OOPS! Pics*not for the squeemish
05-05-2003 | 10:27 AM
#31
Nerd Herder
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From: Central Illinois. Cornfields a plenty.
definetly put it on a alignment rack to check frame. Good Luck with it.
Man that sux-at least your ok..
"That'll take the whale outta my nightmares!"~The Captain from the Simpsons.
Man that sux-at least your ok..
"That'll take the whale outta my nightmares!"~The Captain from the Simpsons.
Ouch
05-05-2003 | 10:47 AM
#33
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,153
Likes: 1
From: Vancouver BC
Thanks for the kind words and offers, you guys are the best 
The shock towers look ok.
the front ends of the frame rails look like they may be pushed over to the right a bit, wont know till I get the thing apart.
The only thing I am concerned about at this point is the rear control arm mount, its bent back about 1/2"
that and the cost of the front clip.
The story here is I was late cause the car stopped twice on the highway (never did figure this out).
I overshot the exit but decided to take it anyway.
heavy braking on a wet slippery off ramp is a recipe for disaster.
I kinda cut a car off coming accross from the outside lane, I was checking my mirror to make sure I didnt make him stand on the brakes. then I see the slow moving semi on the ramp.
I locked up but was going to hit the back of the trailer, I let up and steered left into the wall.
I feel foolish, I have no idea why I took the exit, for the sake of ten minutes I could have taken the next one.
No excuses, I goofed up, but that I guess is why we are human.
But at the end of the day, it's only a car and may be repaired or even replaced.
And with great people around like you guys, I think I will get through this.
thanks again
Lance
The shock towers look ok.
the front ends of the frame rails look like they may be pushed over to the right a bit, wont know till I get the thing apart.
The only thing I am concerned about at this point is the rear control arm mount, its bent back about 1/2"
that and the cost of the front clip.
The story here is I was late cause the car stopped twice on the highway (never did figure this out).
I overshot the exit but decided to take it anyway.
heavy braking on a wet slippery off ramp is a recipe for disaster.
I kinda cut a car off coming accross from the outside lane, I was checking my mirror to make sure I didnt make him stand on the brakes. then I see the slow moving semi on the ramp.
I locked up but was going to hit the back of the trailer, I let up and steered left into the wall.
I feel foolish, I have no idea why I took the exit, for the sake of ten minutes I could have taken the next one.
No excuses, I goofed up, but that I guess is why we are human.
But at the end of the day, it's only a car and may be repaired or even replaced.
And with great people around like you guys, I think I will get through this.
thanks again
Lance
05-05-2003 | 10:51 AM
#34
Racer
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 298
Likes: 40
From: New York
Sorry for the loss, thankfully everybody is okay. Should be repairable. Looks like you'll need an A-Arm, Brake Line, Swap-Bar mount and bushing, Front Fender, Header Panel, etc, etc. It going to cost. Thankfully there are plenty of cars being parted out. Best of luck.
05-05-2003 | 02:39 PM
#36
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 206
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From: Vancouver, BC
Lance,
I was really sorry to see that happen to your car, especially on that day (we ended up doing almost 1000kms (of twisty mountain roads) after looping back to Vancouver through Washington state). It was good to see that you and your passenger were alright, that's the main thing. You probably avoided some injuries with your quick decision not to hit the truck.
I don't have any of the parts you're looking for but I would like to lend a hand with any labour you might need. I bet we could get you back in that thing before the next auto cross.
We can have a Tech Session Weekend and all pitch in to help once all the parts are in. Waterguy's fresh from rebuilding his so it'll be a cake-walk <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />
I was really sorry to see that happen to your car, especially on that day (we ended up doing almost 1000kms (of twisty mountain roads) after looping back to Vancouver through Washington state). It was good to see that you and your passenger were alright, that's the main thing. You probably avoided some injuries with your quick decision not to hit the truck.
I don't have any of the parts you're looking for but I would like to lend a hand with any labour you might need. I bet we could get you back in that thing before the next auto cross.
We can have a Tech Session Weekend and all pitch in to help once all the parts are in. Waterguy's fresh from rebuilding his so it'll be a cake-walk <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />
05-05-2003 | 04:30 PM
#37
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,153
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From: Vancouver BC
again, many thanks.
Dave951M, thanks, I need to do an assessment but I will wait till the end of the month, I am moving into a new house with big garage and don't want to pull it apart till I get moved in.
I will be in touch if thats ok with you.
Lance
Dave951M, thanks, I need to do an assessment but I will wait till the end of the month, I am moving into a new house with big garage and don't want to pull it apart till I get moved in.
I will be in touch if thats ok with you.
