Well I won't be having an E60 M5 then...

[TW]Fox · 20 Oct 2010 at 19:45

Vita said:
Where is the battery on a E60 M5, passenger side?

In the boot.

I'm guessing the fire started from that side.

When you do find a job, make sure it isn't in fire investigation.

Vita · 20 Oct 2010 at 19:47

[TW]Fox;17614518 said:
In the boot.

I see.

When you do find a job, make sure it isn't in fire investigation.

I'll try my best not to. I just thought since that is the side the tyre has gone from, maybe it did. It was a guess. I'm not an expert. Jeez.

Simon · 20 Oct 2010 at 20:16

Phate said:
The guy in question is very well know in the MG world. Big MG Parts supplier/workshop/tuner for years.

Who?

Django x2 · 20 Oct 2010 at 20:22

Most of the car is intact bodywork wise. Score

Burned_Alive · 20 Oct 2010 at 20:29

All great cars spontaneously combust, Lamborghini Gallardo, Ferrari 458, M5...

Phate · 20 Oct 2010 at 20:34

Simon said:
Who?

George Mackmurdie

End Creditz · 20 Oct 2010 at 20:39

Poppy said:
What a mess!

I'd be VERY concerned with the 32min delay for the emergency services to attend, thats very scary!!

Had a fire break out in the house I live in last week which required the fire brigade. Took them less than 10mins from the call to their arrival over a distance that in rush hour traffic, without blues n twos, would take 25mins (if you're lucky).

Without knowing the location of the fire in respect to the station it's not a cut and dry they were slow or working to rule which made them slow.

Any other day last week and at least 2 people would've been in quite serious danger so I'm happy with the service and hope I never have to use them again

cheets64 · 20 Oct 2010 at 22:21

Well built those BMWs

paddy · 20 Oct 2010 at 22:24

Hmm, tracking still looks ok.

Very scary really.

Simon · 20 Oct 2010 at 22:31

Phate said:
George Mackmurdie

Customers car or his this time? Well respected? Ha don't make me laugh, the guy turned up at my house once threatening me cause of some rumour. There are plenty of stories about the guy for people to come to their own conclusions.

He was banned from most forums for a reason, his wiring wasn't great either ...

JRS · 20 Oct 2010 at 22:35

paddy said:
Hmm, tracking still looks ok.

Well, you know....Ultimate Driving Machine™ and all that....got to have decent handling even when it's burnt to a crisp.

[TW]Fox · 20 Oct 2010 at 22:45

Not really sure I get how anyone was trapped in the house, is that just to add some more internet drama?

Shimmyhill · 20 Oct 2010 at 22:52

[TW]Fox;17616040 said:
Not really sure I get how anyone was trapped in the house, is that just to add some more internet drama?

Very odd, back door or windows you would think...

Simon · 20 Oct 2010 at 22:54

[TW]Fox;17616040 said:
Not really sure I get how anyone was trapped in the house, is that just to add some more internet drama?

It wouldn't be the first time. Tales of customers cars being nicked whilst he was ran over was one.

Phate · 20 Oct 2010 at 22:56

Simon said:
Customers car or his this time? Well respected? Ha don't make me laugh, the guy turned up at my house once threatening me cause of some rumour. There are plenty of stories about the guy for people to come to their own conclusions.

He was banned from most forums for a reason, his wiring wasn't great either ...

Everyone is entitled to an opinion.

[TW]Fox · 20 Oct 2010 at 23:06

Phate said:
Everyone is entitled to an opinion.

What an odd reply, I don't think he said nobody was entitled to an opinion :confused:

Simon · 20 Oct 2010 at 23:18

Expected response really. Phate I'm sure you're aware of how many people I know from the old rover days, I've seen this time after time.

Phate · 20 Oct 2010 at 23:42

[TW]Fox;17616181 said:
What an odd reply, I don't think he said nobody was entitled to an opinion

Opinions on George are so varied its unreal. I've dealt with him a few times and never had a problem with him personally. Nobodys saying he isn't entitled to an opinion, wherever you go your going to find someone who doesn't like him no doubt. So it was just in response to him saying he didn't like him, he's entitled to that opinion.

Simon said:
Expected response really. Phate I'm sure you're aware of how many people I know from the old rover days, I've seen this time after time.

I'm not really fully aware, no. I know you had a 220T and that's about it

(I'm told it was awesome as well!)

Like I said, opinions are massively varied on George. I've not had any problems with him and I'm not going to jump on any bandwagon until I do. (And considering my next car is unlikely to be an MG I can't see this happening anytime soon

)

agw_01 · 20 Oct 2010 at 23:59

Didn't George mess you about with some body or suspension parts for your MG?

Surprised he's still getting customers with his shoddy work... maybe he did some fancy wiring on this M5 and that was the cause of the fire

I guess I best shut up before he joins OcUK and takes me to court for slander... I think that was George anyway

And slightly more on topic, after burning for over half an hour, I would have expected to see much less of that car.

Django x2 · 21 Oct 2010 at 09:24

agw_01 said:
Didn't George mess you about with some body or suspension parts for your MG?

Surprised he's still getting customers with his shoddy work... maybe he did some fancy wiring on this M5 and that was the cause of the fire

I guess I best shut up before he joins OcUK and takes me to court for slander... I think that was George anyway

And slightly more on topic, after burning for over half an hour, I would have expected to see much less of that car.

Nu uh, there's a shed load of stuff the fire has to eat through before it moves on to anything else. That lump would slow down most fires