Type R and VTEC owners

Ev0 · 4 Aug 2013 at 18:59

Will said:
everybody bunched up and a car (blue focus on the civinfo pic) slammed on the brakes to avoid hitting a coach that pulled out in front of him, I rear ended him.

Sounds like one of those crash for cash scams to me

Will · 4 Aug 2013 at 19:04

Don't think there was anything dodgy, it was just a stupid avoidable accident really....cursing myself for it :/

Rybo89 · 4 Aug 2013 at 19:06

Ev0 said:
Sounds like one of those crash for cash scams to me

Either a failed joke or just a silly comment. All sounds like a genuine accident going by Wills post.

Glad you are ok Will.

Looks repairable, cheap though? I doubt it. So guessing it will be a write off.

Try buy it back off the insurance if they let it go for cheap, See if you can fix it up or just make a good sum breaking it.

Ev0 · 4 Aug 2013 at 19:07

Least no S2000s were harmed this time round

And course it was a joke, trying to raise a smile on the chaps face as he's obviously ok but just rather down about it as expected.

Just got to remember you're ok and not hurt!

Will · 4 Aug 2013 at 19:17

Ev0 said:
Least no S2000s were harmed this time round

Its alright

I've already taken some stick from mates, crimes against Hondas etc....!

Breaking it for bits may make sense dependent upon what buy back price is, but I'm not sure I have the time, space or know how to break it really.

Ev0 · 4 Aug 2013 at 19:27

Will said:
Breaking it for bits may make sense dependent upon what buy back price is, but I'm not sure I have the time, space or know how to break it really.

Think that's one of those things that sounds a good idea at the time, but in reality unless you've got the time and drive to go through all the hassle maybe not so much.

I know personally not something I'd do, but if you have got the time and space and reckon you can come out a few quid up then could be an idea.

Will · 4 Aug 2013 at 19:30

Anyone else surprised theres no airbag deployment given front end damage? I'm glad it didn't go off to be honest, not pleasant, but when I saw how smashed up the front was I'm surprised they weren't triggered...

Clarkey · 4 Aug 2013 at 19:41

Doesn't look like that hard of a hit tbh. Same damage I did to the BMW hitting a wall at ~10mph. Easily repairable, comes down to cost though I guess. Looking a bonnet, hinges, wing, slam panel, light, bumper.

ci_newman · 4 Aug 2013 at 19:49

Please please tell me all of your mods are declared including the stick-on bits!

Very unfortunate but you're still here to tell the tale - cars can be replaced

Rybo89 · 4 Aug 2013 at 19:55

Clarkey said:
Doesn't look like that hard of a hit tbh. Same damage I did to the BMW hitting a wall at ~10mph. Easily repairable, comes down to cost though I guess. Looking a bonnet, hinges, wing, slam panel, light, bumper.

Engine has been pushed back, messing up the gearbox. ££££

Will · 4 Aug 2013 at 20:22

ci_newman said:
Please please tell me all of your mods are declared including the stick-on bits!

Very unfortunate but you're still here to tell the tale - cars can be replaced

All mods are declared yes

The only external 'stick on' bit that wouldn't be considered as factory fit is the mugen grill which I rang up and declared to them previously.

Rybo89 said:
Engine has been pushed back, messing up the gearbox. ££££

Its not so much the engine being pushed back, its not that bad, rather its the stuff that sits above/in front of it, namely the airbox, battery, various electronic bits...these bits have been pushed back onto the mechanism for the gear linkage and somehow jammed it so only 2nd, 4th, and 6th gears can be selected...

Rybo89 · 4 Aug 2013 at 20:29

Ah i see.

Well we will found out the outcome over the next few weeks. Hopefully everything goes nice and smooth for you.

Will · 4 Aug 2013 at 20:34

Just trying to find out what to do with my Flashpro handset, if I can unlock it from the car I can sell it on...be nice to recoup that cash if I can, for sure!

Simon · 4 Aug 2013 at 20:35

Step away from the Hondas !

Shame to see it crashed but might be worth not worrying about modifying the next car and concentrate on modifying the driver? IAM, defensive driver training or pass plus or something?

Logsi · 4 Aug 2013 at 20:39

Hopefully it will be repaired dude!

Theophany · 4 Aug 2013 at 20:43

So a coach pulled out with inadequate space between itself and the car behind? That's a real bitch.

Feel bad for you dude, horrific way to smack up your pride and joy.

ca9phoenix · 4 Aug 2013 at 22:06

My new baby might be going back, now I've given it a good check over its been badly respray end all along the passenger side, loads of wobbly bits, the scuff plates aren't clipped in, the fuel cap is raised at the front, the light plastic clip at the back is broken. Just a trail of small damage from nose to tail all along that side.... And the paint has dripped and made ripples on the ridges.

Not happy!

Rybo89 · 4 Aug 2013 at 22:54

You don't have much luck with cars do you.

Stormster · 5 Aug 2013 at 00:16

You can't have checked that car properly ca9pheonix...

Will thats gutting mate, feel for you, bad spate of luck with the Honda's!

Have to see about a cost friendly nippy motor which is something you can get away with not modding if it helps on the insurance side for you

Rybo89 · 5 Aug 2013 at 07:43

Will have to be a Aygo at this rate