Just typical

[sphinX]

I spend money on my pride and joy....drive down the road, what happens?

A car doesn't indicate that he is going round the roundabout (on the wrong side aswel), with me coming in the opposite direction, i lock up, i spin, i hit the kerb, front bumper off, right wheel tracking fooked...and thats it I think. Can count myself lucky, but don't know what underlying damage there might be to that right wheel.

To drive straight I have to turn the steering wheel to the right a bit about 45 degrees, but there isn't any wobbling or anything so any ideas? I know I will need a new front bumper (needed that anyway) and the wheel sorted?!

Least i'm ok but a bit miffed. Guy drove off as wel, watching me spin into the kerb

[Os8472]

Its always the honest drivers that suffer other tossers piss poor driving

[Ben]

might have bent the steering rack or wishbone. what a that guy was.

[sphinX]

I was fuming!! How much we looking at for either bent axel, wishbone, steering rack?

[Ben]

have a look under it first and See what you need m8 then post it on here, someone will have what you need and whatever it is it wont be much

[Scoff]

its possible you've bent the subframe and/or suspension leg - track rod doesn't often bend!

get under the car, look at the underside of the subframe where the wishbone bolts up, it should be flat. If it's creased then it's bent. it will also show as the wheel sitting either more forward or more backward in the wheel arch compared to the other side.

[sphinX]

Ok thanks, I will look at it tommorrow. Glad I could drive home though and not wait for the RAC. Such is life eh.

[Brett78]

NO!!!!!!

[sphinX]

Indeed Brett, some people should just not be let on the road..simply put. She will be back though. My 1st car crash

[Brett78]

Hope you manage to sort it fella and as you have said at least you are ok!

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

sorry to hear dan , some flippin useless drivers about.., still hopefully all those door cards coming to you on sat will help....soften the blow..

[BriC]

its possible you've bent the subframe and/or suspension leg - track rod doesn't often bend!

get under the car, look at the underside of the subframe where the wishbone bolts up, it should be flat. If it's creased then it's bent. it will also show as the wheel sitting either more forward or more backward in the wheel arch compared to the other side.

Yep - The guy I bought my old car off had hit a kerb as well, and it had just bent the subframe. Pretty easy job. Let me know if you need one - I have one on a GTT I'm breaking

[Penfold aka The Dealer]

sorry to hear dan , some flippin useless drivers about.., still hopefully all those door cards coming to you on sat will help....soften the blow..

I blame the Driving instructors who teach these people to drive like tossers....

[sphinX]

It's just laziness...all he had to do was indicate, be in the right lane and this wouldn't have happened! grrr Just waiting for the Garage across the road to open so I can get the car up on the ramp and see what the damage is. Thanks for the offer BriC, I will more than likely be getting back to you soon

[Bigfoot]

I blame the teaching system, they teach to pass the exam rather than actually learn to drive properly. A bit like any test in this country.

[Penfold aka The Dealer]

I blame the teaching system, they teach to pass the exam rather than actually learn to drive properly. A bit like any test in this country.

yeh i teach my pupils to drive not to pass there test - They can do that anyway if they drive correctly...

You would be amazed at what the acceptable driving is for passing the test, its a f*Cking joke, but hey ho.

The Examiner's have 40mins to say yes or no about whether or not you can drive legally on your own for the rest of your life... People should be re-tested every 4 year's... would make people correct bad habbits.

[w35ty]

asif man!! some ppl ay?

[BriC]

People should be re-tested every 4 year's... would make people correct bad habbits.

Couldn't agree more mate

[sphinX]

Here Here

BriC's got my back anyway

[Tiny Tim]

I found it strange how driving behaviour can change depend on where you go. When I first moved down here I noticed that Bournemouth drivers are generally more relaxed (Except Beardo) and that they rarely indicate going round a roundabout, only when they're coming off the roundabout.

Eyes in your a$$hole... always helps.

