VR6Pete 1,455 Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 So I thought I had finally finished my VR6, albeit the charger, however that all changed at the Nurburgring 09/04/07 where I was involved in a high speed crash with the armco.The following pictures show whats now left of my pride and joy.[lightbox=../../e107_files/public/1176168878_2_FT148551_dsc00507.jpg][/lightbox][lightbox=../../e107_files/public/1176168878_2_FT148551_dsc00511.jpg][/lightbox][lightbox=../../e107_files/public/1176168878_2_FT148551_dsc00512.jpg][/lightbox]I will create a journal of the progress of this project, starting with the stripping of parts on my smashed VR6, and then onwards with the build of my new VR6.I hope you will enjoy following this project as much as I will be over the coming months.Watch this space!Thanks.PeteModerator edit by: Admin Link to post Share on other sites
jonvr6highline 0 Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 Don't you mean 09/04/07?Sorry to see your car like that Mate! Good luck with your project!Jon Link to post Share on other sites
VR6gaz 0 Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 Gutted for ya mate! Good luck with the new one Link to post Share on other sites
purple highline monster 0 Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 Im sure the car will be back better than before pete, and the added bonus is that you can have anything in the bay chromed or polished before it all goes together on the car, a pheonix will rise from the ashes Link to post Share on other sites
Earwig 89 Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 And there are plenty of shows along the way to pick up some more bits :-)Looking forward to this ;-)Mark. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted April 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 It will be back, oh yes it will! After seeing this video i really do miss it! Link to post Share on other sites
Rich_SE 0 Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 devastated for you mate!! such a shame your vr6 was lovely!!!hope the new build goes well Link to post Share on other sites
Eat this 2 Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 It will be back' date=' oh yes it will! After seeing this video i really do miss it! [/quote']what a great noise jas wasnt hangin about either lol Link to post Share on other sites
antera309 3 Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 Yep, time to get cracking and build something even better! With that rebult engine & box out of R4, you've got a sound base to work from.A Mulberry highline is the obvious choice, but how about a Syncro? I know of someone that might be selling one... Link to post Share on other sites
Focker-out 0 Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 Gutted for you mate, such a shame to see such a nice car ruined.Anyways i look forward to seeing it rise from the ashes Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted April 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Car gets back in 2 hours. the project starts tonight! Link to post Share on other sites
Earwig 89 Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 2 Hours have past my friend.....Wheres the pics ?:-)Mark. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted April 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 GOOD NEWS!I was able to drive the car off the recovery truck and reversed it down into the drive - sounds good to hear the VR purring away at the touch of the key!Gearbox / Engine look fine.The gearbox mount had snapped on the mount, leaving the gearbox in tact, and as suspected the driveshaft looks a bit out of place.Defo a right off, the chassis leg has been pushed back and its now preventing the car from steering. However, the car is hardly irreconcilable from the front, still cant believe how we managed to escape without serious injury, or worse.I will upload my initial damage investigation pictures later tonight.Some little bugger had nicked my aerial though, but thats the least of my worries! lolPete Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 GOOD NEWS!I was able to drive the car off the recovery truck and reversed it down into the drive - sounds good to hear the VR purring away at the touch of the key!That's almost unbelievable.However' date=' the car is hardly irreconcilable from the front, still cant believe how we managed to escape without serious injury, or worse.[/quote']After seeing you go in, I was imagining the worst :-[ for the half hour I was out of sight .Some little bugger had nicked my aerial though' date=' but thats the least of my worries! lol (h) Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Right scrounging mode on.........I need one of the peices of rubbing strip. Can't remember which side but its the peice on the wing Link to post Share on other sites
Eat this 2 Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 thats great news pete Link to post Share on other sites
