pete g Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 looks like im out for the rest of this year. big failure on car today .lucky for me I never hit anyone . suspension failure and brake pipes ripped out so no brakes. lucky only doing about 50mph. lots of damage .so far its been a unlucky year for me so may call it a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Everall Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 What the hell happened Pete and where were you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark (smokey mow) Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Not good Pete I assume this was out on the roads? You seem to have had more than your fair share of bad luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkm_dave Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 bl**** hell Pete, very sorry to hear that! Glad you seem to be alright though. Hope the car's not as bad as first glance may suggest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete g Posted July 9, 2014 Author Share Posted July 9, 2014 was on a dual carriageway . I think caliper bolt may have come out on front brake. had a moment over a bump and when I went around a bend and braked the front right suspension failed. ripped out the brake pipes. so no brakes top balljoint snapped and bottom wish bone collapsed blew out the tyre .was on the wrong side of road for about 100m trying to stop it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FILFAN Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 was on a dual carriageway . I think caliper bolt may have come out on front brake. had a moment over a bump and when I went around a bend and braked the front right suspension failed. ripped out the brake pipes. so no brakes top balljoint snapped and bottom wish bone collapsed blew out the tyre .was on the wrong side of road for about 100m trying to stop it. I have spare lines and a new widetrack lower wishbone you could have and replace when you get the chance. would give us something to do on friday night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M444TTB Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Blimey. New pants required! Hope you get it sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterg Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Glad you're OK Pete cars can be fixed but as you get older your body takes longer to heal mind you, if you still had any hair left it'd be white after that experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Morcom Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Pete, Glad to here that nobody was hurt (you or anyone else). That sounds horrendous but sleep on it as tomorrow it will not look so bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duck Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Sorry to here, as they say as long as you are ok, the car can be fixed, that's good Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumme! Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Pete, In line with all the views expressed above, it's a relief that you're intact, given what happened. Deep breath(s), hang in there and we'll see you soon. Cheers, Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTR2Turbo Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Pete Glad you are OK. Sorry about the incident. You've been collecting trophies all year so can't be that bad. I've got a complete set of new factory wide track front wishbones in the garage if you need quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Everall Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 John Hoyle has some cortina uprights if required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACW Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Pete - If you want me to take a spare load of parts up to Blyton. Its very very scary when something like that happens but you must get right back on the horse without a moment hesitation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete g Posted July 9, 2014 Author Share Posted July 9, 2014 Thanks everyone. I have some spares.but not the time. I just seem to be repairing it more than I drive it these days. Seem to be having a bad run. I'm off tomorrow after night shift have a better look at damage.some pictures on my facebook page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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