Should have listened to fate and gone in the tin top to RR

[Hobzy]

As per requests, here is the reason the Tango Bathtub didn't appear at Rolls Royce this morning, and a sheepish Hobzy had to arrive in the diesel barge and park around the corner



A combination of too many hours driving the barge across France last week, greasy road and (mainly) poor driving by me Its literally 30 yards outside our village, I drive it every day... hit the NS zone, feathered it, felt ok so booted it - tt.

Thanks to IIyama, Paulbav and Ironictwist for making me feel better and making it worthwhile still turning up.

Lots to do now!

Will update when I know what state the chassis is in

[Rochester TVR]

Sorry to see that mate... glad your ok though.

You wern't the only one to be caught out this morning unfortunatelty.

[Wadeski]

Dont worry, you're not alone - I binned my MR2 the same way this morning on the way to Sunday Service!

[Hobzy]

Oh no, I heard someone else had, didn't realise it was you sorry to hear that - whats the damage?

[Wadeski]

well, definitely needs new bumpers and lights. The wheels didnt hit anything so suspension should be OK. Exhaust was knackered by the verge, but thats no the end of the world.

The big decider will be what the front of the chassis looks like when the bumpers come off.

Fingers crossed though, it didnt look too bad.

[Jonny671]

Ah, thats bad to see

Hopefully its not in too bad condition underneath.

The roads weren't friendly this morning, very greasy and the kind of roads weren't nice for wet weather driving.

[danyeates]

Oh no. Really sorry to see that, what a shame. Well done for still turning up. How did you get it home, did you drive it or did it need trailering back?

Dan

[ironictwist]

Bloody hell...I know you've told me the story but that pic is awful

Fingers crossed it aint to bad...On the plus side, have you decided on a "safer" car yet?

[Neil.D]

I feel for you dude....ughhhh how annoying.

[Hobzy]

Managed to drive it back but the front right susp is bent. Wishbone is banana shaped. Will look at the rest tomorrow and take pics for internet ribbing.

[Isimmo]

That's evil luck... Feel for you, it's a horrible feeling when you damage your pride and joy.

[THE HOBBYMASTER]

Sorry to see your photo, hope you get her up and running again soon.

you Ok??

It looks like a hard one :-(

Cheers
Ian

[DC]

Oh dear mate - terribly sorry to see/hear that. At least you are ok and it looks like its repairable. And well done for soldiering on to the SS - a true Pistonhead!!

[haggy]

Not good! hope its sorted soon

[spdpug98]

Hobzy.....gutted for you mate

If you need a hand with anything let me know

[Hobzy]

spdpug98 said:

Hobzy.....gutted for you mate

If you need a hand with anything let me know

Actually if you have a mo in the next few weeks can you pop over and have a look to see if I've missed anything obvious? No rush...

[spdpug98]

Hobzy said:

spdpug98 said:

Hobzy.....gutted for you mate

If you need a hand with anything let me know

Actually if you have a mo in the next few weeks can you pop over and have a look to see if I've missed anything obvious? No rush...

No worries, are you still on school holidays

[y2blade]

blimey Hobzy only just seen this
I hope it is not too bad

[Hobzy]

Update:


Ouch:


Fubared wishbone:


Rivnuts did their job and popped through so should be ok with big washers etc - I have a rear arch left over from last years spin. Fingers crossed the new light will cover the old holes




Brought plenty of the hedge back with me. After clearing out the debris I can't see any chassis damage but will obviously need to get it checked.

[Hobzy]

Cheers for the thoughts all - they are much appreciated despite it being my F up.