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03-07-2007, 08:21 PM
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damn...sorry to hear it mate....good that your ok......that was one cleen ute...all the best from here on in mate....hope everything works out.
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03-07-2007, 08:24 PM
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03-07-2007, 08:27 PM
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That sucks to see mate :(
What do you mean by the shift kit got you?
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03-07-2007, 08:30 PM
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03-07-2007, 08:31 PM
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when it did a hard shift it would have lost traction in the wet.
mine does it even without a shift kit and put me sideways down the highway. that was scary |
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03-07-2007, 08:34 PM
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just as i went around the corner and started to drive and it kicked down and made a mess
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03-07-2007, 08:41 PM
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thats the only disadvantage of shift kits. when u dont want it to shift down it does
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03-07-2007, 09:30 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Geelong
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DUUUUUUUUUUUDE!!!! glad to hear that your ok!
that must hurt mate, such and nice looking ute! :( So what will you be spending $8,000 on? surely a XG XR6 ute wont cost that much?  :
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03-07-2007, 10:13 PM
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formerly mad_one3000
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: melbourne
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mate that's such a shame to see a nice ute like that totaled but at least you can salvage parts glad your ok & getting a good payout to go towards your next project
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03-07-2007, 10:31 PM
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03-07-2007, 10:31 PM
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well he is striping the out of it. it was one nice ute.
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04-07-2007, 01:55 AM
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soon to be a McDonald :D
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: hoppers crossing
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Gavin what do i say.I cant say much more than what i have alreday said to you.You are a luckly boy. and guys if you saw how bad he went into the trees you would be shocked mark and i saw it that night.We went and saw Gavin that night.
You a luck duck Gavin and i dont know how many times i have told you all you need to do is call and you wont be alone.When its a good mate that has an accident you worries about them untill they are back driving and untill they smile again. You said you didnt know who well this tread would go well...just look at all the support you have behind you, keep you chin up. Amanda
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04-07-2007, 02:20 AM
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Location: Tarneit
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I was shattered to hear wat happened and I got a phone call of his mobile from his mum as he was in shock and I was speechless. I called Amanda straight away and said quick get ready we are going down. I was so worried for him as he was unable to talk at the time and was happy i went despite having to get up at 2.30am work work. My support is with you Gavin and as you know already im there for ya mate. Rest and take it easy buddy
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04-07-2007, 02:28 AM
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04-07-2007, 08:51 AM
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You win again, gravity!!!
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mickelham, Melbourne
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Damn Gav, that sucks mate... Good to see your ok, and you'll have some coin to get a new one...
Could have been much worse from the looks of it... :(
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04-07-2007, 09:22 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Im in Cranbourne,VIC.
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bad luck mate, hope ur ok. sad to see a nice ute like that broken in such a way,
but like someone else said, buy an XH not an XG, better engine with the ef motor
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04-07-2007, 10:15 AM
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Thanks guys and girls for all your support its only really just starting to hit me know....
Im very lucky to be alive and able to walk away but i don't even remember hitting the trees or getting out of it... My father is still beside him self as it was his first brand new car and after him seeing all the work and the money i had put into all the mods in it $6000 to be exact he was shatted but cars can be replaced and but i can't. I'm not made on a production line.... |
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04-07-2007, 06:18 PM
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soon to be a McDonald :D
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Well,went and saw Gavin today, he is good, well as good as a person can be when something like this happens, but in one peice,which is the main thing.
Just take it easy Gavin ok.(God how many times have i said that to you) We will be all hands in to help with the new ute.OK. take care
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04-07-2007, 06:26 PM
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Thanks Amanda i appreciate you coming over to day to keep me company and to talk
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04-07-2007, 06:30 PM
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but at least its a different face to talk to than just ur family there are alot of people that care mate
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04-07-2007, 06:40 PM
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soon to be a McDonald :D
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05-07-2007, 01:59 AM
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Ouch! buddy.... That sucks the big one :(
As my mum would say, buy a tattslotto ticket!
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06-07-2007, 05:43 PM
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Im scared that its going to happen again this year.
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06-07-2007, 05:48 PM
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Sad to see.
Definitely not the first shift kit related accident. I can think of at least 2 others off the top of my head!
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06-07-2007, 05:59 PM
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06-07-2007, 06:23 PM
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Thanks mate it was the shift too it has been a handful in the wet ever since i got it done.
That roundabout took someone else last night too due to lack of drainage Last edited by xgme; 06-07-2007 at 06:31 PM. |
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06-07-2007, 06:36 PM
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if so then it doesn't fall in the same family as this one as Gavin didnt speed and I know how he drive and its very sensible as he keeps his car in good order and doesnt want to detroy it. It was unfortunate that the roads were wet and slippery and the swift kit drop down a gear put not as a result of a heavy foot.
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06-07-2007, 08:28 PM
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sorry to se a great looking ute in such a bad way
glad you are in a relative good way after you wild ride MLW |
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08-07-2007, 09:36 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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Damn, Gavin! That is a huge shame to see your ute looking like that. It was looking really good last time I saw it. Glad to hear you got out intact though. That is the important thing. If you need any help at all when taking the parts out of the XG, just let me know. It is a fair drive, but I'm still willing to drive that far to help out.
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09-07-2007, 07:57 PM
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What more can we say that hasnt been said?? The most important thing and the only thing that really matters is that you are ok and still with us. But if you are anything like us your car is your life so that part of it really sucks. Now you have a chance for a new focus and a new project i am sure you will do it well!!!! As long as you still have room for the fridge!!!
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