[sphinX]

I'm usually more aware than I was anyway, but locking up can't be helped when the car is already starting to spin. All happened to quickly for me to try and correct it. Hopefully it won't be too much to fix

[Tiny Tim]

I just dont bother taking chances. Now that I drive something thats longer than the starship Enterprise, the nose of the car's on the other side of the roundabout by the time the rear's cleared where I pulled out from

[Bigfoot]

I found that strange when driving down the south coast, everyone was in the left hand lane of the dual carriage ways, was great when i wanted to get past them

[Tiny Tim]

...was great when i wanted to get past them, top down, wind blowing through my hair...

[BriC]

That's where you're supposed to be when you're not overtaking..

[sphinX]

Ha ha

[Bigfoot]

ha ha, its all about the 19 cab going everywhere

[Big Steve - Raider]

People should be re-tested every 4 year's... would make people correct bad habits.

Strange you make such a statement being a driving instructor!?

That would certainly keep you in business!!

[sphinX]

sorry to hear dan , some flippin useless drivers about.., still hopefully all those door cards coming to you on sat will help....soften the blow..

Yea, can't wait to put those bad boys in

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

Yea, can't wait to put those bad boys in

Mate they look more like a stretcher , what with all the packaging..., ole jeez has done you boys a good price regards p+p me thinks..., i love new parts etc ..hmm...goodies..

[sphinX]

Hahaha, I'll be content for a bit then whilst I put them in, will fix my speaker while im at it as well

[J$£5GTT]

dont think it matters where you are in this country,never put your
guard down,tbh safest place i have felt comfortable driving was on
way through germany....theres folk breaking 5's on here at mo,your
soon be sorted mate!

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

Hahaha, I'll be content for a bit then whilst I put them in, will fix my speaker while im at it as well

see jesus works in mysterious ways ...err or is that his dad.......

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

dont think it matters where you are in this country,never put your
guard down,tbh safest place i have felt comfortable driving was on
way through germany....theres folk breaking 5's on here at mo,your
soon be sorted mate!

three words...saturday, bumper, money.... {sorry for the hi jack dan}

[J$£5GTT]

three words...saturday, bumper, money.... {sorry for the hi jack dan}

was comin tonite..tried ringin you!!!...lol
is it me your lookin for....

[Penfold aka The Dealer]

Strange you make such a statement being a driving instructor!?

That would certainly keep you in business!!

need the funds for my 5

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

was comin tonite..tried ringin you!!!...lol
is it me your lookin for....

Hmm , need your assitance on sunday morn, colection is good then..., call me tom and ill explain......

[J$£5GTT]

Hmm , need your assitance on sunday morn, colection is good then..., call me tom and ill explain......

ok tom!!!

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

ok tom!!!

Cheers j..i really would like you around sunday morn bud if poss..mucho thanks bud....

Now lets let DAN have his thread back bless him......

[sphinX]

haha, why thankyou

[Ben]

did you manage to see what was bent then m8?

[sphinX]

No not yet mate, will do 2moro morning, have to take it to my mates garage. He gonna fix it as wel once I get the part. All I have to do now is either find 2nd hand bumper or buy a new one

[Maka]

check you havent bentyour suspension leg
similar thing happened to me a few years ago.
little buckle i nthe subframe, and the shock was bent slightly.

[sphinX]

All will be checked mate, thanks for the advice

[Maka]

o check your top mount isnt bent or out of shape as well

[sphinX]

Stop scaring me :P

[A17AMB]

did you get his reg and the car he was driving if so post it on here and we can look out for him and do the same !!!WHAT A TOSSER!!! good luck with getting the car sorted mate

[sphinX]

No i didn't he drove off.

Got the car up on the ramp this morning, i've definately bent the suspension leg. The wishbone, subframe looks fine. So I will change the suspension leg and go on from there. How much are new front bumpers from Renault these days?

phase i 16 v turbo, do you have a silver front bumper at all? p.m me