My old Fd smashed

[Madden]

Hello

I sold my Fd about a just over a week ago now. Just had a meesage from the new owner and he has gone and smashed it up in the wet. Im gutted for him he is a nice guy and he loved the car to bits.. Im also very gutted myself as i miss the car to pieces.
He is only 19 and i warned him so much about the car being very back end happy and to be very carfull or it will kill him. The back end stepped out on top of a hill at about 40mph so i can only think how much damage there will be. He wants me to go and have a look to see if it can be fixed so i will get some pics of it.

Hope you guys are all well

Jamie Madden

[Rixio]

Bad news man...too much power at that age without experience...i know...hope hes ok though

[grinder]

crickey - thats bad news isnt it

thats gonna hurt the wallet a lot to be honest :(

[lee1boy]

If its beyond repair, i would be interested in some the interior,
LEE

[JapSam]

Hey everyone its my car, i was very irrisponsible with the car i cannot post on here the details but i was not driving. I have £1500 to fix the car and hope i can with the money. I have already sorced another racing beat wheel for free but just need the front of the car fixed is it can be ? Ive got an idea it could be bad :(

[Rixio]

If it wasnt you driving get whoever banged it to fit the bill or buy you a new one...i wouldn't expect anything less!

[gsb876]

Sorry to hear this,

I think sometimes even though the car has gone the essence is still there after you have sold it, when i sold my Escort Cosworth i turned away loads of younger guys as the car was immaculate and didn't want it ending up in the hedge or something.

But just bad luck there Sam, hope you can get it fixed and back on the road sharpish, good luck buddy.

Gurj

[iaint]

Ouch.

Sorry to hear this Sam - chalk it up to experience and take one lessone from it - never let someone else near you P&J. There's only a few people I'd be happy to let drive mine and they've all got nicer cars I'd hold hostage until mine was back to rights!!!

If you've knackered a wheel then the whole suspension on that corner needs a good look at - I'd be suprised if it's not damages as well. Noses can be picked up quite cheaply. Contact the likes of Dragon who seem to fit a fair few aftermarket ones as they may have a cheap standard nose available.

Wlso, depending on how bad the imact was there may be twisting of the chassis that needs re-jigging.

With a bit of luck and some mechanical skills you might be able to get this lot down to 1500 buthten there's paintwork...

[Kieron]

Gutted for you mate! why did you let soemone else drive your car?

Hope you can get it fixed as there are a few of us in the Surrey area who meet up regulary, more the merrier!

Also make your mate pay for the repairs!

[JapSam]

Hey guys well he gave me £1000 cash yesterday and will give me more when he gets payed, i think he feels as bad as me to be honest.
We always drive each others cars and he has owned big power rwds before i guess its just we were on the wrong road at the wrong time. I was ahead in his pulsar and went up the hill around 50 ish (national speed limit road) and completly left him so he must have been doing 40 ish (and he say he was doing between 30-40 mph)
Ill get some pics in a minute but to me it really doesnt look that bad as i saw it happen in rear view mirror, the down side is i dont now anyone like that that would help me out with the car and i cant see any garages sorting it out for £1500.
I am so gutted its unbelievable :( I had even booked the day off work as i was supposed to be at brands hatch in it today aswell :( :( :(

[davegttph1]

Dont think its a matter of speed you were doing, more to do with the amount of power you was trying to put down on the road. Oh well, its happened now and hopefully it can be put down to experience.

[JapSam]

Ive just taken the pics and to be honest i cant even bare to look at it. I think its too far gone to be repaired as it had been in a front ender before i guess in japan and not repaired to well.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f363/evo-ii/DSC_0710.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f363/evo-ii/DSC_0711.jpg

:reallymad

[JapSam]

I think my only option is to put her on ebay and hope she goes for a decent amount. How much should i expect from her considering the engine is amazing, all interior is in great condition etc etc

[Gman]

Is there any serious structural damage? i.e that will need profferssional equipment to sort out?

If not i would guess you can buy everything you need to repair it for less than £1500. With the help of a few of us on here i am sure we could get it sorted.

[andrewandnat]

Have a word with Laaeq (member) he's crashed his car twice - then sourced new car, transplanted engine etc. He should be able to give you contacts, prices etc.

[JapSam]

I dont know if theres structural damage i would have thought so from the state of the car, I asked Jamie to come have a look for a second opinion.
Where would i get the parts ?
Im just in the middle of listing it on ebay but i really dont want to :(
If theres a tiny hope in hell of her being fixed ill get her done.
Is anyone on here avalible to come have a look at her today or tomorrow ?

Sam :(

[Gman]

Stop your listing, don't be too hasty

First things first is to get someone who knows what they are talking about to give thier opinion, so you know what you are looking at.

The parts should be easy to come by, you may have spray some of them but thats not too bigger issue.

I for one would be more than happy to come over on a weekend to help you wort it out.

[iaint]

That looks very fixable as long as the crash structures underneath the bumper atren't too badly damaged.

[JapSam]

Stop your listing, don't be too hasty

First things first is to get someone who knows what they are talking about to give thier opinion, so you know what you are looking at.

The parts should be easy to come by, you may have spray some of them but thats not too bigger issue.

I for one would be more than happy to come over on a weekend to help you wort it out.

Thanks mate that is very much apperciated !

I just dont know how to go about it if you know what i meen. Who would be best to find out how bad the damage really is ?

[Gman]

If no one on here can help give a few local bodyshop repairers a call and get them to come and have a look. Make out you will be getting it fixed properly and you will be getting several quotes, hopefully they will then tell you what needs to be fixed rather than giving you any BS.

