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Old 06-29-2007, 10:00 AM
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My beauty is no more. I have aquaplaned at 80mph and span off road into the trees. Nothing I could do although I have been racing all my life. Drive carefully guys, especially in the rain. I am in tears over my beauty but glad I am alive. I guess he saved my life whilst sacrificing himself. “RIP” my baby.

Anyway the engine has done 170,000 miles. It’s in top notch condition. No oil leaks, all belts (including cam) and water pump and aircon compressor changed last week. Car serviced regularly and maliciously. So, engine, brakes, wheels, transaxle, gearbox etc all for grabs.

If anyone is interested please pm me about the parts. Will break if need to but would prefer someone who takes the lot.

Regards, S.






Ps. The only problem is that I am located in Slovenia, Europe.
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Sorry about the car, glad you did not get hurt.
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Old 06-29-2007, 10:04 AM
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Wow.

It is a shame, but when a car saves your life. That is a great car.

Glad your doing all right. You and Robert Kubica are two lucky guys, & your cars looked about the same afterwards.
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Hope your OK, that must have been one hell of a hit. Also the first time I have heard of maintenance being performed maliciously, must have a different meaning on the other side of the pond
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Originally Posted by fast951
Sorry about the car, glad you did not get hurt.
Thanks mate. Tell you what, these cars are solid. When I was heading for the trees I closed my eyes and let go of the steering wheel and thought this is where I die. But no the king 944 T would have none of it. If the tree would have hit me into the door... Eh, lets not go there. :-).
Old 06-29-2007, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by 87944turbo
Hope your OK, that must have been one hell of a hit. Also the first time I have heard of maintenance being performed maliciously, must have a different meaning on the other side of the pond
:-) The crash must have affected me after-all, :-) what I meant was meticulously. :-) I can't believe I wrote that, Ha, ha. :-).
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Jesus H, what did you hit??? There's not one straight panel on your car!! Mate, your lucky to be sitting there typing thank goodness and thank Dr P.
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HOLY ****
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Here I was looking at the car as if it was LHD, No..... Thats a RHD car and you walked away... holy crap
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Wow, glad to see you walked away! I hope ou didn't have too many bruises. As for parts, whats the condition of the steering wheel? It looks ok in the pictures.

-Darwin
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What steering wheel is that and did it survive? I call dibs.
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Originally Posted by kasturbo
What steering wheel is that and did it survive? I call dibs.
Gotcha beat

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Damn you are one lucky fellow !! That car is mangled !! I am glad to hear you are okay, cars can be replaced.

PS- are the doorhandles in good shape?
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Originally Posted by Bonestock951S
Gotcha beat

-Darwin
Dope....that's what I get for not refreshing before I post.
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Sorry guys, steering wheel I am keeping. :-) it will be my souvenir item.


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