Earwig 89 Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Supeb news m8.Can't believe you managed to drive the damn thing off the truck ! LOLWith it being a write off then I guess you have been given the option of keeping it ?@Craggsy- Drivers side I think ;-)Mark. Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 With it being a write off then I guess you have been given the option of keeping it ?As it wasn't insured, as such, I guess CIS don't get a look in.Talking of which, any news on your thrid party claim, Pete? Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted April 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 If I did claim, even if i was fully comp I wouldn't manage to re-insure one if my 2 years + no claims lost. so I've decided to take it on the chin and build a new vr6 and be able to insure one as my policy has now shifted to my punto, building up more no claims.CIS did call me with regards to the incident, I said it was on a private road, of which the damages were reimbursed at the time, no one else was involved and I didnt wish to make a claim, but I did want the vehicle returned.The vehicle arrived today, I've not had to pay any further money, as it was covered under my breadkdown policy / recovery policy.There was 2 other cars on the same flat loader, an M5 and an Evo which were apparently recovered from the ring also. he did state that he bought a total of 5 cars back over there! Couldnt believe it ran. went in reverse all fine etc.. didnt run it for too long due to the "angle" of the engine and more importantly minus a coolant system! Grinder will be out this weekend to cut that chassis leg off so the car is easier to steer when pushing in and out the garage, the engine will also be coming out with a bit of luck.Will upload pictures in a few minutes.. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted April 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Here are the pictures as promised.Not much left of the front end really. You can see the extent of the damage to the chassis leg, as well as the cross member pretty much dragging on the floor.[lightbox=http://www.vr6oc.com/VR6Pete/VR6/Crash/DSC00560.JPG|Nurburgring 1 - VR6Pete 0||][/lightbox] I was quite happy to get it down the drive way at last and quite relieved the engine and box was still good.[lightbox=http://www.vr6oc.com/VR6Pete/VR6/Crash/DSC00564.JPG|Reunited at last||][/lightbox] These pictures shows where the mount that bolts the gearbox to the car has given away, thus 1 gearbox left quite happily moving forward as well as reverse.[lightbox=http://www.vr6oc.com/VR6Pete/VR6/Crash/DSC00561.JPG|Gearbox Survived||][/lightbox] [lightbox=http://www.vr6oc.com/VR6Pete/VR6/Crash/DSC00568.JPG|Gearbox Mount||][/lightbox] Engine bay shots, showing where the engine has dropped, and the negative battery terminal hanging out of the batter.[lightbox=http://www.vr6oc.com/VR6Pete/VR6/Crash/DSC00562.JPG|Engine Bay Shot||][/lightbox] [lightbox=http://www.vr6oc.com/VR6Pete/VR6/Crash/DSC00563.JPG|Engine Bay Shot||][/lightbox] As well as the door dropping, the foot well in the rear passenger side area has been forced up into the car, a significant hump can be seen under the carpet.[lightbox=http://www.vr6oc.com/VR6Pete/VR6/Crash/DSC00559.JPG|Wing and Door Damage||][/lightbox] Drive Shaft, picture speaks for it's self.[lightbox=http://www.vr6oc.com/VR6Pete/VR6/Crash/DSC00567.JPG|Drive Shaft||][/lightbox] Some of the bits found at the track side, now in boot.[lightbox=http://www.vr6oc.com/VR6Pete/VR6/Crash/DSC00565.JPG|Heavy Metal||][/lightbox] It's final resting place, the car was reversed into it's new home, well... what was left of it![lightbox=http://www.vr6oc.com/VR6Pete/VR6/Crash/DSC00566.JPG|Final Resting Place||][/lightbox] Link to post Share on other sites
cadguy77 0 Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Glad it's back Pete, and onwards to pastures new.Keep the pics coming son Link to post Share on other sites
Earwig 89 Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Even though it looks a bit of a mess I bet it's nice to have her back again where she belongs :-)Now is where the hard work begins !Mark. Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Pete,Rather then restricting your self to an R reg shell so that you can keep your plate, why not get a new one. There's alot of VWC plates for £250. Including P3 (Pe) VWC - suitable for the VR6 already offered - or H17 (Hit) VWC or M17 (My) VWCTG Link to post Share on other sites
purple highline monster 0 Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 is your air con rad any good pete Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted April 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Where would that normally reside? Link to post Share on other sites
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