[JapSam]

Hi mate, ive got apple coachworks coming round sometime today for a quote. If its under £1500 then shell be fixed :D

[dandan]

you can def get this back on the road mate, especially as you have some cash to get you started.
Speak to freddy about replacement panels etc, he always seems to have them, I have a few 'under bonnet' bits you might need (suspension arms, wishbones, steering rack, oil cooler, etc etc) and ask anyone who has bought stuff from me, i'm too cheap for my own good!
People were bandying about with the £1500 figure to fix mine,
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a399/dandantrash/Smooshie.jpgthere's no way yours is worse than that!

Keep it positive and use the substantial resources on this forum and you'll be well away. (paying to be a full member in return wouldn't be too much to ask would it? :Giggle )

[Gman]

Make sure you get a list of what they are quoting for, rather than just a price.

Are they quoting just for labour of for parts also?

[JapSam]

Both ill see what they say obvously it would be much cheaper me sorcing the parts myself etc but if they give me a quote under £1500 i will just do it that way to get her back on the road asap plus its not my money :)

[Madden]

hello Sam

Its Jamie. It dont look to bad mate im about today i you want me to come and have a look.

If anything the boys on this forum will help you out with every need. Best forum i have ever been on.

Give me a bell mate and ill pop over.

Cheers

Jamie

[JapSam]

Hey mate cheers, guess what ive got no credit as usual :p

If you could pop round that would be great just so i get a few ideas as getting rid is my very last option ! I havnt even taken her to any meets yet !

My phones off atm so just pop over anytime mate

Cheers
Sam

[Madden]

hello mate

Are you about now i will fill up the new slow as f£$k 200sx and come over in about 30 mins?

Jamie

[JapSam]

Yeah mate im in all day as was supposed to be at brands hatch !

Sam

[Madden]

Yea i know i was gonna come with ya.

[JapSam]

you can def get this back on the road mate, especially as you have some cash to get you started.
Speak to freddy about replacement panels etc, he always seems to have them, I have a few 'under bonnet' bits you might need (suspension arms, wishbones, steering rack, oil cooler, etc etc) and ask anyone who has bought stuff from me, i'm too cheap for my own good!
People were bandying about with the £1500 figure to fix mine,
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a399/dandantrash/Smooshie.jpgthere's no way yours is worse than that!

Keep it positive and use the substantial resources on this forum and you'll be well away. (paying to be a full member in return wouldn't be too much to ask would it? :Giggle )

Hey mate, Jamies just been and reckons she is fixable. We think she also need new suspension aswell.
I really dont know what to do, I would rather just pay the money drop her and collect her when shes finished. I just need to find somewhere willing to take it on.
Im going to pop down a body shop in Uxbridge tomorrow where jamie had one of his previous cars fixed and see if their willing to take it on and for a decent price.
Will keep everyone posted as im not letting this make me miss out on owning my dream car. SHE WILL BE BACK !

Thanks everyone
Sam :)

[JapSam]

Oh yeah and can i join via paypal ? :Thumbsup!

[ro284]

Mend it mate! this club will support you and help in so many ways! as you can tell from the response so far, and you haven't even had time to become a member yet, go for its worth it, it will be your priide and joy again, Bad luck for your mate too, nice that he came up with some money, glad he wasn't hurt, this could have been far worse, give it a name like Pheonix! see you at rotorstock with it! good luck
Bob

[JapSam]

Hi bob thanks for the kind words. Yeah hes fine says his neck hurts a bit, Im glad the car wasnt going any faster !
The worst part of it all is i didnt even get to drive it properly i hadnt even lit up the rear wheels ! lol It sounds so sad but i love the car so much and dont wanna give up on it. Jamie saw today bits are still being bloody delivered for the car ! My new steering wheel came today. I fitted my new headunit and speakers the day of the crash ! It sadens me so much but im just so looking forward to driving her again.

Thanks again guys this really is the most helpfull forum ive come accross, ill make it my duty you see her at a meet very soon !

Sam

[dandan]

Getting someone else to do all the work is always low stress but the more you do yourself, the cheaper things are.
Well the parts are available if you want them anyway, give me a shout anytime. I have uprated damping adjustable suspension, £150 for the whole set of corners or £100 for the fronts.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a399/dandantrash/DSC00225.jpg
Good luck with the fixing.
:):)

[JapSam]

Hey mate if i knew what i was doing i would love to do it myself but i wouldnt know where to start ! Give me vw and ill strip it down in seconds but i havnt a clue on the rx.
Ill prob take you up on the suspension, will let you know asap :)

[JapSam]

A guys just came from a bodyshop and looked at it, Is £1000 a good price for labour ie pulling it on a jig and fitting all parts but i must supply all parts ?

[Martiny]

JapSam.

Soooo glad you havent given up. I have crashed a few times, and once I crashed a really mint RX-2 when I had just lovingly rebuilt the engine :-(( Dont give up, bud, these cars are so rewarding to own.

Chin up, get the spanner out, go and buy a book on bodywork, download the factory service manual, and get started.

[Madden]

hello

Just got back from sams. It is a mess but definatly fixable. Front end damge has pushed the inner wing structer in a bit and the front panel has been pushed back. Not to bad though. It was scary seeing the car in that way last time i saw it sam was driving of in it and it looked lovely.
At least no one was hurt and the car can be fixed. I hope to see the car back on the road and with a nice respray done on it.

I will help sam out to get him a list of what parts are needed.

See you all soon Jamie

[ro284]

front end in red just come onto ebay Sam.
Bob

[Ianmcurtis]

Hi Sam, sorry to read through this but at least your mate is ok and the motor seems fixable.

I'd just like to add, as an RX8 owner, what a great bunch the guys are here on MRC. Fan bloody tastic and no doubt THE BEST, MOST FRIENDLY CLUB in the UK, if not THE WORLD!

Spread the word Sam.

NICE ONE FELLAS :-).