LoNgStAr Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Hey guys, thought I'll share this story with you guys which just happened to me today and even now i still cant believe it happened... This afternoon around 2pm, me and my mate were working on the stereo system on my car so we took the middle surround piece out in order to access the audio cables. I was sitting on the passenger seat and he was on the driver seat, My mate needed more working space so he pulled down the handbrake, and put it into gear (REVERSE) so the car doesnt roll while the car was off but key was inside and it was on ACC Around 15 mins later my mates phone rang and he stood up and walked out of the carport to answer the call, he was talking a while on the phone... the stereo was playing, so i thought ill turn on the car to charge the battery just incase it die and cant start the car later. Big mistake by me, as i always assumed the handbrake (I never put down the handbrake while working on car) was up and completely forgotten that my freind pulled it down and put in REVERSE. I walked to the other side of the car, i turned the ignition on, horrible disaster was about to happen to my beloved GTR... It rolled back, like how it would if you were to start the car with handbrake on while the car is in gear, however it did not stop, it was going atleast 5km/hr. My right arm was stuck at the steering wheel and i tried to turn off the car (but the Turbo timer was on for 30sec, Boost controller was also on) and reach for the handbrake but it wasnt possible for me to reach in that position. NOW why didnt the car stop? normal car would stall isnt it? maybe because turbo and boost controller were on? It rolled back for 3M, and it was very fast i could not do anything but yell out "HELP ME MIKE!!" my driver side door broke because of my body was in the way and the left door hit the carports pole, so gone 2 doors. When my mate heard the scream he turned around and saw what was happening...he was like WTF???!! then ran straight to me and jumped into the driver seat to pull the handbrake up... just a little bit too late the right rear panel hit the side of the gate... big dent from the rear pods to fuel cap. Now, imagine if my mate wasnt there... I would of been dead or at at least break my legs/arms as the car pulled me to the gate, yes it moved like 5M (when it hit the gate) from the garage door. Secondly if it didnt hit the gate and stopped, it would of gone to the road and hit the car parked on the other side of it...or might even hit travelling cars on the road. So a lesson for me to learn, always stop the wheels with bricks... that just costed me atleast few grand to fix this damage. There go my beloved GTR, very big damage, 2 doors and the right rear panel... even now i still cant believe it. I wish it was a dream, i felt so bad for what happened and just want to share this story with you guys so hope this would never happened to any of us ever again. Now im in need of 2 GTR doors, please help me find out guys...you help will be appreciated. Im located in Canley Vale Sydney BTW, let me know if you can help me with finding Doors. thanks guys -Long Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309263-horrible-incident-for-my-r32-gtr-now-need-parts/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
islander_s13 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 hey man sorry to hear that happen to your car and lucky you didnt get hurt, i can sort of see what your talkin bout when you said you couldve been seriously hurt even though the car wasnt travellin that fast good luck on finding the parts you need as well Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309263-horrible-incident-for-my-r32-gtr-now-need-parts/#findComment-5100472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Widow Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Dude, Sucks big time. Hopefully you can get it fixed up again Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309263-horrible-incident-for-my-r32-gtr-now-need-parts/#findComment-5101015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano 1 Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 that sucks dude, it wasnt because of the turbo timer or anything like that, the car most likly started, becasue reverse is such a high gear ratio it will almost start the car if u crank it with out a handbreak on, The same gose 4 a 4x4, if u got a 4x4 in low range, 1st-2nd-3rd gear, u can just turn the key and drive off. dont need to push the gas pedal or anything. I can see what happened man, and that really sucks sorry to hear mate Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309263-horrible-incident-for-my-r32-gtr-now-need-parts/#findComment-5101435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SECURITY Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 (edited) thats a shit go mate. thats why i always jiggle the gear knob to make sure its not in gear before i start any car. you may be in luck if you ring up a wrecker, half cuts are sold without doors so i cant imagine it being hard to find some if you did some ringing around. Edited February 23, 2010 by SECURITY Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309263-horrible-incident-for-my-r32-gtr-now-need-parts/#findComment-5101455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTR32G Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Sorry to hear about this, sound like you should call your insurance company if you have insurance. If not call Prestige Motorsport in Lansvale pH: 97260505 he will have the parts you need and can do any panel beating, painting you need. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309263-horrible-incident-for-my-r32-gtr-now-need-parts/#findComment-5101463 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demon Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 So sorry to hear about this mate...thankfully your're ok..It's amazing how forgetting to check simple things can cause big dramas. