MONACO CITROEN AMI Crash VICTIM Speaks To Us! What REALLY Happened On FAIRMONT HAIRPIN?

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  • MONACO CITROEN AMI Crash Victim SPEAKS to US! What REALLY Happened On FAIRMONT HAIRPIN?
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  • @NormanF62
    @NormanF62 Год назад +30

    Raphael Sky is a genuinely nice and sweet guy and after hearing his story. we all felt sad for what he went through… a freak accident and an unfortunate turn of events, which made him a celebrity! The Citroen Ami is a safe car but its not designed to go fast on tight turns and the young driver learned a lesson here - youth and skill can’t save you when you lose control! We have to be cautious and always be prudent with due care for the lives of others and for ourselves. This was a very interesting story and everyone learned from it including the wonderful folks at Citroen who have given everyone joy with such a unique and quirky vehicle that’s found a place in our hearts!

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад +3

      Absolutely and we await police report to see what speed they think he was doing.

    • @bordersw1239
      @bordersw1239 Год назад +1

      In what way is it safe?

  • @Jamienomore
    @Jamienomore Год назад +8

    I don't use any of the Social Media Websites other than RUclips. Your Episode was the first I knew about any Ami Crash. It looked Horrendous. Thank you and the Passanger for sharing his experience.

  • @mjack1935
    @mjack1935 Год назад +8

    you guys really know how to fuse the tension. well, nobody seriously hurt, lessons learned. and for the airbag and total safety demanders: its a moped kind of thing. compare it with a scooter accident happening right there with the driver underestimating the curve in the road. i would prefer sitting inside the ami

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад +3

      Yup I see countless teenagers round here with broken legs and arms from scooter accidents

  •  Год назад +8

    Always use a seatbelt, even it just is 20 km/h or 10 km/h, if you want to know why, lean a bit forward and run forward face first into a wall, that is just 7 km/h :-D

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад +2

      Yup! Isn’t it bizarre ni seatbelt required in Monaco?!

  • @fire_stick
    @fire_stick Год назад +8

    Looking at the size and weight of the passenger it make sense that on the turn as the weight transferred his weight aided the instability.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад +1

      Yup I think that could have played a part too but it’s a very tricky bend.

    • @fire_stick
      @fire_stick Год назад +2

      @@MeandMonAmi yes indeed, it would not have happened without the speed, hairpin bend and inexperienced driver, ie going too fast in the first place and no attempt to steer into the roll etc… Kudos for getting the interview. 👍

    • @chrisspain
      @chrisspain Год назад +2

      @@MeandMonAmi Same thing happened in the infamous 5th gear episode where they put a 300pound presenter in the passenger seat, a small driver and then went full speed into a left turn. Surprise.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад

      @@chrisspain I think they hit a kerb didn’t they? And they didn’t roll but it always made me conscious of it

    • @chrisspain
      @chrisspain Год назад +1

      @@MeandMonAmi True, they did not roll but that test was stupid anyway. They had a race bike win by a few seconds and deducted points, not mentioning that you can put 2 people in the AMI (and a dog), stay dry in the rain (a real concern in Britain) and that you minimize the risk of a heard attack by not racing a bike, costing the same then the AMI.

  • @jackoneil3933
    @jackoneil3933 Год назад +14

    Big thanks to Rafael for being a good sport and sharing the story. Seeing this I was reminded of the Fifth Gear Episode from last year with a track test of the AMI and they were up on two wheels in a hairpin: ruclips.net/video/_gEjTTnu50E/видео.html . The AMI of course has a short wheelbase and narrow track so it's like an American Jeep CJ and many SUVs that can roll over as low as 10mph ruclips.net/video/YxFtU6BE_aY/видео.html . Looking at Rafael's crash and the one on Fifth Gear, it's essential that an AMI driver understand the cornering limits and as in any vehicle be mentally prepared and ready to counter steer into the roll rather than freeze on the wheel to avoid a rollover as Rafael points out at 15:00. Perhaps a driving/Rollover simulator might be helpful without tempting fate in real life. ruclips.net/video/E8ryNZWCmh4/видео.html
    As rollover prevention systems are complex and expensive I wonder if Citroen will try to add something like that to the AMI? For the time being it seems a molded foam headliner pad might be a popular item and also keeping the seat belts tight as comfortable as in aircraft and race cars a smart precaution, as BMW points out ruclips.net/video/JFseZsnOq1Q/видео.html

