nazistaffcar 0 Report post Posted August 7, 2006 Just got off the phone with the council ... seems they are playing ball .. the contractor is being contacted for liability Just don't forget to; 1. keep all correspondence(keep basic notes of phone conversations) 2. try to deal with 1 person at the council-if your having no luck move up the chain of command(these wankers are only paid $30K a year so they really hate the job and don't give a toss about your $30K+ CAR) 3. KEEP ON THEIR CASE don't let 2 or 3 days go by without contact......personal experience has proven that once a day will get answers if no luck twice or three times a day until you get confirmed/concrete answers It also may pay to find out who the contractor is and who the insurance company is......you may want to contact your own insurance company and advise them of the situation as well, tell them the contractors insurance company will be handling the damages,etc...it wont affect your no-claims and if it must be known they are a very good ally........... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuen 16 Report post Posted August 7, 2006 Sorry to hear man, hope everything gets fixed soon, and good luck on your claim from the council. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave 2 Report post Posted August 7, 2006 suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bumpstop325 0 Report post Posted August 7, 2006 I was going to put my Z's on for my aux trip, this friday. But, now I think i will just leave my bottles on. Poo's. That sucks bro, it will be all nice and new again soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted August 8, 2006 Dude that sux! Good luck with it all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted August 8, 2006 hmmm might be the perfect oppertunity to install the Bilstien PSS9's > Wrote the mammoth letter today .. its been sent off to the roading contractor ... with pics. The lady at the council has been nothing but helpful ... returning calls etc etc helping me out .. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StylesM5 0 Report post Posted August 10, 2006 hmmm might be the perfect oppertunity to install the Bilstien PSS9's > Wrote the mammoth letter today .. its been sent off to the roading contractor ... with pics. The lady at the council has been nothing but helpful ... returning calls etc etc helping me out .. As they say, and perfect in this case "the squeeky wheel gets the oil!"The only decent car for Takapuna these days is a Remuera tractor (the Territory's great), who says they never go off road. I went exploring last Sunday down the bottom of Fred Thomas Drive and found I could get right to the motoway from behind the driving range through the road works. Great shortcut!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMW POWER 2 Report post Posted August 11, 2006 That seriously sucks ass Josh.So sorry to hear. Glad the council is helping you out.Lets hope all goes well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremyb 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2006 That sucks bad dude, I bent one of my rear 17s a week or so after getting the car on a railway crossing, I know your pain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted August 14, 2006 Well, Last night brendon and I managed to lash up the suspension (with lol rope lol <-- sorry had to put the lol there) to stop the whole assembly from pushing back into the guard in prep for the tow truck today. Managed to get the whole thing on there no worries .. and the rope dodge up worked! down side is we inspected both wheels properly .. the inside rim is where all the damage its bent about 10 - 15cm in basically, they are roooooted .. so repairing them is out of the question. yay .. importing them again is going to be a hoe. I will also have to get a set of 4 new tires :/ as they are also stuffed on one side .. and im not running around on one side new rubber and one side old. When I arrived they guys that worked on my car from last time where just as heart broken as I was ... a bit of effort on their part to build the car. still no verdict on whos paying for it all .. but im bracing myself for the worst .. Im high riding the biscuit again ... I really thought I was rid of it from my life when I picked up my car earlier this year ... but no .. Sirion love all over again ... Im doing a bit of investigating at the moment on other plans I have as well... so will reveal them soon ... *cough*e30turbo*cough* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 34 Report post Posted August 14, 2006 put two on the front (new0 and two on the back (old) - you'll have to get one flipped on the rim as my bet is they're directionals, but saves you two tyres. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nazistaffcar 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2006 Dude if you're not having any luck pm me and we'll get together and trust me WE can get the money at the council....I'm a angry c**t when this sort of sh*t happens the earlier you get pharked off and start chewing their hands the quicker you're gonna get answers....start ringing the f**kers like every hour and demand some answers.....this is an example of how truely f**ked NZ is becoming not only do carlovers have to put up with out of control devaluation, cost of fuel and the fact that the average driver on NZ roads doesn't understand the road rules (and can't drive to boot) but there seems to be a growing disrepect for automotive fanactics and regardless of how much Tax you pay the roads really are third world but the tree f**king government dont give a flying f**k.....and they try to kill motorsport in the main centres too......... Seriously get in contact if you're not having any luck and I'll try my own tried method of getting a response..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dnz 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2006 put two on the front (new0 and two on the back (old) - you'll have to get one flipped on the rim as my bet is they're directionals, but saves you two tyres. Im guessing he has staggered tyres.. hence the no go? Anyway, im sorry that happened... Its always safer to go the streets you know, and to keep a close eye on the actual road surface to try and spot holes like that (being night meant it sucked more to see..) Good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted August 15, 2006 ass ... its going from bad to worse ... Rang up toptown to prime them about the wheel situation .. they told me that my wheels are now not made anymore so they wont be able to manufacture them ... im hoping they will be able to get the dish (rim) and replace that .. Also they say the dont manufacture the tires either .. which is a bitch .. because of the shampher the fk-451's had ... will see if the fk-452's will fit .. They are gonna see first if the can repair them .. we will see ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cainchapman 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2006 Make sure you have an insurance claim in. When I bent the strut tower in the 540, it took BMW 10 weeks to get all the parts from Germany and straighten it out. And a bill North of $8k. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TronSpec 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2006 Dude if you're not having any luck pm me and we'll get together and trust me WE can get the money at the council....I'm a angry c**t when this sort of sh*t happens the earlier you get pharked off and start chewing their hands the quicker you're gonna get answers....start ringing the f**kers like every hour and demand some answers.....this is an example of how truely f**ked NZ is becoming not only do carlovers have to put up with out of control devaluation, cost of fuel and the fact that the average driver on NZ roads doesn't understand the road rules (and can't drive to boot) but there seems to be a growing disrepect for automotive fanactics and regardless of how much Tax you pay the roads really are third world but the tree f**king government dont give a flying f**k.....and they try to kill motorsport in the main centres too......... Seriously get in contact if you're not having any luck and I'll try my own tried method of getting a response..... Yeah f**kin aye!!!!! it's f**kin bullshit hybrid don't put up with their sh*t !!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted August 21, 2006 Good news Wheels are being repaired (sorry gus no coffee table ) Suspension about had about 2.5k worth of damage :/ But the whole thing is gonna be a lot cheaper than I first thought! .. thanks to the wheels being repaired. should get it back weds / thurs Stoked ... means I can start this e30 project sooner than first thought Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nazistaffcar 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2006 who has been left with the bill though??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted August 21, 2006 dont worry .. still sticking it to the man Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted August 21, 2006 Repairing suspension or chucking in coilovers? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted August 22, 2006 both new suspension linkage and ... pss9's ftw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dnz 0 Report post Posted August 22, 2006 Get FK452's i got some now and theyre rather good. Gave them a good trashing at Pukekohe... Totally love the feel of em. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted August 22, 2006 Get FK452's i got some now and theyre rather good. Gave them a good trashing at Pukekohe... Totally love the feel of em. yeah I think I will do ... will see when I get it back fk-452 r19 x 265 / 30 and r19 x 235 / 35 just hoping for the same shampher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
