Betty Goes Sideways... Bit of a moment!

[@emmam359]

Nobody cares about delays in merchandise Ian, I think we're all just relieved that you're ok, especially after seeing that drop, gutted for you, and crossing our fingers for Betty's recovery.

[@davidmg1925]

Emma any chance we can be some thing other than "gutted" please? I think its disresprectful to the ppl who have lost their lives. If you are having trouble thinking of words these might help saddened disappointed dismayed devastated etc etc 250 000 to choose from.......

[@emmam359]

David MG you can be what you like, I don’t need English lessons thanks. What a petty comment, I personally think ‘devastated’ describes a far worse set of circumstances. Don’t be so patronising.

[@gkjsooley]

@@EgoShredder Blame it on the sexy uniforms Hugo Boss designed for the SS...

[@MrVexedviper]

@@davidmg1925 wow just wow.

[@send2mc]

@@emmam359 I'm really pedantic and even I thought David's comment was completely unnecessary and patronising.

[@s.k.4132]

As a German petrolhead, I have to say one thing about the channel: it's not really about cars, but about love and dedication for a subject. I am always impressed by what you can forgive a car if it has history and character. I grew up more with questions of build quality, with top engineering and performance, you see the cars more as a kind of being. Thumbs up and thank you for a different way of looking at things.

[@robertwoodliff2536]

..........more than the sum of it's parts...

[@Eunos]

The important thing is A: You're ok, B: Nobody else in the Family was involved, C: Betty will clearly live to see another day.. I saw the tweet and I feared after all this effort to get her over here it would end just like this.. Clearly she is a tough gal so glad she survived most of it.. Even then, Cars can be replaced, Human lives can't.. Glad all is ok in the end.

[@richardsedding8444]

Very relieved you are safe, and that Betty is reparable. I skidded once in a Peugeot 205 and went straight into a driveway instead of turning left to follow the road. I was not going fast, but can imagine how it feels to skid out of control! Looking forward to the next video!

[@renes9966]

Bad luck mate. From experience, a good set of tyres transforms the ride + control of the AUs. I upgraded Chinese tyres to a set of a set of Bridgestone Turanzas and it was far quieter with loads more grip. Spending the extra is worth it!

[@ayrproductions]

I used to run Potenzas on my WH Statesman. Drove it everywhere, including in Ballarat when it was snowing on those tyres. I used to run recaps before I'd touch cheap Chinese tyres.

[@zoomosis]

The Bridgestones on my BA Ute work well. Given its weight and horsepower I wouldn't like to drive it with cheap tyres.

[@bernhardkuhn5676]

And new shock absorbers, of course! They are as important as good tires!

[@ayrproductions]

@@zoomosis I run Goodyears on my BA Ute. Tad noisy, but do provide decent grip. I also refuse to drive mine with cheap tyres on it.

[@steved3702]

Any tyre gives half-decent grip in dry conditions. Wet, not so much. I've always been happy with even basic Bridgestone RE92s on my Magna (Diamante). I have also experienced Continentals on a Magna - same grip but less progressive transition from slip to grip and back again and more noise.

[@Strike86]

Just glad you're okay Ian. Shout out to Eddy, the hero of this whole endeavour. Get some proper quality rubber on her, asap! If there's one thing I've learned from thousands of mechanic videos over the years is never, ever cheap out on tyres.

[@goclunker]

New old stock tires are usually a great deal. Cheap and properly stored, you can get high end tires for the price of Chinese. Caveat: 4 yrs old or newer, but I rather have 4yr old brand new Pirellis, Nittos, Bridgestones, etc than made in 2021 nankings, triangles, lions lol

[@charris939]

I’ve had several falcon rear end losses over the years- some through hoonery and some through wet and greasy road conditions. Luckily Betty hasn’t lost any of her beauty!

[@hadtopicausername]

Kudos to you for handling this so well. You really do seem to be a pretty splendid person, and I'm happy you're unhurt. It's a right bummer, this accident, but I'm glad to see that Betty is in safe hands, that she'll be back on the road, and that this didn't end any worse.

[@NJ-76]

Agree, your response is admirable. A role model to others as to how to handle unfortunate road incident and it's aftermath.

[@paulpan2553]

Who could dislike this video? We are all supporting you Ian ✊

[@ninjaflip8618]

Lincolnshire county council workers would be my guess...........

[@yorrickwi]

some people might not understand the use of the like and dislike. i like to believe they think this is not a likable thing that happened to Ian so trying to out their support that way. the same way you wouldnt like the anouncement that someone died.