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад +3

      Interesting Jack. Yes I saw the Fifth gear thing way back and I’ve always been aware of cornering safely but.. padding could be a good idea

  • @martinbguk
    @martinbguk Год назад +4

    What a great guy. Nice interview. Laughed a lot. Also glad he's OK.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад +2

      Yes he was a very good sport and very lucky

  • @MarkBowden1
    @MarkBowden1 Год назад +2

    More and more like Top Gear every episode. I fully endorse this editorial stance.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад

      I can never tell when you are being serious;!

  • @willgarrod9907
    @willgarrod9907 Год назад +3

    A few months ago, I almost died on my son’s push along scooter. All ok now but I dong blame the scooter or the corner, or the Abruzzen mountain road I was riding down. Just a case of too fast, too sharp a bend and human error.

  • @Meldonator
    @Meldonator Год назад +2

    merci for this great piece of reporting! M&MA is doing better than MSM ;) Glad M. Sky is not badly hurt and I wish him a prompt recovery!

  • @mrjed6912
    @mrjed6912 Год назад +3

    Fun fact the Reliant Robins roll over reputation started in the 60s with the Reliant Regal often being owned by very young people with cheap motorcycle licenses just like the Ami. The cars were stable but some drivers genuinely lacked common sense. They would throw the 3 wheelers off curbs in sharp turns and roundabouts at a concerning speed. Every Reliant rollover could've been easily avoided by the incompetent drivers. This is the same thing again.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад +2

      How interesting and I’m sure you are right

    • @mrjed6912
      @mrjed6912 Год назад

      @@MeandMonAmi Thanks mate.

  • @ToreHansen
    @ToreHansen Год назад +2

    Except RUclips a few Norwegian medias also got this...great video and lets hope this ends well for everyone involved.

  • @Jason-Thorne
    @Jason-Thorne Год назад +15

    Glad he's alright, and hopefully he has now realised how monumentally daft not wearing a seat belt is!

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад +6

      I Hope so

    • @Jonathan_Doe_
      @Jonathan_Doe_ Год назад

      The Ami is so small he probably would’ve smacked his head either way.

  • @HenkModderman
    @HenkModderman Год назад +1

    It was big news on almost all social media and nice that we now got some background information. Well done guys!

  • @larshelmin
    @larshelmin Год назад +2

    What a scoop! All week my TikTok feed has been full of all kinds of Citroën Amis 😀

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад +2

      Thanks it took a fair bit of work to set it up but I wanted to hear what the passenger had to say

    • @parkview113
      @parkview113 Год назад

      you did well ....

  • @vikingsystem
    @vikingsystem Год назад +2

    well, this was the first time I saw that video, and was wild and scary, so glad nothing went worst than some stitches and bruises.
    take so much care when driving Tim, I know Elton drives slow but anyway accidents can happen at any speed.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад +2

      Yup it’s made me even more a grandad driver!

  • @nunovalecardoso
    @nunovalecardoso Год назад +2

    Now that we know the passenger, it is reasonable to conclude that the Citroen Ami's rollover is due to the substantial difference in weight between the passenger and the driver.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад

      I think it may have impacted but the careless driving and cornering at high speed didn’t help

  • @rebekahlow5957
    @rebekahlow5957 Год назад +1

    I did not know about this accident. I’m glad that everybody’s OK. The car does look higher than it is wide. I’m surprised with all the traffic and curvy roads in Monaco that you don’t have to wear a seatbelt. I really enjoyed the conversation! It was interesting hearing about the incident. Tim, please promise us that you will take all hairpin curves very very slowly from now on. I think I can speak for all, when I say we would be devastated if you or Mr. boo were hurt. Love from Vermont

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад +1

      I do and I will Rebekah. It’s made me super conscious

  • @MrSlater1945
    @MrSlater1945 Год назад

    Your escapades have kept me engaged and amused and informed for a long time. Great to have them to look forward to.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад

      Thanks Robert. That’s great to know

  • @bobbyrudki3851
    @bobbyrudki3851 Год назад +1

    Great video, he was a lucky man not to have come off worse in the accident, drive slowly Tim

  • @richardbas2948
    @richardbas2948 Год назад +3

    Now you see: Never get into a car with a stranger! Thank goodness you have Mr Boo to keep you in check 😊By the way, I never knew you could get 'bend' in a Citroën Ami😂😂😂

  • @alejandrayalanbowman367
    @alejandrayalanbowman367 Год назад +1

    Hi lads from Spain. That was a telling tale, so take care on those bends.

