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Re: Porsche-Jeck & Dreamcar Germany Meeting
This happened. A moments lack of paying proper attention, at a speed of no more than 10 km/h. Every driver's worse nightmare, in a foreign country, where I don't speak the language, a road traffic accident. Thankfully no one was hurt, but thank Ferdinand that Porsche-jeck was on hand to sort out the third party, the police... A thousand thanks, no a million thanks to Porsche-jeck for being on hand to sort it all out for us, we would have been in real trouble had it not been for your help. I feel terrible for ruining a wonderful day out that he had planned for us. The car was perfectly driveable, a testiment to the strength of build, next day we travelled back to England, from Rheindahlen to Southampton in 8 hours door to door, including the ferry trip from Calais to Dover. My baby is now in our Porsche-hospital, Porsche Insurance were extremely efficient and helpful, the workshop had approval for the repairs within hours of my phone call, and hopefully, will have her back by the end of next week.
Apr 26, 2006 9:55:35 AM
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long720 said:
oh no....my thoughts are with you and your 987. Just think of it this way, it could've gotten a lot worse.
Best of luck.
Thanks for your sentiments - you are so right. BTW, when I took the car in for repair, the bodyshop manager was telling me just how strong Porsche cars are - he had a 987 in recently which had had a frontal collision at an estimated 50 mph (80 km/h).
The front chassis members were bent at right angles to the car, the driver and passenger were unhurt, the steering column and pedal-box hadn't moved and both doors could be opened and shut normally. Amazing. 
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Freak 2 said:
Good to hear that nobody got hurt !!
Best of luck to you Dreamcar and that your Beauty can be repaired like new
Thanks, Freak 2. The (Porsche approved) repairer said door only plus maybe the hinges and door lock. I just hope the car "feels" the same with no new squeaks, rattles or wind noise. My pride may take a little longer to fix, however.
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This happened. A moments lack of paying proper attention, at a speed of no more than 10 km/h. Every driver's worse nightmare, in a foreign country, where I don't speak the language, a road traffic accident. Thankfully no one was hurt, but thank Ferdinand that Porsche-jeck was on hand to sort out the third party, the police... A thousand thanks, no a million thanks to Porsche-jeck for being on hand to sort it all out for us, we would have been in real trouble had it not been for your help. I feel terrible for ruining a wonderful day out that he had planned for us. The car was perfectly driveable, a testiment to the strength of build, next day we travelled back to England, from Rheindahlen to Southampton in 8 hours door to door, including the ferry trip from Calais to Dover. My baby is now in our Porsche-hospital, Porsche Insurance were extremely efficient and helpful, the workshop had approval for the repairs within hours of my phone call, and hopefully, will have her back by the end of next week.
i just wanted to thank you for the nice pictures and the report... and then i've seen this... i can quite imagine that this ruined your trip. it's a pity. germany should be more hospitable for visiting porsches (maybe locking those opels away
)but coming back to my original intention: thanks for your report!
Re: Porsche-Jeck & Dreamcar Germany Meeting
Just don't do it again! 
I find application of beer to the brain helps the personal 'injury' heal.
Hey, I just reversed into a wall WITH park assist solid-beeping at me this evening.
I blame a long stressful day. I think I just nudged it, can't see any damage. You're lucky to get away with just the door... but Pounds4000! That's a little steep!
I find application of beer to the brain helps the personal 'injury' heal.Hey, I just reversed into a wall WITH park assist solid-beeping at me this evening.
I blame a long stressful day. I think I just nudged it, can't see any damage. You're lucky to get away with just the door... but Pounds4000! That's a little steep!
Apr 26, 2006 7:46:34 PM
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zzboba said:
germany should be more hospitable for visiting porsches (maybe locking those opels away
Maybe except for the mid-engined Opel
(Speedster), which is quite rare and fun to play with, but for sure the ugly Zafiras should be locked away 
Actually the junction / traffic light regime at that specific junction seemed to be a bit tricky to me (even the police officers told me so) and we could here squeaking tyres from other cars (trying to avoid a collision) more than one time when we had to wait for the police
I felt as miserable as Dreamcar after the accident (it's the least you want to experience when playing on the road with a nice Rennteam-fellow).
Anyway, I hope the Porsche-surgeons will do a perfect job and next time I'll arrange a weekend-ban for all ugly Opels
On a more positive note I'd say more Rennteamers should meet beyond the virtual internet-world in real life. It definitely adds a lot to the Rennteam-experience and if all Rennteamers are such nice guys like Dreamcar, you can't go wrong with arranging a meeting
- looking forward to the big international Rennteam-meeting planned by RC(whenever and whereever it may take place) 
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zzboba said:
i just wanted to thank you for the nice pictures and the report... and then i've seen this... i can quite imagine that this ruined your trip. it's a pity. germany should be more hospitable for visiting porsches (maybe locking those opels away
but coming back to my original intention: thanks for your report!
You'd think those Opel Zafiras would have more respect for Porsche cars, since the Zafira was developed by Porsche.
Apr 26, 2006 8:48:54 PM
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Apr 27, 2006 2:06:48 AM
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Apr 27, 2006 5:11:17 AM
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Re: Porsche-Jeck & Dreamcar Germany Meeting
DC - ouch, I feel your pain. Hope the guys at Jesty's get her back to you soon, then we'll have to schedule that meet to compare resprays!!!
Oh, and on the subject of VX220 Turbos, ran one for a few days - fantastic car to drive... one of those cars I keep seeing in the trade mags and thinking hmmm perhaps,,,,
Oh, and on the subject of VX220 Turbos, ran one for a few days - fantastic car to drive... one of those cars I keep seeing in the trade mags and thinking hmmm perhaps,,,,
Re: Porsche-Jeck & Dreamcar Germany Meeting
Thanks everyone for your sympathy over my broken baby, it is very much appreciated and it is good to know there is a family around such as Rennteam where we can discuss our car related problems. But to reiterate what porsche-jeck has said, it is one thing making internet-friends it is much more rewarding to actually meet up with like minded enthusiasts, and I can honestly say that it has been a pleasure meeting up with local Rennteamers here in the South of England and of course with Porsche-jeck in Germany. Roll on the International Meeting suggested by RC.
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