I destroyed my GU

[Squalo]

Hi guys

I'm sorry to announce that I am responsible for the death of a GU IV Patrol

I went to sleep on the Bruce Highway late at night about two weeks ago, I probably should have disengaged the cruise control before I did as when I woke up I was still blasting along at 110km/h, in the deep ditch between north and southbound lanes on that part of the highway (between Caboolture and Caloundra exits. Long story short, I got it stopped, but not before it was damaged enough to be declared a total loss, and I came away from the occasion with spinal fractures and broken ribs.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Sorry to here mate but at least it was the death of a GU and not the death of yourself or anyone else

Are you insured?

[Squalo]

Yes, insurance co. has been fantastic (Lumley General Insurance). Claytons Towing, Beerwah police, Nambour ambos and hospital, and the random kind strangers who stopped to assist were all awesome too, their efforts helped to make a fairly traumatic situation a lot easier to deal with.

I'm very disappointed to lose my car, she was a great Patrol. But as you say better her than me or - god forbid - anyone else.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Good news is you can now upgrade to a GQ *L*

Plans on buying another Patrol?

[Stropp]

That's not good news mate, hope things get better from here on in and the next patrol is more awesome than the old.

[Squalo]

Yes I think I'll get another Patrol, but I'll have to do some thinking about what model and drivetrain I want. I learned a lot building this one up and now know what I definitely want/need as far as capabilities go. I imagine that the next one won't be a lot different to this one, but I'd be happy in an earlier series GU and spend the difference on the bolt-on bandit stuff

[Squalo]

Got more pics of it today. Sad

No, not IFS ...




Just a banana-shaped front diff housing... I went up the side of an emergency services u-turn lane between north and south bound lanes, and according to Claytons Towing I flew 17 metres before landing in the ditch again, still carrying a lot of speed. That's when the airbags deployed, and my spine was fractured.




Some advertising for Zordo's diff pumpkin protector - it took a massive impact and the diff housing under it looks intact.




Front right guard now part of front right door...

[threedogs]

Hope your back is ok. Myself I've broken it once and fractured it another time.
Still walking but only just, Whats the plan for the wreck?

[Squalo]

The wreck is in the insurance co.s hands now. It will end up at Manheim salvage auctions in Brisbane sometime in the next few weeks. Still lots of good gear including the CRD/auto drivetrain that only has 104k on it.

[04OFF]

Ho-lee-fwuck Murray !

Sad to see your car like that, i know what you and that troll have been through, but, it is just metal after all, very glad you are still hear to tell the tale, reading the story , sounds like it could have been a lot worse.

Mate, if you need anything please let me know.