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309263-horrible-incident-for-my-r32-gtr-now-need-parts/#findComment-5101498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messiah Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Hmmm.... most turbo timers i know of are configured swo if the ignition is off, and the handbrake is off, the TT should shut down and with it the car. If it didnt shut down when you turned off the key with the HB down, check the wiring too. Sorry to hear about the prob mate, i once did the same but was parked in the garage... fortunately i just jolted tapped the wall and i'd stopped it.... still messed the bu,per up tho Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309263-horrible-incident-for-my-r32-gtr-now-need-parts/#findComment-5101512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoNgStAr Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 Thanks guys, the boost setting was on 15psi. I just figured out that everytime i start engine, the boost indicator always goes up to 2bar of boost before it adjust to the settings. so with 2 bar of boost that car rolled hard, couldnt stop it in time, will be calling wreckers for parts soon, will keep you guys posted.. cheers guys! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309263-horrible-incident-for-my-r32-gtr-now-need-parts/#findComment-5101768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primordial Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Damn.. thats a crap situation! Good thing it was you who started your car, and not your mate though.. Dont think you'd be mates for much longer if it was him! You wouldnt be making any boost when starting the car.. The engine isnt making enough RPM.. It's just RB26 torque. Hope you get it sorted without too much cost and heartache! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309263-horrible-incident-for-my-r32-gtr-now-need-parts/#findComment-5101941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abo Bob Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Hmmm.... most turbo timers i know of are configured swo if the ignition is off, and the handbrake is off, the TT should shut down and with it the car.If it didnt shut down when you turned off the key with the HB down, check the wiring too. Sorry to hear about the prob mate, i once did the same but was parked in the garage... fortunately i just jolted tapped the wall and i'd stopped it.... still messed the bu,per up tho They should be but I've seen some that aren't. Sorry to hear mate. I feel your pain. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309263-horrible-incident-for-my-r32-gtr-now-need-parts/#findComment-5101977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CARSICK Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 got to agree with 'brian'. it has to be an insurance job. you are insured aren't you? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309263-horrible-incident-for-my-r32-gtr-now-need-parts/#findComment-5102014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fib Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Damn man that sucks! Hopefully the for sale section on this forum might have a whole r32gtr to be parted. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309263-horrible-incident-for-my-r32-gtr-now-need-parts/#findComment-5102082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoNgStAr Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 I am insured with justcar, however excess will be min of 4k, so i thought ill try fix it mysel, would be cheaper and insurance premium wont increase. just talked to my panel beater/neighbour, he said if getting new doors, ill need to respray both side including the dent on the right rear panel + rear pumper. My car is white, so most likely to spray it white again, but i just thought of the r34gtr blue color maybe that would be hot? Also for the 2 doors the hinges are broken so i have two options, either get new hinges or get the lambo door kit this is a great chance to do that conversion...so if this incident happens again door wont be as bad "just kidding" let me hear your opinion guys, will keep you up to date... Cheers guys Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309263-horrible-incident-for-my-r32-gtr-now-need-parts/#findComment-5102496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CARSICK Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 ^^^ Either the R33 GT-R Midnight Purple Code# LP2 Or the R34 GT-R Bayside Blue Code# TV2 IMHO Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309263-horrible-incident-for-my-r32-gtr-now-need-parts/#findComment-5102665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longz Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Midnight Purple lv4 = win Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309263-horrible-incident-for-my-r32-gtr-now-need-parts/#findComment-5102879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Messiah Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 KR4 silver Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309263-horrible-incident-for-my-r32-gtr-now-need-parts/#findComment-5102973 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko R1 Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 the car is repairable so seriously consider yourself lucky - the man above was watching over you Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309263-horrible-incident-for-my-r32-gtr-now-need-parts/#findComment-5104229 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLNSKY Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 (edited) Thats unlucky Long.... Never you had a GTR man, all the best to your car!!! The plus side is no one was injured mate.. -Colin Edited February 25, 2010 by CLNSKY Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309263-horrible-incident-for-my-r32-gtr-now-need-parts/#findComment-5105652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffworld2 Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 This is why turbo timers are frowned upon by the authorities. not such a stupid rule now is it. I would reccomend you find two white doors and see how bad the colour match is first, might be pretty good. It's finding the white doors that will be the problem. Hopefully you havent bent the whole hinge support area or the guards which might not be obvious now but will be when you have new doors and cant figure out why they dont fit Hopefully all works out for you mate. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/309263-horrible-incident-for-my-r32-gtr-now-need-parts/#findComment-5107083 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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