Great while it lasted - Parts for sale
11-12-2017, 02:11 AM
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Great while it lasted - Parts for sale
Of course the only night since purchase I was not speeding I come over a hill to see two large deer directly in front of me. Couldn't get the power to the wheels fast enough and i got to learn why people says its the best handling car until it isnt. - Turbo, off camber, downhill - gently reduce acceleration and your fine, think about the brakes and find out down force is more important than fuel to this car. - cant believe how violently out of control going only 35 mph. less than a mile my house - fun country road i take at least once a week over 100 mph without ever even needing to borrow an inch of the other lane. Broke every rule -summer tires for one week too long and drove them when under 40, aceeleraed into then broke mid turn, aws only works whenthe wheels are rotating. First wreck ever and had to total my favorite car in the most boring way possible.
Good news is that while the car was a loss - everything from drivers seat back was untouched. Engine, transmission, 2.5 inch Speed tech x pipe with 200 cel cats, muffler bypasss and quad black tips are pristine. If no one is interested in some or all the parts I figure what better motor to keep for a 72 911 resto mod when i can find a nice roller fora good price.
Insurance was amazing- good sign that 997s are going in the right direction - 15kmore than paid for it 2 years ago. Price based on all non auction sales in the past 6 months with 5k miles in either direction. small sample size but let me give them 35% back to keep the car and just about break even on the purchase price. It was by far my favorite car ive owned and i either wanted to make sure it has many more roads to tear through ahead. I have no idea when ill get around to taking on that project so i figured at the price even if i sold it for half what they cost online im still coming out ahead and one or a couple members get part of or the entire power plant for what will is a top 10 all time engine.
I dont do this for a living and honestly i probably not the person who should be doing this. i have an amazing mechanic who can answer any questions or provide any documents you need, i wont selli piece by piece but would brake apart the ehaust, engine, transmission, seats then small items like
- new durametiric with all 3 vins unused for 275
- factory turbo wheels with new winter tires rims have 3k miles on them (standard 19 inch bladed 5 spoke turbo wheels and the tires were 1600. I want to say Bridgestone??? but there are only two snow tires made these and the Pirreeli. I dont like the Pirrelli so went with these. 3k seems fair but i have no need for them so make a reasonable offer
- Datalgger and ECU tune from Kevin at ETG. Kevin -- if reading i dont know what you policy is on resale. You have been awseome so if you dont want these sold ill ship back to you at no cost.
In general that sums it up - ive met a lot of grett people on this site, developed a deep appreciation for these cars and saw a chance to let mine live on, help some members get expensive parts for half the price and i should come out ahead enough that its worth the effort but im not looking to make as much as possible here.
PM me if you have interest or can think of anythign i might not be addressing. i bought everything you can buy for a 2008 Turbo and kept the OEM parts so if you need anything stock or aftermarket from the seats back send me a note and ill let you know what i have. Im sure you can appreciate the logistics of shipping car parts is crazy expensive and is harder than shippinga whole car. Only mention because i do have a 100 hour a week job and if this cuts into that and im only seeing offers less than half what that would cost anywhere else keeping that would only help me justify to my wife keeping this for someday to come. She has been amazing that the factory exhaust became a temp coffee table, and OEM rims were wall mounted over the hood of her range rover - not to keen on an engine taking up 1/3rd the garage as i am so i will absolutely blame you by name dor making me keep it
With that - keep enjoying them. I have a V8 Vantage as my safe slow car while in time out so i cant say im really roughing it but it does speak to how great of a car that was. I never thought i could buy an aston and how spoiled that i was able to as a runner up.
Cheers and thanks everyone who helped me learn everything i did the past few years. i look forward to rejoining the club once ive learned to enjoy responsibly.
Devin
Good news is that while the car was a loss - everything from drivers seat back was untouched. Engine, transmission, 2.5 inch Speed tech x pipe with 200 cel cats, muffler bypasss and quad black tips are pristine. If no one is interested in some or all the parts I figure what better motor to keep for a 72 911 resto mod when i can find a nice roller fora good price.
Insurance was amazing- good sign that 997s are going in the right direction - 15kmore than paid for it 2 years ago. Price based on all non auction sales in the past 6 months with 5k miles in either direction. small sample size but let me give them 35% back to keep the car and just about break even on the purchase price. It was by far my favorite car ive owned and i either wanted to make sure it has many more roads to tear through ahead. I have no idea when ill get around to taking on that project so i figured at the price even if i sold it for half what they cost online im still coming out ahead and one or a couple members get part of or the entire power plant for what will is a top 10 all time engine.
