Crashed my R3 - Pics
 

Well... last monday on my way to work at 5:45am I crashed my car.

I posted a thread a while back about some bad luck with my car getting backed into 2 days after I signed the papers for it. Then shortly after that it got egged and ruined the paint as well.

09 R3, just under 49,000km.

Before:

Washed it on the Saturday
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Monday morning:
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I entered a turn at about 55-60kmh in 3rd gear and started to accelerate out. As I was accelerating out of it the back end started sliding out on me. There was a car in the lane to my left and I over corrected and panicked as I didn't want to hit the other vehicle and corrected back the other way and put the car into a median on the side of the road. The car was just about due for my annual service, which I was going to be getting new tires put on it as it needed tires and I had 2 in my garage already. Partially because of tires, but also because I went a little fast. I would say I was probably doing around 80kmh out of the corner and about 70kmh when I hit the median. I've gone around that corner at that speed before as it's not a bad corner or anything. Just panicked, over corrected and avoided hitting the other motorist.

The car is currently at the body shop being assessed. Icbc claimed $7600 in damage just from what you can see in the pictures. They were un able to open the hood so they sent it to the shop. The shop got the hood open and has a page of things they need to add to the estimate. So probably just over $10k in damage. They have to measure the frame as well.

My insurance was at 30% discount and will be brought down to a 5% discount when I renew. I will have a premium against me for 3 years, in which after that it will go back to normal.

I am hoping that the car is written off as Icbc will pay me out "x" amount, and my other insurance policy will actually pay the difference of icbc's pay out and what I paid for the car. In which then I can pay my loan off, and re finance another vehicle. I am not sure if they're going to write it off or not, it's a close call. But if they don't... I have talked to the shop and they will be fixing the dent from the first claim when the guy backed into it, and they are also going to paint the door that got egged aswell. Although thats great, the cars value will not be worth it to me anymore.

On a side note, I am okay. I just have a sore neck and my back has been bugging me from day to day. This is my first major accident and it doesn't even seem real when I think about it. Cars can be replaced, I am glad I'm safe.

Also, I think my other car is just jealous and put a curse on my 8. lol.

I feel really sorry for you

Glad your ok though, that's the main thing

Cars can be replaced, you however, can't be

glad you're ok :)

first of all, glad you're ok! looks scary!

2nd.... wheels and seats FS??

Good question. Wheels for sale?

damn ... don't see how they wouldn't total it. glad you're okay!

:tear::tear:

Well icbc says if the damages exceeds 70% of the value of the car they will just write it off.

The guy has to measure the frame and check to see if its repairable because as you can see in the pics, the fenders have been pushed back into the doors.

Also, the mounting points for the bumper rebar, where it bolts too actually got torn on impact. The rad support has a huge kink in it that you can't see in the pictures. I stopped by the shop on friday while it was on the hoist but didn't take any pictures.

As for the wheels and seats lol... I don't know if the car is written off or not.

Also, if the car is written off, usually icbc pays you out for the car. Then you can sometimes have the option of buying the car back.

And, 2 of the wheels had slight curb rash from the previous owner, and 1 of the others got some rash in the accident.

Seats are mint tho.

Annnd no not for sale as of right now lol.

Also, thanks guys. It sucks but stuff happens... Just unfortunate it happens after I bite the bullet on buying a new car when I've strictly only owned older vehicles that I've fixed up.

RIP so sad :/

Nice R3 turned to ruined...sucks! Anyway, glad your alright though.

Since you're ok take this as a chance to learn how to drive properly. Next time you may be less lucky and hit an innocent family of 5 because you can't drive.

doesnt dsc prevent these sorts of things happening? especially on a dry road. glad youre okay

Who drives with dsc and traction control on?

Glad you're alright. That's all that matters in the end.

:SHOCKED:Hopefully everyone on public roads.

ouch!

Yup that really sucks,but glad your fine

Glad you're okay, but you're defiantly an idiot.

You take a turn way above the speedlimit and you know you have bad tires?

part out. rear end.

i want your rims, regardless of the rashes

The speed limit is 50kmh. I took it at 55-60kmh. Not way over. I started accelerate out of it and the tires let go.

