Bye Bye 130i

alik01 · 05-07-2011, 01:59 AM

My recent head scratching about what to do with the 130i came to an abrupt end while on my way to meet a friend/client.

An older gentlemen in a Corolla 'failed to give way' and essentially T-Boning me while on the Stuart Highway. Tried to duck into the outside lane and squeeze past but wheel/rear driver's side door caught the impact. Spun the car and ended up pointing the wrong way on the Highway.

I had one of my employees with me and was a bit worried about that, but nobody was hurt and it was all good. We exchanged insurance details and the guy was really nice and apologized profusely.

My baby is probably a write off since the chassis and axel seem to be bent. The guy at the Panel Beater said that'll be the most likely outcome.

Which is a real shame since I just got the new set of PSS on there and had the mid-service oil change and had a the gearbox oil changed too (so much smoother - stuff fill for life!). Was really interested in how it'll all contribute to my lap times next week. Quite funny, since some of you know, the 130i really doesn't get driven much and I just felt like it in the morning!

Took 2 pictures at the crime scene;

MikeVictor · 05-07-2011, 02:30 AM

That sucks man but it's good to read you're ok.

Just make sure you're still feeling ok in a few days, sometimes pain from an accident can take a bit to manifest.

What will you do for a replacement if the car is written-off?

FJP135i · 05-07-2011, 03:13 AM

Ouch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So sorry to hear Alik!
I saw you ont he road a couple of days ago too (wasnt in my car) - and I ws thinking of how good your 130 looked!!

Damn that really sucks! I hope all goes well and if it is a write off you get a good payout!

And laps? Were you going to go to the trck on the 15th? I'll be there in n old Silvia I have, sy hi if you are there.

130iguy · 05-07-2011, 03:30 AM

thats shit man, such a fun car

are the new tyres on yet? if they arent lemme know sizing and we'll sort something out

MrBlonde · 05-07-2011, 03:30 AM

Argh! Glad to hear everyone is OK. Now you can turn it into a full track weapon after buying back the writeoff ;-)

Choclove23 · 05-07-2011, 04:28 AM

Noooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anyway, can I have your ACS roof spoiler?
It'll keep at least 1 part of its memory alive.

alik01 · 05-07-2011, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mattyv

That sucks man but it's good to read you're ok.

Just make sure you're still feeling ok in a few days, sometimes pain from an accident can take a bit to manifest.

What will you do for a replacement if the car is written-off?

Thanks for the kind word mattyv and the advise. Had a slight neck pain, but I think it might be from the gym - feeling okay for now, hopefully should be okay.

My work car is a A5 Sportback and our company owns a 993 Cab as well, so will just juggle between them till the 1M arrives!

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Originally Posted by FJP135i

Ouch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So sorry to hear Alik!
I saw you ont he road a couple of days ago too (wasnt in my car) - and I ws thinking of how good your 130 looked!!

Damn that really sucks! I hope all goes well and if it is a write off you get a good payout!

And laps? Were you going to go to the trck on the 15th? I'll be there in n old Silvia I have, sy hi if you are there.

Thanks FJP, she was nice looking car. I see you now and again - usually in the work car - always think how sexy your car looks!

Hope the payout is okay, had a chat to Craig at Auto-care today and he reckons it'll get written off. So we'll see, hope the payout is half decent.

Been at the track for every meeting for the last couple of months. Was really excited about this running with the new tyres on. I will come down next week and be sure to say hi. What colour's your Silvia, so I know?

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Originally Posted by 130iguy

thats shit man, such a fun car

are the new tyres on yet? if they arent lemme know sizing and we'll sort something out

It was great fun. Sorry mate, the tyres went on 2 weeks ago, they were/are crazy good!

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Originally Posted by MrBlonde

Argh! Glad to hear everyone is OK. Now you can turn it into a full track weapon after buying back the writeoff ;-)

Yes MrBlonde, definitely a relief that nobody got hurt - could have been a whole lot worse.

With the buy-back; how feasible do you think it is? Was actually considering turning into one but had my heart set on a 993 track car.

If the axel and chassis is bent, can we still turn into a track car economically?

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Originally Posted by Choclove23

Noooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anyway, can I have your ACS roof spoiler?
It'll keep at least 1 part of its memory alive.

No indeed.

If they let me take it off, it's all yours. PM your email and I'll email you if I can get it off the car.

MrBlonde · 05-07-2011, 07:43 AM

Track car and economical do not go well together.

alik01 · 05-07-2011, 07:45 AM

Just looked at the picture again. On the second picture right above the fuel cover, the reflection of the sign looks like a sad/crying face - must be the car!

WAY · 05-07-2011, 07:46 AM

Great to hear no one got hurt!

alik01 · 05-07-2011, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBlonde

Track car and economical do not go well together.

hahaha, you do make a good point MrBlonde. What I meant is, at a reasonable cost? I have been looking at a few 911s and some of them are pretty well setup and ready to go. Anywhere between $40-70K.

alik01 · 05-07-2011, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by WAY

Great to hear no one got hurt!

Thanks Way.

amk2912 · 05-07-2011, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by alik01

the reflection of the sign looks like a sad/crying face - must be the car!