[@zogworth]

@@yorrickwi also it's deliberately fuzzed by an algorithm

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

People who thought Ian was powersliding Betty in a field.

[@paulpan2553]

@@yorrickwi yes that’s fair enough. Main thing now is to support Ian.

[@mileswilkins2849]

Thank goodness for friends like Eddie, who I'm sure has provided emotional support as well as the practical. Glad you didn't try to drive home straight away - shock can be a strange beast and isn't always immediate.

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

AU in it's natural environment! Well done on keeping the Aussie tradition alive.

[@ayrproductions]

You're mixing things up there mate. That's the VT Commodore!

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

@@ayrproductions 🤣

[@TheKnobCalledTone.]

@@ayrproductions There are two kinds of VT Commo: those that have been in a ditch and those that will end up in a ditch.

[@brianiswrong]

It's times like this that you realise how many friends you have who are prepared to change their plans to help you out 👍

[@froggy0162]

Falcons and Commodores have always been a bit inclined to bite you with cheap tyres. Lots of torque/grunt and rudimentary suspension can a sketchy combination.

[@Wok_Agenda]

Mad max did well

[@paulsz6194]

It’s not just “ cheap” tyres, this too has happened to me in a BA Falcon, taking a bend in the wet, and doing 180 turn, facing the traffic. Luckily it was a quiet evening and almost no traffic. A car Stability control fixes this problem...

[@BrikMT]

Every time I get into my vehicle there are two buttons that get pressed, stability control and the rear blind.

[@ianmontgomery7534]

Strange thing is that I have put cheap tyres on my Au Fairmont wagon and they are the best compromise between wet and dry handling I have had on it. Mine has LPG so it can't have traction control. Ian doesn't say whether he had it on or not.

[@HubNut]

Betty has traction control and it was active, but would actually have made things worse here by triggering lift-off oversteer. I don't think traction was the issue though.

[@James3076081]

This is the traditional way to christen your falcon! Happy to help you find parts for betty here in Australia for you

[@floppycheese9369]

AU’s getting sideways isn’t unusual lol

[@cameronwood1994]

My Land Rover Series III was the same when I bought it. A previous owner fitted some Trayal T-70's on it which were lethal when wet. If you went around a roundabout at more than 15mph, you'd be facing the other direction, and it wasn't even an off-road tyre. I since fitted some Avon Rangemaster's as fitted as OE back in the day and even 5 years and 28,000 miles later they're still like glue in the wet. Lesson learned, always fit premium tyres no matter how old or how few miles you do, you never know when they'll repay you.

[@markwright3161]

Well tested/reviewed tyres really. Some mid-'budget' tyres are actually good, they just might not have much life in them, no claimed '50'000 miles' like some, but wet grip can still be good for a summer tyre. Tyre reviews is a channel on KZbin that I think is a good one to look up for a variety of different tyres. You don't need to be forking out £150+ per tyre to get a good tyre for our climate.

[@Christerart]

@@markwright3161 I paid way less than £150 each for the MICHELIN CrossClimate+ tires I put on my new (used)

[@Christerart]

Volvo XC70 two years ago.

[@bradleyedison]

You can tell you’re a proper KZbinr now, as you’re all about the content, even when things go wrong. In all seriousness though, we are all really glad you’re okay Ian. That road is obviously a problem. I just hope that it gets sorted and can spare some people from having the same if not worse fate.

[@Honky_Konky_Phooey]

Hit the nail on the head AWFUL TYRES cheap n cheerful, as you well know a quality tyre is worth its weight in gold , glad your ok tho 👍🇬🇧

[@Honky_Konky_Phooey]

@@crispindry2815 That’s phone’s for you 🤷‍♂️

[@owendunne9889]

I bought cheap westlakes one time had the same problem

[@GrahamReid34]

@@owendunne9889 evergreen tyres truly awful

[@no_triggerwarning9953]

Generic brand Chinese tyres are false economy. Awful tyres cheap n tearful.

[@Dixieddawg]

@@Honky_Konky_Phooey *phones ;)

[@rbrtcrowther]

I work in the recovery industry and have the same conversation at almost every accident site.... "I was only going slow" the road was really slippery " "there was a dog" "I've no idea what happened " "it was the wind " "this is why I never drive on Tuesday "......😂😂😂

[@antman5474]

That road surface looked smooth and shiny in the video, even the white line on the shoulder has worn away. How very economical of Lincoln council to put that nice sign up instead of resurfacing what is obviously a worn out stretch of road. Glad you're okay though and I hope the car's easily fixable.