  • @MichaelRada-INDUSTRY50
    @MichaelRada-INDUSTRY50 Год назад

    Thank you for sharing and E-NJOY your E-MOTION, Have a safe ride no matter how many wheels carry you (I am riding Electric Unicycle myself)

  • @jorgheyer5645
    @jorgheyer5645 Год назад +1

    What a crazy story, great video, only Mr. Boo looked really uncomfortable in the passenger seat this time 😂

  • @klausm5460
    @klausm5460 Год назад +1

    Stand-Up Comedian Maz Jobrani:
    "My son says I should make a 10-minute RUclips video out of my 1-hour stage program. And then a 1-minute Instagram video out of that and then a 5-seconds TikTok video out of that.
    Me: "But 5 seconds is just enough for `Good evening!´. He: `Yeah, that´s enough anyway.´"

  • @diaphanouswonders
    @diaphanouswonders Год назад +1

    Wow. Very very lucky!!! Just the slightly move could have been tragic. Glad he is ok!!!

  • @AliWade1971
    @AliWade1971 Год назад +1

    The noise of the crash is awful. So glad Rafael’s injuries were not life changing. Thank goodness he had his seatbelt on. Very lucky no spectators were involved.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад

      Indeed the bollards saved them. And he was very lucky

  • @jwracingteam
    @jwracingteam Год назад

    What a great sport, getting interviewed by our roving reporters, merci!

  • @avidviewer1
    @avidviewer1 Год назад

    'No. Never.' Absolutely hilarious, Mr Boo! 😂🤣😂

  • @simonclews
    @simonclews Год назад +2

    Really interesting episode, Tim. Great interview with the poor man who stepped into a near tragedy. Any chance of an interview with the tree man of Alcatraz in an upcoming vlog?

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад +1

      I’m working on it but he’s very BUSY!

  • @Jaxs2
    @Jaxs2 Год назад +3

    Who would have thought that would happen ... pleased he's alright.... it's funny, but it isn't if you know what I mean 😂😮😢... 🙏 reminds me of what happened back in the 70s with Reliant Robin's 🙃

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад +1

      Yes I have vague recollection of newspaper stories along those lines

  • @lornaandretti1701
    @lornaandretti1701 Год назад

    LUCKY EXTREMELY LUCKY.......... THE DRIVE STREETS OF MONACO... 7M VIEWS .. NOW YOUR A STAR..

  • @skwiny
    @skwiny Год назад

    Thanks for this video and collaboration !

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад +1

      Any time! And thanks for doing the interview

  • @androo4519
    @androo4519 Год назад

    When I saw that crash video elsewhere I immediately thought of you two since you'd been round the course. Glad it wasn't, but doing this video with the lovely Raphael was a great idea. Fifth Gear also nearly rolled their Ami test car on a tight corner at less than 28 mph so there's obviously a limit to be aware of. Don't want you doing a Princess Grace.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад

      Indeed. Definitely want to avoid doing a Grace!

  • @conorgraafpietermaritzburg3720
    @conorgraafpietermaritzburg3720 Год назад +2

    Yet another example of the things we do when we're young and silly

  • @jontallon73
    @jontallon73 Год назад +1

    He's a stocky bloke I wonder whether the kid driving was a small lad? The combination of a reverse camber, sharp bend, inappropriate speed and uneven weight distribution.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад +1

      Yes I think it all contributed

  • @jacquelinebrunder2384
    @jacquelinebrunder2384 Год назад

    Get some pipe foam insulation ty-rapped to those exposed roof bars. That was the first thing I thought of when I first saw the AMI a few months back.

