[PICS now added] Christine accident :(

[Sprey]

Firstly, I hope we still get to see you this weekend. For group photo's, we can take pictures of your car's uninjured side

Seriously, don't worry about the body modifications. In our eyes, as demonstrated by the reactions above, you unnecessarily had to endure someone else's irresponsibility and I would like to think your reaction at the time of impact actually saved them (kids and all) from some serious injury. Little do they know - you saved them.

Secondly, I admire your restraint and level-headedness. Clearly, the other driver demonstrated no such capability and should be shamed as the kind of driver that should be banned from the roads. To my mind, if you are irresponsible, you shouldn't use public roads, facilities, or public anything. Go destroy your own stuff in short.

You did well Alex. Those aren't marks on your car, they are medals.

[135BANDIT]

Bad luck Tay ------ sounds like the other driver was trying test your Ancap safety rating.

But not unusual - Sydney has some intense drivers who seem oblivious to other road users.

I hope the repairs go well

[Taymaishu]

Originally Posted by Sprey

Firstly, I hope we still get to see you this weekend. For group photo's, we can take pictures of your car's uninjured side

Seriously, don't worry about the body modifications. In our eyes, as demonstrated by the reactions above, you unnecessarily had to endure someone else's irresponsibility and I would like to think your reaction at the time of impact actually saved them (kids and all) from some serious injury. Little do they know - you saved them.

Secondly, I admire your restraint and level-headedness. Clearly, the other driver demonstrated no such capability and should be shamed as the kind of driver that should be banned from the roads. To my mind, if you are irresponsible, you shouldn't use public roads, facilities, or public anything. Go destroy your own stuff in short.

You did well Alex. Those aren't marks on your car, they are medals.

Thanks so much Sprey

I'm going to come on Sunday, no doubt about it. Can't miss a great opportunity to catch up with you guys again The Assessor is booked for Thursday, so i'll probably drop the car in for repairs on Monday.

I firmly believe the same - if i had 'held my line' and not driven into the shoulder and slammed the brakes on - i don't think she would have been so lucky to avoid a head-on collision with the other car. Regardless, it still could have been much worse, for me, them or both.

Will be seeing you guys on Sunday And yes, pictures will be taken from the front left corner

[Taymaishu]

Wow, just checked the quote: $813 alone for the replacement wheel!

[Zuzu]

Sorry to hear Alex of this BS incident, as it is really not an accident..Sounds quite deliberate by the other driver just to save her own skin..

I would loan you Zuzette for the drive day as I will be OS, but alas, my insurance policy has only two named drivers both over 40yrs of age..

Hopefully all goes well with the repairs and claim process which can be a real PITA when the at fault is uninsured..Good luck mate..

[aus135i]

well like u said u swapped details right??? make use of it!!! GET ME? hahahahahahahha


p.s looks like i cant make it on the driving day... have to be next time... srry mate =(

[banglemangle]

Sorry to hear. Feel your pain (I would have cried inconsolably). Hope all works out and bangle's mangle is returned to her original ugliness!! :-)

[tom34]

That is absolutely unbelievable. She tried to kill you and just drove off?

Just curious when on a one lane road was she tailgating you for awhile? If she was that could indicate that she wanted to pass. Secondly as you saw her overtaking could you not speed up or slow down quickly just so that your not side by side with her? On a one lane road she would ram into you if there was a car on coming, this you could've seen.

I'm just curious as to the circumstances as on motorcycle forums we usually discuss what we could've done and whether or not we could've predicted it was to happen should we again be in a similar situation. So not blaming you just trying to learn as it is clearly that "woman's" fault!

[Evice]

She said it, you were being nice and driving slow~!!!! Next time anyone tries to pass you, gun it. gun it till your redline screams for a break ))

[Taymaishu]

Originally Posted by tom34

That is absolutely unbelievable. She tried to kill you and just drove off?

Just curious when on a one lane road was she tailgating you for awhile? If she was that could indicate that she wanted to pass. Secondly as you saw her overtaking could you not speed up or slow down quickly just so that your not side by side with her? On a one lane road she would ram into you if there was a car on coming, this you could've seen.

I'm just curious as to the circumstances as on motorcycle forums we usually discuss what we could've done and whether or not we could've predicted it was to happen should we again be in a similar situation. So not blaming you just trying to learn as it is clearly that "woman's" fault!

No tailgating - we were just in a line and travelling along, had been like that for about 1.5 kilometres.

She then popped out on a blind corner, and before i knew what was happening she was side-by-side, swerving and impacting into me. I reacted and slammed the brakes, went onto the shoulder (and off it with 2 wheels).

I'm pretty confident had i not reacted by steering AND braking away from her, it would have been a nasty, nasty accident.

[tom34]

Originally Posted by Taymaishu

No tailgating - we were just in a line and travelling along, had been like that for about 1.5 kilometres.

She then popped out on a blind corner, and before i knew what was happening she was side-by-side, swerving and impacting into me. I reacted and slammed the brakes, went onto the shoulder (and off it with 2 wheels).

I'm pretty confident had i not reacted by steering AND braking away from her, it would have been a nasty, nasty accident.

Damn crazy woman! Sorry it happened and you did well to avoid it getting any worse.

[mra]

Wow.. I can't believe after all that, she tried to put the blame on you and still keep a straight face.. just wow

[jksgoh]

that is absolutely terrible! glad to hear no one got hurt, sounds like it could have ended very badly. Surely she should get charged or something?????? crazy if she doesn't!

[Taymaishu]

Originally Posted by jksgoh

that is absolutely terrible! glad to hear no one got hurt, sounds like it could have ended very badly. Surely she should get charged or something?????? crazy if she doesn't!

Unfortunately not

The police said since nobody was injured, no cars were towed, and she (eventually) exchanged details, then there's not much they can do.

[jkho]

what a b1tch!

[Taymaishu]

Here's the quote.

I double-checked the part number of the wheel and they quoted me on a 206 not the 207M wheels which I have. Emailed them back and told them and they're fixing it up.

[Zuzu]

WOW Alex... $813.76 per rim..

[Taymaishu]

Originally Posted by Zuzu

WOW Alex... $813.76 per rim..

I imagine the proper rim (the 207M) may be a little more costly.

It's an EXTREME amount for a rim! But hey, that's for her insurance company to deal with

[d3syd]

Apart from the rim, surprisingly cheap repair. Wow the rim is almost twice the price of the front guard!

[Taymaishu]

Originally Posted by d3syd

Apart from the rim, surprisingly cheap repair. Wow the rim is almost twice the price of the front guard!

It's going to be more as that quote is for the 206 wheel, not the 207-M wheel

[BM130]

That's a bugger Alex. I'm sure it will all look 100% in the end. Still, such a hassle! At least she didn't push you off the road or something similar.

Slightly OT... My flat mate's girlfriend knows you. As does my best mate. And all three of you share the same name... Alex.

[Taymaishu]

Originally Posted by BM130

That's a bugger Alex. I'm sure it will all look 100% in the end. Still, such a hassle! At least she didn't push you off the road or something similar.

Slightly OT... My flat mate's girlfriend knows you. As does my best mate. And all three of you share the same name... Alex.

I know who this is then, and when i saw your '05 Renault Clio in your sig it all made sense!!!

I've heard you're possibly quite the drift king? I've been trying to get Alex (your mate) along for a drive one day but he keeps forgoing it

Now i just need to work out who your flatmate's girlfriend is and i'll have it all sqaure!