Escos + tree @ 60, oops
17-03-2006, 10:27 AM
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Escos + tree @ 60, oops
Well, it's a sad day for my Escort, but I've been told it's dead!!!
I had a little bit of a problem with a tight corner, a loose bit of plastic under the dash, and no way to get onto the brakes. After this a big old tree jumped out in front and stopped me.
Front crossmember is out of line, transmission tunnel buckled, roof twisted at the back.
I can't afford to just scrap it. Nor can I afford to repair it. Anyone got any ideas?
I had a little bit of a problem with a tight corner, a loose bit of plastic under the dash, and no way to get onto the brakes. After this a big old tree jumped out in front and stopped me.
Front crossmember is out of line, transmission tunnel buckled, roof twisted at the back.
I can't afford to just scrap it. Nor can I afford to repair it. Anyone got any ideas?
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17-03-2006, 10:38 AM
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Insurance was fine, just don't want to loose no claims, and don't want to see the car written off and never on the road again.
If I had the money, I'd love to reshell, I just don't have it.
I've spent the past two days trying to decide what to do with her, and just thought I'd see if anyone had any good ideas.
I've had her for over 6 years, and before the smash, she was hitting 60 in about 4 seconds, and topping out at 160. It would be a real shame for all that to go to waste.
If I had the money, I'd love to reshell, I just don't have it.
I've spent the past two days trying to decide what to do with her, and just thought I'd see if anyone had any good ideas.
I've had her for over 6 years, and before the smash, she was hitting 60 in about 4 seconds, and topping out at 160. It would be a real shame for all that to go to waste.
17-03-2006, 10:42 AM
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ok, so you can't affaord to reshell, you can't affaord to scrap it, and you can't affaord to have 2 years ncb nocked off because you put a claim in.
looks like your screwed
60 in about 4 seconds - i'm sure that Rod Tarrys motor doesn't do it in that time, and he has 600+ horses to play with
looks like your screwed
60 in about 4 seconds - i'm sure that Rod Tarrys motor doesn't do it in that time, and he has 600+ horses to play with
17-03-2006, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Graceland
60 in about 4 seconds - i'm sure that Rod Tarrys motor doesn't do it in that time, and he has 600+ horses to play with
Most stage 3 Escorts will do a 0-60 in the 4's
17-03-2006, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Porkie
Originally Posted by Graceland
60 in about 4 seconds - i'm sure that Rod Tarrys motor doesn't do it in that time, and he has 600+ horses to play with
Most stage 3 Escorts will do a 0-60 in the 4's
17-03-2006, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Porkie
Originally Posted by Graceland
60 in about 4 seconds - i'm sure that Rod Tarrys motor doesn't do it in that time, and he has 600+ horses to play with
Most stage 3 Escorts will do a 0-60 in the 4's
for me
17-03-2006, 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Graceland
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My taxi is stage 3, but i've never hard lauched it to see if i can find a 4 second 60mh sprint, maybe i'm just too girly?
My taxi is stage 3, but i've never hard lauched it to see if i can find a 4 second 60mh sprint, maybe i'm just too girly?
Most Gays are!
17-03-2006, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Porkie
Originally Posted by Graceland
60 in about 4 seconds - i'm sure that Rod Tarrys motor doesn't do it in that time, and he has 600+ horses to play with
Most stage 3 Escorts will do a 0-60 in the 4's for me
17-03-2006, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
Originally Posted by Graceland
Originally Posted by Porkie
Originally Posted by Graceland
60 in about 4 seconds - i'm sure that Rod Tarrys motor doesn't do it in that time, and he has 600+ horses to play with
Most stage 3 Escorts will do a 0-60 in the 4's for me
Really Stu
- maybe i'm just scared of breaking things as its something that i've never tried to do 
Dave - you should try it once in a while - its only gay if you push back
17-03-2006, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
Good plan, cos you likely WILL break something. lol
Anyway, back to topic please chaps
Anyway, back to topic please chaps
knowing my luck it will fall in bits
back on topic
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17-03-2006, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by DaveEscos
Graceland.. sorry mate.. I think I got the gays mixed up
wtf 
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Simpsons quote from when Homer's building a kennel for his dog and treads on a nail but can't swear... so he sez Fiddley dee that will require a tetanus injection..... makes me laugh anyway 
17-03-2006, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by RichardPON
Why would you NOT claim on the insurance, if you can't afford to reshell it?
That's sort of the point of insurance........ so that you're... er.... insured?
That's sort of the point of insurance........ so that you're... er.... insured?
Also there is no way the car impacted the tree at 60mph!
question but
17-03-2006, 11:47 AM
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Vehicle details
Manufacturer FORD
Model ESCORT COSWORTH
Body type 2 DOOR SALOON
Colour PURPLE
Fuel type PETROL
Date manufactured 30 December 1996
Number of previous owners 4
Last owner change 31 July 1999
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Manufacturer FORD
Model ESCORT COSWORTH
Body type 2 DOOR SALOON
Colour PURPLE
Fuel type PETROL
Date manufactured 30 December 1996
Number of previous owners 4
Last owner change 31 July 1999
From the RAC.
17-03-2006, 11:48 AM
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Manufacturer FORD
Model ESCORT COSWORTH
Body type 2 DOOR SALOON
Colour PURPLE
Fuel type PETROL
Date manufactured 30 December 1996
Number of previous owners 4
Last owner change 31 July 1999
Model ESCORT COSWORTH
Body type 2 DOOR SALOON
Colour PURPLE
Fuel type PETROL
Date manufactured 30 December 1996
Number of previous owners 4
Last owner change 31 July 1999