[@frazzleface753]

This is common over here in the states too. 'Rough Road Ahead' permanent sign. Just fix the bloody road!

[@cambridgemart2075]

If that road is an A road, it's the responsibility of Highways England, not Lincolnshire CC surely?

[@paulwhite9040]

@@cambridgemart2075 If it's a TRUNK Road it's the responsibility of HE. Most A roads are County roads. Google Lincs Highways and they will have a map (or list) of resurfacing schemes in the area. If that road is planned to be resurfaced it will be on there. I'm a big fan of Hubnut but giiven how busy the roads are, and the fact cars aren't falling off the road on a daily basis, I would say it's likely to be 6 of one, half a dozen of the other. It could be diesel (very common on the exit of roundabouts, esp if trucks have had their fuel caps pinched by nomadic types), could be mud, could be terrible/old tyres.

[@Simon-qn5wm]

I can hear the emotion in your voice Ian, glad you are OK and the damage to Betty is not as bad as expected. I had visions of the entire offside being damaged

[@GPSOMG-]

The main thing is you're ok and the car can be repaired. So in my book that's a win!

[@TheWacoKid1963]

Council won't do anything about it because it's not a cash grab bus lane

[@terryhearttea789]

Sad to hear the news. At least you are not hurt, physically. And lucky Betty didn't go down that bank. That was close. Good idea not to drive home straight away. Have a chance to calm down from the shock. Wishing you both, Ian and Betty a speedy recovery.

[@Retro_Rich]

He can fall from a tall building, he can ditch his brand new car, coz he’s the well loved hub nut that made Ian such a star!

[@andrewentwistle515]

I am sorry that you had an accident in Betty, However it is nice to see that it wasn't serious and that you & Betty are in one piece. Here's to making Betty better & safer.

[@bigjohno242]

The main thing Ian is that you aren’t hurt . You’ll get Betty sorted . Take care mate , looking forward to seeing you at one of the socials. 👍

[@Alex462047]

You're lucky you didn't drop Betty in the creek. In a way it was just as well that there was no barrier there, otherwise you'd have made a mess of the whole right side. Good to see you're in one piece and Betty basically so. Take care!

[@Weejie2011]

Rather a mess to the side of the car than tumbling down that slope. Sorting out that road surface is vital and in the interim period a crash barrier.

[@johnlladron735]

Yep, that could have been a lot worse. The number of times we pass those skid warning signs (when we see them), I always find myself thinking "why don't they do something about it?". Clearly that is an accident blackspot with potentially very nasty consequences judging by that drop which would occur just when you've spun parallel to the road. Glad you are ok, and that it appears Betty can be fixed, but really it's only the first bit of that sentence that ultimately matters. Take it easy, rest up.

[@craiglessels5384]

"I was gentle on the throttle" Yeah I believe you, thousands wouldn't 🤣🤣 Glad no one's hurt though

[@NitroNuggetTV]

@@MotoringCultureMagazine excuses excuses excuses. It is never the roads fault, and very rarely not the drivers fault. It's called driver error, i.e. exceeding the limitations of the road and/or car. We all make mistakes so just own them and learn from it, or its is just waiting to happen again.

[@sarkybugger5009]

@@NitroNuggetTV I couldn't agree more. Those who fail to learn from their mistakes are doomed to repeat them... "Didn't notice" the six foot sign warning of slippery road ahead, then blames the council. Shall we add "Driving without due care and attention" to the list? SMH.

[@awelonstudio]

Bad luck, glad you both got through without to much damage. Had a Morris ital years ago only 1.3 very underpowered rear wheel drive. Every time after a very warm spell when it starts to rain after, on some roads poorly designed , not properly maintained. It wouldn't take any effort to go sideways at less than normal speeds. It was completely the road conditions nothing to do with speed. Most of the time ok, then on some bends it back would want to go sideways. Got my order last week 🙌 three nice magnets and two HUB NUT stickers one for my Fiesta and one for dads mobility scooter. Thank you.

[@Jaxs2]

The most important thing nobody's hurt , chin up Ian just very unfortunate 😔 👍

[@JPF90374]

Glad to see its only minor damage sustained and your okay. You've preformed a near miracle just getting Bettty here so this isn't going to hold you back. Just makes her more precious to you and us.

