The time has come...
The time has come...
Ok, so here are some recent pictures of my car.
![[Image: 27053_386575295877_651035877_4068809_3702366_n.jpg]](https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs495.snc3/27053_386575295877_651035877_4068809_3702366_n.jpg)
![[Image: lex5.jpg]](http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc320/tempra5/lex5.jpg)
When I first got my car almost two years ago, I was quite fortunate, because I picked up for what was a pretty good price (at the time). It wasn’t in the best of state, simply because the person who I bought it from, didn’t view cars the same way we do, and it only needed some minor TLC to make it look a lot better.
On Saturday just gone, I took my car to what would be it’s 8th track day, but it’s first since lowering and being WIM’d.
![[Image: S5001175.jpg]](http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt265/LGRosco/Lexus%20IS200/S5001175.jpg)
![[Image: S5001176.jpg]](http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt265/LGRosco/Lexus%20IS200/S5001176.jpg)
![[Image: S5001177.jpg]](http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt265/LGRosco/Lexus%20IS200/S5001177.jpg)
Once again, IMO, it looked glorious, and I even had a couple of other IS owners come up and asked me questions about it.
Mainly “Are you really taking it on the track ?!?!”.
I don’t have any pics yet, but on track it handled a lot better, but the dampers still provided some lean. A set of stiffer shocks and good ARB would really make a difference.
After my two sessions, the car cooled down nicely, and still leaving me with a smile on my face.
![[Image: S5001180.jpg]](http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt265/LGRosco/Lexus%20IS200/S5001180.jpg)
However….
After getting home that day safely, I was meant to go to a BBQ at my girlfriend’s with some friends, that evening.
On my way there, it was just getting dark, and I was driving down a country road I have been down several hundreds of times. On a blind bend, a deer was in the road, and made me jump out of my skin.
I hit the deer, and spun the car into a sloped bank.
After several people not stopping to help, a very kind gentleman in a huge van, and a towrope pulled me out.
The car was not good.
![[Image: S5001181.jpg]](http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt265/LGRosco/Lexus%20IS200/S5001181.jpg)
![[Image: S5001182.jpg]](http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt265/LGRosco/Lexus%20IS200/S5001182.jpg)
![[Image: S5001183.jpg]](http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt265/LGRosco/Lexus%20IS200/S5001183.jpg)
![[Image: S5001184.jpg]](http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt265/LGRosco/Lexus%20IS200/S5001184.jpg)
![[Image: S5001185.jpg]](http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt265/LGRosco/Lexus%20IS200/S5001185.jpg)
![[Image: S5001186.jpg]](http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt265/LGRosco/Lexus%20IS200/S5001186.jpg)
![[Image: S5001187.jpg]](http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt265/LGRosco/Lexus%20IS200/S5001187.jpg)
![[Image: S5001188.jpg]](http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt265/LGRosco/Lexus%20IS200/S5001188.jpg)
![[Image: S5001189.jpg]](http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt265/LGRosco/Lexus%20IS200/S5001189.jpg)
![[Image: S5001190.jpg]](http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt265/LGRosco/Lexus%20IS200/S5001190.jpg)
This is as far as the door would open
![[Image: S5001191.jpg]](http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt265/LGRosco/Lexus%20IS200/S5001191.jpg)
![[Image: S5001192.jpg]](http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt265/LGRosco/Lexus%20IS200/S5001192.jpg)
![[Image: S5001193.jpg]](http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt265/LGRosco/Lexus%20IS200/S5001193.jpg)
After having a long think about it, I reluctantly called the insurance company. The damage would have taken more out of my savings than I would like to spend on a car.
Today a huge double decker low loader came and took my car away to be assessed. I felt sick watching it being man handled onto the back of this lorry, and driven off.
I also have a very bad feeling the insurance company won’t look twice at it, and simply write it off.
Apart from the exterior damage, the car is still fine. It starts, and drives fine, and the only damage is on the front, and driver’s side.
In the past I have owned faster, better handling, and cheaper to run cars. But the Lexus has been the only car I have really loved, and looked after in this way. I am so annoyed that something silly like this, has resulted in me losing my car this.
Oh well i guess... It is just a car.
