Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·
Its good that Chris is ok, bummer about the beetle though.
Cnfabo Vs Concrete.........OUCH !
Its good that Chris is ok, bummer about the beetle though.
reub VWRX is gone...
2,054 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
Ouch.
Glad to see you ok, and hope the beetle didn't fair too bad...
Glad to see you ok, and hope the beetle didn't fair too bad...
Reub
Sides Veteran Volks Folk
2,220 posts · joined May 2007 ·
Hmm, yeah... ouch doesn't quite cover it !!!
Glad you're OK dude - cars can always be rebuilt or replaced.
Rewatching the vid, seemed to be an "interesting" layout to those barriers...
Glad you're OK dude - cars can always be rebuilt or replaced.
Rewatching the vid, seemed to be an "interesting" layout to those barriers...
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SebastienPeek Custom Title Time!
1,657 posts · joined May 2011 ·
Ouch is an understatement.
cnfabo Custom Title Time!
1,353 posts · joined Apr 2008 ·
yes the barrier layout was fukin stupid and dangerous but no excuse to my average kooky atempt to bring it back....i backed off then it just gripped hard then well rest is history.....
i bent the beam,cage,chassis and well the car....ill post pics up later...
i bent the beam,cage,chassis and well the car....ill post pics up later...
matberry Moderator Go hard or go home
8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
So sorry to see that happen Chris....major bummer dude. Glad your ok. I reckon the car is quite sore. 🙁
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1303Steve Scirocco Rare
8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hi
Bad luck, glad your OK, watching that video was nerve racking for me, I knew it wasnt going to end well but wasnt sure when to expect the crash.
I agree if those barriers were layed out differrently it would have been less of a hard stop.
Steve
Bad luck, glad your OK, watching that video was nerve racking for me, I knew it wasnt going to end well but wasnt sure when to expect the crash.
I agree if those barriers were layed out differrently it would have been less of a hard stop.
Steve
Doug Sweetman Nil Bastardo Carborundum
2,128 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
That sucks man, commiserations 🙁
vassy66T1 Wow ... are U reading this?
2,120 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
That's a real shame Chris.
humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism
3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
Chris was not his usual self when he called me yesterday... Understandably shaken, and sad, but mostly pissed with himself... The car sounds pretty bad, but I have not seen it yet... Hopefully later in the week I'll get to his place for a look.... The cage and drivetrain should be salvaged hopefully, but the pan, body and suspension is pretty much poked so Chris tells me.... Chris called me just a moment ago with news that a new and improved sedan is in the planning already, with a replacement car possibly already found.
Good on ya mate.... Get back on that horse.
Good on ya mate.... Get back on that horse.
sander288 "Bolt-on Master"
1,404 posts · joined Aug 2008 ·
😢😢😢
Sorry to see this; all the best with the new build though!
Sorry to see this; all the best with the new build though!
VWMA Editor Custom Title Time!
1,086 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
Unlucky Chris, because those concrete barriers are positioned wrong. Had they been continued along as a straight line as they were earlier in the corner, you may have minimised the damage. Having a lose means you were trying, but you didn't need to be penalised with poor track layout.
colin Fahrvergnugen
984 posts · joined Mar 2007 ·
Sorry to hear and see your accident Chris real shame.
Definately been down the road your on.
If i can help from over here in any way please ask.
Cheers Col
Definately been down the road your on.
If i can help from over here in any way please ask.
Cheers Col
cnfabo Custom Title Time!
1,353 posts · joined Apr 2008 ·
Thanks for the kind words everyone I really appreciate it 🙂...
I'm hoping I find another good "cheap"roller over here to transfer everything over to!
I will post some pics up when my laptop decides to behave itself and work like it should
Dead bug Fabo....
I'm hoping I find another good "cheap"roller over here to transfer everything over to!
I will post some pics up when my laptop decides to behave itself and work like it should
Dead bug Fabo....
PAZZAN Wolfsburg Wizard
592 posts · joined Jan 2008 ·
not nice but as they say thats racing .Hope to see you back on the track soon..😢😢
Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it
4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 ·
Chris from a guy who doesn't like corners and only likes straights 1/4 mile long I was impressed with the footage and sound of your car. Regardless of your vw racing genre any crash is hard to watch. All the best with version 2 of your car. Just glad you're ok.
hypo-vw Australias 1st 10sec street beetle (Jan 2007) 10.49secs@132m
2,151 posts · joined May 2004 ·
my sentiments exactly , great to hear Chris that you are already looking at another build and all the best with it . If there is anything that we can assist you with dont hesitate to ask .sander288 wrote:😢😢😢
Sorry to see this; all the best with the new build though!
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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·
You will have a new bug built in no time 👍
HappyDaze Superannuated
2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·
Did they re-position those barriers after that, Chris?........they should have.
Pity you're so far away, otherwise I could give you a hand to 'straighten it out'.
Don't worry, you'll have it sorted soon enough.....let me know if I can help in any way.
Cheers, Greg
Pity you're so far away, otherwise I could give you a hand to 'straighten it out'.
Don't worry, you'll have it sorted soon enough.....let me know if I can help in any way.
Cheers, Greg
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cnfabo Custom Title Time!
1,353 posts · joined Apr 2008 ·
HappyDaze wrote:Did they re-position those barriers after that, Chris?........they should have.
Nope they put it straight back up " diagonal to the road"
Pity you're so far away, otherwise I could give you a hand to 'straighten it out'. Guys like u amaze me how you can straighten stuff like this out!!
Don't worry, you'll have it sorted soon enough.....let me know if I can help in any way.
Cheers, Greg
Honestly it might take a while. We have just bought our first place, so have to settle in, change a few things and get my man cave ready but meanwhile I'll be on the lookout
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humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism
3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
Oh boy.... Looks like there is gonna be a busy bee or two at your place over winter!
dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome
5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
Man, big hit dude.😢
Glad you are not hurt!
Glad you are not hurt!
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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·
Faaaark....I thought it was just the front corner, not the whole damn side !
matberry Moderator Go hard or go home
8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
She's fooked! 🙁 🙁 🙁
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Doug Sweetman Nil Bastardo Carborundum
2,128 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
This, my friends, is why you never scrimp on the safety gear.... To take a hit like that and walk away is testament to the build quality and safety gear Chris has put in.
Heartbreaking stuff though.... 🙁
Heartbreaking stuff though.... 🙁
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2,120 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
X2dangerous wrote:Man, big hit dude.😢
Glad you are not hurt!
Sides Veteran Volks Folk
2,220 posts · joined May 2007 ·
Holy crap - looked a big enough hit in the vid, let alone seeing the after pics !!!
Feel for ya dude, but again is great that all the safety gear did it's job and you weren't hurt.
And yeah - as others have said - give us a shout if anything can do from over here on 'tother side...
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Feel for ya dude, but again is great that all the safety gear did it's job and you weren't hurt.
And yeah - as others have said - give us a shout if anything can do from over here on 'tother side...
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Gracey Wolfsburg Wizard
511 posts · joined Feb 2003 ·
Ouch!! That was a hard hit.
That sucks however cars are much cheaper to fix than humans, glad you're ok.
On a bright note the motor sounds crisp!!
That sucks however cars are much cheaper to fix than humans, glad you're ok.
On a bright note the motor sounds crisp!!
BrisDubba Fahrvergnugen
877 posts · joined Oct 2005 ·
I saw the damage photos before watching the video - those barriers certainly aren't very forgiving as I didn't think it would be that bad.
Which event was this - appeared to get a bit more track time than at some events
Which event was this - appeared to get a bit more track time than at some events
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