Gutted - done a 'Scotty'
Re: Gutted - done a 'Scotty'
Spoken to the insurance co who seem alright - it will be going to Maidstone just have to sort the assessment and delivery to MSC
Re: Gutted - done a 'Scotty'
Sad news Jamie, but agree that it looks repairable, and as it is almost my sister car, I hope that you can get them to agree to that. You could also try another "Scotty", get a good pay out and then buy it back and repair with the Insurance money.
As for the incident, I had an identical one coming back from KH last year on the last roundabout coming out of Dundee on the Aberdeen road.
5th gear, sod all speed, went around, on the straight, touched the throttle, back end went around in a 360, skipped over the kerb, and missed a lamp post by inches. Only damage though was a small wheel scrape and a sill chip. The car behind stopped and he could not understand how it had happened right in front of him as he was about to overtake me.
Still no idea why it happened at low torque, when you compare it to on track at much greater speeds.
tut
As for the incident, I had an identical one coming back from KH last year on the last roundabout coming out of Dundee on the Aberdeen road.
5th gear, sod all speed, went around, on the straight, touched the throttle, back end went around in a 360, skipped over the kerb, and missed a lamp post by inches. Only damage though was a small wheel scrape and a sill chip. The car behind stopped and he could not understand how it had happened right in front of him as he was about to overtake me.
Still no idea why it happened at low torque, when you compare it to on track at much greater speeds.
tut
Re: Gutted - done a 'Scotty'
glad you're ok and looks as if the car's gonna live to fight another day so
all round 
Not long after I bought my car (maybe last May/June) I had the tail fly out on me there too. I was turning right so I had the other lane and was barely moving as it was wet.
Actually, last night I almost drove out of a junction at 25mph as my brakes didn't seem to want to slow the car down (it was pretty wet, but the wheels were 100% NOT locked). I was only braking from 30! It *just* managed to stop. Is there a thing about MMCs and lots of water by any chance?
Chris


tut wrote:As for the incident, I had an identical one coming back from KH last year on the last roundabout coming out of Dundee on the Aberdeen road.

Actually, last night I almost drove out of a junction at 25mph as my brakes didn't seem to want to slow the car down (it was pretty wet, but the wheels were 100% NOT locked). I was only braking from 30! It *just* managed to stop. Is there a thing about MMCs and lots of water by any chance?

Chris
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Re: Gutted - done a 'Scotty'
Its going to MSC on Tuesday will have their report on Wednesday - fingers crossed!
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Oh yesCorranga wrote:glad you're ok and looks as if the car's gonna live to fight another day soall round
tut wrote:As for the incident, I had an identical one coming back from KH last year on the last roundabout coming out of Dundee on the Aberdeen road.Not long after I bought my car (maybe last May/June) I had the tail fly out on me there too. I was turning right so I had the other lane and was barely moving as it was wet.
Actually, last night I almost drove out of a junction at 25mph as my brakes didn't seem to want to slow the car down (it was pretty wet, but the wheels were 100% NOT locked). I was only braking from 30! It *just* managed to stop. Is there a thing about MMCs and lots of water by any chance?![]()
Chris

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Re: Gutted - done a 'Scotty'
Gutted for you Jamie. Those pax laps at the TG track night a few weeks ago were fantastic. Hope you do get her sorted and she drives as good as new. 

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Re: Gutted - done a 'Scotty'
Sorry to see this, glad you're OK though. Such a great car, best of luck getting it sorted
I passed a gritter truck on my way into work today that was spreading dirt on the roads - at an earlier roundabout I'd noticed it being a lot slippier than normal (this was in the Puma), first time I've ever seen that on the road.

I passed a gritter truck on my way into work today that was spreading dirt on the roads - at an earlier roundabout I'd noticed it being a lot slippier than normal (this was in the Puma), first time I've ever seen that on the road.
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Re: Gutted - done a 'Scotty'
Sorry to hear Jamie. Sure it will be good as new, albeit of the road for a month or 2.
Although, point of order, i'm not sure we can let you call it 'doing a scotty' unless it involves driving off a cliff, hitting a deer, hitting german lesbians or rolling it into a ditch.
We'll have to call the rookie mistake of diesel spin 'doing a jamie' though
Although, point of order, i'm not sure we can let you call it 'doing a scotty' unless it involves driving off a cliff, hitting a deer, hitting german lesbians or rolling it into a ditch.
We'll have to call the rookie mistake of diesel spin 'doing a jamie' though

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mckeann wrote:Sorry to hear Jamie. Sure it will be good as new, albeit of the road for a month or 2.
Although, point of order, i'm not sure we can let you call it 'doing a scotty' unless it involves driving off a cliff, hitting a deer, hitting german lesbians or rolling it into a ditch.
We'll have to call the rookie mistake of diesel spin 'doing a jamie' though

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Re: Gutted - done a 'Scotty'
When I say 'done a Scotty' I refer to his skill as a destroyer of Loti but whatever 

Re: Gutted - done a 'Scotty'
If they do write it off make sure you ask to buy the salvage back then just fix it with second hand bits. That way you still have your car and an insurance payout.
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Re: Gutted - done a 'Scotty'
Just off the phone with MSC, they have startedto strip the car and his current guestimate is new clam and a few other bits 

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Re: Gutted - done a 'Scotty'
I'd guess that wouldnt be far off, they got to £15k on the body work with the S1 at least its in the best place to see whats what and get it repaired
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That was a close one! The final est from MSC came in at front & rear clams and full respray so should be in better condition than when I bought it!
The assessor was decent enough agree with me to the true value of the car. MSC have to sign a contract basically saying it won't go up even if they find something bad (which they won't as they have already )
big thumbs up for Chaucer insurance fast and efficient service
Massive relief now the wait will begin
The assessor was decent enough agree with me to the true value of the car. MSC have to sign a contract basically saying it won't go up even if they find something bad (which they won't as they have already )
big thumbs up for Chaucer insurance fast and efficient service
Massive relief now the wait will begin
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That great news Jamie
Chaucer were pretty good with mine except that the origional documents, mot etc etc got lost in the post comming back from them ~ just comfirms my thoughts on the Royal Mail and why I pay the extra for special delivery nad chaucier have said the will pay the cost of replacement documents which is fair
Chaucer were pretty good with mine except that the origional documents, mot etc etc got lost in the post comming back from them ~ just comfirms my thoughts on the Royal Mail and why I pay the extra for special delivery nad chaucier have said the will pay the cost of replacement documents which is fair
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