I'm not making any excuses, as yes I should have changed the tires earlier, and not pushed the car like that.

Who are you to say I can or cannot drive? Accidents happen. Even the best make mistakes and yes I will learn from mine.

I should most likely find out tomorrow whether the car is going to be repaired or written off.

I've been poking around on craigslist at FD's and STI's. A couple FD's I might go take a look at if the car gets written off.

Glad you are ok, gives you more reason to take it to the track and learn it!

Now the cat back i would love to have!!!!!! :-)

Wow that really stinks... glad to see you're ok though. After this I'd recommend (if you haven't done so already) doing some track days or autocrosses to get a feel for your car at the limit (whatever car you may end up getting if this one is written off). Not only will it help your driving and reaction time but also your situational awareness - i.e. cold day in BC early morning with no sun = cold tires on cold pavement means way less grip than usual (in addition to them being worn out like you said). Also you'll have loads of fun while doing it!

Anyway, good luck with your future car plans and drive safely!

(Also let us know if you do buy back the car and part it out, I may be interested in some of the pieces lol)

I don't :bootyshak

Not even mad bro

you can have all the driver aids in the world, if your a shit driver, you'll still crash

It really happened the worst but finally you are safe that most important thing. Such accidents may happen mostly but the speed must be more than as mentioned by you. BTW be more cautious from next drive.

Talked to the body shop today, their estimate came in at over $17K.

Icbc (insurance company here in BC) said they were willing to spend up to 17k on repairing the car. But they needed some lee way incase certain parts were wrong and cost more or other expenses etc.

Apparently, there's a line or hose for either the headlight washers? Or just the windshield washers, that goes in the bumper, that's on back order and isn't available in north america. lol.

So pretty sure it's a write off, just waiting for the official call from icbc. Don't know if I'll be able to get the car back or not. Gonna have to go back and forth with them on a settlement too.

Man so sorry to hear this :( Im glad you are okay though! That car was clearly a curse with all its bad luck lets hope your new one isnt!

Thanks a lot everyone.

I'm not sure what I'm gonna do yet if the car is written off.

Clear out my loan for the car, then I might pick up a FD.. but I might drive my civic for a bit and fix some of the things on it to try and get it to sell, then go from there.

I have been messaging a couple guys with FD's tho. I've wanted one for sooo long.

Clearly, SOME people should !

ooohhh man!! I remember when someone hit and ran my front bumper, I was crying but glad your okay :D

And are the sideskirts for sale :D

I'm glad your alive and breathing, sometimes it's best to think about the simple things in life like breathing and still in this world (something to think about)

Shit happens

These things happen, whether you consider yourself a good driver or not.
I think everyone here has gone into corners slightly over the speed limit.
Add some bad luck and you've got yourself a car wreck.

Glad you are okay and I hope things with the insurance turn out well for you.

Oh the horror!!!!...Dealing with insurance companies I mean!

Glad you're OK! Sad for the car!

I feel sorry for this..get your baby to garage soon.

for me is Wife+Baby=DSC
ME=OFF (Ive been driving old school rwd, so...:mdrmed:)

Sad loss tho

yeah because more power is the best cure for a totaled car.

So what, buy a slow car? ... More power isn't an issue. And I'm not "curing" anything. I'm replacing my vehicle. I wanted an FD long before I got the R3.

I'm not sure what I'm going to do as of right now. I have 2 vehicles in the driveway right now, so might stick with them and pay off just pay off some school debt, or sell my civic and put the money towards a new toy.

If you wanted tighter lines there are better ways!! What makes a good driver is partly skill, and partly experience, you just got a lesson in weight transfer when sliding defiantly keep a positive throttle. $h*t happens and as long as your good I bet you will never make that mistake again. I purposely bought a GS to not have traction control (and sunroof) and I drive her year round, having worked for a Porsche and Audi dealer I've pretty much driven any car you can imagine and the RX8 is definitely a car to make drivers look good. Hope they fix's her up for you then you can practice that corner again!!

Cheers