Well its wrecked...
09-15-2009, 02:23 PM
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09-15-2009, 02:35 PM
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If you want to fix it, try Natal Auto in the bronx. Best body shop in the area and a 944 racer. He can bend that right back on the frame machine in no time, and he is very fair.
09-15-2009, 06:23 PM
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I will say on the speculation. Someone in this thread has already guessed whats going on.... I'll leave it at that..
09-15-2009, 06:51 PM
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09-16-2009, 12:27 AM
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You have friends with good sheetmetal on the fronts of their 951 or S2 cars. You probably also know folks with such fenders, header panel, etc. in good shape and presently detached from the car.
So, why not borrow these parts, apply wax and some mold release, and make your own female molds? The fiberglass isn't that expensive, and then you'd have molds to make as many duplicate fenders, etc. as you wish. Boat builders do this all the time, using somebodys' good hull as a master tool.
Another possibility is to make copies out of thermoplastic, heated and vacuum-formed over the factory originals. Detroit and others make dent-proof fenders out of such stuff, and you can hit it with a hammer and it shows no damage. Thermoplastic color goes all the way through the sheet, so rock chips don't discolor. Just a thought.
So, why not borrow these parts, apply wax and some mold release, and make your own female molds? The fiberglass isn't that expensive, and then you'd have molds to make as many duplicate fenders, etc. as you wish. Boat builders do this all the time, using somebodys' good hull as a master tool.
Another possibility is to make copies out of thermoplastic, heated and vacuum-formed over the factory originals. Detroit and others make dent-proof fenders out of such stuff, and you can hit it with a hammer and it shows no damage. Thermoplastic color goes all the way through the sheet, so rock chips don't discolor. Just a thought.
09-16-2009, 02:29 AM
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A few years ago, there was a discussion about blown head gaskets. The general consensus of the forum techs was that some of the blown gaskets could be explained logically because of user error, high boost, improper mix, warped head or block etc. But we also found that there was another group that had checked every single step in the gasket replacement procedure and still had unexplained blown head gaskets.
Chris White one of the most respected and well known techs in the 951 arena made the following statement,
Well, in my personal experience, I have found that some of our cars are cursed in another way, even with the small numbers of 951's out there, look how many of us, after spending time working to achieve perfection or just a car that runs to have fun with it, end up in accidents, fires, mishaps or freak accidents etc.
I have seen this phenomenon over and over, why? Who the hell knows?
Maybe Chris White concept applies to this as well?
John, get the Z06.
Chris White one of the most respected and well known techs in the 951 arena made the following statement,
Originally Posted by Chris White
What I have found is that some engines will never have head gasket problems and some are just plain cursed. This could be form differences in castings. Chris White
I have seen this phenomenon over and over, why? Who the hell knows?
Maybe Chris White concept applies to this as well?
John, get the Z06.
Originally Posted by Chris White
What I have found is that some are just plain cursed. Chris White
You have friends with good sheetmetal on the fronts of their 951 or S2 cars. You probably also know folks with such fenders, header panel, etc. in good shape and presently detached from the car.
So, why not borrow these parts, apply wax and some mold release, and make your own female molds? The fiberglass isn't that expensive, and then you'd have molds to make as many duplicate fenders, etc. as you wish. Boat builders do this all the time, using somebodys' good hull as a master tool.
Another possibility is to make copies out of thermoplastic, heated and vacuum-formed over the factory originals. Detroit and others make dent-proof fenders out of such stuff, and you can hit it with a hammer and it shows no damage. Thermoplastic color goes all the way through the sheet, so rock chips don't discolor. Just a thought.
So, why not borrow these parts, apply wax and some mold release, and make your own female molds? The fiberglass isn't that expensive, and then you'd have molds to make as many duplicate fenders, etc. as you wish. Boat builders do this all the time, using somebodys' good hull as a master tool.
Another possibility is to make copies out of thermoplastic, heated and vacuum-formed over the factory originals. Detroit and others make dent-proof fenders out of such stuff, and you can hit it with a hammer and it shows no damage. Thermoplastic color goes all the way through the sheet, so rock chips don't discolor. Just a thought.
09-16-2009, 09:42 AM
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A few years ago, there was a discussion about blown head gaskets. The general consensus of the forum techs was that some of the blown gaskets could be explained logically because of user error, high boost, improper mix, warped head or block etc. But we also found that there was another group that had checked every single step in the gasket replacement procedure and still had unexplained blown head gaskets.
Chris White one of the most respected and well known techs in the 951 arena made the following statement,
Well, in my personal experience, I have found that some of our cars are cursed in another way, even with the small numbers of 951's out there, look how many of us, after spending time working to achieve perfection or just a car that runs to have fun with it, end up in accidents, fires, mishaps or freak accidents etc.
I have seen this phenomenon over and over, why? Who the hell knows?
Maybe Chris White concept applies to this as well?
John, get the Z06.
Chris White one of the most respected and well known techs in the 951 arena made the following statement,
Well, in my personal experience, I have found that some of our cars are cursed in another way, even with the small numbers of 951's out there, look how many of us, after spending time working to achieve perfection or just a car that runs to have fun with it, end up in accidents, fires, mishaps or freak accidents etc.
I have seen this phenomenon over and over, why? Who the hell knows?
Maybe Chris White concept applies to this as well?
John, get the Z06.
It really breaks my heart because the car was getting so ridiculously badass. I mean I was replacing everything, trim, switches, rubber surround, you name it. What a freggin waste of time/energy and money. You wanna make me an offer Luis???
Hell part of the car is yours already
