Thread: My D3 came off best in crash

Shanep, the D3 is a very tough beast, as you've just found out.

The parking brake light is normal, so don't fret about that, so long as the EPB itself is not screaming at you. Personally, I would just make sure there are no leaks of any variety, fuel, coolant, oil.

I would be concerned about the non-deployment of the passenger airbag though. If it has cracked the dash, but not deployed, it sounds like it was faulty.

I can't believe the damage to the car that hit you.

Glad to hear you're all okay but I'd get your car in for a throrough check over - something could be bent under that bumper cover etc.

WOW, doesn't even look like you were hit at all from this pic



And if you said this vehicle hit you, I don't think they would believe you, that's just amazing



Baz.

I'd be looking for some panel/body/chassis distortion inside and underneath which is not obvious from a casual glance. All that impact energy had to be dissipated somewhere.

Thanks everyone. Will definitely get the airbag checked out.

Just had a quick look and it looks like the bumper (under the plastic cover is bent slightly.

The plough was still attached and hard up against the spare. Got it off but took a couple knocks with a hammer and a lot of effort to remove.

Some lead? weights in the bumper or frame are both loose but still attached.

It looks like the tow ring in between the two trailer plugs has pushed in slightly.

Broken rear sensor and quite a few broken plastic trip clips but that's about all I can tell without pulling it all apart. Taillights are all good.

Originally Posted by Marmoset

I can't believe the damage to the car that hit you.

Glad to hear you're all okay but I'd get your car in for a throrough check over - something could be bent under that bumper cover etc.

Into the other guys bonnet?

I'll get it checked.

Originally Posted by Grumbles

I'd be looking for some panel/body/chassis distortion inside and underneath which is not obvious from a casual glance. All that impact energy had to be dissipated somewhere.

It was alot of rain yesterday afternoon.

Let me guess that the crash site was just outside of the ARB building, possible abit further toward the car storage yard?

Not quite. McMillans Rd, Leading up to Stuart Highway.

Originally Posted by kreecha

It was alot of rain yesterday afternoon.

Let me guess that the crash site was just outside of the ARB building, possible abit further toward the car storage yard?