I dont do this for a living and honestly i probably not the person who should be doing this. i have an amazing mechanic who can answer any questions or provide any documents you need, i wont selli piece by piece but would brake apart the ehaust, engine, transmission, seats then small items like
- new durametiric with all 3 vins unused for 275
- factory turbo wheels with new winter tires rims have 3k miles on them (standard 19 inch bladed 5 spoke turbo wheels and the tires were 1600. I want to say Bridgestone??? but there are only two snow tires made these and the Pirreeli. I dont like the Pirrelli so went with these. 3k seems fair but i have no need for them so make a reasonable offer
- Datalgger and ECU tune from Kevin at ETG. Kevin -- if reading i dont know what you policy is on resale. You have been awseome so if you dont want these sold ill ship back to you at no cost.
In general that sums it up - ive met a lot of grett people on this site, developed a deep appreciation for these cars and saw a chance to let mine live on, help some members get expensive parts for half the price and i should come out ahead enough that its worth the effort but im not looking to make as much as possible here.
PM me if you have interest or can think of anythign i might not be addressing. i bought everything you can buy for a 2008 Turbo and kept the OEM parts so if you need anything stock or aftermarket from the seats back send me a note and ill let you know what i have. Im sure you can appreciate the logistics of shipping car parts is crazy expensive and is harder than shippinga whole car. Only mention because i do have a 100 hour a week job and if this cuts into that and im only seeing offers less than half what that would cost anywhere else keeping that would only help me justify to my wife keeping this for someday to come. She has been amazing that the factory exhaust became a temp coffee table, and OEM rims were wall mounted over the hood of her range rover - not to keen on an engine taking up 1/3rd the garage as i am so i will absolutely blame you by name dor making me keep it
With that - keep enjoying them. I have a V8 Vantage as my safe slow car while in time out so i cant say im really roughing it but it does speak to how great of a car that was. I never thought i could buy an aston and how spoiled that i was able to as a runner up.
Cheers and thanks everyone who helped me learn everything i did the past few years. i look forward to rejoining the club once ive learned to enjoy responsibly.
Devin
11-12-2017, 11:40 AM
#4
Glad you're OK, GLWS!
11-12-2017, 12:38 PM
#5
sorry to hear; And that you didn't suffer any physical injury.....At least you see a positive twist to your misfortune. By purchasing the Turbo back, you can provide the rennlist member community a chance to transplant most of the salvageable items, aka an "organ donor"
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11-12-2017, 07:08 PM
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Glad your not hurt. Cars can be repaired, sold, totaled but your health is what’s important. Pmd you on durametric. If your car had rear Aero deck lid from factory I’m interested. 210-601-4535, thanks, Tom
11-13-2017, 12:14 AM
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I did. full interior was black leather with black stitching.
Loved the seats. Need to find a way to convert to office chair. Ill be stopping up Tuesday if you want me to take some pictures.
Loved the seats. Need to find a way to convert to office chair. Ill be stopping up Tuesday if you want me to take some pictures.
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11-13-2017, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by dbeck84
I did. full interior was black leather with black stitching.
Loved the seats. Need to find a way to convert to office chair. Ill be stopping up Tuesday if you want me to take some pictures.
Loved the seats. Need to find a way to convert to office chair. Ill be stopping up Tuesday if you want me to take some pictures.
11-13-2017, 04:58 PM
#12
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Damn. Glad you are okay.
12-07-2017, 05:38 PM
#14
Racer
Of course the only night since purchase I was not speeding I come over a hill to see two large deer directly in front of me.
Turbo, off camber, downhill - gently reduce acceleration and your fine, think about the brakes and find out down force is more important than fuel to this car. - cant believe how violently out of control going only 35 mph.
Broke every rule -summer tires for one week too long and drove them when under 40, aceeleraed into then broke mid turn, aws only works whenthe wheels are rotating.
Devin
Turbo, off camber, downhill - gently reduce acceleration and your fine, think about the brakes and find out down force is more important than fuel to this car. - cant believe how violently out of control going only 35 mph.
Broke every rule -summer tires for one week too long and drove them when under 40, aceeleraed into then broke mid turn, aws only works whenthe wheels are rotating.
Devin
Only reason I ask is because when I first bought my Elise, this video came out and I was like WTF?!!
So, your wreck is sort of my WTF for the TT.
Thanks!
12-09-2017, 05:21 AM
#15
I had a similar situation in rain. Hydroplaned at a really low speed, like 20 MPH. Hit a high curb and it screwed up my rims and suspension. Learned my lesson, tires need to be replaced way before they hit the wear indicators.
Do you have a full leather dash? If so, i would be interested in buying your leather defroster vents
Do you have a full leather dash? If so, i would be interested in buying your leather defroster vents