Notices
992 2019-Present The Forum for the Non-Turbo 911
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Crashed my c4s

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 30, 2024 | 12:07 AM
  #1  
Alex911_992's Avatar
Alex911_992
Thread Starter
Intermediate
 
Joined: Jan 2024
Posts: 25
Likes: 34
Default Crashed my c4s

Hi guys, im devastated i crashed my 911 yesterday on a rainy day i lost control on the higway at 70-80 mph and hit the concrete divider on my rear drivers fender. I guess the wheel took the most damage but overall Is this something that can be fixed or?

pretty devastated…was my first 911 after years of hardwork and this happened about 4 weeks after i bought the car. 15k miles on it.

p.s
this is the only side that has been damaged, everything else is scratch free. Also it wont start - says instrument cluster failure inspection.


Reply

Popular Reply

Feb 6, 2024, 11:54 AM
Alex911_992's Avatar
Alex911_992
Thread Starter
Intermediate
 
Joined: Jan 2024
Posts: 25
Likes: 34
Default

Update: frame is fine, everything is aligned perfectly. No engine damage, just rear axle and wheel need to be replaced. Will be back with more info once i have the final quote from Porsche.
Thanks to everyone who helped. Stay safe!
Old Jan 30, 2024 | 12:14 AM
  #2  
Biohazard's Avatar
Biohazard
Racer
5 Year Member
 
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 417
Likes: 283
From: Hampton Roads, VA
Default

Ouch. Glad you are safe.
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2024 | 12:48 AM
  #3  
3uros's Avatar
3uros
Rennlist Member
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 687
Likes: 409
From: SoCal
Default

More important that you're OK....a 911 is material and is always replaceable...thank God for insurance
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2024 | 01:25 AM
  #4  
remington's Avatar
remington
Burning Brakes
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,118
Likes: 1,550
From: California
Default

Sorry to hear that. Accidents happen, you're OK the rest is replaceable. Hard to tell the damage, but the rear axle is obviously toast.
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2024 | 02:18 AM
  #5  
ipse dixit's Avatar
ipse dixit
RL Community Team
Rennlist Member
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 18,833
Likes: 14,774
Default

Sorry to hear and see.

Hard to say what the extent of the damage is. If the frame is bent (which it might be), the car may be totaled.

I presume air bags did not deploy?

Glad you're ok, no matter what happened to the car.
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2024 | 02:20 AM
  #6  
mattchow's Avatar
mattchow
Pro
5 Year Member
 
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 696
Likes: 419
Default

that stance though.

even if it could be repaired, you won’t want it back.
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2024 | 02:20 AM
  #7  
Alex911_992's Avatar
Alex911_992
Thread Starter
Intermediate
 
Joined: Jan 2024
Posts: 25
Likes: 34
Default

Originally Posted by ipse dixit
Sorry to hear and see.

Hard to say what the extent of the damage is. If the frame is bent (which it might be), the car may be totaled.

I presume air bags did not deploy?

Glad you're ok, no matter what happened to the car.
Thanks.
No airbags did not deploy

Last edited by Alex911_992; Jan 30, 2024 at 09:30 AM. Reason: Spelling
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2024 | 02:21 AM
  #8  
Alex911_992's Avatar
Alex911_992
Thread Starter
Intermediate
 
Joined: Jan 2024
Posts: 25
Likes: 34
Default

Originally Posted by mattchow
that stance though.

even if it could be repaired, you won’t want it back.
what do u mean by stance?

Reply
Old Jan 30, 2024 | 02:55 AM
  #9  
M3Inline6's Avatar
M3Inline6
Nordschleife Master
 
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 8,273
Likes: 6,941
From: Southern California and Nevada
Default

I’m gutted for you O.P. I’m glad you’re okay.
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2024 | 05:41 AM
  #10  
RudyP's Avatar
RudyP
Rennlist Member
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 2,578
Likes: 2,966
From: Philly suburbs
Default

Originally Posted by Alex911_992
what do u mean by stance?
He's making a joke about a weird car subculture where people purposefully add VERY aggressive negative camber on their cars ("rides" or "whips" more likely) to give it "stance"

Not getting the reference is actually a good thing so sorry that you now know this....

Reply
Old Jan 30, 2024 | 07:43 AM
  #11  
detansinn's Avatar
detansinn
RL Community Team
Rennlist Member
5 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 6,075
Likes: 8,963
From: Doylestown, PA
Default

What happened?
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2024 | 07:50 AM
  #12  
Alex911_992's Avatar
Alex911_992
Thread Starter
Intermediate
 
Joined: Jan 2024
Posts: 25
Likes: 34
Default

Originally Posted by detansinn
What happened?
was raining and the car hydroplaned, couldnt regain control , the car was sliding for at least 200 m and hit a concrete border on the rear driver wheel.
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2024 | 08:24 AM
  #13  
Crusje's Avatar
Crusje
Racer
 
Joined: Dec 2023
Posts: 389
Likes: 282
Default

Driving 80 when it's raining. Ouch.
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2024 | 08:31 AM
  #14  
silverscooby27's Avatar
silverscooby27
Pro
 
Joined: Nov 2021
Posts: 726
Likes: 703
Default

Originally Posted by Crusje
Driving 80 when it's raining. Ouch.
I did that once and didn’t crash or die 😮
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2024 | 10:10 AM
  #15  
Drstimpy2!'s Avatar
Drstimpy2!
Track Day
 
Joined: Nov 2023
Posts: 22
Likes: 10
From: Southeast MA
Default

I’m glad you are ok!
I own exactly the same car so, if it’s not too traumatic, I’d like to know more details.
‘What tires? What temperature ? Did you hit some deep standing water? Was there a foreign substance involved like oil or antifreeze? Anything else you can remember?
Honestly 70 to 80 miles an hour in the rain doesn’t seem that uncommon around here. I confess to running 80+ yesterday in some 40 degree, light, intermittent rain on my Alpin 5’s without a hint of drama.
Reply



All times are GMT -3. The time now is 10:27 AM.