This got dragged into the shop today. Part II

[RANDY P]

That brings a tear to my eye. Was such a nice car.

[pete3799]

Originally Posted by Jrboulder

It'll buff out

I think some JB Weld may be needed as well.

[red-beard]

Originally Posted by pete3799

I think some JB Weld may be needed as well.

Maybe even some bailing wire

[Jrboulder]

Originally Posted by red-beard

Maybe even some bailing wire

But if we have to bring out the duct tape she's a write-off

[billjam]

How come the air-bags didn't go off?

[HardDrive]

SOB is damn lucky to be alive.

[A930Rocket]

It was just a fender bender....

Originally Posted by billjam

How come the air-bags didn't go off?

[rouxroux]

Originally Posted by syncroid

its a 1996 996tt with an andial twin plug 3.8 liter motor. We are just taking it apart for the customer. He is currently looking for another car to transfer whats left that works into it. Its really sad.

993.

[billh1963]

Originally Posted by syncroid

There was no blood. Customer was able to walk away. Simply unbelievable!

Good thing there wasn't a passenger.

[NO LIFT]

"My Dad has an awesome set of tools"

[speeder]

Really sad?? That guy should be out buying lottery tickets and dancing on bar tops like Paris Hilton. Maybe take a driving course or two as well.

[pavulon]

almost had speedster potential!!

[syncroid]

Originally Posted by rouxroux

993.

Thanks rouxroux. Fixed it. I was so busy fixing the links that I typoed the model.

Originally Posted by billjam

How come the air-bags didn't go off?

No brunt force frontal impact The right rear took the most punishment. It broke most of the suspension links and the wheel bearing carrier on that corner. The axle got shoved into the side of the transaxle so hard that it broke the transmission housing. The front lower control arm is also broken.

[VincentVega]

So what's left. Engine, case ok? Intercooler?

Sad

[Rednine11]

Originally Posted by billjam

How come the air-bags didn't go off?

I am GUESSING because there was no direct FORWARD impact..arent the sensors for the steering wheel bag in the front bumper area?

[speeder]

What's the short version of the accident story?

[Joeaksa]

Sad to see...

[nostatic]

Short of having it stall on railroad tracks, I can't imagine a scenario that has any kind of lawful activity involved unless it was at the track.

[kaisen]

Originally Posted by nostatic

Short of having it stall on railroad tracks, I can't imagine a scenario that has any kind of lawful activity involved unless it was at the track.

Anywhere you can roll a car would result in damage like that. Spin. Hit curb. Slide down embankment. Soft roll.

It may not even have required a high rate of speed. Lift throttle oversteer?

But I agree, it looks like track damage. Which would suck worse as it may not have been covered by insurance

[rsrfan]

The owner posts on rennlist and stated that the crash was caused by a highway avoidance move wherein the right rear clipped the wall and the rear tire dug in resulting in the roll. Damn shame as it was a very nice car and there are only so many Andial cars left...