far out! good roll 👍
glad you are ok.
vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·
71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE
Dodge a roo or hit it?
71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE
Lucky Phil Wolfsburg Wizard
480 posts · joined Aug 2010 ·
Any one you walk away from is a good one!
I believe in driving straight through.
The tough bit is overriding the desperate overwhelming instinct to turn the wheel.
I believe in driving straight through.
The tough bit is overriding the desperate overwhelming instinct to turn the wheel.
vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·
there is nothing wrong in turning the wheel, knowing how to control the car in such an event is a different story though.
71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE
HappyDaze Superannuated
2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·
OK Jeff........get ready for all the 'what you should have done' advice! 🤪
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!
Newt Wolfsburg Wizard
478 posts · joined Mar 2008 ·
Glad your ok.
Roo's are a bitch on a good day.
Its hard, but its best not to swerve.
Newt
Roo's are a bitch on a good day.
Its hard, but its best not to swerve.
Newt
It is as it is - If you didnt enjoy today, you've missed the opportunity.
bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6
6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·
poor Jeff...
what would scare me mate, is at 100kph and driving through instead of going around, the roo could come over the bonnet and through the windscreen, and becomes a 40kg missile at 100kph through into your face. Thats something to sure end up in injury.
i'd rather swerve at 'some' instances, except neighbourhood cats (a few are guilty of making my families front yard smell like piss)
You did what u did mate cause at the split second your instincts thought it was the right thing. Sure things went peachy, but it doesn't mean it was the wrong thing to do. Your survived to live another day, i'd call that an achievement. Its not like you get time to think and write down all your possible moves and solutions prior to this happening.
what would scare me mate, is at 100kph and driving through instead of going around, the roo could come over the bonnet and through the windscreen, and becomes a 40kg missile at 100kph through into your face. Thats something to sure end up in injury.
i'd rather swerve at 'some' instances, except neighbourhood cats (a few are guilty of making my families front yard smell like piss)
You did what u did mate cause at the split second your instincts thought it was the right thing. Sure things went peachy, but it doesn't mean it was the wrong thing to do. Your survived to live another day, i'd call that an achievement. Its not like you get time to think and write down all your possible moves and solutions prior to this happening.
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69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!
Lucky Phil Wolfsburg Wizard
480 posts · joined Aug 2010 ·
One aspect of the 'drive through it' method is that if it is a moving object, it probably won't be there when you get there.
Law of averages is on your side here. Goes double for something as erratic as a roo.
Having said that, every situation is different and it is almost always changing faster than you can react. All you can do is your best at the time.
And by your description of the incident, Jeff, I think you did quite well.
The little damage done to your car (and yourself) is testimony to that.
When these incidents occur they happen REAL QUICK. Conscious thought becomes an observer, and the ol'e hindmind takes over. That's a legacy of all our ancestors that didn't get eaten when quick action counted the most.
ps. Isn't it just like a beetle, though, to step out and back up into the trouble! All that mass at the back, I guess.
Law of averages is on your side here. Goes double for something as erratic as a roo.
Having said that, every situation is different and it is almost always changing faster than you can react. All you can do is your best at the time.
And by your description of the incident, Jeff, I think you did quite well.
The little damage done to your car (and yourself) is testimony to that.
When these incidents occur they happen REAL QUICK. Conscious thought becomes an observer, and the ol'e hindmind takes over. That's a legacy of all our ancestors that didn't get eaten when quick action counted the most.
ps. Isn't it just like a beetle, though, to step out and back up into the trouble! All that mass at the back, I guess.
beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!
1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
It certainly is something you try to avoid at all costs, and it makes me wonder whether the extra weight of the alloy case over the standard magnesium case exacerbates the problem.Lucky Phil wrote:ps. Isn't it just like a beetle, though, to step out and back up into the trouble! All that mass at the back, I guess.
