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i dont think i can drive it, i can turn the steering wheel one way but not the other and i coudlnt get it outta the ditch, i had to call my mate who is a tow truck driver at 3am to come get me out.... as far as i can see there is no panel damage, but that is the least of my worries atm. i bent the cat back exhaust

Tough luck Darren

crashes suck big time, did you lose the front bar as well?

there is no panel damage at all, the front bar has a scrape on it nothing major, the front wheels wont turn one way soid say the steering is fingered, and im pretty sure i looped it before i went into the ditch, and hit a concrete storm water pipe, smashed up the kakimoto exhuast underneath, its all bent, i think it took most of the hit, but im hoping the diff and rear axle didnt hit the pipe either, if so that woulda maybe bent the chassis and other expensive stuff.

damn mate thats a killer

if you were in brissy i'd be more than happy to give u a hand, but seeing as ur up there wont be able to

i've got a few bits and pieces from my 33 that u can have...aftermarket front pipe, tail shaft, diff thats blown (can use the housing if urs has cracked)

damn mate thats a killer

if you were in brissy i'd be more than happy to give u a hand, but seeing as ur up there wont be able to

i've got a few bits and pieces from my 33 that u can have...aftermarket front pipe, tail shaft, diff thats blown (can use the housing if urs has cracked)

yeah atm i need a cat back 3" exhuast i mite be able to salvage mine, if i can get the muffler that is crushed cut out of it and a straight pipe welded back in. but anyway il let every1 know what parts i need when i get a proper look i guess.

we bloody chocked :(

2-0 to the brazillians

kewell missed an open goal opportunity, breciano missed a sitter, kewel another sitter aarrgghh we shoulda won! :)

now to get another 2hrs sleep before work :D

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