It is absolutely heart breaking for me to write this, but still, needs to be done.
Ok, so here are some recent pictures of my car.
When I first got my car almost two years ago, I was quite fortunate, because I picked up for what was a pretty good price (at the time). It wasn’t in the best of state, simply because the person who I bought it from, didn’t view cars the same way we do, and it only needed some minor TLC to make it look a lot better.
On Saturday just gone, I took my car to what would be it’s 8th track day, but it’s first since lowering and being WIM’d.
Once again, IMO, it looked glorious, and I even had a couple of other IS owners come up and asked me questions about it.
Mainly “Are you really taking it on the track ?!?!”.
I don’t have any pics yet, but on track it handled a lot better, but the dampers still provided some lean. A set of stiffer shocks and good ARB would really make a difference.
After my two sessions, the car cooled down nicely, and still leaving me with a smile on my face.
However….
After getting home that day safely, I was meant to go to a BBQ at my girlfriend’s with some friends, that evening.
On my way there, it was just getting dark, and I was driving down a country road I have been down several hundreds of times. On a blind bend, a deer was in the road, and made me jump out of my skin.
I hit the deer, and spun the car into a sloped bank.
After several people not stopping to help, a very kind gentleman in a huge van, and a towrope pulled me out.
The car was not good.
This is as far as the door would open
After having a long think about it, I reluctantly called the insurance company. The damage would have taken more out of my savings than I would like to spend on a car.
Today a huge double decker low loader came and took my car away to be assessed. I felt sick watching it being man handled onto the back of this lorry, and driven off.
I also have a very bad feeling the insurance company won’t look twice at it, and simply write it off.
Apart from the exterior damage, the car is still fine. It starts, and drives fine, and the only damage is on the front, and driver’s side.
In the past I have owned faster, better handling, and cheaper to run cars. But the Lexus has been the only car I have really loved, and looked after in this way. I am so annoyed that something silly like this, has resulted in me losing my car this.
Oh well i guess... It is just a car.
At least you're ok. Don't suppose the deer came out of it too well though ?
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IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
steviewevie
17-03-2017, 08:02 AM #3Gutted for you mate. I wouldn't be suprised if it's a write-off, looks like quite a lot of damage there.
At least you're ok. Don't suppose the deer came out of it too well though ?
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Surely if the insurers deem it to be a write off there would be an alternative route. That damage looks expensive but doesnt look over the top. New Front Quater panel and Front bumper?
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Jambo New Front Quater panel and Front bumper?
And the bonnet. And fixing up the mirror, the scratched door (assuming it's not bent too), and assuming nothing else has gone bent inside like the slam panel, rad etc
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
steviewevie
17-03-2017, 08:05 AM #5Jambo New Front Quater panel and Front bumper?
And the bonnet. And fixing up the mirror, the scratched door (assuming it's not bent too), and assuming nothing else has gone bent inside like the slam panel, rad etc
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
glad your ok though mate
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Dan_Turism0
17-03-2017, 08:06 AM #6sorry to hear dave glad your ok though mate
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Quote:A Supra without a spoiler is like a Gypsy's dog without a Nob.
But you never know they might just fix it.
Ps never except the insurance companies first offer they give you , hold out a bit and you Will be offered more !!!!
Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
Feel very sorry for you mate, but if it cant be fixed you could always get another one.
But you never know they might just fix it.
Ps never except the insurance companies first offer they give you , hold out a bit and you Will be offered more !!!!
Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
Sounds like a horrible experience so glad you weren't injured. Unfortunately that does look like at least £2k worth of damage so there's a good chance of a write off but worth pushing them to repair if that's what you want.
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
That looks so bad, glad nobody was hurt.
Dark Samurai
17-03-2017, 08:28 AM #9Oh mate, i really was gooign ohhhhhhhhhh
That looks so bad, glad nobody was hurt.
Moley Ps never except the insurance companies first offer they give you , hold out a bit and you Will be offered more !!!!
Yep, good advice there, if it comes to that.
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
steviewevie
17-03-2017, 08:59 AM #10Moley Ps never except the insurance companies first offer they give you , hold out a bit and you Will be offered more !!!!
Yep, good advice there, if it comes to that.
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
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