That then makes me wonder whether subie motors (or other brands as well for that matter) would be even worse, being heavier again.
From your ole' mate Jeff
vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·
I never had this issue with my old square and I used to do "handling maneuvers" eg 180, 360 handbrake turns, hard lock then turn etc...
problems I faced were a slight under-steer and the front kept going straight if braking was too hard during or just before a sharp turn.
then again the type 3 same much longer wheel base which helps a lot with snappiness.
problems I faced were a slight under-steer and the front kept going straight if braking was too hard during or just before a sharp turn.
then again the type 3 same much longer wheel base which helps a lot with snappiness.
71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE
ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell
3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 ·
It don't look to bad this is a recent pic .
here's a before pic from the vw Nat's 2011.
here's a before pic from the vw Nat's 2011.
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car forums. where a lot of peoples good intentions end up taking a good old car off the road forever never ever to see the road again. 🥲
beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!
1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
Ouch. Rub it in.
From your ole' mate Jeff
grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
Best wishes Mate if you need bits give me a call,I should have some of them and they are yours if you need them.I was glad to hear from Matt that you were OK. Cheers Les
Lucky Phil Wolfsburg Wizard
480 posts · joined Aug 2010 ·
Didn't recognise it the right way up!😵
beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!
1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
Just been reading aussie dubbin's thread http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=85509&page=2 - suddenly cleaning up and painting the underside of your pan makes a whole lot more sense. lol
From your ole' mate Jeff
silver Dangerous when poked
2,169 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·
Keeping it real !
beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!
1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
Aw, come on - thats a bit low isn't it?
(good come back though lol)
(good come back though lol)
From your ole' mate Jeff
donn Wolfsburg Elder
3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·
THIS WAS A POST FROM JEFF A WHILE BACK (is anyone else having trouble with the "quote" button or is just me)
I was with NRMA (now IAG) for about 20 years, and when I eventually needed to make a good size claim on my bug, I had to battle them for about 5 months.
I have been with Shannons ever since, and made 1 good size claim with them - no problem at all.
Shannon's may be a little dearer (although not much), but at least I know if I do need to make a claim, I won't go through the agony I did with AIG. We have our Bora with them as well as the bug, and I would highly recommend them.
From your ole' mate Jeff
I'm about to reinsure/register, let us know how you get on Jeff.
I was with NRMA (now IAG) for about 20 years, and when I eventually needed to make a good size claim on my bug, I had to battle them for about 5 months.
I have been with Shannons ever since, and made 1 good size claim with them - no problem at all.
Shannon's may be a little dearer (although not much), but at least I know if I do need to make a claim, I won't go through the agony I did with AIG. We have our Bora with them as well as the bug, and I would highly recommend them.
From your ole' mate Jeff
I'm about to reinsure/register, let us know how you get on Jeff.
I dream of a day when a chicken can cross a road without being asked for it's motive!
beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!
1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
I will do Donn. So far, so good.
From your ole' mate Jeff
rob53 Officially Full-On Dubber
385 posts · joined Jan 2007 ·
Sorry to hear about what happened Jeff. Some people said that it's pretty unlucky, but I reckon it's more lucky. You got out alive, and the car isn't a twisted wreck of scrap metal.
It's easy to say that if an animal jumps in front of you, you should just keep going, but like you said it's a reflex action to stop. It's human nature! Sadly some people won't stop if that happens, kind of shows what kind of person they are. Some people don't value the life of another creature. (But this isn't to be confused with people who can think clearly or have experience in this kind of situation.)
It's easy to say that if an animal jumps in front of you, you should just keep going, but like you said it's a reflex action to stop. It's human nature! Sadly some people won't stop if that happens, kind of shows what kind of person they are. Some people don't value the life of another creature. (But this isn't to be confused with people who can think clearly or have experience in this kind of situation.)