[@policingscience7443]

Ah yes an AU Falcon sending it gently into the grass in the wet is a common site in Australia. Good to see she's salvageable and you are ok.

[@robo9016]

I respectfully disagree. Where i live there are AU Fords everywhere. I have owned my AU for 20 years and never ran off the road (and i travel long distances on the second rate reads in this country). Pity the car is in the UK. In Australia it would be easily fixed by most mechanics and the parts at a give away price. Thats the benefit of owning one in Oz. Bit heavy around town on the gas but fantastic on the highway. And 100% pleasure to drive. A very advanced car for its vintage and pedigree

[@policingscience7443]

@@robo9016 In Australia there is a stereotype regarding Falcons and Commodores losing control due to hooning, that's the reference I'm trying to make, as a joke. I have also owned Falcons and Commodores, and I have never lost control of them.

[@rcautoparts1]

Unfortunatly you can't straighten that axel. They will be cheap here in Aust, but shipping wil be a killer. Great to see an Aussie car in the UK and best of luck with the repairs.

[@ptrwiv]

Cheap tyres, rwd, wet roundabout.. glad you’re okay 👍

[@Phil-1969]

My Ford Capri used to do this party trick on roundabouts after a drop of rain , and that was driving sensible, it’s all part of the fun

[@ayrproductions]

It's all about the tyres mate. Never put cheap tyres on a car, especially on the driving wheels. I exclusively run Goodyears on my BA, Bridgestones on my WH Statesman V8 (was a more modern version of the tyres that were on it when new) and had Dunlops on my XG. Noise sounds like the tyre's rubbing against the inner guard, so maybe something in the rear end is bent.

[@brucekercher45]

I rented one of those in New Zealand when it was a current model. I thought then that the front and rear suspension felt like strangers to one another. The front felt fine, the rear enjoyed body roll and oversteer. At that time I owned a Ford Laser, which was very different in every way. Sounds like very good tyres are a great idea.

[@paulfrere7902]

Glad you're OK Ian and Betty lives to fight another day. Having grown up with live axle, large engined Australian RWD cars, they can be very tail happy on slippery road surfaces (which that location is), and those 'Goodride' tyres aren't the last word in grip. Would really like to see you have some better quality rubber on Betty. Looking forward to seeing Betty back soon. All the best.

[@74HC04]

I really feel for you Ian. So many of us have been heartbroken when our pride-and-joy has become seriously damaged (heck, even a deep scratch can make me feel very sad), but Betty will rise again. Keep going buddy!

[@jimmer1976]

It’s great that you and Betty haven’t sustained any major damage! Glad she’s gonna live to see another day, and of course more vids 👍

[@chinnyvision]

When we purchased Mrs Chinny's car last year, it came with a brand new set of Chinese tyres on each corner. Came straight off because the one thing you can't skimp on is rubber and these things were about the cheapest thing you could buy. Also seen some of these cheap brands test well in reviews but deteriorate over time. One budget brand is notorious for side wall failures despite respectable ratings and test scores (won't say who). Glad you are OK as cars can be fixed. Humans are harder to fix!

[@wheelerd02]

Glad to see you are okay Ian, cars can be fixed. Stay safe man

[@The-Rectifier]

Absolutely agree with that👍👍👍

[@ianinvancouverbc]

glad you are safe and reasonably sound Ian - all the best from Ian in Vancouver

[@louisboshoff9142]

Thankfully nobody got hurt Ian, sorry that Betty has some damage! We know all about councils neglecting roads in South Africa and the neglect causing accidents. Hope you get Betty sorted easily and it doesn't cost too much!

[@DiecastPowderCoating]

I'm glad you're OK. It's sole destroying when a car that you love gets damaged. I feel the same if I scrape my rims, especially when I have just bought new one's. Betty will live and it will be great to see her on the road again. Take care, Jeff

[@DiecastPowderCoating]

Sorry that was soul, my shoe's are fine.

[@graemewilson1400]

@@DiecastPowderCoating hahaha spell check.....

[@mujahidean]

Ah, coming out of a wet roundabout with RWD. I've done this exact thing before, broke my foot in the process because I span out and hit a signpost. Very easily done, especially on cheap tyres!

[@stephenholland5930]

Yes, cheap tyres are false economy. Buy the best you can afford.

