#1: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( new pics pg 3 Author: The_Stig, Location: StirlingPosted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 5:01 pm ---- well as iv posted up today, my beloved tara is dead
after 4 days hard graft this week making her all perfect
new clutch, new wishbones and droplinks, alloys refurbed, cc'd, bumper respray, wings re-painted, exhaust de-cat'd, and proxes all round!!
sods law, actually sick to the stomach
So heres some pics, didnt take many but ill try to explain as well as i can!!
i was coming towards the bus, it decided that on a blind bend it wanted to be on my side of the road (the bus reversed to where it was in the pic afterwards!)
the road is easily big enough for 2 cars to pass, i know the road well, and have travelled up it for years
due to the bus being across my side of the road i took avoiding action and went up the verge (approx where the piggy car is sat!)
as the car left the verge it obviously was a little sideyways, but it wouldve straightened if there hadnt been the merc there...so to avoid a head on collision i let the car spin out the other way, thus causing the impact between the rear quarter of my car, and the front wing of the merc!!
from this i then ended up through a hedge and in a field
funny thing was, i werent even going bloody fast
no airbags when off in any of the cars....
my car in the field
damage to tara
never got pics of the merc :S
tbh, i wasnt in a good way, as i was struggling to breath with cracked ribs in the front top left of my chest!
sorry if this dont make sense, im high as a kite on painkillers co codamol is my new friend
will put more pics up tomorrow when its light!!
so farewell tara, you will be missed Last edited by The_Stig on Mon Jun 14, 2010 5:05 am; edited 1 time in total
#2: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: rmgcapo, Location: Buenos Aires, ArgentinaPosted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 5:07 pm ----
#3: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: DJ-, Location: UKPosted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 5:08 pm ---- sorry to hear this pal. another nice firedance off the road also
#4: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: JayP, Location: Neath, South Wales & RAF MarhamPosted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 5:09 pm ---- Ouch! That's horrifying to see a fellow firedance in that condition!
Glad you're ok though mate that is the main thing.
#5: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: Teebag, Location: exhall, bedworth, coventryPosted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 5:12 pm ---- Almost cried when u told me this earlier. Glad your ok apart from ribs tho dude.
#6: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: The_Stig, Location: StirlingPosted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 5:14 pm ---- cheers guys
means alot!!
im determined to have another!! but all depends what happens with insurance!! think i could end up having to cough up to pay for a £40,000 merc!
#7: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: Bigbenj_08, Location: CardiffPosted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 5:19 pm ---- Damn thats bad news mate
Gutted for you!
How did you crack your ribs?!
#8: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: The_Stig, Location: StirlingPosted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 5:26 pm ---- they reckon i hit them of steering wheel as i slid out the side of the seatbelt....obv with the direction of impact
tbh, i dunno, i was too busy looking at the field!!
#9: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: DeadEyePaul, Location: Rugby,WarwickshirePosted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 5:27 pm ---- unlucky mate, I'll promise to take a shed load of pictures for you to gaze at and I wish you well! Whatever you do take it easy!
#10: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: DJ-, Location: UKPosted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 5:27 pm ---- should you not be at hospital or something?!!!!!???!!
how did they let you go already with cracked ribs!
#11: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: The_Stig, Location: StirlingPosted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 5:30 pm ---- they aint cracked all teh way through apparently, just fractured :S i think
they said there's nothing they can do for broken ribs apart from pain killers!!
#12: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: Rob2859, Location: HalifaxPosted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 5:32 pm ---- shame you didn't hit the bus. would have been his fault. although depends how fast you and the bus was going. you might not have wanted that. shame so see a nice car like that smashed.
#13: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: The_Stig, Location: StirlingPosted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 5:36 pm ----
Rob2859 wrote:
shame you didn't hit the bus. would have been his fault. although depends how fast you and the bus was going. you might not have wanted that. shame so see a nice car like that smashed.
it was an old leyland, so think tbh id be dead!!
the police gave me the buses insurance and told me to get my insurance company to prosecute!!
the police arent prosecuting anyone!! which tbh works in my favour as i can atleast approach my insurance company with the fact that if id been driving recklesly the police would have done me for driving without due care, or careless driving!!
fingers crossed now
#14: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: Mitch, Location: ScotlandPosted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 5:48 pm ---- s**t Tony... if you need anything, give us a shout
#15: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: Rob2859, Location: HalifaxPosted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 6:07 pm ----
Tango-tony wrote:
Rob2859 wrote:
shame you didn't hit the bus. would have been his fault. although depends how fast you and the bus was going. you might not have wanted that. shame so see a nice car like that smashed.
it was an old leyland, so think tbh id be dead!!
the police gave me the buses insurance and told me to get my insurance company to prosecute!!
the police arent prosecuting anyone!! which tbh works in my favour as i can atleast approach my insurance company with the fact that if id been driving recklesly the police would have done me for driving without due care, or careless driving!!
yeh but most insurance companys will put you at fault as you did not keep control of the car. although mention that the police said the bus driver was at fault.
fingers crossed now
#16: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: JDave, Location: Airdrie, ScotlandPosted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 6:20 pm ---- s**t man. Bad times. Hope you get well soon.
