ATM Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 So the insurance company finally gave me a price today to buy back my Wreck. It was way too cheap to say no to, so I said yeah. Not really figured out anything else yet. I quite like the idea of fixing it myself but I don't get much free time so that's tricky and I don't have a drive, off street parking or garage so this would mean leaving it on the road. That has insurance and mot implications which are also complicated as the car will need to be inspected by an engineer once repaired. Anyway let's have some pics shall we. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev62 Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 Good luck looks like an interesting project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted January 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 (edited) I went to see the car at the repair place where it went for assessment. Edited January 18, 2019 by ATM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 Wow didn't know you'd done that Good luck. With no time and no private space or shelter, it sounds like you're ambitious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfirstboxster Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 If it's on a public road will there be a road tax situation ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted January 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 5 hours ago, myfirstboxster said: If it's on a public road will there be a road tax situation ? Exactly I'm not really sure. My insurance is via a broker so I'm going to speak to them first. I can find somewhere to put the car as in with friends or somewhere not at home but then that adds more complication if I want to tinker with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted January 19, 2019 Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 Well done on buying it back. Im sure for a reasonable sum you’ll have the car back on the road and it’ll feel like the same car once again. Is the car now a cat-N? Probably worth a chat with yoir broker to discuss future cover. Either that or get it MOT’s, inspected and then tax and insure it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted January 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 Probably gonna be cat s. Car was already cat c when I bought it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mac Posted January 19, 2019 Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 @ATM - that’s seen some action - fair play on a buy back & repair.. What happened to cause the recent one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_R Posted January 19, 2019 Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 If you’ve got it that cheap why not factor in someone doing it for you? Other alternative is to rent a lockup garage somewhere but like said, needs to be close enough so you can pop down & work on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted January 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Andy Mac said: @ATM What happened to cause the recent one? Aquaplaned Car rotated. I managed to avoid clipping the central reservation barrier but got 2 wheels on the rough so was probably only inches away from the barrier. Then got a bit sideways getting off the rough back onto motorway and swerved about a bit. Kept it pointing relatively straight but ended up heading for the grass verge. That's when I braked. Bounced along the grass for a bit and finally stopped. Adrenalin was high by this point and I was actually thinking I've saved it. When I got out to look at the car I saw the wheel ripped off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Daniel Posted January 19, 2019 Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 What broke on the rear, the subframe or the suspension links? Has it sheared the bolt off on the damper or did the the top mount rip out ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bez 858 Posted January 19, 2019 Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 Oh dear, bit of a mess. Great to get it back on the road, But it’s only metal, could have been so much worse on the motorway, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted January 19, 2019 Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 This thread is completely different to @ATM“s thread on PH where armchair experts automatically ripped into various vague conclusions without the full facts. That’s why I like it here on BoXa.net good on you for buying it back - sounds like madness without having somewhere to build it, it hats off to you. Keep us posted please with lots of pics 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mac Posted January 19, 2019 Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, ATM said: Aquaplaned Car rotated. I managed to avoid clipping the central reservation barrier but got 2 wheels on the rough so was probably only inches away from the barrier. Then got a bit sideways getting off the rough back onto motorway and swerved about a bit. Kept it pointing relatively straight but ended up heading for the grass verge. That's when I braked. Bounced along the grass for a bit and finally stopped. Adrenalin was high by this point and I was actually thinking I've saved it. When I got out to look at the car I saw the wheel ripped off. Been there and done that a few years back (not a Boxster - Tyre and Tarmac technology couldn’t keep up with my ability 🤦🏼♂️). Glad you are ok - looking forward to the rebuild thread 🏁 Edited January 19, 2019 by Andy Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted January 19, 2019 Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 Interesting project keep us posted. Have you got a to do list to share with us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted January 19, 2019 Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 good luck with it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted January 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 23 hours ago, Tony Daniel said: What broke on the rear, the subframe or the suspension links? Has it sheared the bolt off on the damper or did the the top mount rip out ? Bottom ball joint mount of the hub snapped off - number 1. Arm number 17 snapped too. Strut sheared and top mount still in situ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted January 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 18 hours ago, daz05 said: Interesting project keep us posted. Have you got a to do list to share with us? Seems the best plan is to replace the broken hub and suspension parts so the wheel can be mounted back on the car. Then I can see if it will drive. Then quotes for body work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Daniel Posted January 20, 2019 Report Share Posted January 20, 2019 20 minutes ago, ATM said: Seems the best plan is to replace the broken hub and suspension parts so the wheel can be mounted back on the car. Then I can see if it will drive. Then quotes for body work. Sounds like a good plan. Give Ben Butterworth at 9Apart a call and see if they have a hub assembly and strut. 9Apart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSMarky Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 I'd be seriously tempted to make this into a track car & as said above without shelter and time it's going to be a challenge. If you'd like to move it on to a fellow forum member to get it off the road as for sure you need it to be taxed/insured etc by law? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted January 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 On 1/23/2019 at 10:01 AM, GTSMarky said: I'd be seriously tempted to make this into a track car & as said above without shelter and time it's going to be a challenge. If you'd like to move it on to a fellow forum member to get it off the road as for sure you need it to be taxed/insured etc by law? Feel free to make me an offer. I've not thought about selling it yet but everything is for sale for the right price. Car was meant to be arriving yesterday but got delayed. Hopefully it will be today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted January 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 It's arrived 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenote909 Posted January 31, 2019 Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 It's going to be ace when its done. Keep positive some great times ahead... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted January 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2019 I wasn't there when it arrived so i asked my Dad to be there. Since I'd last seen it the passenger window was now wide open or smashed and taped up. The drivers side door was being opened and closed without the window dropping - so still up and bashing the roof. Ignition key jammed in barrel. Car battery totally dead. My dad couldn't cope with instructions about the battery charger so it had to wait till I could get there after work. I had to use the jump leads of another car initially to get enough juice to operate the windows. Its now left on trickle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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