[@geoffreyreuther5260]

When he opened the trunk and showed the cracked rim, it had a Goodyear tire on it. I don't think the tire was cheap. Couldn't tell from the side profile how worn it was, though. Edit: Welp, I'm gonna put my foot in my mouth. I've never heard of a "Goodride" tire before, they don't exist over here, so yeah... my bad.

[@craigmclean8260]

@@geoffreyreuther5260 ...like a play on a 40 year old US TV ad for Goodrich: "Look! It's the Goodride Blimp!"

[@andycleary6209]

@@geoffreyreuther5260 Lets face it 2021hasn't been a goodyear ;)

[@richlee509]

Pirelli is the answer

[@IamArno]

Dude you did well to save it from a massive ding. Repair and get it perfect. You will do it. Support from Australia❤️❤️👍

[@gfunkmusic6836]

First and foremost I’m glad you’re okay. It’s also a relief that the damage isn’t worse. When I read about the accident, I was worried that she’d need major surgery and had visions of panel damage.

[@cme2cau]

Sad to see! Still, you're OK, and those Falcons are tough old birds. As long as the suspension is OK, it won't take long once the parts wend their way across the sea.

[@volvos60bloke]

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[@cme2cau]

@@volvos60bloke Oops. Fixed.

[@gryfandjane]

Ouch! Tough break, indeed. It’s always harder when you’re really attached to a car and something happens to it. Years ago I was tail-ended in my MG… same story, the damage was minor but I was in shock. Best wishes for Betty, with hopes that she’ll come home soon.

[@Chriswales]

New Zealand tyres tend to be hard and not very grippy. They use volcanic chip rock on the roads, gives great grip but wears through tyres quickly hence they have hard compounds to make them last longer. You're best replacing them with UK spec ones. Glad you're okay & the damage was minimal.

[@michaelwright2986]

I'm glad you're OK, and Betty is repairable. Bummer.

[@adamclark6756]

I have been round that roundabout several times and have never noticed that warning either. I will be going round it next week again so i will be sure to be careful. I am just glad you are ok and that Betty is going to be looked after too. You have some good friends.

[@milesfinch]

Someone needs to do a T shirt of "Betty in the Bushes!!"

[@charris939]

Or “Bashing Betty in the Bushes!”

[@davestraight8219]

@@charris939 'I PUT BETTY IN THE BUSH'

[@markwalsh8411]

When I seen the fb post the other day I was gutted for you but glad to see you’re ok and Betty is only slightly scathe. No doubt the hubnut community will rally round and she’ll be back on the road in no time.

[@brycepender6001]

I would like to see that condition of the tyres and the side walls, likely to be a cheap Chinese tyres,. You have bent the backing plate in the rear brakes

[@philtowle4683]

Looked like Goodride in one of previous videos if not changed since.

[@HubNut]

Tyres have good tread and are only 5000 miles old. They are Chinese tyres though.

[@pianoman3214]

can confirm, goodride tyres are only on the better end of the linglong line of tyres

[@steved3702]

@@HubNut Oh dear! My concerns about the Chinese tyres you fitted back in UnZud have been vindicated! 😳

[@philtowle4683]

@@HubNutI think given the situation better tyres still might not have made a difference. You will never know. At least no one was hurt and Betty is fixable after the mammoth effort of getting her over here.

[@seancarritt2438]

My Apologies Ian I thought this was now didn’t realise this was 2 years ago. But still glad you and Betty got to live another day. ❤

[@ChristopherNeilF]

You see those old Ford falcons coming off the road all over Australia, the commodores aren’t much better 🤭

[@ferrumignis]

I guess too old to have stability control?

[@buggs9950]

I watch the Dashcam Owners Australia videos and at the slightest hint of rain it's like everyone's tyres are made of nylon. Even the fwd stuff is oversteering off in to the hedge.

[@androo4519]

@@buggs9950 I was thinking of the same thing. I wondered if a spell of dry dusty weather followed by light rain might make the road particularly treacherous. That could be the case in Australia more than here, hence the dash cam mishaps.

[@paulphillipson2378]

Tyres are everything, I would recommend Pirelli P Zero Nero GT or Bridgestone Potenza RE003 😁

[@ninaandbob]

I have the RE003's on both the front wheel drive Hyundai and the rear drive Merc. I've no complaints with them on NZ roads.

[@ianhelyar6383]

I can vouch for the Potenza tyres. No difference wet or dry, which rather amazed me

[@mikebuckley5072]

Oooh, I've done that exit "in a rush" quite a few times over the years, never had an issue but I'll certainly be taking more care from now on, I hadn't noticed the signs. Glad all ok, minor repair and all should be good.