  • @jml4774
    @jml4774 8 месяцев назад

    Saw your world exclusive, here are some more Citroen Ami mishaps!
    ruclips.net/user/shortsQWI7lLG5lzw

  • @uweinhamburg
    @uweinhamburg Год назад +2

    With the low center of mass and four wheels, it must be pretty difficult to turn it over.

    • @mrjed6912
      @mrjed6912 Год назад

      Low centre of mass? It has a massive glass roof while the body is thin steel and plastic.

    • @uweinhamburg
      @uweinhamburg Год назад +2

      @@mrjed6912 And the battery and the motor close to the ground...

    • @goldendlolig8237
      @goldendlolig8237 Год назад

      ​@@uweinhamburgyeah brings nothing if the wheelbase is too short in the length and wide

  • @marting4042
    @marting4042 Год назад +2

    The resultant damage from such a low-ish speed accident was quite shocking to see. That he could have been paralysed as a result is also sobering. I guess the lesson to be acknowledged here; is that the Ami is not a vehicle you should hoon around in.

  • @cinesanctuary
    @cinesanctuary Год назад +1

    Back in be 1989 I bought a new 2CV Dolly to replace my 1968 moggy. As a sensible 21 year old I decided to see if you could indeed roll a 2CV. Answer yes brown trouser event!

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад +1

      Yikes. I’m cornering even more slowly!

  • @ColinCarFan
    @ColinCarFan Год назад

    Good to see that the passenger was ok - just! Although the car had a large passenger, the corner was sharp, the road might have had negative camber and they were going much too fast, the car should have understeered (gone straight on) and then hopefully stopped or hit something at a relatively slow speed. That is how any modern car should behave. It seems odd to say this but the car needs thinner front tyres so it has less grip.

  • @chtur2299
    @chtur2299 Год назад +2

    Trop lourd du haut du corps , peut être de la cervelle , ou des biceps ! ? 😂

  • @LifeinLancashire
    @LifeinLancashire Год назад +2

    He's a very lucky man . He could easily have ended up with life changing injuries after that accident.

  • @lilybelle264
    @lilybelle264 Год назад

    Going to Nice in May. Can I rent a Citroen Ami, while we are there? Your content is always entertaining, the best. Lots of love from Florida!

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад

      Thanks Lily. Sadly no rental ones here. I will have to start Elton tours!;

  • @MsAvtoman
    @MsAvtoman Год назад

    For such a light vehicle, weight distribution is important. Raphael appears to be considerably heavier than the driver, which contributed to the rollover. The road may also be sloped incorrectly.

    • @goldendlolig8237
      @goldendlolig8237 Год назад

      Yeah that car is very dangerous better drive my old moped car from 2005 has the best driving abilitys of all microcars of the world. Why ? It has the widest and longest wheelbase...

  • @petebartlett2229
    @petebartlett2229 Год назад

    Seen a few test drives of people turning corners but doing full speed and going on 2 wheels in them.
    I’m doing my research between this and a twizy..

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад

      We’ve done 10k it’s only an issue if you make it one if say

  • @nickwebb9290
    @nickwebb9290 Год назад

    Wow…that was a different post 😳and quite a coup getting that interview. What a nice lad, good to know his injuries weren’t serious.
    A pretty drastic way to get famous though Tim.

  • @stiffe68
    @stiffe68 8 месяцев назад +1

    Yes ! It is an advent to crach a car , been in one myself. Lucky to be alive...and I HAVE SEATBELT ON !! But it was NOT in a Citroen AMI and defentley not in 25 km , it was in 110 km. So drive carefully and be belted...and recharged!

