B*ll*cks!

**glendog74** · 30-11-2008, 12:55 PM

10 minutes from the end of my Don Palmer car control day (which was awesome by the way!), the red battery warning light illuminated on the dash... Don said don't turn the engine off - leave NOW! Just leaving the track when it conks out! Got a jump start from Don and the car managed a whole mile before cutting out again with all manner of warning lights. Thus stranded in the middle of the Leicestershire countryside, rapidly getting dark and freakin f-f-f-freezing!

Joined the RAC and they arrived and checked the alternator feed - nothing... Eventually got collected and dropped off at the girlfriend's family in Barnsley many hours later. Just to round the day off nicely, the breakdown truck numpties smashed my nearside splitter getting it off the lorry...

Trying to get it into BMW up in Yorkshire tomorrow.

Oh and i missed out on my Donington track day which i should have been on today - out of pocket by £110 plus track insurance of £160

bryce · 30-11-2008, 01:22 PM

Unlucky mate.

Warranty?

SMD · 30-11-2008, 01:36 PM

Thats a shame mate!

Looks like the alternator strikes again!

Shame about the track day, i was going to go but to cold for a race car with no heaters!

SMD · 30-11-2008, 01:43 PM

Also forgot to ask!

How was the Don Palmer day? I e mailed them yesterday to ask about the days as i fancy doing one myself!

What did you do, learn etc?

cheers

SpineOnABap · 30-11-2008, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SMD

How was the Don Palmer day? I e mailed them yesterday to ask about the days as i fancy doing one myself!

No need - just come out to the local test track with me and G

SMD · 30-11-2008, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpineOnABap

Quote:

Originally Posted by SMD

How was the Don Palmer day? I e mailed them yesterday to ask about the days as i fancy doing one myself!

No need - just come out to the local test track with me and G

Yea your right mate! Think i am going to do a drift day at Oulton with some help there from G!
Then off to Test Track!

houlbt · 30-11-2008, 06:13 PM

Bad luck... hope it's all fixed up soon

dave1 · 30-11-2008, 06:32 PM

ah mate bad one!

E46ACS · 30-11-2008, 10:30 PM

Bad news!!

Are the RAC not lible for the splitter?

Shame you are not nearer to Malton BMW (60 miles from Barnsley), as Stephane, the service manager, would look after you.

RichW · 30-11-2008, 11:30 PM

Sorry to hear of your bad luck, as has been said previously, surely the RAC are responsible for the splitter???

Best of luck getting it repaired, as has been said, sounds like the alternator has packed in

30-11-2008, 12:55 PM	#1
glendog74 CSL Register Uber-poster! Tetris Champion! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornwall Posts: 8,861 Casino cash: $32299	*Bllcks!* 10 minutes from the end of my Don Palmer car control day (which was awesome by the way!), the red battery warning light illuminated on the dash... Don said don't turn the engine off - leave NOW! Just leaving the track when it conks out! Got a jump start from Don and the car managed a whole mile before cutting out again with all manner of warning lights. Thus stranded in the middle of the Leicestershire countryside, rapidly getting dark and freakin f-f-f-freezing! Joined the RAC and they arrived and checked the alternator feed - nothing... Eventually got collected and dropped off at the girlfriend's family in Barnsley *many* hours later. Just to round the day off nicely, the breakdown truck numpties smashed my nearside splitter getting it off the lorry... Trying to get it into BMW up in Yorkshire tomorrow. Oh and i missed out on my Donington track day which i should have been on today - out of pocket by £110 plus track insurance of £160

30-11-2008, 06:13 PM	#7
houlbt S3 - On the open road Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 115 Casino cash: $311	Bad luck... hope it's all fixed up soon __________________ Black Scuderia, White CSL, Orange M3 Racecar

30-11-2008, 10:30 PM	#9
E46ACS S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Durham Posts: 771 Casino cash: $1950	Bad news!! Are the RAC not lible for the splitter? Shame you are not nearer to Malton BMW (60 miles from Barnsley), as Stephane, the service manager, would look after you. __________________ "Brake.....brake......SUPER BRAKE!!!"

30-11-2008, 11:30 PM	#10
RichW S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: East Yorkshire, UK Posts: 268 Casino cash: $314	Sorry to hear of your bad luck, as has been said previously, surely the RAC are responsible for the splitter??? Best of luck getting it repaired, as has been said, sounds like the alternator has packed in __________________ http://www.lancermods.co.uk

30-11-2008, 01:22 PM	#2
bryce S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scotland (sw) Posts: 1,369 Casino cash: $2512	Unlucky mate. Warranty?

30-11-2008, 01:36 PM	#3
SMD S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1,505 Casino cash: $10726	Thats a shame mate! Looks like the alternator strikes again! Shame about the track day, i was going to go but to cold for a race car with no heaters!

30-11-2008, 01:43 PM	#4
SMD S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1,505 Casino cash: $10726	Also forgot to ask! How was the Don Palmer day? I e mailed them yesterday to ask about the days as i fancy doing one myself! What did you do, learn etc? cheers

30-11-2008, 06:32 PM	#8
dave1 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CORNWALL Posts: 937 Casino cash: $1432	ah mate bad one!