridge by Green Park where you came off?

Mike

andyjshaw · 19th December 2009, 20:27

Yes Mike. I live just up the road and was going in to Aylesbury. The turning into Stablebridge Road was clear and turned left into it to be confronted with a completely white road. As you will be aware as you know the road I was then committed as turning around wasn't possible. At least I was able to walk home.

Reaper · 19th December 2009, 20:39

What a shame such a beautiful car! i love the front brakes and the rear standard spoiler.

My TF is in LQW, great colour! its been written off twice yet its still hear today!

Best of luck! you can always ask for cash in lou of repairs and then get it done with second hand parts.

andyjshaw · 19th December 2009, 21:02

Just noticed by profile picture now shows my car on it side...quite apt really...or is one of the mods having a laugh?

JohnDotCom · 19th December 2009, 21:06

As if...........

Did think it would be good for the winter Months in 2011 calendar.

Mike · 19th December 2009, 21:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyjshaw

Yes Mike. I live just up the road and was going in to Aylesbury. The turning into Stablebridge Road was clear and turned left into it to be confronted with a completely white road. As you will be aware as you know the road I was then committed as turning around wasn't possible. At least I was able to walk home.

Typical of Bucks CC to stop gritting what is a well used key road

Have been up and down that road countless times to Halton and back. I can well imagine it could have been worse for you. Glad you got out OK.

19th December 2009, 19:49	#15
Mike This is my second home Rover 75 V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,448 Thanks: 0 Thanked 206 Times in 32 Posts	Sorry to see this Andy, Is it the bridge by Green Park where you came off? Mike __________________ Mike [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

19th December 2009, 20:39	#17
Reaper Avid contributor MG ZT 135+ Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Welwyn Garden City Posts: 200 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What a shame such a beautiful car! i love the front brakes and the rear standard spoiler. My TF is in LQW, great colour! its been written off twice yet its still hear today! Best of luck! you can always ask for cash in lou of repairs and then get it done with second hand parts. __________________ http://usera.ImageCave.com/r_spragg/...25/sig.bmp.jpg

19th December 2009, 18:03	#11
kfieldin Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 237 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Agree, as soon as it hits 3c then it's time to be very careful.

19th December 2009, 19:23	#12
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Very sorry to hear this. I'm sure even if a right off you could buy back and soon have on the road for a fraction of the price. 4C and below I watch out as thats normally when frost etc can hit.

19th December 2009, 19:28	#13
Fraser Mitchell Gets stuck in Rover 75 2.5 V6 Club Auto Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crewe Posts: 898 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Best never to assume the road has been salted unless you KNOW it has. Having said that, I have just driven from Crewe to Rugby and back today and all roads were clear but I obviously could not know in advance; one takes some risks in these conditions. Most of the journey was motorway and we saw the gritters out and about all over the place.

19th December 2009, 19:29	#14
andyjshaw Avid contributor None at the moment Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aylesbury Posts: 188 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I was only doing about 10mph max as road was so bad. I was approaching traffic lights over a canal bridge as they decided to change to red. If they hadn't changed I reckon I'd be ok as it was the slightest dab on the brake which sent me skidding and as I was going downhill found myself going faster! Luckily I came off where I did as anothe 20 yards and I would have been in the canal. I'm going to take a look on Monday. Initial inspection it definately needs new bumper, bonnet, front wing, lights, door, mirror, wheel, suspension, probably exhaust as it bottomed out. Sounds expensive!

19th December 2009, 20:27	#16
andyjshaw Avid contributor None at the moment Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aylesbury Posts: 188 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes Mike. I live just up the road and was going in to Aylesbury. The turning into Stablebridge Road was clear and turned left into it to be confronted with a completely white road. As you will be aware as you know the road I was then committed as turning around wasn't possible. At least I was able to walk home.

19th December 2009, 21:02	#18
andyjshaw Avid contributor None at the moment Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aylesbury Posts: 188 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just noticed by profile picture now shows my car on it side...quite apt really...or is one of the mods having a laugh?

19th December 2009, 21:06	#19
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	As if........... Did think it would be good for the winter Months in 2011 calendar.