Here Today. Gone Tomorrow. Crash.

[noakespg]

Hey guys.

I was driving home today on the Monaro Hwy, when I turned into the right turning lane to go up Long Gully Rd (the tip road) When a truck failed to stop at the give way sign and took me out! The front of the R32 is all smashed up. No more front bar (after I just got it fixed!!!) and the new FMIC is also stuffed, along with the radiator, battery, both headlights, engine fan, bonnet, 2 guards. I dont know if the other dudes insurance will wright it off or repair it (at least he had insurance). I guess we will just see what happens.

When I called the cops I asked them to put CJ (my boss) as the rostered tow truck. That way I dont have to pay much for the tow and the car is kept in our storage yard.

Ill have pics to post up tomorrow.

[SKYLVIA]

f**k man. 1. hope ur ok 2. hope insurance isnt a bitch...

[Veilside R33]

Just quietly, I wanted to give you a big pat on the back for the mature and intelligent way you are handling this, show's a sign of a very strong character, well done!

[leech_]

damn thats really sad to hear and even worse thats 2 SAU cars in 2 days

[MIVEC]

I don't know what it is....but I'm seeing worse and worse driving "incidents" occuring on Canberra's roads.

Failing to give way and running red lights are the things I see most.

[Sauce]

Alot of drivers seem to see the last second of an orange light as a dare to cross rather than a signal to stop...

Sucks to hear man, hope this can be sorted with minimal stuffing around.

Edited April 5, 2006 by Sauce

[r33skylinegtst]

Crap! I saw that on the way home, didn't know it was an SAU member. Good luck mate, hope it all works out!

[PhantomS14]

Damn that sucks, after your recent work too. Good luck with recovering your car somewhat back to it's previous state.

[Frink]

bad news man.....

i've seen some stupid things happen at that intersection.

[race_snooze]

not so good, hope they fix it for you, and do a great job of it, sounds like you already work for a smash repairer so.... should all go well i hope.

Edited April 5, 2006 by race_snooze

[GTS_DUY]

bad to hear noakesy

hope she comes back better than before though

[noakespg]

I'll have some photos up after lunch. I have a strong feeling that its going to be written off. If that happens then at least I will be able to buy a 2 door!

[Sauce]

Haha, always look on the bright side eh

[oscar32]

I know this great 2 door 32 for sale as well.

Na seriously, well handeld and I'm glad to hear YOU are ok, at the end of the day cars are only stuff.

[noakespg]

Here are some pics.

[GTS_DUY]

f**k that's gun wrenching mate, good to see you got out alright though

can't see much beyond pipes and radiator support, but that does look a wee bit written off, shame about the new front bar and fmic eh.

[noakespg]

Yeah. The radiator is sitting flush with the timing belt cover. The water pump and fan are both wreaked. The price for parts atm is $250 for each headlight $165 for each guard, $300 for a bonnet, $900 for a front cut with the radiator, a/c condenser and all that. The engine will have to be removed, the engine bay striped and then the entire front from the pillars forward unstitched and removed. This is all assuming that the chassis is not to bent.

At $75 - $100 an hour it is gonna be a huge job.

[Amaru]

More than likely a write off, have seen skylines with less damage written off because most insurance companies couldnt be bothered dealing with Nissan Australia/Japan to get the parts.

Where did you get the pricing for the panels etc? If its an insurance repair they will 99% of the time only use genuine brand new Nissan parts, which are hellishly expensive.

[Sinista32]

a minor flesh wound........

[Veilside R33]

A flesh would? I cut your bloody arm off!!!

Tis but a scratch! Have at you!

Ah god bless those python flashbacks!