Well it did today to me. I spent 2 hours polishing the car including metal polishing the wheels and spraying the tyres and the Zed looked superb. Got showered and changed and went for a day out of glorious zedding. 300 yards from home some old dear pulled straight out in front of me. Booooosh, I'm into a 54 plate Focus. I know its serious because my bonnet is now bent up in the middle. I am stunned........but not as much as the old dear, she was not even looking my way when she pulled out. Some other motorist flashed her to come out and she did, without looking my way. She was in total shock. What can you do in those circumstamces, certainly not have a rant. Her husband, a wheelchair case was sat beside her and said that it was her first ever accident. He was in shock too. here are a couple of pics of my car and the Focus ( these mobile phone cameras are great) but I will post up some proper pics tomorrow. I think she may be a gonner, but Jimmer is coming over tomorrow to give me his opinion. To say I am gutted is an understatement but it is only a car. No one was hurt. The blonde girl in the piccy was behind me in her Audi TT and gave me her datails as a witness to this stupid event.

Edited February 28, 200916 yr by Old Zed
Piccs missing

What a shame :(

Glad all involved were uninjured.

Just got back from my dads,looks like the end of the road for it.front has gone round quite badly.rads burst so the damage aint superficial.Might be time to look for a tidy series 2 rolling shell.im gutted for him.:(

thats shit buddy

some more pics folks

Thanks everyone for your messages, its great support. As Jimmer has stated, I think its 'good night Irene' for this Zed but whatever happens insurance wise, I will keep her and strip her and either do a re-shell or if possible find a good donor car with perhaps a blown engine. I geuss its back to the drawing board. Can I survive a summer without a Zed though................hmmmmn, more importantly can I survive a week without one. Where's the classifieds ?:)

Oh no John, gutted for you mate, tbh the damage was worse than I thought it would be. Go find another z. Hope to see you soon mate :)

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo /dies inside god dam old people :mad: dude i have alot of free time at the moment, i want to help you rebuild it atleast, you have helped me out too many times, time to return the favor, right as i brought you track time for japfest :( , remember you can still get in with me if needs be.

:(:(:( Really sorry to see John, let me know if there is any way I can help

Can I survive a summer without a Zed though................hmmmmn, more importantly can I survive a week without one. Where's the classifieds ?:)

 

Daves still got his vert for sale.....;):x::D

dear god that sux!!! one of my fav 300s :'( hope it comes back soon!!!

sorry to see this happen to you after all the time an effort spent on your body and engine. if you get it repaired, thats great, if not, am sure you will find another 300 you will fall in love with all over again.

 

al.

Edited March 1, 200916 yr by AlanZ

Really sorry to hear this

 

Gutted for you mate!!!

Horrible news, cant believe it !

 

 

p.s. nice one murt

Edited March 1, 200916 yr by wow300

just a few more pics my dad took.:cry:

Just seen the pic of damage John.So sorry for you but looks like Peeps on club are going to help you out.:bow::bow::bow:Some great people on here.:bow::bow::bow:Hope your soon back on the road Fella....Vinz

 

Vinz is right - this is a great club. It shows true spirit when fellow members pull together to help someone out.

 

Sorry to see your Z in that state John; it does look pretty bad for your car but at least you are OK and no-one else was hurt.

 

All the best,

 

Richard:cry:

Gonna try and talk him into this one http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/887945.htm. manual conversion and engine swap,99 rear end,AB flug bumper and the blue advans.what do you reckon people?

looks good, nice colour, unmarked and not molested, no mods. could be worth a look.

 

al.

We'll get your sorted John. I've sussed a way of getting a Border FMIC and I'm working on the ABFlug front at the moment. Might be a bitch to get hold of, but it's looking doable.

Daves still got his vert for sale.....

 

Lol @ Lisa

 

but.... ye.. put your engine, box. etc... in that and you would have a cracker ! :):dance:

 

but then again would be a shame to take this engine / box out, as is spot on..

Edited March 1, 200916 yr by wow300

I love your vert Dave, and having sat in it I can honestly say it is fantanstic, and by that I really mean 'FANTANSTIC'. It is totally straight and original and looks just great. I am not a vert man and just love the 2+2's for their visual line. I am not concerned about auto or manual as it will end up how I want it to be. Jimmer sent me details of a 94 blue 2+2 today in Berkshire which is an auto but who cares, this would be ok till I can dismantle this current Zed. Being blue the wheels would certainly match and if Si can get me a Border front mount and an ABFlug front bumper...........whoooopeee, were in business. I loved my previous blue Zed and regretted selling it. This might be a return to my first love. The story continues and still with a Zed (hopefully).

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo /dies inside god dam old people :mad: dude i have alot of free time at the moment, i want to help you rebuild it atleast, you have helped me out too many times, time to return the favor, right as i brought you track time for japfest :( , remember you can still get in with me if needs be.

 

Thanks Murty, your a star. We shall have to see what developes. A bit of grunt might be helpfull. Keep your rubber gloves handy.:)

sorry to here this son.

but we can build you something i'm sure.

Thanks Murty, your a star. We shall have to see what developes. A bit of grunt might be helpfull. Keep your rubber gloves handy.:)

 

Anytime bud

so sorry about your car, good thing nobody was hurt, i cant believe the amount of damage a smallish accident can cause

Sorry to hear about this only just seen this thread!