Thread: HORRIFIC ACCIDENT WITH A D3 IN SOUTH AFRICA

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In this pic the severity of the impact can be seen.
It's taken from the front of the Audi, the point of entry is from the left front headlight area. The flat part you see is the D3 winch that was stuck in there , it actually fell off only when the wreck was unloaded from the flat bed truck.
Believe it or not , beneath the rubber mat is the dashboard, that's approximately to the gear levers position.
The drivers seat is visible and the drivers door, if you look to the right of the seat you can see the Audi's steering wheel , wedged into the drivers seat with the shaft clearly visible.

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Having driven on South African roads many times I have found the speed is sometimes insane for the conditions. This does not only happen in SA as I have seen some horrific crashes in Zambia, Angola, and Tanzania.
The pictures show that the D3/4 is a very strong vehicle, and if driven in a normal and safe way according to the conditions, will help protect the occupants.
My heart goes out to the family of the deceased in the A4 with such a tragic and avoidable loss at Christmas.
Graeme

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Shows how strong the T5 platform is though!

That looks to be one of the last batch of G4 Challenge vehicles (the ones destined for Mongolia). Any chance you could get me the VIN & PM it over, for the club records??

M

that's horrific

Incredibly strong vehicle we drive around in though.

Jeez, that's horrific.

I always think of Audi as a solid, quality car, but it is clear which was the winner in the quality stakes here.

And hell of a shame for the families involved at christmas.

So whats the crash star rating of the Disco vs the Audi?