that was a close one...
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Had some idiot in a white van seemingly side swipe me when he was turning right this morning. I say seemingly, because the guy was really really close to me (he was moving slowly, waiting to turn right, I was at the back of a group of 3 cars, busy road with shops, not in a hurry, and he started to go as I was passing him going the other way) and as he went past I felt the car jolt and a loud bang. Clearly he had turned into me. Got out the car rather quickly (as you do when you're about to kill someone), he was stopped in the middle of the road, flat tyre and I was expecting to see my rear 3/4 in a mess. However, I had a slightly puzzling sight. No scratches, no dents, just basically a black wheel... No George, I haven't had my wheels painted.
Upon further inspection I had a little black on the front wheel too. Seems as he turned right, his front tyre must have clipped my front wheel, then as we past his tyre blew out. Hence why I have a rather black rubber coated rear wheel! Amazingly we past completely without any bodywork making contact at all and the jolt can only have been the air from his tyre as it let go.
We ended up parked about 40m apart, and when he said he didn't see me (!?) I pointed out I was in a red Aston Martin, in a queue of traffic, in broad daylight and his face dropped. "I saw it was a sports car..." Anyway, after exchanging details just incase, I just need to finish scrapping the rubber off my wheel!
Very very strange, but quite a relief! Oh the wheel cap came out, but I'll cope in the circumstances!
Moral of the story... nothing really, just wanted to share.
Upon further inspection I had a little black on the front wheel too. Seems as he turned right, his front tyre must have clipped my front wheel, then as we past his tyre blew out. Hence why I have a rather black rubber coated rear wheel! Amazingly we past completely without any bodywork making contact at all and the jolt can only have been the air from his tyre as it let go.
We ended up parked about 40m apart, and when he said he didn't see me (!?) I pointed out I was in a red Aston Martin, in a queue of traffic, in broad daylight and his face dropped. "I saw it was a sports car..." Anyway, after exchanging details just incase, I just need to finish scrapping the rubber off my wheel!
Very very strange, but quite a relief! Oh the wheel cap came out, but I'll cope in the circumstances!
Moral of the story... nothing really, just wanted to share.
I'd be a bit concerned at the centre cap popping out..... As it could indicate that an undue force has been applied to the wheel where it fits onto the hub....
The upright holding the hub is only aluminium, and obviously contains the wheel bearing, and supports the disc....
I'd definitely be getting that checked out, sooner rather than later...
Also the wheel, you'd be surprised at how little sideways force is required to knock one out of shape...
The upright holding the hub is only aluminium, and obviously contains the wheel bearing, and supports the disc....
I'd definitely be getting that checked out, sooner rather than later...
Also the wheel, you'd be surprised at how little sideways force is required to knock one out of shape...
like I said, will get it checked for sure, but where his tyre has blown rubber had actually been left on the wheel nuts, so it could well have actually made contact directly on the centre cap. I've been over to my local garage to have it all cleaned up, and there's not a mark on the wheel. They, and I couldn't really get our heads around how the rubber was so far in, yet there's zero visible damage, not a scratch on the wheel. We'll see, but it seems it's just the flailing bit of his tyre, so hopefully not too much force.
ds2000 said:
.... I hate people charging about all over the place, more people need to chill out 
I agree, but I wonder how many PHers who were moaning about speed cameras on the way back from AMOC concours at Broughton House would also agree.Can't have it both ways, we all drive too fast and too close at times and sometimes we're the other idiot.
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)LordBretSinclair said:
I agree, but I wonder how many PHers who were moaning about speed cameras on the way back from AMOC concours at Broughton House would also agree.
Can't have it both ways, we all drive too fast and too close at times and sometimes we're the other idiot.
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I'm sure as an ex policeman you never drive too fast, right LBS? Can't have it both ways, we all drive too fast and too close at times and sometimes we're the other idiot.
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)
Although your point is a valid one, I'm always speeding or occasionally answering my phone whilst driving, yet I still get pissed off by other road users (mainly cyclists
). Come on Georgeous, read what I wrote - "WE all drive too fast...". I definitely include myself in that category. I often drive faster than the limit but I would hope I'm driving at an appropriate speed. If we start to discuss posted and appropriate speed limits however we could be here for ever.
Using the phone whilst driving is a definite
though.
The point I was trying to make is that none of us are perfect (on the road and off) and before slagging off other drivers standards we should perhaps examine our own.
BTW - I wasn't a serving police officer but an Independant Collision Investigator qualified to Class 1.
Using the phone whilst driving is a definite
though.The point I was trying to make is that none of us are perfect (on the road and off) and before slagging off other drivers standards we should perhaps examine our own.
BTW - I wasn't a serving police officer but an Independant Collision Investigator qualified to Class 1.
Lunablack said:
Only a real t
t would use the phone when driving..
t would use the phone when driving..
In fairness, before it became illegal, no one would bat an eyelid. Suddenly it becomes illegal and anyone who does it is worse than Hitler. I only do it in traffic. I would bet driving whilst smoking, or driving whilst needing a piss is more dangerous!
George H said:
In fairness, before it became illegal, no one would bat an eyelid. Suddenly it becomes illegal and anyone who does it is worse than Hitler. I only do it in traffic. I would bet driving whilst smoking, or driving whilst needing a piss is more dangerous!
LordBretSinclair said:
I agree, but I wonder how many PHers who were moaning about speed cameras on the way back from AMOC concours at Broughton House would also agree.
Can't have it both ways, we all drive too fast and too close at times and sometimes we're the other idiot.
(Sits back and waits to be flamed)
Very biblical and I agree that no one I know could cast the first stone!Can't have it both ways, we all drive too fast and too close at times and sometimes we're the other idiot.
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)Lunablack said:
George H said:
In fairness, before it became illegal, no one would bat an eyelid. Suddenly it becomes illegal and anyone who does it is worse than Hitler. I only do it in traffic. I would bet driving whilst smoking, or driving whilst needing a piss is more dangerous!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ib5euNg4Is
I haven't been out on the Norton since watching this.
LordBretSinclair said:
Be careful out there Georgeous, this type of thing can so easily happen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ib5euNg4Is
I haven't been out on the Norton since watching this.
Not good to see, could happen to anyone. It's not going to stop me biking though, it has it's dangers but what doesn't? I want to do track days more than road riding anyway http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ib5euNg4Is
I haven't been out on the Norton since watching this.
LordBretSinclair said:
I agree, but I wonder how many PHers who were moaning about speed cameras on the way back from AMOC concours at Broughton House would also agree.
Can't have it both ways, we all drive too fast and too close at times and sometimes we're the other idiot.
(Sits back and waits to be flamed)
I concur! Certainly we all go over limits but like you I generally only will when and where appropriate. Certainly not one for ever using the phone while driving, car has BT so no need for it. I agree with the others, having a cig or rather lighting up hunched over the steering wheel like so many do has to be more dangerous Can't have it both ways, we all drive too fast and too close at times and sometimes we're the other idiot.
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