  • @nicoledpaolino9077
    @nicoledpaolino9077 Год назад

    The fact is that the car is a death trap. Thanks for the dashing explainer😃

    • @chrisspain
      @chrisspain Год назад +5

      Every Car is a death trap. Even walking can be deadly if a car hits you.
      The AMI is not a car. Nor is the Microlino, the Twizy, or a P50. A 16year old (in France you can drive it as a 14year old) would have crashed this quadcycle, a car or indeed a push bike at that speed. As the guy said, even experienced F1 drivers reach max 50km/h.
      And thats in hyper stable wide cars. And if you stick 300pounds on the passenger side and then turn left, ANY car would get into problems.
      Also, nobody died, not even seriously injured. Falling of a bike (the alternative to the AMY) without any protection could have been dire.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад

      I don’t think that I think it’s a quad with all the baggage that brings

  • @prieten49
    @prieten49 Год назад +1

    I wish I could be so humored by the crash as everyone else. One can get long term effects from head and neck injuries, paralysis being just one. I would guess Raphael is heavier than his sixteen year old driver. Going around a right curve, his weight would have perhaps shifted the center of gravity towards the inside of the curve, but going around a leftward curve shifted the gravity to the right and immediately toppled the car. I wonder if there will now be hysteria over Citroen Amis like there was over the Mercedes A-Class cars when they first came out. The SMART car also rolled over during test drives and had to get modified before production.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад

      I think Raphael knows how lucky he was

  • @mnh1192
    @mnh1192 Год назад

    Sir…..I believe it may be time for us to have another race. It is now one year to the week since the “slags” (your words) and I raced our machines to the jewel of the hotels of the riviera. I will supply the horse power if you supply the wit and battery power….and we can race the circuit at monaco and see how fast we can actually get round! I can see the fear in the eyes of Mr Boo from here! I hope you were gentle with Lauren at dinner tonight btw. Sorry to have missed you both. Big kiss from the last working person left in Yorkshire!,

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад

      I will gently decline that race!; We were gentle!

  • @frglee
    @frglee Год назад +1

    Looks a fairly unique set of circumstances, but I should imagine the Ami designers are very interested in this accident. Presumably wondering if a slightly wider wheelbase might help. But perhaps a timely reminder about the limits of such vehicles, and I hope nice guy Raphael recovers quickly.

  • @Newton-Sacred-Cubit-Channel
    @Newton-Sacred-Cubit-Channel Год назад +2

    VIVE LA FRANCE

  • @AndrewKNI
    @AndrewKNI Год назад

    Wow, that incident happened quickly! Luckily no serious injury or worse. Next video......"Citroen recalls the Ami". Something similar happened with the first Mercedes A Class where it rolled over during a 'moose test'. Significant changes had to be made to the suspension to make them safe. 🚙

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад

      I think you would need more incidents like this for that to happen Andrew. It is a unique bend/case I think

    • @AndrewKNI
      @AndrewKNI Год назад

      @@MeandMonAmi I'm sure your right. Have a great week guys 🙂

  • @vanessapearce9397
    @vanessapearce9397 Год назад

    I hadn't seen/heard about this crash, how awful. The poor passenger his injuries were bad enough but obviously as he said could have been so much worse. Hope he recovers well 🤞. Wear your seat belts and no hairpin bends for you & Mr Boo. Stick to your ruelles étroites far less hazardous ...!

  • @stevezodiac491
    @stevezodiac491 Год назад +1

    It is obvious, he went round the bend too fast for the centre of gravity of the Ami. Vicki Butler Henderson nearly turned an Ami over going too fast on a corner on a circuit on fifth gear as well.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад

      I think that is so in all probability

  • @williambuklad9622
    @williambuklad9622 Год назад +1

    right about the insurance; like the companies making them didn't work that issue enough, however, there will be innovators and start-ups to repair or salvage EV's as they learn how to do it, most likely. Oddly, Tesla decided to start sealing their batteries making them unrepairable - but cutting production costs. When the Eurozone regulators find that out they'll go nuts...more - the cyclists on the Cote d'Azur are always on the edge of tire breakaway, but in the Ami you can't body english your way through those jams. As Raphael says, steer wide when you lose adhesion, never add steering lock (angle)...head cuts bleed like crazy, but stop quickly, I'll stop there. God Save the Ami.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад

      Yes it’s a shame but I think no insurance!

  • @betsywaters8470
    @betsywaters8470 Год назад

    Fun video and great interview. I would love to go see that track, I can't find it on Google Maps, the website it quite old. Any address of google map link would be appreciated.. thanks

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад

      It’s on a corner of the road down from La turbie to Monaco. Not the main road the direct one that you take if you are heading towards tête du chien

  • @jackfinn2199
    @jackfinn2199 Год назад +1

    If I had a Citroen Ami I would go through the hairpin in Monaco at 10-15 kph just to be safe.

