Ha ha the cops said the same, I was expecting to be sore today but seem fine at the moment, I do have a nice cut head.To get out of that virtually unscathed is somewhat of a miracle, in fact I still can't work it out. It's truly terrifying how these cars can bite back for no apparent reason. The only thing I think is that one wheel gripped and the other didn't. Glad you're ok mate.
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Posted 27 October 2013 - 11:31 AM
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Posted 27 October 2013 - 11:33 AM
Glad you're OK Gordan, that's a horrible picture and looks so close to having a very horrendous outcome.
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Posted 27 October 2013 - 11:35 AM
I bet the NA is sitting in the drive looking as smug as...
Sounds like a failure of some sort though, luckily the rear is intact, so if it was a rear toe link or hub carrier, it will be pretty plain to see.
I take it you were wearing the seatbelt and not the harness?
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Posted 27 October 2013 - 11:35 AM
Christ! Glad your ok mate! I don't know how you got under that one but glad you did!
Thought about professional limbo dancing?
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Posted 27 October 2013 - 11:38 AM
Cant believe your still alive! Glad your safe!!
If a newbie had come on the forum and smashed his car up a few weeks later everyone would of jumped on him with abuse and comments of should of got driver training etc. Got to love .org double standards.
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Posted 27 October 2013 - 11:44 AM
Truly frightening pic, can't believe you walked away from that, but glad you did.
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Posted 27 October 2013 - 11:45 AM
just seen the pic- shocking is the word. So glad you are still here (drinking scotch) etc to tell the tale. Just goes to show that the tub did its job. Not sure about the airbag though.
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Posted 27 October 2013 - 11:46 AM
fcuk a priest Gordon. That photo sent shivers down my spine. Thrilled you are ok.
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Posted 27 October 2013 - 11:52 AM
Jeez you made a good job of that!
So glad to hear that you walked away with minimal injuries.
Unlucky and lucky in equal measures.
Take it easy and hope you're back up to speed soon.
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Posted 27 October 2013 - 12:00 PM
Not really, did Daryll not get hounded after crashing his car taking someone on a test drive?Cant believe your still alive! Glad your safe!! If a newbie had come on the forum and smashed his car up a few weeks later everyone would of jumped on him with abuse and comments of should of got driver training etc. Got to love .org double standards.
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Posted 27 October 2013 - 12:08 PM
Cant believe your still alive! Glad your safe!!
If a newbie had come on the forum and smashed his car up a few weeks later everyone would of jumped on him with abuse and comments of should of got driver training etc. Got to love .org double standards.
I don't agree about the double standards. Ghand has been driving a vx for years and one of the best drivers I know. So why would we waste our breath on advising him to get driver training? Do you honestly think driver training could have avoided this?
It is not exactly the same as a newbie situation.
All we should focus on is that one of our own has thankfully walked away from a terrible crash and leave other debatess to one side.
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Posted 27 October 2013 - 12:08 PM
Saw the horrific pictures last night. So glad you are still here chatting to us and not the Angels above.
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Posted 27 October 2013 - 12:09 PM
Well I think thats settled the debate on stage4 vs NA. The NA's deffinetly the quicker car now!
Glad you're ok but not all bad. luca will make you an offer before you know it. 
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Posted 27 October 2013 - 12:10 PM
Sorry to see the pictures , but glad you are ok
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Posted 27 October 2013 - 12:13 PM
That is one brutal looking mess. Just been staring at the pic slack jawed for several minutes. Sooo happy you walked away from it, it does seem to defy logic how that is possible. Go give the NA a hug :-)
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Posted 27 October 2013 - 12:15 PM
Holy sh1t Gordon, you are one lucky Man. Glad you are ok and hope to see you hooning again soon.
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Posted 27 October 2013 - 12:17 PM
Couldnt believe it when I seen the pics on FB last night. Just glad you are ok mate. Rest up.
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Posted 27 October 2013 - 12:23 PM
Holy crap!
Glad you walked away ok mate.
I hope they investigate why the barrier behaved like that as well and not just the cause of the spin.
The barrier should be there to minimise the chance of harm yet it seems to be the most dangerous here!
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Posted 27 October 2013 - 12:44 PM
i wrote mine off on a straight dual carrageway just after going stg4,so your not on your own!
very sobering pictures you have posted,i think your a lucky,lucky bloke.Thank god.
i simply lost the rear end after dropping it a cog and went into the barrier at high speed,these things need respect and can be a big handful if damp
think twice before posting too many details on here as the insurance peeps are very sneaky!
really glad you are ok,must have had your lucky cufflinks on eh?
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Posted 27 October 2013 - 12:59 PM
So glad and relieved to hear you are well and managed to walk away 
thank god Jan was not with you . If you need anything bud you know where we are .
thank god Jan was not with you . If you need anything bud you know where we are .
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