Corsa VS Terrano...

AlexD333 · 07-02-2015, 17:30

Title pretty much says it all, we are In heavy slow traffic, two lanes merging into one, lady in the wrong lane tries to push in, so waits by our side crawling forwards for a while tailgating the car infront and then decides to turn in once we moved forwards...

Offside rear terrano arch vs nearside mirror

Would you believe the lady was behind us for about anther 30 seconds after the incident, we pulled in where safe (next available turning) as traffic was crawling. And she carried on!!

Not that I am fussed with her hitting my terrano but she's effectively done a hit n run?!

Views? Opinions?

AlexD333 · 07-02-2015, 17:33

Oh I should mention, I reported to the police once we stopped (5 mins later)

zippy656 · 07-02-2015, 18:11

Any damage to your t2?

clivvy · 07-02-2015, 18:12

yup. How much damage? you get the licence plate?

jims-terrano · 07-02-2015, 18:13

Should of had a dash cam for when the corsa went sailing passed.

Alex, how do you manage to get into these scrapes

rustic · 07-02-2015, 18:21

Why not add two lengths of scaffolding pole down each side of the Terrano as side impact crash bars, just use some scaffolding clamps to attach them to your front and rear bumpers.

Sorted...

supergnome · 07-02-2015, 19:31

OR you could have let her in infront of you.

briggie · 07-02-2015, 20:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustic

Why not add two lengths of scaffolding pole down each side of the Terrano as side impact crash bars, just use some scaffolding clamps to attach them to your front and rear bumpers.

Sorted...

DONT GIVE HIM IDEAS

Banshee · 08-02-2015, 03:50

Alex, what are you using to record that with and is it any good at night?

Also did anyone else spot the Burgandy Terrano come down the bus lane with the red burger van trailer on, was later seen in the video at 12:46 reversing down a side street, he must have been doing his trailer test

AlexD333 · 08-02-2015, 08:00

I missed that terrano actually, and yes thanks for the backup chaps, staggered formation ect

The camera is an sj4000 and is very good at night also

briggie · 08-02-2015, 10:38

well , for what its worth ........ I personally think you both behaved like idiots , its almost akin to a game of " chicken " , only with potentially much more danger ........ rant over .

elty001 · 08-02-2015, 11:03

I know it's annoying when idiots are swapping and changing lanes just get another car length closer to their destination but like others have said it's not worth risking an accident for.
Had the same issue on Friday when I took the mrs to hospital for an appointment.
The stretch of the A38 from junction 28 to Mansfield has loads of traffic lights which change from one to two lanes and then back to one so there is always lane barging when it merges.
I usually stay in the inside lane as nine times out of ten I end up in front of the idiots who are swapping lanes trying to get ahead.
That's how driving seems to be now days not a relaxed enjoyable experience.

AlexD333 · 08-02-2015, 11:10

Yeah noted,far too many idiots on the road,stress everybody out. I am trying to bury my head in the sand and just cruise about, as mentioned just let them go.

firebobby · 08-02-2015, 11:21

Nah, if you let to many in Alex, word will get round that the silly looking 4x4 with the tooth pick on the front, lets anyone in and you won't get anywhere mate.

I will always let one car in front of me, when they are in the wrong lane and most do it all the time and will see how far they can jump the queue, sorry lads, but if I can sit in a queue...so can they.
Most buses have cameras that record vehicles in bus lanes too, in Reading, the council make thousands £££££ out of idiots that abuse them

don simon · 08-02-2015, 11:23

I'd rather have the nutters in front of me where I can see them, than behind.

07-02-2015, 17:30	#1
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Corsa VS Terrano... Title pretty much says it all, we are In heavy slow traffic, two lanes merging into one, lady in the wrong lane tries to push in, so waits by our side crawling forwards for a while tailgating the car infront and then decides to turn in once we moved forwards... Offside rear terrano arch vs nearside mirror Would you believe the lady was behind us for about anther 30 seconds after the incident, we pulled in where safe (next available turning) as traffic was crawling. And she carried on!! Not that I am fussed with her hitting my terrano but she's effectively done a hit n run?! Views? Opinions?

07-02-2015, 18:21	#6
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Why not add two lengths of scaffolding pole down each side of the Terrano as side impact crash bars, just use some scaffolding clamps to attach them to your front and rear bumpers. Sorted... __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

08-02-2015, 03:50	#9
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	Alex, what are you using to record that with and is it any good at night? Also did anyone else spot the Burgandy Terrano come down the bus lane with the red burger van trailer on, was later seen in the video at 12:46 reversing down a side street, he must have been doing his trailer test __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

07-02-2015, 17:33	#2
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Oh I should mention, I reported to the police once we stopped (5 mins later)

07-02-2015, 18:11	#3
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	Any damage to your t2?

07-02-2015, 18:12	#4
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	yup. How much damage? you get the licence plate?

07-02-2015, 18:13	#5
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Should of had a dash cam for when the corsa went sailing passed. Alex, how do you manage to get into these scrapes

07-02-2015, 19:31	#7
supergnome Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Isle of Axholme Vehicle: T2, 2.7 TDI 2002 lwb Posts: 955	OR you could have let her in infront of you.

08-02-2015, 08:00	#10
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	I missed that terrano actually, and yes thanks for the backup chaps, staggered formation ect The camera is an sj4000 and is very good at night also

08-02-2015, 10:38	#11
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	well , for what its worth ........ I personally think you both behaved like idiots , its almost akin to a game of " chicken " , only with potentially much more danger ........ rant over .

08-02-2015, 11:03	#12
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	I know it's annoying when idiots are swapping and changing lanes just get another car length closer to their destination but like others have said it's not worth risking an accident for. Had the same issue on Friday when I took the mrs to hospital for an appointment. The stretch of the A38 from junction 28 to Mansfield has loads of traffic lights which change from one to two lanes and then back to one so there is always lane barging when it merges. I usually stay in the inside lane as nine times out of ten I end up in front of the idiots who are swapping lanes trying to get ahead. That's how driving seems to be now days not a relaxed enjoyable experience.

08-02-2015, 11:10	#13
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Yeah noted,far too many idiots on the road,stress everybody out. I am trying to bury my head in the sand and just cruise about, as mentioned just let them go.

08-02-2015, 11:21	#14
firebobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Bucks Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2005 Posts: 3,499	Nah, if you let to many in Alex, word will get round that the silly looking 4x4 with the tooth pick on the front, lets anyone in and you won't get anywhere mate. I will always let one car in front of me, when they are in the wrong lane and most do it all the time and will see how far they can jump the queue, sorry lads, but if I can sit in a queue...so can they. Most buses have cameras that record vehicles in bus lanes too, in Reading, the council make thousands £££££ out of idiots that abuse them

08-02-2015, 11:23	#15
don simon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Gone. Vehicle: Terrano ii Posts: 2,215	I'd rather have the nutters in front of me where I can see them, than behind.