DIY 550bhp 2.5 STI V3 Type R
Jan 29, 2012 | 09:22 PM
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From: Pig Hill, Wiltsh1te
gutted
at least you are ok, thats more important.
Jan 29, 2012 | 09:28 PM
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From: Wrexham, North Wales
That sux!! I hope you got out and kicked the stag in the b***ocks!
Jan 29, 2012 | 10:18 PM
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Bloody mare, goodluck mate.
Jan 30, 2012 | 01:41 AM
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Jan 30, 2012 | 06:06 AM
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Gutted for you! Hopefully no engine damage and you are able to remove all the bits.
The most important thing is that you walked away from it.
Jan 30, 2012 | 06:50 AM
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From: West Midlands
That is horrid Daz, Worth just reshelling everything?
Jan 30, 2012 | 07:43 AM
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From: breaking 420 bhp high spec classic
Jan 30, 2012 | 07:45 AM
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From: Enginetuner Plymouth for 4wd RR Mapping Apexi Ecutek Alcatek Proper Garage More than just a laptop!
Fekkin shame, heartbroken for you m8 !
Jan 30, 2012 | 08:13 AM
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From: Rowley Regis
atleast your ok mate
Jan 30, 2012 | 08:17 AM
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From: In the fast lane
Lucky escape for you there Daz.
Jan 30, 2012 | 08:29 AM
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From: The Potteries
Very sad to see these pics, glad your alright though.
Jan 30, 2012 | 08:30 AM
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From: near you
Daz - gutted for you mate. Shocked when you rang and told me last night
At least you are ok - cars are replaceable
Jan 30, 2012 | 08:36 AM
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Gutted daz
Jan 30, 2012 | 09:16 AM
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From: in the woods...........555 Wagon Sqn
**** Luck...glad you got out in one piece.
Jan 30, 2012 | 09:53 AM
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From: The Terry Crews of moderation. P P P P P P POWER!!
Blimey Daz, you were lucky to get out of that in one piece!!
Jan 30, 2012 | 09:58 AM
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From: In an Air Cooled Porsche
That is heartbreaking
. Hope you don't give up. Get it re-shelled & back on the road!
Jan 30, 2012 | 10:33 AM
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I dont know where I stand with buying it back.
It's a Cat a/B and I wont be allowed to buy that back.
So I really dont know what to do
Jan 30, 2012 | 10:44 AM
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From: Leicester
If its cat a/b you need to have a breakers license to buy i think. Gutted for mate.
Jan 30, 2012 | 10:55 AM
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From: Rowley Regis
im sure ive got a mate with a breakers license. ill pop down to him and see if he can be any help to you mate.
Jan 30, 2012 | 11:00 AM
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From: Aberdeenshire
Was leaving the insurance company out if it not a possibilty..
Jan 30, 2012 | 11:12 AM
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From: Gone Dark
Oh my god! absolutely gutted for you Daz! Your project was one that inspired mine to start and i'm sure a few others. Where is the car now? Are you able to get to it?
Jan 30, 2012 | 11:15 AM
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From: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 8 RS
Daz, completely gutted for you mate, but echoing what people have said, just as long as you are ok!
Jan 30, 2012 | 11:23 AM
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Was leaving the insurance company out if it not a possibilty..
No, I cant afford to buy another shell. So not going through insurers is not an option.
Jan 30, 2012 | 11:25 AM
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I can't see it being a Cat A because everything apart from the shell is ok. I would imagine it'll get classed as a CAT B.
Jan 30, 2012 | 11:30 AM
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From: Herts & Bucks
Would you bother going through insurance? Worth more as bits than an insurance claim I would have thought. Just find a cheap shell. Maybe even wide arch 22B type shell to start with. Few floating around at times!
Jan 30, 2012 | 11:32 AM
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From: Aberdeenshire
Daz,
Jan 30, 2012 | 11:35 AM
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BrownPantsRacing
Would you bother going through insurance? Worth more as bits than an insurance claim I would have thought. Just find a cheap shell. Maybe even wide arch 22B type shell to start with. Few floating around at times!
Cheap isn't that cheap, especially for a 2dr. Offers for a Type-R shell alone seem to be around £1500-2000. I have been watching an RA shell not too far from me which i think would make a great project for just over £1k.
What paperwork or type of business would you have to be in to buy a Cat B?
Jan 30, 2012 | 11:40 AM
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From: Internet
Ahh bollox mate, gutted for you! Glad you're ok though and good luck with whatever you decide to do.
Jan 30, 2012 | 11:47 AM
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From: Leicester
Speak to few breakers here Daz see if they can help you.
Jan 30, 2012 | 12:21 PM
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From: Surrey
Gutted for you, these cars become part of our lives and yours was a master piece. At least you were undamaged.
at least you are ok, thats more important.
