Please be careful in this weather
06 January 2003, 08:40 AM
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Please remember that even though scoobs are a pretty good car, they are not invincible in this weather.
My husband, SJ Skyline was involved in a horrible accident at the weekend when he hit black ice, skidded, spun the scoob twice hit a fire engine and then a ditch. He was not speeding and was driving within the safe limits for the conditions (which was confirmed by witnesses). The scoob is destroyed but more importantly, I still have my husband alive and uninjured apart from a bit of whiplash.
Please take care
Anna
My husband, SJ Skyline was involved in a horrible accident at the weekend when he hit black ice, skidded, spun the scoob twice hit a fire engine and then a ditch. He was not speeding and was driving within the safe limits for the conditions (which was confirmed by witnesses). The scoob is destroyed but more importantly, I still have my husband alive and uninjured apart from a bit of whiplash.
Please take care
Anna
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06 January 2003, 10:12 AM
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I spun this morning and I can tell you it was scary, thankfully I was not going at all fast, just hit the icey road (off a main road) and spun through 90 degrees. Im fine, just brings it home a little.
06 January 2003, 11:07 AM
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I unfortunately saw a badly smashed silver bug-eye wagon this morning. looked like it had slid sideways and been hit hard on the drivers side by a van. I hope all concerned are ok. AWD = good traction, not good grip.
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06 January 2003, 11:10 AM
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Sorry to hear your news. I was just the other day following a J reg Escort Cabriolet, (urgh). Approx 15-20 mph round a tight bend, the escort went round fine and yet my Impreza Wagon just wanted to go straight on. Very un-nerving I can tell u and I cant think why the Scooby slipped and the escort didnt, both at same speeds.I was using engine braking rather than brakes and let still momentarily loss of traction. WEIRD!
06 January 2003, 11:17 AM
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Yes, for those who are used to karting (get sideways and it stops within a few feet), it's very surprising how long it takes a 1.25 ton car to stop once you've got it into a spin 
06 January 2003, 11:26 AM
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jrichardson - the escort will have been wearing skinny tyres - these 'grip' better than wide tyres in snow.
Bit like a lady wearing stilleto heels, small contact area but massive downward pressure that cuts through the snow better.
Bit like a lady wearing stilleto heels, small contact area but massive downward pressure that cuts through the snow better.
06 January 2003, 12:17 PM
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****. Glad Rich is ok and not seriously injured 
Sounds nasty
All our best for a speedy recovery and easy insurance claim (good news about the witness )...Jen and Chris
06 January 2003, 12:27 PM
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OMG! Have only just read this. Glad to hear that Rich is ok, and that's the main thing.
I've been taking it easy this morning as it's not nice out there.
happy thoughts go out to both you and Rich.
I've been taking it easy this morning as it's not nice out there.
happy thoughts go out to both you and Rich.
06 January 2003, 12:44 PM
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Not nice conditions at all, and my thoughts out to all those that have had offs etc.
Where i live i have to drive on untreated roads for at least 7 miles before i hit a main road, and i know how it feels.
Be careful, and be safe
Iain
Where i live i have to drive on untreated roads for at least 7 miles before i hit a main road, and i know how it feels.
Be careful, and be safe
Iain
06 January 2003, 12:47 PM
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Anna / Rich,
If there is anything we can do to help, give me a call.
Sorry I missed your call on Sunday - I only hope it wasn't related to this.
Glad you are ok.
All the best, Alex
If there is anything we can do to help, give me a call.
Sorry I missed your call on Sunday - I only hope it wasn't related to this.
Glad you are ok.
All the best, Alex
06 January 2003, 12:57 PM
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Rich,
Glad you are okay and walked away from the accident.
Anna,
08:30 phone calls are very scary, I am glad you sounded less upset as the day went on.
DrEvil,
Now you know why I was "thoughtful" in the car yesterday.
Glad you are okay and walked away from the accident.
Anna,
08:30 phone calls are very scary, I am glad you sounded less upset as the day went on.
DrEvil,
Now you know why I was "thoughtful" in the car yesterday.
06 January 2003, 01:35 PM
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Thanks guys - although Jen, the witnesses were the firemen whose truck he hit - lucky that they weren't in it too!
06 January 2003, 05:10 PM
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Dear All,
Thankyou for the kind words you have said here. I am still very shaken from the whole thing although my neck and back are not so sore now.
I went to have a look at the car today and I am amazed at how I walked away relatively unscathed. I'll post up a couple of photos when I get hold of them.
Risky's post makes me think just how lucky I have been. My thoughts are with your neighbour and his family.
Once again, thankyou all. (And a special thankyou to MeJulie and Gossy for helping Anna and myself through this)
Rich
Thankyou for the kind words you have said here. I am still very shaken from the whole thing although my neck and back are not so sore now.
I went to have a look at the car today and I am amazed at how I walked away relatively unscathed. I'll post up a couple of photos when I get hold of them.
Risky's post makes me think just how lucky I have been. My thoughts are with your neighbour and his family.
Once again, thankyou all. (And a special thankyou to MeJulie and Gossy for helping Anna and myself through this)
Rich
and cars can be replaced, people cant 