The strength of an 86...
 

Hi All

Alas it has been a horrible week on SA's roads with numerous car accidents and several lives being lost. I am one of the thankful survivors who didn't suffer too much damage or injuries.

I was hit by a Mercedes Benz Vito who had been hit from behind by a Quantum on the R24 highway on Friday afternoon. The aftermath is attached. The car's massive rigidity and flexible plastic bumpers absorbed the blow quite well considering the mass of the vehicles that hit me. The boot still opens and closes without difficulty. The exhausts will obviously need to be changed along with the tow hitches and back bumper with some undercarriage repairs. Car still drives straight so suspension appears unharmed.

:respekt:

It deserves that 5 star ANCAP rating.

Drive safe people!

ek huil my dood!!!!

Not really sure how I restrained myself from pulling out my tow hitch and beating somebody to death... Only had this car 7 weeks... And the Vito had a bullbar!

Ouch ... sorry dude.:(

Sorry to hear dude ~ glad ur not hurt !

Also sorry to hear about this, glad your ok and I hope that it doesn't take them too long to get your 86 sorted out

aai :(

Sorry man, glad u ok though

[edit] Their insurance must pay for a trd back :)

@ GeeTee86 - you're reading my mind :-)

Some prices I got this AM:

Rear bumper: R3272.61
Chrome Tips (each): R676.91
Exhaust silencers (each): R5834

All prices excl. VAT

Get the USA TRD Exhaust ...fits nicely to the current back bumpers. :w00t:

Glad you're OK.

But agree with all above, perfect time to make her sound better!

good thing it's only material damage... even though it will still hurt like hell emotionally..

Sorry to hear.
Did the actual exhaust get damaged, or only the tips?

Also, what do they mean by this:
Exhaust silencers (each): R5834

There is only one big box at the back, surely they wouldn't all need replacing?

From what I can see the exhaust bent to the right - now the thing is Toyota don't even know what these pipes look like obviously - still so new. I'm also getting the idea it should be a single silencer box in the middle - which I will insist is replaced. One tip is badly damaged but I think they can come off with a socket or something as there is a hole at the bottom.

FR-S TRD Exhaust looks and sounds nice...

Just kak timing for this hey!

remove your spare wheel and check you valance not damaged???