a13antichrist 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2005 I really did feel like crying.... Though, I might try ringing BMW & see if they wanna use some of this as publicity material. Taking out two concrete telegraph poles & driver walking away with noting more than a bruise on the arm is something to be proud of. Still, was surprised at the actual damage - I thought it'd be a lot worse. Hasn't even gone as far back as the engine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a13antichrist 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2005 2nd one... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a13antichrist 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2005 3rd... By the way, anyone who can feel my pain and happens to live in Auckland, I'd very much appreciate your help in consoling myself... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*sic 1 Report post Posted August 30, 2005 dude your sh*t is ruined!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30stz 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2005 (edited) bad luck buddy. Edited August 30, 2005 by E30stz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aliluya 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2005 Lucky for u mate ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted August 30, 2005 how on earth did you hit the middle of a pole. Driving school early next year would be a good bet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a13antichrist 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2005 Driving school, nah. Staying awake school, maybe.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMW POWER 2 Report post Posted August 30, 2005 Apologies man. Whats your next car going to be? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petone 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2005 bad luck dude. atleast your pretty much ok. Andy, it is surprisingly normal for people to hit directly the middle of what they are trying to avoid. They realise they are going to hit a tree or whatever and stare straight at it. You should look at where you want to go, not where you don't want to hit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a13antichrist 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2005 YEah I hear what you're saying but the closed eyelids sort of made it hard to stare at either one or the other... Next one's going to be either exactly the same, or slightly newer.. or maybe this: Anyone know how much the M aero skirts cost? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzbass 1 Report post Posted August 30, 2005 Mate, that is dreadful, but like you say - a really good advert for BMW safety. Glad you're OK. Don't try it again .... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted August 30, 2005 bad luck dude. atleast your pretty much ok. Andy, it is surprisingly normal for people to hit directly the middle of what they are trying to avoid. They realise they are going to hit a tree or whatever and stare straight at it. You should look at where you want to go, not where you don't want to hit. umm yep. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 709 Report post Posted September 1, 2005 Dam. So you fell asleep? Do you have that disorder where you just nod off in the middle of stuff? Bet you woke up in a hurry. At least its a symetrical crash. And e30s are rated higher in crash tests? (Thats probably the ones without rust though) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cainchapman 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2005 You snooze, you lose. That covers it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rolls_on_19 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2005 :banghead: I'm looking for a new radiator. How much you after?? Na but seriously. Wot does the engine look like? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NHCTIB 0 Report post Posted September 2, 2005 OUCH :banghead: When did you do that?? Im sure I saw you on the road only a few days ago(I recognise the p/plate) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a13antichrist 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2005 (edited) I was overseas until last Sunday morning, car was being looked after by a friend & driven from time to time to keep it happy. Picked it up on Sunday afternoon & that was Sunday evening. 19 the engine looks mostly okay - the fan is all chewed up & one of the belts & its housing is a little crushed but it doens't look TOO serious. Of course the rear axle is twisted from where the tow company unsparingly dragged it onto the flatbed & there are chunks taken out of the right-hand-side wheels & tires (you can just make it out in the 2nd pic above). Alarm & immoboliser still work great though.. Edited September 3, 2005 by a13antichrist Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites