jordyboy2 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2009 Driving southbound the northern motorway this morning (9.50am) , the man in the white van ahead of me breaked suddenly, I slammed the breaks on but my car just didnt stop in time. lucky there wasn't anyone behind me. I hit his tow bar, and didnt even damage it. Thank god for insurance. Time to visit my friends the panelbeaters tomorrow pics of the damage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted April 7, 2009 Then me for brakes Jordan... sorry to see the car bruised though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jordyboy2 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2009 Yup definatly Glenn, I think I'll get some brembo rotors too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M325is 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2009 Typical Aucklander Sucks when you get panel damage! Check all your mounts too a shunt can break them as I found out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M325is 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2009 Yup definatly Glenn, I think I'll get some brembo rotors too You don't really need better brakes, you just have to stop tailgating Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jordyboy2 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2009 Typical Aucklander Sucks when you get panel damage! Check all your mounts too a shunt can break them as I found out. Hey Im no Aucklander Im from the north (warkworth/matakana/omaha) Was on my way down to camebridge to get my little sister from boarding school thats why I was on the m/way Car still made it fine though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30plz 1 Report post Posted April 7, 2009 Gutted Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briancol 3 Report post Posted April 7, 2009 Jordan, just make sure your panelbeater uses new parts. I did the same as you last year, drove up the rear of another car which stopped in front of me, and the panelbeater used a second hand nose-cut to repair it and I have just had to replace the radiator etc. The radiator he installed wasn't even the correct one for my car and it has only lasted 8 months. Glenn put a new radiator in today however prior to that he has had to replace the radiator shroud, fan and viscous coupling because of the shoddy parts that were used. On the good side though, the insurance company are going to come to the party and refund me most of the expenses I have had to incur. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jordyboy2 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2009 Jordan, just make sure your panelbeater uses new parts. I did the same as you last year, drove up the rear of another car which stopped in front of me, and the panelbeater used a second hand nose-cut to repair it and I have just had to replace the radiator etc. The radiator he installed wasn't even the correct one for my car and it has only lasted 8 months. Glenn put a new radiator in today however prior to that he has had to replace the radiator shroud, fan and viscous coupling because of the shoddy parts that were used. On the good side though, the insurance company are going to come to the party and refund me most of the expenses I have had to incur. Yup new parts for sure Thats good of the insurance company though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtech1e30 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2009 Im from the north (warkworth/matakana/omaha)That area is pretty much a suburb of Auckland anyway! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jordyboy2 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2009 That area is pretty much a suburb of Auckland anyway! Only on the weekends when auckland comes up lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M325is 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2009 Kinda off topic but what do you do for a job in Omaha? Everyone wants to live in Matakana but where do you find work? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jordyboy2 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2009 Currently I manage C the local take-aways, Parents own Red-Letter Day in the Matakana Village and That keeps them busy Used to work at the Matakana Village Brasserie, then it changed owners and is called Tapiano now Theres quite a few business' around but not many looking for work lol IMO Matakana aint that great unless, A. your retired or B. spend short amounts of time here (This opinion is probably cause Im young and get quite bored here lol) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablo23 1 Report post Posted April 7, 2009 dont forget their matakana pies are mint, and for new years highlife Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jordyboy2 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2009 dont forget their matakana pies are mint, and for new years highlife Yup the matakana patisserie food is great, My boss DJ'd at that event he's DJ DanSing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M325is 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2009 I love the place but in saying that I love my horse and swimming so I would never get bored there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi-Tek 3 Report post Posted April 7, 2009 You got a good panel beaters sorted mate? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jordyboy2 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2009 Yeap the guy has done some decent work for me before (on the same bumper lol). Contemplating selling it soon and getting a e30 (weekend fun) and e34 (daily) but who knows. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jordyboy2 0 Report post Posted April 14, 2009 Panel beater quote around $4400 Thank god for insurance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3 SERIES 93 Report post Posted April 14, 2009 Panel beater quote around $4400 Thank god for insurance Is that not excessive? What was the extent of the damage? A bit more than cosmetic I take it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jordyboy2 0 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 Update, Got the car back today, God how I've missed it lol The panelbeater couldnt source CF kidneys so he painted them white which Im pretty happy with And the new bumper also means I've got a Euro liscence plate holder, and the Japanese piece of c**p is gone Here's some pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted May 5, 2009 Looks good Jordy You must be pleased to have it back Is it a manual? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jordyboy2 0 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 Sadly Simon it is not But im very very happy to have it back Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antallica 15 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 Looking good mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ari Gold Report post Posted May 5, 2009 Yup the matakana patisserie food is great, My boss DJ'd at that event he's DJ DanSing Your boss is Dan Sing? Haha small world! Have had a few boozy nights at crow and Deschlers with him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
