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Old 23-06-2010, 01:18 PM   #1
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horrible crash from last night

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Old 23-06-2010, 02:34 PM   #2
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looking at the amount of damage to the framework and stuff, with my small ammount of knowledge i have id call that a write off sad to hear about it happening but its great to hear your all ok.
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Old 23-06-2010, 02:38 PM   #3
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thanks scott. yeah everything happened so fast and i didnt even realised how lucky i was until i settled down and thought about it. i also managed to missed 3 massive trees and few big rocks on the side of the road.

yeah i think the chassis is pretty stuffed. so i guess getting it fix will cost a fair bit as well and i dont have any spare cash sitting around. i guess the last thing i'll do is to sell all parts as everything is working fine and the engine only has 164500kms on it.
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Old 23-06-2010, 02:38 PM   #4
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Good to hear you and your mate are ok - that's the important thing.

But yeah,i'd say well and truly a write-off.
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Old 23-06-2010, 03:13 PM   #5
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thats rough mate!
glad to hear you are ok.
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Old 23-06-2010, 03:32 PM   #6
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Bugger mate
Cars come and go atleast u have your health
there isn't a mechanic in the world I think that would attempt to revive that sort of damage. If your really on2 it you could buy another astina with a naff motor and do the swap round yourself and save some pennies, probably your cheapest option right now.
Good luck! what ever you do
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Old 23-06-2010, 03:42 PM   #7
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sorry to hear it but at least you are ok
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Old 23-06-2010, 03:48 PM   #8
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Damn thats nasty..sorry to hear..glad to hear you ok..
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Old 23-06-2010, 04:56 PM   #9
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Old 23-06-2010, 05:31 PM   #10
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it's frustrating because everything works perfect apart from the screwed up chassis and axial. i might pull it apart for sale. also i'm really lucky that my uni holiday just started so i have 1 month to sort things out.
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Old 23-06-2010, 05:46 PM   #11
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its phucked,
but yeah reshell is probalby best option if u want an astina,
otherwise theres a few nice fun cars u can get for zilch. maybe an old rolla or something.
see if u can find an rwd 323 (old school) no power but fun.

or do both (new daily while the re-shell is a wip)
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Old 23-06-2010, 05:46 PM   #12
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Good to hear there are no injuries but sad to see an Astina off the road.
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Old 23-06-2010, 06:19 PM   #13
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OUCH!!! Good to hear you are okay. And glad to can assess your driving afterwards, hopefully allowing you to make better decissions in the future.

Nankang NS-II tyres are a formula for troubles in the wet.
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Old 23-06-2010, 06:56 PM   #14
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Glad to hear you are OK. Shame about the car but better the car be damaged than you or a bystander. Hope it all goes well and you get your transit sorted soon but that astie looks like it has seen its last days. Good luck.
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Old 23-06-2010, 07:00 PM   #15
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coulda been worse mate! I'm glad your OK. THAT'S the main thing. I know the car is now a big hurdle. A mountain in your life. Were you insured? Look. These things happen. It can happen to any of us. Mate I'm glad your OK.

Take a step back & look @ the picture. I really feel for you buddy

Let us know how you get on pls
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Old 23-06-2010, 07:18 PM   #16
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Good to hear no human damage. Sad to see another Mazda Written off, its amazing the amount of damage a 60 kmh crunch can do. Astie tomorrow when the shock of it all wears off make sure your neck is ok cause you are probably still full of shock adrenilin and not really feeling any pain.
when your in a spin and come to a crunching stop and are spun back the other way your neck gets whipped around without you even realising it . Hope every thing turns out well for you.
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Old 23-06-2010, 11:11 PM   #17
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at least you're safe. i know its been said but i'd be more worried about the persons health rather than the health of a car after an accident.
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Old 24-06-2010, 06:03 PM   #18
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Hey Champ,

Glad you alright thats the important bit !

but i know what you mean by pot hole etc.. on road in the wet it is so dangerous even at a slow speed

and in sydney lately with this rain and pot hole feels like that get bigger, and when you car is lowered at a low speed it still scares you once you go over it, feels like that car is going to fall apart.

But again good to hear your well,
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Old 24-06-2010, 08:27 PM   #19
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thanks everyone.. i'm totally fine. unfortunately the car is not insured so that's sad.

what do u guys think about repairing it? i mean i dont mind waiting for parts from the wreckers but is that possible within $2000 with some diy panel beating as well? how about mechanically? will that be a big trouble? thanks for your help.
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Old 24-06-2010, 10:47 PM   #20
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it's a write off - in terms of repair costs. not even a panel beater would waste time- only if you had a FREE - note FREE DONOR CAR.

the main cage is fine but the work in getting the sub frame and other bits in the front right - FORGET IT.

the rear alone - is $250 for rear bever - about $200 for internal beaver bummper - tailgate - rear parts it's over $2K regardless of 2nd hand or new. a 2nd hand rear section striaght fitted - repaired - about $1200 if you get the rear section for about $500. proberly come down now due to old car so maybe $200 -$300.


but I hate to sound like an old fart but it's a lesson.

BALD TYRES - TOO FAST FOR ROUND ABOUT. WET condition.

Driving to the conditions is Always important.

I got broken bones in my left hand with 2 fingers free I use to change gear - I drive to the condition daily. I don't car If go slow because it's the safest way.

But your okay lucky it was only poles and main thing is to remember it for next time.
Keep your car in check.

Sounds like as well your extremely LUCKY the cops didn't get you

that's 3 things GONE- Unroadworthy car - NEG -driving ($395 + 3 points - possible court appearance if your a P-plater) Plus another one to deal with damage to public property, that one the councils love to chase you up on
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