Thats not rust, it's ah ... orange primer ... yep that's what it is ...
silver Dangerous when poked
2,169 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·
What! and miss out on free dog food?rob53 wrote:Sadly some people won't stop if that happens, kind of shows what kind of person they are. Some people don't value the life of another creature.
Keeping it real !
vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·
its even better when its a multi kill.
lol jk. 😁
lol jk. 😁
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Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE
ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell
3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 ·
here you go, I got you a couple of these stickers 😊
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car forums. where a lot of peoples good intentions end up taking a good old car off the road forever never ever to see the road again. 🥲
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rob53 Officially Full-On Dubber
385 posts · joined Jan 2007 ·
Gouranga!
Thats not rust, it's ah ... orange primer ... yep that's what it is ...
beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!
1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
Thanks Ian, seems to be just what I need. 🙂ian.mezz wrote:here you go, I got you a couple of these stickers 😊
Shannons are sending an assessor to look at the car over the next few days to see if they can fix it for the sum insured, or will just pay me out. I get to keep the car though.
If they can get it sorted quick enough and pay the towie, I hope to get it out of the yard on Friday afternoon, check it out on Saturday morning, and limp it home during the day. Anyone going out towards Gulgong from the coast (between Coffs & Newcastle) on Sunday or Monday could give me a lift back to the hire car if I get the bug?
If Shannons can't sort it in time, I will do this when I finish at Parkes towards the end of next week.
I went to Gulgong this afternoon and took more photos. I taped the cracked windscreen back over the opening to keep the weather out (I didn't have the gear, skills, or time to try and re-fit it), put oil in the engine and turned it over (in case someone tries to start it) - couldn't start it - battery went flat (remembered I had the jumper leads in the hire car later on my way back to Parkes), and put the loose end of the roof rack back in the gutter. When I un-jamed it and lifted it, the roof popped back up. Looks even better now. Gotta love those Rhino racks.
This is the roof before I un-jamed the rack and put it back in the gutter.
This is the roof after it popped back out.
The worst dent is on the passenger side.
There is a dent on the drivers side as well though.
The front rack has bent the roof down slightly over the drivers door.
The back guard is dented and the tailight lens is broken.
And my new, 2 week old bonnet is dented. 🙁
I will keep you updated with how I go with Shannons - so far, pretty good.
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Smiley Veteran Volks Folk
2,125 posts · joined Oct 2008 ·
Wow man! Looks like the car came out of it with very minor damage. Thing could have been a lot worse than that.
I daresay that the car will be back on the road in no time!!
I think I might have to invest in some of these Rhino Rack Rollover Protection Bars!! 😀
Smiley 😎
I daresay that the car will be back on the road in no time!!
I think I might have to invest in some of these Rhino Rack Rollover Protection Bars!! 😀
Smiley 😎
If you said I was a Volkswagen man, you'd be right.
Lucky Phil Wolfsburg Wizard
480 posts · joined Aug 2010 ·
Just had another look at the crime scene photo's.
How in the hell did you manage to back up between the trees like that?
I bet you had that tree on the right real worried!
How in the hell did you manage to back up between the trees like that?
I bet you had that tree on the right real worried!
beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!
1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
I was still steering (bullshit - I was a passenger)
From your ole' mate Jeff
grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good
2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·
Jeff you are a legend! Let me know how it goes or if you need help.Cheers les
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beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!
1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
Thanks Les - will do. My next job looks like being in Taree, so it may not be hard. Start in about a month I think.
From your ole' mate Jeff
amazeer Bishop of Volkswagenism
3,029 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·
you need to buy a new tape measure. type 1, 2, 3 all have same 2.4m wheelbase.vlad01 wrote:I never had this issue with my old square and I used to do "handling maneuvers" eg 180, 360 handbrake turns, hard lock then turn etc...
problems I faced were a slight under-steer and the front kept going straight if braking was too hard during or just before a sharp turn.
then again the type 3 same much longer wheel base which helps a lot with snappiness.