  • @hyperspace32
    @hyperspace32 Год назад

    When this Monaco crash video came out, you guys were coincidently going to Monaco....

  • @OldCarsNewVan
    @OldCarsNewVan Год назад +1

    I’d be interested to know your thoughts - do you think it’s appropriate to let 16yr olds loose in these? I know the ‘without licence’ is part of the French tradition - mainly I believe historically to help out rural Farmers etc who needed Road going transport but without the expense of a ‘normal’ vehicle. But do you think the age limit should be at least 18 so the driver is at least an ‘adult’ for legal purposes?

    • @mjack1935
      @mjack1935 Год назад

      what good does it do to plaster everything with rules and regulations, when you might get nuked tomorrow. let the people enjoy their life. only germans overregulate everything

    • @wootoo6304
      @wootoo6304 Год назад +3

      Well I can tell you that I have been riding motorcycles since I was 16 years old and never had a problem. Considering motorcycles are really more dangerous than this kind of “cars” I think it’s not a bad idea. I think about how happy my parents would have been if 32 years ago when I was 16 years old I could drive an Ami instead of a dangerous motorcycle.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад +1

      I think you’d have to have access to some stats to know whether the incidence of accidents is greater. But I do see a lot of 16 year olds driving these responsibly and equally see a lot of 14 to 16 year olds driving scooters crazily…

  • @colingarner6175
    @colingarner6175 Год назад +2

    ITS NOT A SPORTS CAR !!!!! Upper case intended .😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

  • @RVREVO
    @RVREVO Год назад

    Anyone remember the Mercedes A-class couple decades ago?
    The journalist driving tipped over too

  • @andyshacks7812
    @andyshacks7812 Год назад +1

    How lucky was he !

  • @alanjackson4646
    @alanjackson4646 Год назад

    Lucky escape, that vehicle looked badly damaged after a slow roll. It was however driver error. Did the driver have his seatbelt on ?

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад

      That I don’t know but given he was French I imagine he did

  • @richardbas2948
    @richardbas2948 Год назад +1

    Hi Tim, I received an email from PayPal that you had send me a message 'through my PayPal account'! However, somehow there is no new message to be found(?)! Can you please tell me thru this medium, what you wanted to tell me? I probably do something wrong, but I am no-good in things like IT! 🙃

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад

      I was saying thanks for your support!

    • @richardbas2948
      @richardbas2948 Год назад

      @@MeandMonAmi You're welcome! Are all the messages concerning your health still positive? Send our best to your partner as well! With kind regards: Richard and Bas

  • @damienderoanne761
    @damienderoanne761 Год назад

    Thanks for the interview. Something I didn't quite understand. When you ask him if the driver had put the gearbox on Neutral, he answers Yes. But afterwoods he says that they were driving at 25-30KM/H... in order to protect the poor young driver who will have to face the law authorities. I've been driving the AMI many times and confirm it's possible to drive 50 or 70 downhill when you put on neutral. Then, it's not only a question of speed, but also the absence of motorbrake to stabilize the car. When I see the images, I have the feeling it was above 45. And I don't hear motorbrake on the recording inside the AMI (which normally makes a lot of noice). What do you think?

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад +3

      I don’t think to be fair he understood my question about neutral but I have no way of verifying the speed so it’s possible. The police report is out tomorrow I think

    • @damienderoanne761
      @damienderoanne761 Год назад

      Thank you for your quick answer and for your videos. Great job!

    • @NormanF62
      @NormanF62 Год назад +1

      The other possibility and that awaits the report of the police and engineer inspection, is whether the car was modified to go faster than the allowed speed. Such modification could result in a catastrophe like that shown in the TikTok video! We’ll see what the results of the accident investigation show.

    • @damienderoanne761
      @damienderoanne761 Год назад +1

      You're right! It could be one of the reasons

    • @chrisspain
      @chrisspain Год назад

      @@NormanF62 That would have dire consequences. The insurance would be invalid and the driver can forget about getting a license for a long time. Also there will be a huge fine to be paid of, probably over years.
      There is software allowing the car to reach 90kph, they showed it off in Las Vegas, nothing has to be changed on the mechanic. Range goes down to 30mi and you can forget about curbs or indeed breaks. To get the thing to that speed legal, you need to reinforce the breaks, shocks, Tires and frame. Getting it to easy 15000 Euros. Renault did that with the Twizy, you had a 45kph Version and a 90kph Version. Just Software. But it was nearly 19000 Euros.