No that's OBL reaching out from below the Arabian Sea!

alik01 · 05-07-2011, 07:51 AM

Hahahahah, Amk2912, you might be onto something there!

WAY · 05-07-2011, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by alik01

hahaha, you do make a good point MrBlonde. What I meant is, at a reasonable cost? I have been looking at a few 911s and some of them are pretty well setup and ready to go. Anywhere between $40-70K.

The Porsche will be more suited as a track car.

alik01 · 05-07-2011, 07:58 AM

Way, I think so too!

WAY · 05-07-2011, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by alik01

Way, I think so too!

I am not saying that just because I am a Porsche man, but I have experienced both 1 series and 911s as track cars, and it is clear to me that Porsches are designed to be track focussed cars.

alik01 · 05-07-2011, 08:14 AM

Way, I do get your point. I was tossing up the idea of the stripping the 130i for a while now. But the 130iguy post about the guy in the UK and his oversteer problems really highlights the failings of the chassis.

My concern with the 911 is that it'll become next ending money pit - but that's any track car I guess. I think just want the first Porsche I buy personally, to be something a bit special.

WAY · 05-07-2011, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by alik01

Way, I do get your point. I was tossing up the idea of the stripping the 130i for a while now. But the 130iguy post about the guy in the UK and his oversteer problems really highlights the failings of the chassis.

My concern with the 911 is that it'll become next ending money pit - but that's any track car I guess. I think just want the first Porsche I buy personally, to be something a bit special.

Save up for a 996.1 GT3. You know as well as me that GT series Porsches are the best track car.

FJP135i · 05-07-2011, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by alik01

Thanks FJP, she was nice looking car. I see you now and again - usually in the work car - always think how sexy your car looks!

Hope the payout is okay, had a chat to Craig at Auto-care today and he reckons it'll get written off. So we'll see, hope the payout is half decent.

Been at the track for every meeting for the last couple of months. Was really excited about this running with the new tyres on. I will come down next week and be sure to say hi. What colour's your Silvia, so I know?

Hey Alik, the silvia is midnight purple with gold/broze rims. Hopefully it makes it through the session - it my hobby car at the moment.

Your getting a 1M? Awesome! Would love to check it out when you do, I almost went down that path too but I love mine too much to let it go.

alik01 · 05-08-2011, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by WAY

Save up for a 996.1 GT3. You know as well as me that GT series Porsches are the best track car.

GT3 is always high on the list Way, most likely the way I'd go at this point. Was chasing WW new GT3 in the 993 for most of the morning and that thing is just amazing!

alik01 · 05-08-2011, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by FJP135i

Hey Alik, the silvia is midnight purple with gold/broze rims. Hopefully it makes it through the session - it my hobby car at the moment.

Your getting a 1M? Awesome! Would love to check it out when you do, I almost went down that path too but I love mine too much to let it go.

That Silvia shouldn't be too hard to find! Definitely will come say hi

Super excited about the 1M - May build so should be in town around August. More than welcome to take it for a spin when she gets here.

With the all the performance bits yours would be pretty sweet drive and looks like you have it just the way you want it!

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alik01 Lieutenant Colonel 51 Rep 1,792 Posts Drives: Slowly & Responsibly Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Darwin, Australia iTrader: (0)	Bye Bye 130i My recent head scratching about what to do with the 130i came to an abrupt end while on my way to meet a friend/client. An older gentlemen in a Corolla 'failed to give way' and essentially T-Boning me while on the Stuart Highway. Tried to duck into the outside lane and squeeze past but wheel/rear driver's side door caught the impact. Spun the car and ended up pointing the wrong way on the Highway. I had one of my employees with me and was a bit worried about that, but nobody was hurt and it was all good. We exchanged insurance details and the guy was really nice and apologized profusely. My baby is probably a write off since the chassis and axel seem to be bent. The guy at the Panel Beater said that'll be the most likely outcome. Which is a real shame since I just got the new set of PSS on there and had the mid-service oil change and had a the gearbox oil changed too (so much smoother - stuff fill for life!). Was really interested in how it'll all contribute to my lap times next week. Quite funny, since some of you know, the 130i really doesn't get driven much and I just felt like it in the morning! Took 2 pictures at the crime scene; Attached Images
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alik01 Lieutenant Colonel 51 Rep 1,792 Posts Drives: Slowly & Responsibly Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Darwin, Australia iTrader: (0)	Just looked at the picture again. On the second picture right above the fuel cover, the reflection of the sign looks like a sad/crying face - must be the car!
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alik01 Lieutenant Colonel 51 Rep 1,792 Posts Drives: Slowly & Responsibly Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Darwin, Australia iTrader: (0)	Way, I think so too!
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alik01 Lieutenant Colonel 51 Rep 1,792 Posts Drives: Slowly & Responsibly Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Darwin, Australia iTrader: (0)	Way, I do get your point. I was tossing up the idea of the stripping the 130i for a while now. But the 130iguy post about the guy in the UK and his oversteer problems really highlights the failings of the chassis. My concern with the 911 is that it'll become next ending money pit - but that's any track car I guess. I think just want the first Porsche I buy personally, to be something a bit special.
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