[@ebutuoyYT]

Many years ago, as a child I was in a Fiat 126 on the Amalfi coast, that spun in a blink of an eye. It had been raining, but the roads were drying, but the rain on hot tarmac had brought all the crap to the surface, made it like ice, a common issue in the Med, in summer. Perhaps a similar thing happened to you, also road camber changes are worse in a rear wheel drive car, is that road cambered ?

[@robenglish416]

Chinese tyres can be crap! It’s one of the parts I never go cheap on, have a family to think of. Also the Ford is quite an old car, no stability/anti-slip electronic devices, must say it’s really hard to slid sideways with modern cars, though I usually drive front wheel driven cars with less power than Betty. Good that no one got hurt, material damage can always be sorted.

[@steved3702]

I used to have access to Falcons back in the mid '90s - EF and EL era, and they came fitted with either Bridgesone or Goodyear tyres. Both fine in dry conditions, but chalk and cheese in the wet, and not in Goodyear's favour. So easy to break traction. One wet day in a unfamiliar vehicle I figured if I take a corner with a little enthusiasm, I'd be able to pick which tyres were fitted. Turned out to be a mix: Bridgestones on the front, Goodyears on the rear. I was able to back off before things get beyond the point of recovery! :-)

[@jayartz8562]

My AU Fairmont had ABS and traction control.

[@robenglish416]

@@jayartz8562 didn’t help Ian though!

[@Martin2153]

Ian, I totally understand how this can happen. It is very easy to do. Number one child was enjoying her first year of her motoring freedom and was driving our AU through a roundabout, after it rained, and spun out. She smacked the kerb with the left rear wheel. Fortunately it wasn't far from home and when she rang, we rushed up to rescue her. No harm done to her or anyone else, just temporarily shattered nerves. She choose a good spot to do it, as it was only about 500m from our mechanic. I checked the car out and drove it his shop. It was making a horrible grinding noise which turned out to be a bent dust shield gouging a groove in the brake rotor. We also suffered a bent half shaft. A second hand shaft, new bearings, a new rotor and shield and she was good to go. The diff was fine, the wheel was undamaged and the tyre was good too. These cars are practically indestructible. We had it for another 6 years after this incident and she and number two both drove it during that time without killing it. With the enormous power and torque that Betty possesses, an open diff and no traction or stability control, make premium quality tyres an essential fitting on these cars. IIRC, we had Dunlop, Goodyear and Bridgestone tyres fitted and you still had to be careful on wet roads. Goodyear are better than Goodride (or any other junk brand.) Betty will soon be the Queen of the Highway again.

[@chilternsroamer872]

A useful experience video. I'd join others in recommending better tyres. It is in "marginal" conditions that tyre quality counts the most, so that's why I always pay the extra. Round here, it is mostly potholes, folks falling asleep (folks consistently hit the centre barrier of the nearby dual carriageway where there is a very gentle curve), and young people driving into trees on minor roads. Any way, we learn a lot from things that don't go so well. I am also glad we live nowhere near Lincolnshire.

[@garymills6702]

Best to learn from other's mistakes/mishaps.

[@chilternsroamer872]

@@garymills6702 indeed. I drive a low-powered front-wheel drive car because i have low-powered skills. (and I have torsion bars at the back - my fifth car to have them - because torsion bars are just better).

[@Pfirtzer]

The most important thing is you are not hurt badly! All can be repaired but health is something very precious. Nothing happend in New Zealand where you drove thousands of miles and in GB you end up in a sideway skid. You are getting too old for playing a stuntman. Glad you are ok Mr Hubnut.God you have still the humour, today wasn't my best day ate something bad.Then your remark to have sign to subscribe to Hubnut made me laugh. Thank you for that. Humour saved me a lot of times in lfe. Stay strong!

[@MrBigglesworth79]

My late grandmother used to live round there, so I know that road well, and it is nasty! The important thing is that you are OK.

