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Started by Andrew aka Stuwy , Apr 07 2013 09:47 PM

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#161 VXR

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Posted 11 April 2013 - 03:41 PM

Im guessing it's more of a big reminder of his car every time he goes into his room.i think having the roof off "may" have speeded up the process of getting Lizy out,as you never had to mess about unbolting your roof?

Edited by VXR, 11 April 2013 - 03:42 PM.

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Posted 11 April 2013 - 04:26 PM

More like chopping the roof off.

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Posted 11 April 2013 - 04:35 PM

More like chopping the roof off.


Thats what i thought yesterday, very lucky he took it off before the crash, they wouldn't have messed around unbolting it!

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Posted 11 April 2013 - 04:57 PM


More like chopping the roof off.


Thats what i thought yesterday, very lucky he took it off before the crash, they wouldn't have messed around unbolting it!


That was the reasoning behind my question :lol:

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Posted 11 April 2013 - 06:19 PM

sh*t only just seen this thread gutted for you hope you both are ok .

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Posted 12 April 2013 - 06:20 AM

More like chopping the roof off.

It was about 10/15 mins before the emergency services turned up,and with about 8 vx's parked up along the roadside,I'm guessing we'd of had the roof off (unbolted) in no time,:-)
I'm guessing there would of been fibreglass everywhere if they'd of had to chop it.

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Posted 12 April 2013 - 06:25 AM

More like chopping the roof off.

It was about 10/15 mins before the emergency services turned up,and with about 8 vx's parked up along the roadside,I'm guessing we'd of had the roof off (unbolted) in no time,:-)
I'm guessing there would of been fibreglass everywhere if they'd of had to chop it.


Though I would have have thought a hammer would have been the better tool to remove the hardtop in that situation.

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Posted 12 April 2013 - 06:37 AM

More like chopping the roof off.

It was about 10/15 mins before the emergency services turned up,and with about 8 vx's parked up along the roadside,I'm guessing we'd of had the roof off (unbolted) in no time,:-)
I'm guessing there would of been fibreglass everywhere if they'd of had to chop it.


The screen had been pushed back, it was really difficult to fit the soft top, so I suspect the hard top would have either been damaged or would need cutting off.

Next time I go out in my car I'm going to leave the clams off. Just in case.

Edited by fezzasus, 12 April 2013 - 06:37 AM.

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Posted 12 April 2013 - 06:42 AM


More like chopping the roof off.

It was about 10/15 mins before the emergency services turned up,and with about 8 vx's parked up along the roadside,I'm guessing we'd of had the roof off (unbolted) in no time,:-)
I'm guessing there would of been fibreglass everywhere if they'd of had to chop it.


The screen had been pushed back, it was really difficult to fit the soft top, so I suspect the hard top would have either been damaged or would need cutting off.


Hmmm given that the screen had been pushed back I think it would probably have gone one if two ways:

1. The hard top would have helped avoid the screen moving and mad it a bitch to remove.

2. The clamping pressure on the hard top would have caused the brackets to seperate from the hard top itself

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Posted 12 April 2013 - 06:42 AM

The screen had been pushed back, it was really difficult to fit the soft top, so I suspect the hard top would have either been damaged or would need cutting off.

Next time I go out in my car I'm going to leave the clams off. Just in case.


From the majority of damage to Stuwy's car, I'd suggest leaving a front wheel and strut off. I reckon without those bits fitted you'll not crash.

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Posted 12 April 2013 - 07:34 AM


The screen had been pushed back, it was really difficult to fit the soft top, so I suspect the hard top would have either been damaged or would need cutting off.

Next time I go out in my car I'm going to leave the clams off. Just in case.


From the majority of damage to Stuwy's car, I'd suggest leaving a front wheel and strut off. I reckon without those bits fitted you'll not crash.


Leave the chassis at home as well, then the Vx will always be repairable :lol:

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Posted 12 April 2013 - 07:35 AM


Leave the chassis at home as well, then the Vx will always be repairable :lol:


So long as you've not cut out a hole for the fuel pump...

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Posted 12 April 2013 - 07:49 AM

Good point!! :lol:

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Posted 12 April 2013 - 09:50 PM




Joey took me out in his VX today and I have to admit I was wanting a longer ride by the end. 3/4 seconds of bad compared to 3ish years of great driving fun.. ok 2 years if you take the time she was off the road :lol: really there is no comparison

still hate the corsa :P



Seems like you are cheering up a bit :)

How's the injuries?


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C'mon Stuwy and Lizy. How are you both? We need an update.


feeling a bit better, can walk without being in pain now.. still not comfortable but moving in the right direction..

Oh yea, Harnesses :wub:




Glad to hear you're on the mend fella and thumbs up to Joey for starting your rehabilitation!! How's Lizy doing?

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Posted 12 April 2013 - 10:46 PM

Sorry to hear. Had a similar moment once in the dark when a bend tightened and I realised too late, and was incredibly lucky there was a dirt track straight on and I was able to do the turn 1 at Monaco drive straight on trick. Glad you both ok

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Posted 14 April 2013 - 11:13 AM

I am ok, neck is still stiff and bruises are yellow, purple and painful but getting there... I miss Onyx too :'(

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Posted 14 April 2013 - 03:41 PM

Nice to hear your feeling better !!!!

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Posted 15 April 2013 - 05:56 PM

Stuwy

Really sorry to see this.

Just a thought would this be worth considering:

http://www.ebay.co.u...=item257cb93f05

(Nothing to do with me!)

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Posted 15 April 2013 - 06:25 PM

Not sure about what they've done to the interior of that white vx. They've made it look like a Honda :-P

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Posted 15 April 2013 - 07:01 PM

Not sure about what they've done to the interior of that white vx. They've made it look like a Honda :-P

it's got an interchangeable vx one too! :huh:
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