  • @toyotaprius79
    @toyotaprius79 Год назад

    Citroen should be bringing back the tried and true 2CV suspension.
    There's no reason not to cause it'll be a boon for attention and sales, comfort, simplicity and safety.

  • @470danadidas
    @470danadidas Год назад

    Glad Rafaels OK. He seems a lovely guy. Was the 16yr old illegally driving? Seems incredulous.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад

      No not illegally in the sense of too young but he was found guilty of dangerous driving

  • @e-trippingwithadamgebbett8024
    @e-trippingwithadamgebbett8024 Год назад

    I can truly sympathize. I have two Children 23 and 18. I am scared every time I travel with them. They have modern cars with airbags. Can't say the police will be that Ami with them.🤣

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад

      We believe we are invincible at that age…

  • @terrortorn
    @terrortorn Год назад +27

    If the French drove on the proper side of the road it wouldn't have happened. I blame Napoleon.

  • @stevefarbridge1826
    @stevefarbridge1826 Год назад +2

    Be careful boys

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад +2

      We shan’t be going down there. We did it a year ago but at a very low speed!

    • @AliWade1971
      @AliWade1971 Год назад +1

      @@MeandMonAmi Obviously you now need to make a video showing how to drive round there properly 😀

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад

      @@AliWade1971lol. Moi?

  • @zzbuckley
    @zzbuckley Год назад

    Our son came for dinner and her said why is my TikTok feed full of videos about the Citroen Ami? Is it those guys you follow? 😀

  • @9cageyt
    @9cageyt Год назад

    Do you have an Update about the penality for the driver?

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад +1

      He was banned from driving in Monaco

    • @9cageyt
      @9cageyt Год назад

      @@MeandMonAmi 2.02 km2 he can't drive anymore 😂. He could just parc in France. I guess his parents gave him a harder penality.

  • @konardkonrado7755
    @konardkonrado7755 Год назад +1

    lack of imagination and experience seriously i suspect driver wanted to show off , why he went with that speed on turn..... Ehhh look how big this guy is , the vehicle had had so much weight on the right side no curious it happened ....

  • @gordonmcmillan4709
    @gordonmcmillan4709 Год назад

    Saw the video and hoped it wasn't Elton ... Laika was worried.

  • @ewoutvan-manen3583
    @ewoutvan-manen3583 Год назад +1

    That would never have happened in a 2CV or one of the original Amis.....

  • @countteddy
    @countteddy Год назад +1

    what happened to the Ami , is it a write off ?. might it be for sale ?. sorry but i had to ask ..

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад

      As I said in video I imagine right off but who knows?

  • @johnnutton7750
    @johnnutton7750 Год назад

    Do they use TJ custom parts.

  • @ianjackson8643
    @ianjackson8643 Год назад +1

    The fact that someone was inplace filming itmakes me thinkthis was prearranged stunt

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад +1

      I thought so too but People film on Saturdays at Fairmont hairpin apparently it’s a car spotter thing according to Raphael

  • @dontcallmetracey
    @dontcallmetracey Год назад

    Have a look on RUclips for the “fifth gear” test where they too almost rolled an Ami.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад

      Yup I saw it when we first got ours

  • @emionroad
    @emionroad Год назад

    Im good i have je sais plus comment on dit 😂 on la connais raph

  • @JoeDurobot
    @JoeDurobot Год назад +2

    *It's not the car's fault. Obviously the driver doesn't know how to drive, and doesn't understand basic physics.*
    *Hopefully he won't be allowed to drive on public roads anymore as he's a menace to society.*

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад

      I think the police report is due tomorrow

    • @carguynewb7856
      @carguynewb7856 Год назад

      He's 16 he will learn it's probably his first crash too

  • @denniswilliams9458
    @denniswilliams9458 Год назад

    When I see it I thought omg poor Elton & Mr boo but its not you thankgod

  • @louloufildezinc9041
    @louloufildezinc9041 5 месяцев назад

    C'est l'histoire d'une Ami Bleu Monaco en Principauté de Monaco. Renversant, non ?! 🙃😏😯

