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Old 03 October 2005, 05:57 PM
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oh no! jackie was driving home from work today
and some prat bumped into her at the traffic lights
thats my new APS back box

can it be repaired or is it a new one needed?

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Old 03 October 2005, 06:03 PM
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Sorry to hear that mate, is Jackie OK?
Old 03 October 2005, 06:03 PM
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it's not bad at all, and can be straightened out mate, you might need a little heat on it to help it form back
Old 03 October 2005, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobynut555
Sorry to hear that mate, is Jackie OK?
sorry, should have said, jackie is fine
as for the other driver, he's got damaged eardrums

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Old 03 October 2005, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by peter budgen
sorry, should have said, jackie is fine
as for the other driver, he's got damaged eardrums

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looks like its repairable pete ,shame it happened anyhow

least all ok,
good luck mick.
Old 03 October 2005, 06:29 PM
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Nightmare mate

Is it just the exhaust Bent , Bumper damaged or not ?

Number plate looks a bit wonky
Old 03 October 2005, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by tiny01
Nightmare mate

Is it just the exhaust Bent , Bumper damaged or not ?

Number plate looks a bit wonky
not sure m8
having it on the ramps tomorrow for a proper look
all appears fine but better safe than sorry

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Sorry to hear that Peter

Glad Jackie is ok
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£1800 quid, ouch!

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Blimey!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Always a must is the audio equiment in the boot being damaged , When I got rear ended 3-4 years ago, I got £2500 out of the insurers just for my audio gear .


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Old 04 October 2005, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by peter budgen
£1800 quid, ouch!

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How is that £1800 to repair ?

Damage underneath ?

Tiny...
Old 04 October 2005, 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by tiny01
How is that £1800 to repair ?

Damage underneath ?

Tiny...
£1110 for the exhaust, they dont sell just the backbox
the rest is for the damaged bumper, 8 hours labour plus parts
i was shocked also m8

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Old 04 October 2005, 10:07 PM
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£1110 for the exhaust, WTF

Gonna have trouble getting another or will it be sorted quickly?
Old 04 October 2005, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by tiny01
How is that £1800 to repair ?

Damage underneath ?

Tiny...
Almost to the exact penny . . . . . £1,841.35 ~ 24 hours labour + parts

http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=452813

Now that's what you call being rear ended.



Glad your good lady was ok Peter.

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Old 04 October 2005, 10:37 PM
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hopefully within three weeks dave
parts on the way from australia

proper job mark as always

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Old 05 October 2005, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by peter budgen
£1800 quid, ouch!

budgie
is that a NEW SOILD SILVER exhaust system????
Old 05 October 2005, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by baz69birds
is that a NEW SOILD SILVER exhaust system????

3.5" Race Exhaust System

The worlds first bolt-on 3.5" Stainless Steel (304) turbo to tip race exhaust designed for 600+ horsepower. Minimal exhaust back pressure, fast turbocharger spool-up and maximum horsepower is guaranteed. The APS DR Series 3.5" Turbo to Tip Race Exhaust is a true 3.5" internal diameter exhaust system through each and every section.
£785.00

add vat and fitting

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Old 05 October 2005, 06:17 PM
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All that and it's not even that loud
Old 05 October 2005, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by peter budgen
3.5" Race Exhaust System

The worlds first bolt-on 3.5" Stainless Steel (304) turbo to tip race exhaust designed for 600+ horsepower. Minimal exhaust back pressure, fast turbocharger spool-up and maximum horsepower is guaranteed. The APS DR Series 3.5" Turbo to Tip Race Exhaust is a true 3.5" internal diameter exhaust system through each and every section.
£785.00

add vat and fitting

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BLA BLA BLA BLA BLA
BOREING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Old 05 October 2005, 06:34 PM
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Default corner time

or should that be HAMMER TIME
with all the 80's vibe going around





P.S good corner BAZ
Old 05 October 2005, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobynut555
All that and it's not even that loud


Thinking the same over ere mate

Slaphead .. Think it must be time for the Firestorm / Blitz Nur Spec R

Or wont Jackie let ya ????

Tiny ...
Old 05 October 2005, 08:01 PM
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the bla bla bla was a cut and paste from wrc tech's web site baz
need that system to give me the 360 i so enjoy tiny
insurance only covers like for like
oh, and by the way, get off my case
i'm not having a good week

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as for the 80's vibe baz
how about Joe Dolce, shaddap a your face
Old 05 October 2005, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by peter budgen
the bla bla bla was a cut and paste from wrc tech's web site baz
what is wrc tech's web site???

never heard of it!!!!!!!!!!!!


slap head.
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http://www.wrc-tech.co.uk/index.htm
did you sign your last post as slaphead
or was that another insult, numb nuts

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Old 05 October 2005, 11:08 PM
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Hi Peter

Not good news for you, well at least the Mrs is ok

Mum keeps seeing her in the scoob when mum goes to work
mum in silver focus
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Originally Posted by SHESCOOBY
Hi Peter

Not good news for you, well at least the Mrs is ok

Mum keeps seeing her in the scoob when mum goes to work
mum in silver focus
hi kaz
i bet mum hears jackie first

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