Simon Ephithite Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Took a corner yesterday obviously too fast despite not feeling like it at the time or now, came off the road and slid sideways into tree, what to do now? wheres best to take her for assesment local to Fleet Hants. Ps I am fine she is definatly NOT perhaps terminal? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virden Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Glad, you appear unharmed, but if the damage is that severe you may well have received a bad case of whiplash yourself but haven't realised it. If you haven't done so please get yourself down to A&E for a check over now.. A slightly misaligned neck may not hurt now, but I can assure you that in a few years time it can lead to all sort of trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheds Moderator Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Glad you are OK but as stated get yourself checked out. The car is secondary, it's not getting any worse for the next few days. When you are fit, posting up a few pics would allow us to comment on the damage to the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted November 27, 2011 Area Representative Share Posted November 27, 2011 Very sorry to hear about your excursion. I hope you and the car get well looked after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Whitley Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Oh dear Simon ☹️ I took mine to James Whiting, he's the best locally. I hope the damage is not too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Maclagan Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Yes, James Whiting will be able to check her out and advise on the best way forward! Glad you are ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Sorry to hear that ☹️ A bit further out, but I always use Chris Wheeler - The 7 Workshop. www.7workshop.com 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickK123 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 V sorry to read and glad you are in one piece. Another vote for James W (who always seems to have projects of one sort or another on the go). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Hi, I have a trailer if you need to take it somewhere? Glad you OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesElliott Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Do you have pics? Some of us racers are experts at pricing up Caterham repairs (unfortunately). They are generally a lot more repairable than you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Sewell Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Another vote for Chris Wheeler. But I guess it depends on whether the car is drivable - if not, can you get breakdown recovery to tow direct to Chris Wheeler? Whether you go to James or Chris, it will probably be sent to Arch for any bodywork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Ford Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 but if the damage is that severe you may well have received a bad case of whiplash yourself but haven't realised it I think he'd know about it by the next morning. Jeez, if I went to A&E every time I crashed my car the NHS would be in an even worse state than it is. OK, we normally get prodded by a trackside medic, but I've never heard of whiplash you don't know about, and I've had a few mild cases of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myothercarsa2cv Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Apparently not feeling the effects until a couple of days after is quite common here... Anyway, all I know is that my friend and I ached for a week after a ~20mph closing speed collision in karts, and it was at its worst after 24 hours after the adrenaline and HUGE amounts of alcohol had worn off. But that could have been a hangover too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Ephithite Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 Thanks for all your messages, I am still fine a few brusies now comming out though, and will get neck checked out. Will post a few photos soonish not this w/end trip to Bath's Christmas Market prevails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Ford Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 not this w/end trip to Bath's Christmas Market prevails Do I detect someone else's priorities here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Ephithite Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 oh yes how did you guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ. Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Apparently not feeling the effects until a couple of days after is quite common Being a cynic, I'm afraid that this may be due to some people realising there may be a compensation cheque on the way I'm very glad you seen to be Ok, and I hope the car isn't too bad. Duncan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonym Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 do Arch check out pranged Sevens? or just fix ones sent in without all the bits attached? or something? Also wondering how pranged a chassis has to be before it's better to swop it with Arch for a VIN transferred replacement new chassis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesElliott Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 What do you mean by 'check out'? Arch are experts at looking at a chassis, couple of breaths through the teeth and then offering an opinion 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonym Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 del Edited by - anthonym on 29 Nov 2011 21:36:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonym Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I guess Arch is 200 miles away, a (long) day out with a trailer: she is definitely NOT perhaps terminal? Simon given you think it's that bad, I would refer straight to Arch: conversation with Bruce 01480 459661 website http://www.archmotor.co.uk/ ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fil M Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Just a thought Simon ... did the car fill up with chestnuts after you hit the tree? You may be able to defray some costs 😬 ..... Nice to hear from Fleet ... ive been through a barbed wire fence up on Tweezledown Racecourse in the past! Fil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheds Moderator Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Quoting anthonym: do Arch check out pranged Sevens? or just fix ones sent in without all the bits attached? or something? Also wondering how pranged a chassis has to be before it's better to swop it with Arch for a VIN transferred replacement new chassis. No they don't, AFAIK. I have been round the fcatory and they don't have the space to take on whiole cars, with all the attendant storage and dismantling issues. The game is that they take on the dismantled remains and bolt it to a jig. Any bent bits don't line up so they get cut off and binned. They then weld/bronze weld/braze new parts in while the thing is in the jig being kept straight. You don't IMO need Arch to tell you whether a chassis is straight. Any competent accident assessor will know (or know how to find out) what the measurement points are. It probably involves the whole car going on a jig, same as for any conventional car. Caterham etc will know if they can do minor chassis repairs in situ or whether it's going to be a short front/long front/oh bugger strip the lot and get it on the jig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Deslandes Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 You should reckon on the car being off the road for a minimum of 3 months. If you haven't already, apply for a road tax refund TODAY (sorry to shout) as its the last day of the month. You'll have to SORN it too but you can do it all on-line at the same time. If you miss doing it today you won't get December's tax back. I think you can do it on the phone with the DVLA as well, which might ensure that its done without any problems. I'll leave you to it Edited by - Paul Deslandes on 30 Nov 2011 15:39:26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonym Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 linky SORN 4 3/4 hours to go, you'll need your V5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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