ChasGFL Posted April 6 Report Share Posted April 6 Following on from Paul's previous topic about an encounter with another car on the motorway, well the other week a similar thing happened to my car on a dual carriageway, when a black Corsa pulled out to overtake but didn't see that my car was there. The other driver didn't stick around either - what is it with people these days?? I wasn't driving, or actually in the car when it happened and I was in fact remarkably calm about it all when I found out - a lot calmer than I thought I would be. I'm actually more annoyed my dash cam wasn't in the car to catch the b$%&^*^d as I'd taken it out to be replaced. New one was ready to go in once I'd got the car back - sods law. Although after what happened in Paul's encounter I'm not sure it would have helped. How the wing mirror and indicator repeater escape unscathed is a miracle. The wheels on the offside did also receive some damage after my mate took evasive action and hit the central reservation (yes we are still friends!!). Will have to get the tracking checked after it's been repaired. Fortunately I've been away last couple of weeks so haven't had time to dwell on it and it's currently in the garage getting sorted. Depending on how long it's away I might not make the mod day, I'll keep you posted. Hoping it will be ready sometime next week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_K Posted April 6 Report Share Posted April 6 So sorry Chas 1 Quote Black Pearl 2010 (60) 370Z Auto GT Pack Connect Premium - 'Cool Dad' EBC Ultimax (slotted) front discs and Ferodo DS2500 front pads - auf wiedersehen pet Storm White 2014 (64) 370Z Nismo #376 - the new 'Cool Dad' GT-R Brake Fluid II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilli Red Posted April 6 Report Share Posted April 6 Oh no! I’m gutted for you. Blinkin Sod’s law you didn’t have the dash cam in. Take care Chas and let’s hope it’s fixed soon x 1 Quote 07765 406665Infiniti FX 30d premium - loved it but now goneQX70d S Design and owner and lovin' it - Alas, she has now gone too350Z Chilli Red 2006, with full Do-Luck Kit and still looks as good as new!nissansportz.club Social Media - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff-W Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 Sorry to hear this news, Chas. Hope the repairs go well for you. 1 Quote Fred I - 350Z 2007 Gunmetal. 6 CD changer, full leather, reverse sensors. SOLD. Fred II - 370Z GT 2011 Gunmetal. Premium connect. GT spec. Seriously un-modified. See-through windows, and a wheel at each corner. Sold 13 July 14. Gone. Fred III - 2014 facelift 370GT. Magma red. Reversing sensors. Invidia Gemini CBE. Sold 2 April 2016. Fred IV - 2016 Daytona Blue 370Z GT. Reversing sensors. K & N panel filters. Invidia Gemini CBE. Full front wrap - Ventureshield II. Billy – 2022 Jaguar F-Type R 575PS. Portofino blue. Front ppf and full ceramic finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gasitup Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 Bad news Chas that’s absolutely awful buddy. Hope you get it sorted matey. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnFK Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 Bad news Chas. I know how you must feel. I had a side-swipe encounter a couple of years ago and I was driving... mostly cosmetic and dealt with, but the thoughts still linger. 1 Quote Nissan Current: - 350Z GT4, Ultra Yellow, 62/176 - "Muttley" (it was the only Z in the village ....) - GT-R R35 MY21 Track Edition, Storm White – Factory options: Carbon roof, spoiler, bootlid (painted), carbon ceramic brakes, Nismo carbon seats and Nismo steering wheel… Nissan Previous: - GT-R R35 MY09 Premium, Titanium; - GT-R R35 MY11 Recaro, Storm White; - Juke Nismo Manual, Blade Silver; - GT-R R35 MY14 Recaro Vermilion Red; - GT-R R35 MY15 Premium 45th Anniversary Edition, Champagne. Non-Nissan Current: - Suzuki Swift Sport (mild hybrid), Mineral Grey. Non-Nissan Previous: - Austin A40 Farina*; - Rover 2000*; - Ford Escort RS1600; - Ford Cortina MkIII GT**; - Ford Capri 3L JP Special; - Saab 99 Turbo Lightweight 2-door; - Suzuki SJ410 4x4 (Imported new from Holland!); - Ford Escort XR3**; - Ford Orion Ghia**; Ford Sierra 4x4 2.8L Estate Ghia**; - Rover 414 Sli**(but then purchased, used until 199k+ miles on clock!); - Toyota Avensis Estate*; - Saab 9-3t Cabriolet; - Volkswagen Up! GTi 5-door. * = Purchased: Used (all others: New) - ** = Company provided Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milanored Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 Think it will polish out ok Chas Sent from my Pixel 4a using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave G Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 Rubbish news Chas. At least no one was hurt, could have been a lot worse on a dual carriageway. Cars can be fixed... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubbs Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 Bummer, Chas. As Dave says, luckily nobody was hurt. Will you get the repair done through insurance? 1 Quote A to Zee to B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav C Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 That's pants Chas, also a timely reminder for me to get a dash cam sorted. 1 Quote Current: Metallic pearl white 2012 370z GT Edition, Invidia stainless cat back exhaust, Stillen Gen 3 Intakes and K&N filters and a UpRev remap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neutreus Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 Sorry to hear mate, how low do you have to be to not even stop. 1 Quote 2011 Gunmetal Nissan GTR Premium Edition - Litchfield Stage 1, Miltek Y-Pipe, Alcon Discs, Ferodo DS2050 Pads, Flat bottomed steering wheel 2016 Sepang Blue Audi RS3 - APR Stage 1 tune with High Flow air filter and Secondary Decat Pipes - I'LL MISS THE POPS AND BANGS (BUT THE NEIGHBOURS WON'T) 2012 Pearl White 370Z GT Edition - Invidia Gemini catback exhaust with burnt titanium rolled tips, Stillen Gen 3 Intake Kit, UpRev, 15mm Eibach spacers, Satin Black painted bumpers - GONE TO A NEW OWNER WITHIN THE CLUB BUT WILL BE VERY FONDLY REMEMBERED. 2005 Gun Metal 350Z GT, Alezan Leather & plenty of mods - GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav C Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 Probably because they're barley able to afford the insurance and a claim against them would force them off the road or drive illegally and they don't have the morals of most people. 1 1 Quote Current: Metallic pearl white 2012 370z GT Edition, Invidia stainless cat back exhaust, Stillen Gen 3 Intakes and K&N filters and a UpRev remap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChasGFL Posted April 7 Author Report Share Posted April 7 2 hours ago, milanored said: Think it will polish out ok Chas Sent from my Pixel 4a using Tapatalk You know what I'm like with cleaning.. when can you pop round?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milanored Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 You know what I'm like with cleaning.. when can you pop round?? I've got a machine polisher I'll have that done in 5 minutes Sent from my Pixel 4a using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChasGFL Posted April 7 Author Report Share Posted April 7 2 hours ago, Dave G said: Rubbish news Chas. At least no one was hurt, could have been a lot worse on a dual carriageway. Cars can be fixed... Yeah I think that's why I took it so well, it could have been a lot worse, especially for my mate. As for the insurance question Chubbs, no once you take off the excess my mate said he'll sort it as he has had an accident just under 5 years ago (stone knocked him out while he was on his trike - just realised that was on a dual carriageway too, I think I'm gonna have to ban him from driving on them if he ever uses the car again!), so having another one on his record would have ended up costing him more in the long run. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubbs Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 On 4/7/2022 at 3:40 PM, ChasGFL said: Yeah I think that's why I took it so well, it could have been a lot worse, especially for my mate. As for the insurance question Chubbs, no once you take off the excess my mate said he'll sort it as he has had an accident just under 5 years ago (stone knocked him out while he was on his trike - just realised that was on a dual carriageway too, I think I'm gonna have to ban him from driving on them if he ever uses the car again!), so having another one on his record would have ended up costing him more in the long run. Insurance company wins either way, of course. 1 Quote A to Zee to B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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