  • @tron520
    @tron520 Год назад

    Well bugger me! That was a tail, no more free wheeling for you guys 😉

  • @SashasRevenge
    @SashasRevenge Год назад

    Noooo, never,….. grin 😂

  • @NickiFitzgerald369
    @NickiFitzgerald369 Год назад

    What’s happened to Tim’s tooth??? Did I miss something? 😮

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад +1

      He bit into a baguette!

    • @NickiFitzgerald369
      @NickiFitzgerald369 Год назад +1

      @@MeandMonAmi yikes. Was it stale…? First the pan bagnat, now this. Bread is not your friend 🤯

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад

      @@NickiFitzgerald369 it’s true! It’s was fresh and crispy. Too crispy!

  • @e.nord5999
    @e.nord5999 Год назад +1

    2 personnes, riches, oisives avec l'intention de faire le buzz sur tik tok, font des passages à 30 km heures dans un virage où des F1 passent à 50km/h.
    L un pèse quoi 60 kilos? (16 ans) , l autre pèse 100 kilos minimum ( regardez moi ce beau bébé nourri au caviar et au fruits de mer). Comme par hasard ce sont des personnes cherchant à créer du contenu sur l essai de véhicules
    Qu est ce qui aurait pu clocher?

  • @alpinegeordie
    @alpinegeordie Год назад

    The roof looks shagged, turn it into cabrio!
    At least he won't lose his licence !!

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад

      Lol

    • @NormanF62
      @NormanF62 Год назад +2

      You don’t need a licence in France and I think in Monaco, to drive a Citroen Ami! The car was totaled but the important thing is everyone is alive and well and I could care less for the car. That’s what really mattered.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад

      @@NormanF62 Yup and the spectators!

  • @lookoutleo
    @lookoutleo Год назад +1

    Nervous? No wonder ,you've just watched an Ami rolling over :) I'm a dinosaur only on utube :) maybe the guy being huge over ballance it?

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад

      I think all played a part but it’s a seriously tricky bend too

  • @andytipping70
    @andytipping70 Год назад +1

    forget the car crash - have you pair been fighting??? - you seem to be missing a body part?

  • @Xian..
    @Xian.. Год назад

    Looks like it didn’t perform well this shouldn’t be a legal vehicle or at least you need to wear a helmet…

  • @rhysstatham7407
    @rhysstatham7407 Год назад

    Drive the Citroen within its limits you’ll be fine.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад

      We’ve certainly not Encountered anything like this

    • @rhysstatham7407
      @rhysstatham7407 Год назад

      @@MeandMonAmi if you watch TV programme called Fifth Gear Citroen Ami test they almost tip it over that was first aired over a 1 year ago

  • @rustyholt6619
    @rustyholt6619 Год назад

    top gear almost rolled a ami on a test track

  • @dlschgo
    @dlschgo Год назад +1

    Almost as bad as your crash last week.

    • @MeandMonAmi
      @MeandMonAmi  Год назад +1

      Yes we nearly died!;

    • @dlschgo
      @dlschgo Год назад

      @@MeandMonAmi I know! I was ready to send flowers.

  • @kisskool2088
    @kisskool2088 Год назад

    C'est de la merde cette caisse, il a fait une sortie de route à 30 km/h !!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @johnbourke2778
    @johnbourke2778 Год назад

    Ridiculous cars

  • @ogloftus
    @ogloftus Год назад

    Not surprising considering how unstable it is

    • @NormanF62
      @NormanF62 Год назад +2

      No car can survive an inexperienced driver! Its not the Ami’s fault here. When a product is used as directed, people benefit from it. No liability in the world results from unsafe or improper use of it.

    • @ogloftus
      @ogloftus Год назад +1

      @@NormanF62 sure bad things can happen with inexperienced drivers at the wheel, if you watch Fith Gears review you’ll see a professional do nearly the exact same thing, let’s just hope whoever owns these will never have to do any evasive manoeuvres