Disaster 2: The prang!

FOCUSonTHIS · 30-05-2008, 10:11 PM

Well today on my way home driving on the Western Ring Rd inbound towards the city. I had a accident at about 4:15pm. I hit a guy up the rear at about 60-70km/h after wiping off about 30km/h or so. Damage to my car as far as I know is as follows: Airbags, pretensiors, winscreen, bonnet, bumper, radiator, aircon condensor, radiator support, headlights and maybe fog lamps. Whats under that I can't see I dunno. But I'm ok and thats the main thing. I will get pictures for you guys tomorrow when I get see my car.

Kryton · 30-05-2008, 10:40 PM

sorry to hear but your car will more than likely be a write off.

melbzetec · 31-05-2008, 09:49 AM

Oh sh*&%$#T Adam. Are you OK? Sounds like a big bang.....and must admit doesn't sound good for the future of your car. Keep us informed mate

FOCUSonTHIS · 31-05-2008, 10:51 AM

Well here are 3 pictures I took today. Like you said Steve my car looks like it is set for the wreckers due to the cost of parts. But I will know on Monday lastest Tuesday

Smoke Pursuit · 31-05-2008, 12:55 PM

It looks bad, but its probarly not as bad as it could be.. The worse part about the Focus's is the cost of spare parts, which could cause the repair bill to blow out and subsequently the car written off.

I feel for you mate :( Tidy looking car

Abacus · 31-05-2008, 02:51 PM

No way in the world that's a 60-70km/h prang. Be less than half that.

FOCUSonTHIS · 31-05-2008, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LSTerritoryGhia

It looks bad, but its probarly not as bad as it could be.. The worse part about the Focus's is the cost of spare parts, which could cause the repair bill to blow out and subsequently the car written off.

I feel for you mate :( Tidy looking car

Parts are a killer for this car and they might write it off. It was a tidy car....not anymore.

But I will have to wait and see Monday or Tuesday. I'm just happy the car did what it was meant to do

opium · 31-05-2008, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abacus

No way in the world that's a 60-70km/h prang. Be less than half that.

He didnt say he hit a stationary object at 60-70 Km/h..

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Sorry to see

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Fast Eddie · 01-06-2008, 11:40 AM

I called FocusOnThis yesterday and further to our conversation I just want to say it was good that we had an opportunity to display our cars at the SFS. Hope it all works out and that the main thing is that you're o.k.

Eddie.

photn · 01-06-2008, 07:25 PM

Hey adam,
Really sorry to hear about this. Thank god your okay. im starting to think i should not be driving the focus for a while YIKES~!!!...

hope all goes well. If possible ~ if your foggies arent insured and its deemed to be a wreck, id more than hapily take them off your hands?? :P

zetec · 01-06-2008, 09:21 PM

SEAN!!!!! Keep it in your patns at least a few days!!

XR5-Boy · 02-06-2008, 01:42 PM

LOL, typical yobbo!! Already wanting to part-out Adam's focus!! I second Matt on this one dude, keep it in ur pants :P

Adam, still coudln't believe it when u told me the day it happened :( I know how much u loved that car! I remember our Geelong cruise, and u'r filling her up with the good stuff. You yelled out to me "Just put 98 in u tight-***!" hahahaha

FOCUSonTHIS · 02-06-2008, 03:33 PM

Well at least I have left a lasting impression on you George. But yes put 98 in! Better for the kitty. I still haven't heard anything about it yet. Waiting but I don't think I can handle it anymore

BlackLS · 02-06-2008, 04:23 PM

Bags go off its a write-off. RRP for those together are in their 000's.

Sorry to hear about the prang, your car always looked great.

FOCUSonTHIS · 02-06-2008, 04:35 PM

Gee didn't know we were betting here lol

photn · 02-06-2008, 07:41 PM

wager any1?

FOCUSonTHIS · 02-06-2008, 10:32 PM

Well i bet its a write off because so far its already passed the $14,000 for damage

zetec · 02-06-2008, 11:28 PM

Black Zetec 3 door with MP3's and Bodykit (YUM)

INSANE Low km's Black 3 door with the lot, in MINT condition

Both Midnight Black and both able to be beaten down on price. I;d buy that second one and I'm happy to inspect it for you. I can even check the service history!

AnthonyTDCi · 03-06-2008, 12:24 AM

geez that doesnt look good at all. hope youre ok man.

my fiance wrote off her 04 pulsar by hitting a truck at 40kmh. the thing just desintigrated....not pretty.

main thing is that youre ok man. did the airbags do their job?

FOCUSonTHIS · 03-06-2008, 11:07 AM

Yeah the airbags done their job. I was quite happy with how the Focus handle the impact. No whiplash or anything. Just a headache.

photn · 03-06-2008, 12:31 PM

this is the one you need adam http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars...id=0&trecs=226

zetec · 03-06-2008, 12:45 PM

Good God he's asking $15,500.

Dreaming. What an abomination.

FOCUSonTHIS · 03-06-2008, 02:32 PM

Yeah I have seen that one before. So has Matt for a matter of fact. The chic that use to own in works at Autobarn

melbzetec · 03-06-2008, 08:03 PM

This is more the go Adam.
http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/private/FORD/FOCUS/details.aspx?__sid=118C12AA6E60&Cr=0&__Ns=pCar_Pri vateSpecialFlag_Int32|1||pCar_ImageCount_Int32|1|| pCar_LastModifiedDate_DateTime|1&State=All%20State s&distance=25&silo=1003&seot=0&__Nne=20&Model=FOCU S&R=1910058&__N=4294966463+0+4294966417+4294929011 +834+285+257&Make=FORD&state_id=0&trecs=4

The girl from Autobarn?....there was an article about her car at one stage I think. Had mild kent cams and a few other bits.

It looks like something ten cat vomitted up now

FOCUSonTHIS · 03-06-2008, 08:10 PM

Car doesn't exist anymore Steve

FOCUSonTHIS · 04-06-2008, 06:06 PM

Well it was confirmed to me this afternoon that they have wrote off the car. So there goes 5 years driving a car that looked after me well. Also I met a great bunch a people that I won't stop keeping in contact with. I dunno what to buy next maybe another Focus or a Falcon. I'm not sure. Just have to wait over time I guess

Mick K. · 04-06-2008, 07:33 PM

So, while not meaning to sound like circling vultures, should we all start looking on eBay for the 2.25" Hi-tech stainless steel exhaust, K&N panel filter, black Alteza tail lights,ST170 fog lamps, ST170 clear side indicators, ST170 lower grill, ST170 alloy pedals, genuine Focus scuff plates, footwell lighting, 17" MP3 factory alloys with Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 rubber, Alpine headunit, Alpine power and mono block amps, Alpine 6½" splits and 12" Type S subwoofer?

All the best for your search for a replacement.

MK

photn · 04-06-2008, 07:40 PM

Sorry to hear adam. Whatever you get next i hope its worthy and a good car.

already shotgunned the Foggies, tis all i want.

FOCUSonTHIS · 04-06-2008, 08:16 PM

Exhaust and rims wont be on Ebay. Neither will be the stereo because that is already taken.

FOCUSonTHIS · 05-06-2008, 04:26 PM

Well today I went down to recover all my personal items from the car. I have these parts available for purchase. If you would like them please pm me and I will get back to you as soon as possible. First in will get preferance.

K&N panel filter, black Alteza tail lightsll, ST170 alloy pedals, genuine Focus scuff plates (scuff plates pending on someone decision), Alloy gear knob and I think a set of Zetec car mats.