+1 for getting it pulled, Dont give up on it, it'll only drag you back in

 

Damn Ken, that is terrible. Glad to hear that you are OK though as that is what is most important.

 

This sucks big time Ken....somehow i feel i should have been there, like i was suppose to be, I keep thinking it may have changed things. Let me know if you need anything, glad your OK...

 

Jim, I appreciate the support but I dont think anybody would have been able to see this. I trusted the "clean-up" hackjob that was done, I even took the precaution of going a little off the race line to avoid it but it happened..Theres no one to blame on this one, hell I even I know I didnt do anything wrong. I wouldnt be this upset if It was something I had control over.

Here are some pics: Just wanted to see what the opinion is whether I should pull the car (doubtful , she'll never be the same in my mind) or just go with the original plan and buy a shell.....or part out and just re-coup as much as I can as all the aftermarket parts I installed on her were untouched...

Its not even the money i may be loosing, but all the late/early nights that I spend alone in the garage with my ipod and the car...going in at 7pm and going for a **** break and seeing that it was now 5 am in the morning...its sooo depressing really...anyways here are the pics.





rear trunk floor folded:


c-pillars creased...

 

Ken,

You should really see the underneath of that car and it will help a lot with your decision(s). If you need to look at another FD just to compare and analyze...lmk. I'll bring mine.

 

that is a shame, that was a pretty car

I have a early rear bumper and right side rear 1/4 cut off of a car if it helps you. I probably have the inner bumper and stuff too but I may have thrown it out.

from the sounds of your crash though I bet you hit the left side?

 

My heart just sank, man. Reminds me of when I took mine into a BMW in the same spot. I pounded it out, replaced the bumper and painted and that was 4 years ago. I'm still hoping I have a garage one day to build a new shell.

 

for what it's worth, I think you should go with a new shell / roller. Even though it might be repairable, it will only remind you of what she's been through and that would probably hurt everytime you drive the car (and like you mentioned, you know deep down she will not be the same)

start again with something fresh, and see it as a new beginning.

 

Oh man, my heart was hurting by looking at your photos........ glad u are alright...... your FD is such a nice and mint one.... on your photos, can't see your rear diffuser, they are damaged as well?

 

yeah she was. I think that after i pull the frame/body and paint, blah blah blah, its going to cost me as much as a shell so atm thats what im going to look for.

 

thanks dood, yeah the diffuser was damaged but easily fixable, glad I opted for the fiberglass and not cf..cause that wouldve hurt my wallet even more...lol

 

Im going to work on the car tonite and see what it looks underneath. Ill be definitely be starting a part-out thread with parts list so if anybody has interest in anything lmk.

 

that's really too bad dude. your car always had a nice stance and with that 99 spec front end it looked complete. good luck with whatever decision you make.

 

so beautiful

 

You plan to part out the whole car??

 

FWIW, you could toss aorund the idea of a track only car.

Pull that one straight, strip it and track it. Get a new shell for a clean road car.

 

yes indeed. I will be keeping my aftermarket stuff though for now. But everything else in the car is fair game. Ive slowly started taking the car apart. I will get organized and make and inventory and post up a list with prices.

But if anybody has interest in anything lmk. Paul (3rdgen) has expressed interest in the hood already..jim with the diff and tranny, and possibly my gas tank.

Im busy this week so it probably wont be until next week after the long weekend til i have a list

 

Hey Joe, I was hoping you would chime in as I was wondering how much it would be to fix the car but im sure its going to be waaay to much and it wont be up to spec.

I crawled under the car and there are cracks under the fender well where the cage was bolted and the rear weld seam in the trunk area and rear sides are all split.

I did toy with the idea of a track car, but i dont have the time/budget to build 2 cars. If you know of anybody that would like the shell for their track car pass this along. Id hate to see it crushed.

 

sorry to hear about all that, I'm still not sure if I know what corner you went off on

 

Maybe Ian could pass that info on to the guys in Ottawa that race a 3rd Gen. It would make a great starting point for a track car or a great spare shell. Remember, a track car only has to look good from 20 feet away, LOL.

Eric

 

Hard to see your car like that, Ken...good thing you're OK though

 

Its funny how sometimes just a quick glance you can pick up your name in a page. lol. I think the ottawa race team already has a spare shell. This shell is messed but still has a few good clips.

So either way I hope to see you into another 3rd gen.... I've always wanted one but have to much into my 2nd gen....

 

That is sad to see bro. I loved seeing you car at PITL. It was a beauty. Good luck in your search, and I hope you find something quick!

 

Thanks for the kind words. Ive started my part-out/for sale thread:


https://www.rx7club.com/canadian-sale-wanted-classifieds-120/93-vr-r1-fd-jdm-part-out-915323/

 

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