Lance
05-05-2003 | 05:13 PM
#39
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 3,053
Likes: 0
From: Canada
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by K27:
<strong>Thanks for the kind words and offers, you guys are the best
The shock towers look ok.
the front ends of the frame rails look like they may be pushed over to the right a bit, wont know till I get the thing apart.
The only thing I am concerned about at this point is the rear control arm mount, its bent back about 1/2"
that and the cost of the front clip.
The story here is I was late cause the car stopped twice on the highway (never did figure this out).
I overshot the exit but decided to take it anyway.
heavy braking on a wet slippery off ramp is a recipe for disaster.
I kinda cut a car off coming accross from the outside lane, I was checking my mirror to make sure I didnt make him stand on the brakes. then I see the slow moving semi on the ramp.
I locked up but was going to hit the back of the trailer, I let up and steered left into the wall.
I feel foolish, I have no idea why I took the exit, for the sake of ten minutes I could have taken the next one.
No excuses, I goofed up, but that I guess is why we are human.
But at the end of the day, it's only a car and may be repaired or even replaced.
And with great people around like you guys, I think I will get through this.
thanks again
Lance</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">You have a great attitude about this Lance! Give Mark, Rich, and I a call if you need a hand. I used to work in a bodyshop I maybe able to help out.
<strong>Thanks for the kind words and offers, you guys are the best
The shock towers look ok.
the front ends of the frame rails look like they may be pushed over to the right a bit, wont know till I get the thing apart.
The only thing I am concerned about at this point is the rear control arm mount, its bent back about 1/2"
that and the cost of the front clip.
The story here is I was late cause the car stopped twice on the highway (never did figure this out).
I overshot the exit but decided to take it anyway.
heavy braking on a wet slippery off ramp is a recipe for disaster.
I kinda cut a car off coming accross from the outside lane, I was checking my mirror to make sure I didnt make him stand on the brakes. then I see the slow moving semi on the ramp.
I locked up but was going to hit the back of the trailer, I let up and steered left into the wall.
I feel foolish, I have no idea why I took the exit, for the sake of ten minutes I could have taken the next one.
No excuses, I goofed up, but that I guess is why we are human.
But at the end of the day, it's only a car and may be repaired or even replaced.
And with great people around like you guys, I think I will get through this.
thanks again
Lance</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">You have a great attitude about this Lance! Give Mark, Rich, and I a call if you need a hand. I used to work in a bodyshop I maybe able to help out.
05-05-2003 | 05:44 PM
#40
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,153
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From: Vancouver BC
Thanks Buddy.
I just got off the phone with Burrard Autostrasse, great guy John is.
He spent a good deal of time and patience with me as I went through the damage.
without seeing it he reckons 10hrs on the frame jig otta do it.
But I gotta strip it down and if the rails are out, the engine needs to come out, good reason to rebuild
I am trying to be positive about this and turn a bad thing into something good.
I know it's going to cost me money but thats the price we pay for mistakes I guess.
I just got off the phone with Burrard Autostrasse, great guy John is.
He spent a good deal of time and patience with me as I went through the damage.
without seeing it he reckons 10hrs on the frame jig otta do it.
But I gotta strip it down and if the rails are out, the engine needs to come out, good reason to rebuild
I am trying to be positive about this and turn a bad thing into something good.
I know it's going to cost me money but thats the price we pay for mistakes I guess.
05-05-2003 | 06:02 PM
#41
Three Wheelin'
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 1,887
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From: LA, Calif., USA
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">you don't want to repair a car that'll never drive straight again!</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">not true, the frame straighening shops do a pretty good job of getting things back to within spec. just comes down to how much it would cost..
k27: that looks like it can be repaired, pity if it isn't.. the numbver of turbos keeps decreasing every year...!
k27: that looks like it can be repaired, pity if it isn't.. the numbver of turbos keeps decreasing every year...!
05-05-2003 | 06:08 PM
#42
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 3,053
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From: Canada
I see this as a great opportunity to get more HP then IAN <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> 
I am just messing with you Ian! hehehe.
Yes if you get that rebuild and the car painted, it will be showroom once again.
Mark was saying he has a lot of the suspension parts you need. Here is his email:: marksport@hotmail.com
Are you coming out to the PCA autox may 25? Hope to see you! It is May 25 isn't it?
I am just messing with you Ian! hehehe.Yes if you get that rebuild and the car painted, it will be showroom once again.
Mark was saying he has a lot of the suspension parts you need. Here is his email:: marksport@hotmail.com
Are you coming out to the PCA autox may 25? Hope to see you! It is May 25 isn't it?
05-05-2003 | 06:10 PM
#43
Nordschleife Master
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 8,985
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From: Vancouver BC
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">you don't want to repair a car that'll never drive straight again!</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">it's never been driven in a straight line to begin with.