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23 April 2003, 10:34 PM
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On my way to get some ciggies for my sister I nipped down a side road, and when going round a blind corner all I could see is this blokes eyes wide in shock behind the wheel of his Focus as I manage to stop my car using his as a bumper 
The acutal speed of the Impact was only about 10-15 mph.
Thankfully no one was hurt just some dented metal and broken glass on each of the cars.
The most surprising thing for me was the damage casued by the Airbag in the focus.
Hopefully my car wont be written off as it is repairable but we all know what Insurance companie are like
Any heres some pics of the aftermath.
High-lighted areas are where the frame and inner wing are creased.
His car, the windscreen damage is the air bag
A UFO
No its Wibble to the rescue
The acutal speed of the Impact was only about 10-15 mph.Thankfully no one was hurt just some dented metal and broken glass on each of the cars.
The most surprising thing for me was the damage casued by the Airbag in the focus.
Hopefully my car wont be written off as it is repairable but we all know what Insurance companie are like
Any heres some pics of the aftermath.
High-lighted areas are where the frame and inner wing are creased.
His car, the windscreen damage is the air bag
A UFO
No its Wibble to the rescue
23 April 2003, 10:38 PM
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Gutted for you mate..!!!
The picture of a scoob on a flat bed still gives me chills..!!! I can remember when it was mine..!
Hope you gt it sorted out soon and its doesnt take 5 months like mine bloody did..!!!
Dan
The picture of a scoob on a flat bed still gives me chills..!!! I can remember when it was mine..!
Hope you gt it sorted out soon and its doesnt take 5 months like mine bloody did..!!!
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23 April 2003, 10:59 PM
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Gutted for you
Ive just read in my local paper, that the road about a mile from me, 2 ppl where involved in a head on collision, both have sadly died
I dont know the circumstances, not racing or anything like that I know that much, but I believe they caught each others headlights (if you know what I mean)
i shall be extra careful down that road in future
Ive just read in my local paper, that the road about a mile from me, 2 ppl where involved in a head on collision, both have sadly died
I dont know the circumstances, not racing or anything like that I know that much, but I believe they caught each others headlights (if you know what I mean)
i shall be extra careful down that road in future
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23 April 2003, 11:23 PM
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Not much damage on the body work of the Focus compaired to the Scooby!
Although I'm worried what the air bag does to your head after that window shot!
Hope things are sorted out, such a nice car.
pjhsid
Although I'm worried what the air bag does to your head after that window shot!
Hope things are sorted out, such a nice car.
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24 April 2003, 12:03 AM
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Mondeo Airbag gave me a bruised nose, and took some skin off my forehead & cheeks, and damaged my nerves in my wrist (cos I had my hands over the steering wheel when It shot out)
but hey I lived
but hey I lived
24 April 2003, 12:07 AM
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Hi Krade,
Very sorry to this here mate, but glad you are ok.
Cars can be sorted out but people take longer to fix.
All the best.
Jim
Very sorry to this here mate, but glad you are ok.
Cars can be sorted out but people take longer to fix.
All the best.
Jim
24 April 2003, 10:49 AM
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Should have mentioned it was a single lane road and there are cars parked all the way along the left hand side of the road, I was keeping left as was he came round the corner and not a lot I could do.
24 April 2003, 10:49 AM
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10-15 mph??? 
And it looks like a head on - (your right and his right colliding). I would hate to see what a higher speed impact would have done!! 
And it looks like a head on - (your right and his right colliding). I would hate to see what a higher speed impact would have done!!
24 April 2003, 01:46 PM
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Pics look good though
Let me know about the insurance on monday. If all goes well, my uncle will be sorting you front out for a face lift
So something good could come out of it.
I want my airbox back to! lmao
If you need help, gimme a shout at the weekend. And dont forget the drink sat night if your about
26 April 2003, 11:24 AM
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Blimey, that must be one of the most expensive packets of cigarettes in history!!
Glad you are ok and nobody was hurt
Anna
Glad you are ok and nobody was hurt
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26 April 2003, 03:53 PM
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I know exactly how you feel m8 . Same thing happened to me a few weeks ago. I have just got my sti version 2 back from the repairers, same speed impact and same area but with a little more damage to both radiators... Cost about 4,500 pounds with lots of new stuff needed. ( thank god for protected no claims!) Just glad it was not a write-off!!
Hope yours will be ok.
Hope yours will be ok.
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