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12-02-2003, 09:21 PM
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This what happens when you lend your new z to your son...
too fast too wet and too inexperienced, we believe He crashed at over 200kph. Skid marks for 100mtrs... The Crash didn't kill him but I still might. He walked away with out a scratch. Estimated Au$25,000 to repair. and off the road for about 3 months.
too fast too wet and too inexperienced, we believe He crashed at over 200kph. Skid marks for 100mtrs... The Crash didn't kill him but I still might. He walked away with out a scratch. Estimated Au$25,000 to repair. and off the road for about 3 months.
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12-02-2003, 09:41 PM
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He Took out two trees, side ways. The damage is underneath - all the struts were bent and two of he airbags went off. Its a solid car but parts are expensive over here and everything will be shipped in from japan, most of the cost is in the body kit 4,500 and 4 new tyres(they were shreaded).
12-02-2003, 09:42 PM
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Geezz....sorry to hear about that.
You should be glad that your son didn't kill anyone. Some ppl just have to learn the lesson the hard way. Let's just hope that he learned.
You should be glad that your son didn't kill anyone. Some ppl just have to learn the lesson the hard way. Let's just hope that he learned.
12-02-2003, 09:44 PM
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parts are expensive here too 
as i'm finding out.
i'm glad he's ok. was that enough to toal the car. i know some ins co's here will total it if it's w/i 85% of the value.
as i'm finding out. i'm glad he's ok. was that enough to toal the car. i know some ins co's here will total it if it's w/i 85% of the value.
12-02-2003, 10:51 PM
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Thanks for the sympathy - I feel like I lost my best new friend, The insurance company has not written it off they intend to fix it. I just spent an extra $4,000 on it the week before, new exhaust/cold air intake and upgraded the ECU, Out here in in outback Australia the Speed limit is unlimited and I have taken her up to 245kph on the open read handles realy well (used toi handle realy well). They test a lot of cars out here BMW, Ferrari etc (high temps with High speed).. we see a lot before they hit the media. My son is walking every were now I took his car/bike and other form of transport I could think off to teach him a leason
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Not to preach but I hope your son realizes what just happened and more importantly what could have happened to him. I obviously did not see the accident, but the speed he crashed at makes me think he really is lucky to still be here.
As for the car, I certainly hope they can fix that thing like new. A lot of underbody work combined with the cosmetic stuff makes me think not.
Keep us posted and good luck with it.
As for the car, I certainly hope they can fix that thing like new. A lot of underbody work combined with the cosmetic stuff makes me think not.
Keep us posted and good luck with it.
12-03-2003, 01:43 PM
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Sorry to hear about the loss! I had a damn deer run into the side of mine...damage to left door, left rear quarter and door handle.... cost me $3600.
What upgrade to the ECU did you make? Is this the one that adds 15HP?? Waiting for it to be available here in the US! Good luck mate!
What upgrade to the ECU did you make? Is this the one that adds 15HP?? Waiting for it to be available here in the US! Good luck mate!
12-03-2003, 01:53 PM
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I think when you hear your son's been in a serious accident the car is the least of your concerns. It's a shame he didn't use his head a little more and exercised discretion. 200kph in the rain is never a good idea. Even on a straight-away you're going to hydroplane and ... Well, I guess you know exactly what happens.
I'm glad to hear he's ok. How old is he?
I would suggest enrolling him in a race school. I know BMW has driver courses that let you go on the track and push the cars. If it doesn't get it out of his system, it will at least teach him about the limitations of cars and just how far you can push them.
I'm glad to hear he's ok. How old is he?
I would suggest enrolling him in a race school. I know BMW has driver courses that let you go on the track and push the cars. If it doesn't get it out of his system, it will at least teach him about the limitations of cars and just how far you can push them.
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he meant 25000 austrailian dollars... ::whistle:: but man, sorry to hear that... punish him by making him ride a scooter 
thas what i'd do... good luck and let us know what the final outcome is! plus 200KMH is 120MPH! yikies.. he's lucky...
thas what i'd do... good luck and let us know what the final outcome is! plus 200KMH is 120MPH! yikies.. he's lucky...
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