James66Bug 0 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Bad start to the day yesterday, lost the back of the vento on black ice. I was following in a line of traffic, travelling at around 15 - 20 mph, I had already noticed the car infront twitch so I eased off and started to coast, when I got to the same point the back vered towards the passenger side of the road, tried to steer into the slide but it done nothing. I ended up 180 degrees across the road some how missing all the surroundings and slowly gliding to a halt. The van travelling behind me managed to stop. The transit coming the other way however had a bit more speed behing him and I could see from a good distance away his wheels where locked up and there was no real reduction in speed. Needless to say it seemed an age but the van smashed into the passenger side of the vento. Totally gutted, this is my second VR6 and this one by far my favorite car. I took it around Brands hatch last year and had an amazing time. I'm sure the engine will find a new home in a new project car soon but for now he is looking very sad for himself. I'm ok, got 2 scratches from flying glass and really ache today but have a really dented pride. :-( During better timesSure I will be back in a Vr sooon Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Ouch sorry to hear that mate, looks fairly terminal that I'm afraid. What is your plans for a project car? Link to post Share on other sites
Woodyman84 3 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 That's harsh mate. Especially as there was nothing more you could do. I wonder as you where stationary it would at least be a 50\50 as the van shud have been travelling at a safe speed for the conditions? Link to post Share on other sites
Gefstar 1 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Gutted for you dude... Link to post Share on other sites
Gefstar 1 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 But 1st dibs on the front end!! Link to post Share on other sites
vr6si1988 0 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 buy my vr6?!!! Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 There's a low mileage golf just gone on for around 4k on here with 37k on the clock Link to post Share on other sites
James66Bug 0 Posted March 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Thanks guys.Project wise I like the idea of a mk2 Jetta VR6. Failing that we have a mk3 GL that may be another donor car and I will get another family car. It all depends on the insurance payout really.I will look back here when it comes to breaking an see who has first dibs Link to post Share on other sites
matty.vrt 120 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 First dibs on the passenger doors lol Link to post Share on other sites
thesurgeon 51 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 ^^^^2nd dibs on passenger door lol;)Very unlucky bud, feel for you.Will be interesting to see what the insurance payout will be compared to expectation, they will try and wriggle out of what they can, go for more as it is/was a rare motor. Link to post Share on other sites
James66Bug 0 Posted March 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Don't worry I will be trying to get the best I can, the guy I was speaking to at the insurance company agreed it was rare. My expectation is already low so I can only be impressed, the way I have come to terms with it.Blimey, the passenger doors are going to be expensive with this much interest in them lol Link to post Share on other sites
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