Accident Yesterday, Road Trip Today

PatchyBoy · 31st December 2007, 13:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinaygv

I guess, it has something to do with the skinny tires and the locking brakes, there was an article on Topgear January 2008 issue to that effect (about the brakes I mean).

Vinay,

I drove on stock tyres for less than 10 kms. The first thing I did was to get Michilen Energy XM1 185/65 r14 Tyres and Aura Alloys. I am not sure what you mean by locking brakes.

BTW, when are you getting you car back?

Cheers,
Rajan

bblost · 31st December 2007, 13:54

But patchyboy your post #16 has 3 smileys from your quoting the other messages. LOL

Car Safety:
I am sure you did that, but lately there have been some posts that make it appear like team-bhp has recommendations for rash driving.
I am sure that is a wrong impression to take, but this disclaimer was only to idiot proof the thread.

No offense was meant and I feel you know that.

PatchyBoy · 31st December 2007, 13:59

Guys,

The photos, as promised.

First the damage:

The BMTC driver had the gall to tell me that the rear panel needs to be replaced, on the Bus, and it would cost Rs.850 per sqft. I handed him my business card with a smile and asked him to contact my insurance company. He threatened me that he will have to stop the Bus there and call for a replacement bus and I asked him to go ahead and do just that. I also announced to the passengers of the Bus who were gathered around that the Bus will not go any further as it is not in a position to move and that they have to wait for another bus. They almost bundled the driver into the bus and left.

Now the picnic:

Breakfast time:

Cooling Off:

Picnic Spot - My Family:

And the resident Family:

My kids and Bobby having a Ball..err a Frizbee:

The coconut Grove:

A monarch:

The River:

Another View:

Boat Ride:

Bobby having a dip:

Cheers,

Rajan

bottle · 31st December 2007, 15:20

sorry to see that dent rajan :( was just admiring your car a few days ago.

looks like you had a nice trip after that though.

do keep us posted about how the body work proceeds

HappyWheels · 31st December 2007, 15:35

Nice to see that you guys had a ball of a time!

Nice spot mate; guess I will get in touch with you soon enough.

31st December 2007, 13:54	#17
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,008 Thanked: 15,366 Times View My Garage	But patchyboy your post #16 has 3 smileys from your quoting the other messages. LOL Car Safety: I am sure you did that, but lately there have been some posts that make it appear like team-bhp has recommendations for rash driving. I am sure that is a wrong impression to take, but this disclaimer was only to idiot proof the thread. No offense was meant and I feel you know that.
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31st December 2007, 13:59	#18
PatchyBoy BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Goa Posts: 917 Thanked: 2,023 Times View My Garage	Guys, The photos, as promised. First the damage: The BMTC driver had the gall to tell me that the rear panel needs to be replaced, on the Bus, and it would cost Rs.850 per sqft. I handed him my business card with a smile and asked him to contact my insurance company. He threatened me that he will have to stop the Bus there and call for a replacement bus and I asked him to go ahead and do just that. I also announced to the passengers of the Bus who were gathered around that the Bus will not go any further as it is not in a position to move and that they have to wait for another bus. They almost bundled the driver into the bus and left. Now the picnic: Breakfast time: Cooling Off: Picnic Spot - My Family: And the resident Family: My kids and Bobby having a Ball..err a Frizbee: The coconut Grove: A monarch: The River: Another View: Boat Ride: Bobby having a dip: Cheers, Rajan
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31st December 2007, 15:20	#19
bottle Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,634 Thanked: 274 Times View My Garage	sorry to see that dent rajan :( was just admiring your car a few days ago. looks like you had a nice trip after that though. do keep us posted about how the body work proceeds
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31st December 2007, 15:35	#20
HappyWheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,106 Thanked: 537 Times	Nice to see that you guys had a ball of a time! Nice spot mate; guess I will get in touch with you soon enough.
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