Where was the road? Good luck with it all Tony.
#17: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: tomd0801754, Location: MoscowPosted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 6:58 pm ---- Bad times fella! Get well soon!
#18: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: GazRG, Location: Bournemouth/CardiffPosted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 6:59 pm ---- So sorry to hear about this hope you have a speedy recovery.
#19: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: whatsapug, Location: Windsor, UKPosted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 7:32 pm ---- Man that sucks, hope you get better very soon.
Bad times
#20: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: clibbon1968, Location: EssexPosted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 12:19 am ---- Sorry to hear that tony well gutted for you
RIP tara
#21: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: Bailey, Location: Finding Dr. RobotnikPosted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 12:37 am ---- That's s**t mate.
I know the feeling I spent a grand on my 106 making it look well nice and smart and within two weeks it was smashed up in a wall!
Good luck with the insurance payouts and get well soon
#22: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: wagsy206, Location: Coatbridge, LanarkshirePosted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 1:06 am ---- tony, at least you live to drive another day. shame about tara, was a stunning car .
hope your ribs heal up good man
#23: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: The_Stig, Location: StirlingPosted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 1:15 am ----
JDave wrote:
S*** man. Bad times. Hope you get well soon.
Where was the road? Good luck with it all Tony.
Its in England buddy, was at my folks as its near Rockingham!
cheers for all the replys guys, it really means alot
#24: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: MattyP, Location: PlymouthPosted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 1:56 am ---- bugger!! glad your ok tho mate
#25: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: Harry, Location: StaffordPosted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 3:24 am ---- Ouch :/ glad you're ok. Goodluck with the insurance.
#26: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: Timon2210, Location: PalestinePosted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 4:05 am ---- so sorry to hear that mate,it look very bad from the pics,glad you are ok
#27: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: E5GDM, Location: EssexPosted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 5:11 am ----
Tango-tony wrote:
the police arent prosecuting anyone!! which tbh works in my favour as i can atleast approach my insurance company with the fact that if id been driving recklesly the police would have done me for driving without due care, or careless driving!!
Trouble is, the same can be said for the bus driver. I can't see you getting anything from the buses insurance, but I think you will end up paying out for the merc you hit. Hope I'm wrong for your sake though.
#28: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: The_Stig, Location: StirlingPosted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 5:23 am ----
E5GDM wrote:
Tango-tony wrote:
the police arent prosecuting anyone!! which tbh works in my favour as i can atleast approach my insurance company with the fact that if id been driving recklesly the police would have done me for driving without due care, or careless driving!!
Trouble is, the same can be said for the bus driver. I can't see you getting anything from the buses insurance, but I think you will end up paying out for the merc you hit. Hope I'm wrong for your sake though.
i think thats whats gonna happen aswell!!
also gonna write to pug and make a complaint that the airbags didnt go off!!
#29: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: tomd0801754, Location: MoscowPosted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 5:28 am ----
Tango-tony wrote:
E5GDM wrote:
Tango-tony wrote:
the police arent prosecuting anyone!! which tbh works in my favour as i can atleast approach my insurance company with the fact that if id been driving recklesly the police would have done me for driving without due care, or careless driving!!
Trouble is, the same can be said for the bus driver. I can't see you getting anything from the buses insurance, but I think you will end up paying out for the merc you hit. Hope I'm wrong for your sake though.
i think thats whats gonna happen aswell!!
also gonna write to pug and make a complaint that the airbags didnt go off!!
Your the second person in the past week or so that has had a crash and they haven't gone off. I am worried about mine now. =-/ As most of my driving is on high speed roads.. Don't fancy crashing and having to find out that they don't work at 50/60+ mph.
#30: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: molly, Location: WalesPosted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 5:37 am ---- I thought the airbags sensors were at the front of the car and unless you hit from the front, they dont go off :S
Am I wrong?