[@johncallaghan4616]

Most important is that you're alright and that nothing worse happened (especially venturing further into that dip! Really feel for ya, and it's obvious that it wasn't your fault, if only from the scrapyard worth of broken parts below where Betty did manage to call a halt! Many years ago in my youth I had a similar issue at a wet roundabout in Manchester, but I'm the first to admit that speed was the main culprit (actually I was the main culprit), not helped by all four tyres being very close to, if not over the minimum limit, so your call on some new shoes in due course is probably a good one, especially as we race towards Winter - that said, I fully appreciate when you mentioned the speed at which it all happened, as I too was looking back down the road I'd just come up in less than the blink of an eye, and the eye that was blinking might not necessarily have been in my head! - just glad you're safe ! Chin up Betty, and chin up Hub Nut - look on the positive, at least the bent half-shaft straighten/swap will give you some more content, and you could give Maguiers Scratch 2.0 a try on the scratches. Stay safe!

[@furiousdriving]

Are NZ and Oz tyres formulated for hotter weather, so a harder compound and less grippy in the colder UK climate?

[@HubNut]

NZ is very similar climate to here.

[@furiousdriving]

@@HubNut Fair point, I assumed it was warmer as Australia is so much hotter

[@scottwilliam6141]

@@furiousdriving Some parts are warmer. Some are just as cold with snow. Australia is a very large place.

[@geoffersmaher]

Could have been so so much worse. Betty is pretty much ok and you definitely are. You have a story and a car that isn't going to the scrap heap. Keep on keeping on 👍👍👍👍

[@xsduprwd3937]

lol, just own it. You were going to fast for the conditions. Just the same as everyone else that spun out there. The roads fault, really?

[@video99couk]

Decades ago, I skidded off a road in my first Hillman Avenger. It finished up on its side. We pushed it back onto its wheels and drove away. But the first time I used the brakes, it was evident that I had bent a half shaft. It got repaired and drove on for many, many years afterwards.

[@alancuck2048]

Video title should have been " Betty arrives in UK and almost immediately falls victim to sh*te roads!" Glad you are ok Ian, and that Betty can be fixed with (relative) ease. 4 branded new tyres a must I feel!

[@cazridley5822]

Just so glad to see you in one bit and Betty able to be fixed. I really felt for poor Ms Hubnut having been in her shoes myself before now. Do left the community know if we can help get her back on the road , after all the time effort and money you spent bringing her to the UK we just want to see you both back out there having adventures and making us all smile 😊

[@repairupdaterepeat5815]

There was an issue near me with a roundabout. Loads of RWD cars spinning round. Turns out the delivery drivers that deliver the fuel to the esso garage near by weren't purging the lines before leaving the station so the first exit on the round about meant everything in the diesel lines was spilling all over the tarmac.

[@torresalex]

That's scandalous! Was anyone held responsible?

[@robingray1302]

My thoughts too.....

[@repairupdaterepeat5815]

@@torresalex a big argument between the council and esso. It had to get resurfaced but no its unclear who paid for it

[@adamweston4152]

I just commented on this subject,8 live near 2 big trading estates and lorries often spill diesel on the nearby roundabouts.

[@simonabbott7323]

I acquired a 52 plate Mitsubishi Space Star (coincidentally from a sweet lady called Betty!) for our eldest that had old Landsail tyres all round. I was so terrified something bad would happen that I swapped them at the earliest opportunity for 5 x all-season Bridgestone Weather Control A005, after watching tests on YT about how grippy they are in the wet. As well as wet grip, wet braking is now second to none. The cost £475, but I now have peace of mind. I guess the rubber you need for old Betty is not a standard offering in the land of the Pom, hence your order. I'm really glad you're fine and let us know how much Betty's new wellies will be. I for one (and I'm sure others) will be happy to contribute.

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

Glad you are ok Ian didn't even know it was an incident from having a quick look at the thumbnail.

[@brianmac1]

I drove a Falcon AU wagon as a company car here in New Zealand for 5 years. The RWD with live axle is treacherous on roundabouts in the wet. I actually refused to let a young pregnant lady in the office use the car on a wet day once. She accused me of of sexism, but I just knew how the car could behave. Goodrides are cheap Chinese tyres, I'd suggest you need the best you can get on the back of the Fairmont.

[@southendparaquest]

Ian; you're ok and the damage to Betty is thankfully minimal. And that's all we can ask for. Although I can imagine the conversation with the Rozzers; "Were you giving it large, Mr. Nut?!"

[@royandchristinemurray171]

Glad to see that the damage was not to bad and that you came out of it ok , nice to see that the NZ Reg and Wof stickers are still on the car .

[@grenvillephillips6998]

I know what Ian said when he got of the car: "Ooh, Betty!"

[@Emanistan]

Actually, I think this is a day for celebration: when the faulty old tires gave out on you, it turned out to be just a minor skid in the end: Betty didn't slide those extra few centimeters into the gulch, there were no big rocks or pieces of concrete for her to smash into and cause major cosmetic damage, and of course you weren't damaged. A lucky escape all around.

