So, its taken me some time to be able to get round to writing this..... Some of u who know me may have been wondering where I was not at Japfest considering i was so excited & had track time booked.....

The weekend before I went to get new tyres fitted + full alignment & camber set up redone as i'd dropped the car even lower on her meister coilovers. About 5 mins after leaving said tyre specialist I crossed a round about (without going sideways for once) & accelerated gently up a hill in a straight line..... problem is it was pissing it down, lots of surface water changed up into 3rd & accelerated, back end went span full retard took out a road sign and a few trees on my side :-(

2 broken ribs, cracked shoulder, cuts and bruises.... very lucky all things considered. However, for those about to say at least your ok cars are repairable, yes I am but my Dutchess isn't.

 

It doesnt look to bad from this side but the Insurance company written it off Cat B & won't let me have it back :-( have been made a settlement offer but it doesn't even come close to the 10 years of love, dedication, passion & a shit load of money I have poured into her. I'm beyond gutted.

 

So, in the coming weeks I will be selling my surplus parts, adjustable suspension, front & rear bumpers & lights. In the meantime keep your eyes open for some juicy parts from my car popping up on ebay in the coming wks from the breaker the insurance company has sold her on to.

 

Once I've sold my surplus parts in my garage I will be taking a break from the forum as it breaks my heart, 2 Zed's 12 yrs of ownership & a lot of passion & money.... but hopefully I will be back.

 

Cheerz

James

Edited April 29, 20169 yr by JJP

So sorry to see that dude! You and I joined around the same time! Not too sure what to say other than 'at least you walked away'. :(

Ah jeesh. Sorry to read that bud. Especially as you're not the one able to break her.

 

 

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That's looks rough dude

Glad you were able to walk away i guess... just.

 

Seems ridiculous you cannot buy your car back.

... :(

Sad times, James!! :(

 

As has been said, at least you walked away though. That's truly the important thing.

 

Chin up, buddy.... *man-hugs*

I'm sooo gutted for you mate. Hope that your ribs heal faster than your headache.

Always sad to see a sight like that mate, Hope you're on the mend, why don't you see about buying the good bits back from the breakers and keep them up till you get the chance to get another Z. I know it's heartbreaking for you, but at least you'd have a starting point. Look at what Jaikai was able to accomplish after his heartbreak. Have the insurance been anyway fair with you regarding valuations??

Shit dude so sorry to hear it!!! glad you are okay.

Sorry to hear James, absolutely gutted for you :scared:

Whoops.

Damn

Absolutely gutted for you mate.

But the really important thing is that you got to go home.

As horrible as it seems it could have been worse.

Is there anyway you can find out who the insurance company sold her to and maybe do a deal with the breaker?

So gutted for you... Hopefully you'll be back here on the forum soon:(

thats very sad to see yet another busted up z and the reason i have traction control to fit in.

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So sorry to hear that James....:sad:

 

I hope your injuries heal quickly mate - it could have been a lot worse. And it's sad to see another good Zed lost; although if it were me, I'm not sure I would want it back (except to salvage some of the parts). You can always get yourself another. Haggle with the insurance company too mate; don't just accept their first or second offer - these cars are going up in value now...:clover:

Ah jeez James so sorry to see that :( glad you are ok mate, could have been much worse!

Shit mate! gutted for you.:sad:

Just seen this and sorry to hear about your bad luck James. Take care mate.

This is terrible to see. Really sad news mate

So sorry to hear about this. Get well soon