#31: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: jase123, Location: yorkshirePosted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 6:41 am ---- sorry for your loss mate hope the ribs heel quickly as well
#32: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: Rob2859, Location: HalifaxPosted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 9:02 am ----
Tango-tony wrote:
E5GDM wrote:
Tango-tony wrote:
the police arent prosecuting anyone!! which tbh works in my favour as i can atleast approach my insurance company with the fact that if id been driving recklesly the police would have done me for driving without due care, or careless driving!!
Trouble is, the same can be said for the bus driver. I can't see you getting anything from the buses insurance, but I think you will end up paying out for the merc you hit. Hope I'm wrong for your sake though.
i think thats whats gonna happen aswell!!
also gonna write to pug and make a complaint that the airbags didnt go off!!
It wouldn't have done the sensors are at the front of the car
#33: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: Rob2859, Location: HalifaxPosted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 9:04 am ----
molly wrote:
I thought the airbags sensors were at the front of the car and unless you hit from the front, they dont go off :S
Am I wrong?
you are right. you are actually supposed to replace them every so many years but nobody does.
#34: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: andyeuro206, Location: motherwellPosted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 9:16 am ---- omg buddy aslong as your ok thats all that matters
i fell your pain mate but at the end of the day your alive thats all that matters
hope to see you bk on the road soon mate
#35: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: Jon, Location: 666ft BelowPosted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 10:42 am ---- That bus must be ancient, Southend Transport Buses have not existed for about 15 years!!
Hope the ribs heal quick mate
#36: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: The_Stig, Location: StirlingPosted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 12:52 pm ---- There was a bus meet on I reckon! Dunno why they had to pick that fooking road!!
Cheers for all the get well messages! Really is a friendly forum
Especially shown as AJ is taking me back with him to Scotland as we speak!! what guy
#37: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: gem8, Location: BlackpoolPosted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 1:10 pm ---- eek sorry to hear bout your crash not good. Least your ok, When i crashed my mum said never mind its only a piece of metal!!!! we all no on here that is defo not the case!!! everything happens for a reason...on the other hand you will have a new 206 to toy with no doubt
#38: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: Danw_VVT, Location: Herts/LondonPosted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 1:29 am ---- really sorry to hear that mate loved your car!
#39: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: AJS, Location: ScotlandPosted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 2:22 am ---- Just seen these pics Tony, look worse than I imagined from what you told me in the car yesterday!
Good to meet you though dude and no probs on giving you a lift back up to Scotland!
#40: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: The_Stig, Location: StirlingPosted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 3:13 am ---- Thank you so much mate! your actually my new hero!!
really would have been u s**t creek without a paddle if not!!
If you ever need anything gimme a shout! i deffo owe you one matey!!
#41: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: Liam-HuTcH, Location: PeterboroughPosted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 3:23 am ---- Was lovely to meet you Tony, Shame Tara only made it in spirit though.
Get well soon man
#42: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: The_Stig, Location: StirlingPosted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 3:59 am ----
Liam-HuTcH wrote:
Was lovely to meet you Tony, Shame Tara only made it in spirit though.
Get well soon man
thanks mate
pleased i came, even though it was only for a bit!!
ill be there next year
#43: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: Anony-X, Location: NorwichPosted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 4:11 am ----
tomd0801754 wrote:
Tango-tony wrote:
E5GDM wrote:
Tango-tony wrote:
the police arent prosecuting anyone!! which tbh works in my favour as i can atleast approach my insurance company with the fact that if id been driving recklesly the police would have done me for driving without due care, or careless driving!!
Trouble is, the same can be said for the bus driver. I can't see you getting anything from the buses insurance, but I think you will end up paying out for the merc you hit. Hope I'm wrong for your sake though.
i think thats whats gonna happen aswell!!
also gonna write to pug and make a complaint that the airbags didnt go off!!
Your the second person in the past week or so that has had a crash and they haven't gone off. I am worried about mine now. =-/ As most of my driving is on high speed roads.. Don't fancy crashing and having to find out that they don't work at 50/60+ mph.
If you've ever been to a scrappy you'll find that its unbelievable the amount of 206s there with undeployed airbags, so much as id say of the 30+ cars ranging from 1.1s-180s, i've only seen 2 where the airbags actually deployed
#44: Re: Goodbye my lover...goodbye my friend :( New pics pg 3 Author: The_Stig, Location: StirlingPosted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 5:02 am ---- The rest of the pics!
#45: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( Author: AJS, Location: ScotlandPosted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 5:04 am ---- Ouch, the rest of the car actually looks fairly ok!
#46: Re: Goodbye my lover....goodbye my friend :( new pics pg 3 Author: The_Stig, Location: StirlingPosted: Mon Jun 14, 2010 5:09 am ---- i know
cant beleive the front took out the hedge! and hasn't a mark on it!!
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