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Re: Anyone on here crashed into a hairdressers? [Re: ] #1252455
23/08/2011 12:42
23/08/2011 12:42
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Originally Posted by tonyd20vt
Originally Posted by charlie_croker
Originally Posted by Trappy
Originally Posted by Begbie
Where is Trappy chinny


Reading this thread at work tongue Give me some credit!

I've heard a few rumours that I won't repeat without evidence, but I'm reasonably sure it isn't any of the forum's regulars. suffice it to say, alcohol may have been a contributing factor...

There really is no excuse crashing on this road though, the corner looks a lot tighter than it actually is.

Interestingly, this row of shops used to include the 'Futtin' Chippy' I used to frequent while studying at SEEVIC college- £1.50 for battered sausage, chips, buttered roll and a can of drink! cloud9


I went to SEEVIC but that was back in 82, happy days, smile


me to! left 99!


So did I...


F****** b****** thing...
Re: Anyone on here crashed into a hairdressers? [Re: Begbie] #1252465
23/08/2011 13:09
23/08/2011 13:09
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Originally Posted by Begbie
Interestingly enough though, everyone keeps mentioning skids marks? Was the ABS knackered then, as that would be the only way that would happen


unless it was skidding sideways

Re: Anyone on here crashed into a hairdressers? [Re: Rudidudi] #1252489
23/08/2011 14:12
23/08/2011 14:12

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Originally Posted by Rudidudi
Originally Posted by Begbie
Interestingly enough though, everyone keeps mentioning skids marks? Was the ABS knackered then, as that would be the only way that would happen


unless it was skidding sideways


Yap! Some photos of the skid marks will help to determine a failed ABS or drifting out of control.

Re: Anyone on here crashed into a hairdressers? [Re: ] #1252527
23/08/2011 15:34
23/08/2011 15:34
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Originally Posted by tonyd20vt
Originally Posted by charlie_croker
Originally Posted by Trappy
Originally Posted by Begbie
Where is Trappy chinny


Reading this thread at work tongue Give me some credit!

I've heard a few rumours that I won't repeat without evidence, but I'm reasonably sure it isn't any of the forum's regulars. suffice it to say, alcohol may have been a contributing factor...

There really is no excuse crashing on this road though, the corner looks a lot tighter than it actually is.

Interestingly, this row of shops used to include the 'Futtin' Chippy' I used to frequent while studying at SEEVIC college- £1.50 for battered sausage, chips, buttered roll and a can of drink! cloud9


I went to SEEVIC but that was back in 82, happy days, smile


me to! left 99!


You young whippersnapper, in my day you could go to the common room cafe, get a bacon sandwich a packet of crisps and a coke and still have change from 15 bob wink


Happy
Re: Anyone on here crashed into a hairdressers? [Re: charlie_croker] #1252852
24/08/2011 11:31
24/08/2011 11:31

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Right, the lady I work with who lives opposite the other corner of that parade of shops said that there have been similar accidents in this spot before.

apparently its due to adverse camber going round the bend.....

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