lil_g
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Alright, heres the scene. I just came out of college last night and was on my way home, and i always turn left at this roundabout near my college. when i went round it though i felt the back end swing out (maybe black ice?) and then it gripped, went into the kurb and broke the steering arm, all while little me inside was trying to steer out from it anyway called my insurance company and they've moved the car now (as it ended up in someones wall!) do you have any idea why it could have done this? bearing in mind i was only doin 25-30 at the time.
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Joe
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Ice more than likely, driving too fast for the conditions. Just put it down to experience.
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Wonderboy
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Dam thats a shame
Don't know what could of caused it, maybe worn tyres ? Could of been ice.
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lil_g
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only just put it through MOT 2weeks so tires should be ok there were no advisories. have any of you had any problems receiving payouts after an accident. p.s. have pictures but not sure how to post up!
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Wonderboy
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quote:
Originally posted by lil_g04
only just put it through MOT 2weeks so tires should be ok there were no advisories. have any of you had any problems receiving payouts after an accident. p.s. have pictures but not sure how to post up!
Go to http://imageshack.us/ then click on browse, then search for the picture. It should then give you a list of links. Post the picture link in here, and add this {img}your_link_here{/img} - replace the {} with [].
[Edited on 26-01-2007 by Wonderboy]
[Edited on 26-01-2007 by Wonderboy]
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Mike GSi
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what car is it?
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lil_g
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'97 1.4 Sport! my first car aswell! im with norwich union aswell if thats any help? any problems with these guys?
[img]http://img254.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00362jm8.jpg[img]
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CorsAsh
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quote:
Originally posted by lil_g04
'97 1.4 Sport! my first car aswell! im with norwich union aswell if thats any help? any problems with these guys?
Link's broken mate
[Edited on 26-01-2007 by CorsAsh]
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lil_g
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[img]<a href="http://img254.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00362jm8.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/6845/dsc00362jm8.th.jpg" border="0" alt="Free Image Hosting at www.ImageShack.us" /></a>[img]
That any better? im new to this lol
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Mike GSi
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is it lowered at the rear?
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lil_g
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standard suspension all round. 14" wheels so standard size again? which 1 of these links do you need to host the image properly?
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VegasPhil
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Harsh!
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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Mike GSi
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just go on to your pic and copy the link! paste it on here! its easier! 
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Lee Wilson
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Another Broken Corsa
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Mike GSi
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its just that alot of ppl dont realise when they lower a corsa, thers a rear brake tensioner that tightens. this causes more braking effort to the rear, so its quite dangerous not to adjust it!
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Dean_W
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quote:
Originally posted by mikegsic16xe
its just that alot of ppl dont realise when they lower a corsa, thers a rear brake tensioner that tightens. this causes more braking effort to the rear, so its quite dangerous not to adjust it!
I backed mine right off. I'm not sure wether it would have caused this though. Mine was really dangerous.
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Mike GSi
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quote:
Originally posted by Dean_W
quote:
Originally posted by mikegsic16xe
its just that alot of ppl dont realise when they lower a corsa, thers a rear brake tensioner that tightens. this causes more braking effort to the rear, so its quite dangerous not to adjust it!
I backed mine right off. I'm not sure wether it would have caused this though. Mine was really dangerous.
lmao it does take ya by surprise dont it! its not good when ur watching where ur going through the side window!
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Wonderboy
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there you go lil_g04
[Edited on 26-01-2007 by Wonderboy]
[Edited on 26-01-2007 by Wonderboy]
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Dean_W
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A car pulled out on me one night, I was doing about 50. I jumped on the brakes, next minute facing the wrong way. I mearly pissed my pants. Next day I disconnected the begger.
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Mike GSi
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lil_g
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no i don't think this had ever been lowered it only had 2 owners before me and they were a middle aged man and a young lady. only had 5spoke 14s and it was still like a tractor how it came out the factory!
[img]http://img254.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00362jm8.jpg[img]
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Mike GSi
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lmao! i had to do mine coz my abs kept juddering under slight braking!
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Dean_W
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Must have been black ice. Check the wheel base, if this is OK, it shouldn't be too bad of a fix.
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lil_g
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alright how would i check that? insurance company have it now!
[img]http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/6372/dsc00364sg7.jpg[img]
well gutted i was really getting attached to it! defo want another corsa tho!
[Edited on 26-01-2007 by lil_g04]
[Edited on 26-01-2007 by lil_g04]
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nova_gteuk
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Tryed editing your links,none work
[Edited on 26-01-2007 by nova_gteuk]
[Edited on 26-01-2007 by nova_gteuk]
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