v2 sti ra RIP

[kamineko]

ok so i'm getting over repeating the story to everyone

lent my car to a member for the DN CS cruise last weekend as i was working all night. sounded like a good idea at the time. i barely get out to meets as i work long hours and the RA needed some rep'ing

it all went wrong, frontal impact with bank on highcliff road and the cost of front cut / windscreen / straighten / labour / parts / paint is excessive.

engine wont start, likely timing belt has slipped/broken. have not considered the cost of this

thanks to the Dunners CS guys who helped bring the car home late into the night, B42000, AndrewNR, Chris, and especially dubbedup who came out with a tow vehicle. sorry if i'm missing anyone, as you know i wasn't there. i got home close to 2am.

probably best if no pics from the scene are posted, i havn't seen any but know they exist. would prefer to avoid any legal issues for the driver (who has taken full responsibility)

i wont be able to attend the hampton downs trackday in jan and likely wont be racing at megameet. i will fly there instead.

moving on, i'm looking for a roadgoing GC sedan.. pref in white and nana-spec 1.5 auto. see my wanted post. once i have a donor the rebuild can begin.

gutting but at least the driver is ok. just another thing life throws at you i guess

fav vid..

[driftrex]

that sux but hey shit happens.

[dubbedup]

I was rushing hard out to get there thinking the car could be sitting half over a cliff being held there by no 8 wire I was suprised at how well the charriot handled for a nana spec sack of ****

Best bit was no major injuries - altho Mr. anon did seem quite sore when i last seen him. (hope you better now bro)

[Koom]

My condolences. That was a great car to race against (on the track, namely Ruapuna). Hopefully version 2.0 will be stronger, faster, better (and whatever else Kayne had as lyrics....)

[B4 2000]

no need for thanks,

im also gutted that a nice car like yours is gone, but like you said you never know what life might throw at you.

I hope Mr. anon is feeling ok now

[Joker]

Rust In Pieces

the memory will go on tis not good for both of ya either way and shit happens - dont know why it always seems to be time of year thou!

[kamineko]

 Koom said:

My condolences. That was a great car to race against (on the track, namely Ruapuna). Hopefully version 2.0 will be stronger, faster, better (and whatever else Kayne had as lyrics....)

yeah pretty gutted we never had a really good spat on the track because that would have been awesome. your right tho, ver2.0 is something to look forward to. it will be much the same but ready for a cage

[Guest]

And hey you get to build another car, great times!! Good fun ahead i say ;D ill bring the beers

[dubbedup]

i'll be there, i wont bring beer but will help make them dissapear!

[Guest the_return_of_the_jedi]

geez nick, first the gearbox against that bmw and now this?

sorry to hear mate.

was a sweet ra....

[RAYDEO]

RIP

although im worried, as everything Nick does to his car i want to do to mine....

atleast i have the bench mark...

[dubbedup]

 RAYDEO said:

RIP

although im worried, as everything Nick does to his car i want to do to mine....

atleast i have the bench mark...

looks like its a bit of reverse psycholigy (sp) you back yours into a barrier and Mr. Anon slides into a bank...

[Guest the_return_of_the_jedi]

so who was the culprit?

free labour?

[RAYDEO]

its interesting, as every accident ive had since ive known "Mr. ANON" he has replicated weeks after...

[dubbedup]

OH noes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Guest]

Oh shit..

Glad both of you are ok!... and the driver i'm sure will still have a sore ass from tha' rapin.

[Guest SPANKU]

 kamineko said:

ok so i'm getting over repeating the story to everyone

lent my car to a member for the DN CS cruise last weekend as i was working all night. sounded like a good idea at the time. i barely get out to meets as i work long hours and the RA needed some rep'ing

you let **** drive you car??? are you mad?

my coupe is still forsale bro

[Swindog]

skiddy skiddy bank bank lol

[nztintin]

no insurance?

[dubbedup]

this thread has been cleansed by the look.....

[Jimbob]

gutted

hope its not too long till you make a new one

[kingersman]

you wouldnt happen to still have your drivers side mirror intact would you lol

[MINTGTB]

 B4 2000 said:

no need for thanks,

im also gutted that a nice car like yours is gone, but like you said you never know what life might throw at you.

I hope Mr. anon is feeling ok now

yeah bro, no need to thanks us man you would of done da same! gutted dat a weapon of a car was damaged through the hands of the inconsiderate anonymous driver.. oh well, we learn from these mistakes and move on. And i hope he pays every cent of da repair bill..

If a GC8 body comes up Nick, will holla to ya asap

[dubbedup]

Have found an RA shell locally Nick, has had an engine fire so engine has been removed, some wiring damaged, still has the RA gearbox in it, and I'd say the rest of the car ok. mite be good starting point, $2g (ish) price.

DO the RA's come with short ratio gearbox/diff? if so i could been keen on some parts to make the price even cheaper for you

Am hoping to look at it tomorrow so will update then.

[Guest]

yup should have a short box