[@cnat_sepll]

The scratches give Betty more character and memories

[@geoffholling4773]

I had the same problem with my volvo and chinese tyres, could barely get any roundabout in the wet, got continentals now and all is perfect! glad you're OK

[@richardbatty6520]

Hello Ian. Most people don't get to bare their experiences in a way that someone with your profile does. There will always be the waggy finger brigade who seem to think that they could not or would not be in a similar situation as they, in their own minds, cannot get it anything other than perfect. You were today exposed to the laws of physics which apply to us all and despite their condemnation they would have ended up in the same place. The important thing is you are unharmed and the car can be repaired. Look on the positive side, it has provided potentially more content! Pleased you are OK after a very worrying incident for you.

[@Soulvex]

Big old cars with a bit of power slip so easily in wet conditions, my omega can spin her wheels in the wet at 70 mph and roundabouts are really bad unless you drive extra with extra caution. just sneeze on wet roundabout and she's off sideways lol

[@Soulvex]

And in Ian's defense, (not that he needs it) its never easy to stop a big old car from spinning 180 with all weight and all that that flopping about big old cars do.

[@Soulvex]

ps: lincolnshire does have some of the best and worst roads. we have some 60mph dirt roads here that only a rally car would survive if you did 60.

[@leefrancis4846]

Glad your ok and Betty has got off lightly compared to going down that ditch

[@radiolinux45]

What about motorcycles my old Lass our 40 years old motorbike sidecar on this roundabout? No brakes fitted on sidecar wheel

[@trevorparker6803]

I think you're lucky you were surrounded by a lot of Oz metal there mate. I shudder to think what kind of a mess it would be in some of your other vehicles. Invest in some good rubber (I mean the tyres).

[@jonathandowling969]

Glad your ok Ian, that looked nasty, sorry that Betty was damaged and you couldn’t get home but at least I suppose she is repairable. All the best hope you manage to get her fixed soon. Take care

[@jetblack6953]

Ian just good to know your not hurt,(maybe your pride ) anyway mate we all love Betty and can't wait to her see back on the road. I think Lincoln council need to at least lay a non-skid surface around that roundabout.

[@stevek548]

Betty will be ok, Ian. Glad you're not damaged.

[@GenialHarryGrout]

Betty really is having a hard time adjusting to life in the UK

[@richlee509]

She wants to go back to nz

[@zoerandall-rea4459]

Hello Ian, glad you're ok. As others have said Betty can be repaired. This happened years ago to my husband in his AWD X Type. Going around a wet roundabout nr Stoneleigh in Coventry. Did a 180 & went round the roundabout backwards..lol. We were ok & so was the X Type. The moral of the story was cheap Evergreen tyres were fitted. Needless to say we've never had them again. Best to spend more on good tyres.

[@DalekBuilder]

Really saddened to see the photo on twitter of Betty having a off. Great to see that you are ok and the damage isn't as bad as it could have been. Wanting to see Betty in the metal can wait till she is fixed and back to full health. I always buy well known branded tyres as had a moment like yours many years ago that was down to poor grip from even poorer tyres.

[@daveyacarter]

Just glad you are safe. I had exactly the same happen to me a few years back in a BMW on the A449. Firtunately it just did a 360 and then stopped . I hit nobody and the only thing damaged were my pants.......

[@michailokeefeMooMoo]

You’ve been told to stop drifting round the round about’s LOL

[@CameramanStuart]

Everyone here is behind you Ian. Delays in getting the merch out simply don’t matter. We’re all glad you’re ok and Betty is fixable.

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

It's horrific that the council have known about this for some time and not done anything about it.

[@johndilloway9762]

More than some time, I live there and it's been like it as long as I can remember, it doesn't help that you get diesel on there as well, ok dry, ok wet, it's damp when it is dangerous.

[@another3997]

@@johndilloway9762 How many thousands of car's go over that piece of the road every day? How many of them have crashed? Why have they crashed? A new road surface won't prevent diesel spills, nor rubber build up that occurs in the dry and becomes slippery when wet. It's easy to blame the council, but I bet they have had it inspected and it's not actually that bad... if you drive sensibly and your tyres are properly inflated, aren't bald and not cheap, nasty ditch finders.

[@gel2503]

As long as you and the family are ok that's all that is important Ian.