sigh....i barely got my baby back from the shop a few days back. And my stupid, careless, self has to go do something stupid...i dont deserve to own a 914. i went from the best feeling in the world to a total 180. what a roller coaster. i'm sorry to the entire 914 community for doing something this stupid. i love this car so much and this is how i treat her. there are so many emotions running through me right now. SIGH. i apologize again to this great community for doing this. i'm just beating up myself right for doing this.
here are the grim pictures of the 14' in it's current state....
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whadja do?
you can part it out and recoup some of your costs...
glad your ok
my heart is literally broken...
QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Feb 24 2006, 07:20 PM) |
whadja do? you can part it out and recoup some of your costs... glad your ok |
QUOTE (dlo914 @ Feb 24 2006, 08:22 PM) | ||
i took a turn too hard..and it fish tailed and i couldnt straighten it out..yea that's what i plan to do...part her out. |
What the hell did'ya do?
If you damaged a 914 you better be prepared....
I'm glad that no human was injured.
Ya wanna explain what happened
Crap Daniel I'm sorry that happened to your baby.
I've taken out a pole before too. It does suck. As long as you got out unscathed that's all that matters.
it hit something, another vehicle's tire created that center crunch-in. The other vehicle is fine (GMC SUV). the only damage to the GMC is a dented door.
Is it to bad to put another clip on? Doesn't look like anything behind the front suspension is damaged.
QUOTE (dlo914 @ Feb 24 2006, 07:19 PM) |
i'm sorry to the entire 914 community for doing something this stupid. |
QUOTE (scotty b @ Feb 24 2006, 08:28 PM) |
Is it to bad to put another clip on? Doesn't look like anything behind the front suspension is damaged. |
QUOTE (scotty b @ Feb 24 2006, 07:28 PM) |
Is it to bad to put another clip on? Doesn't look like anything behind the front suspension is damaged. |
QUOTE (scotty b @ Feb 24 2006, 07:28 PM) |
Is it to bad to put another clip on? Doesn't look like anything behind the front suspension is damaged. |
QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Feb 24 2006, 07:29 PM) | ||
doent make sense in the land of rust free and straight 914's...... cheaper to find a new tub..... |
I am sorry to hear of your loss ..glad to hear you made through too....
tony the subaru coversion guy has a tub for sale for like 200.00
thus begins the process of parting out my baby.....i would've never pictured saying those words, but that day came from the blindside. sigh...i will live and learn from this mistake.
..if i remeber right he is in radondo beach...(sp?)
QUOTE (dlo914 @ Feb 24 2006, 07:22 PM) |
i took a turn too hard..and it fish tailed and i couldnt straighten it out..yea that's what i plan to do...part her out. |
Daniel... really sorry to see this. Sad to see another '14 go, especially yours.
QUOTE (sk8kat1 @ Feb 24 2006, 07:35 PM) |
I am sorry to hear of your loss ..glad to hear you made through too.... tony the subaru coversion guy has a tub for sale for like 200.00 |
QUOTE (sk8kat1 @ Feb 24 2006, 07:36 PM) |
..if i remeber right he is in radondo beach...(sp?) |
well it was worth a try to keep you in a teener if you wanted ... and don't start the sawzall party til you are ready to..
QUOTE (Headrage @ Feb 24 2006, 07:37 PM) | ||
Deny this to your insurance company. I say you were run off the road by somebody under the influence. Would that help??? |
QUOTE (dlo914 @ Feb 24 2006, 07:42 PM) |
i dont want any car karma. |
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Main thing is you are ok.
Parting out cars can be a PITA if you don't have room to do it and store parts while you sell them. Maybe try and sell it whole and see what you can get? Have a firm price in mind if you can't get that then start thinking about parting it. I buy a few parts cars a year (911 & 914) and spend my winters parting them out. It is a mess but in a strange way fun. I learn more about these litle cars every day. Best of luck to you and again glad you are not hurt.
thanks guys...sigh...who would've thought i'd shed quite a few tears over a car..
$200 for the tub, there are 4lug front ends all over for nothing, I'd even ship one, throw a party and transfer the parts. Biggest exspense besides a future paint job would be the beer and food to feed the crew..!!
Another reason for a Bar-b que!!!!!!
that would be an awesome idea.....but do i deserve all this? i barely know anyone here on the forum.
my folks have yet to find out...i think it's better to just say i "sold" her.
hey, did you learn from the expirence, Yes or no!!! Next time go to a track and learn in a safe environment..
Hey I'm in Ga. but from what I've seen the S. CAli crowd doesn't need much of an excuse to party or to help people out. And if done right in this case they can do both!!!
Hell I've helped bail two people out of jail that I've never met!!! What a place I love it!!!!
We have the technology.
We can rebuild it....
That busy turtle has got to go though...
QUOTE (d914 @ Feb 24 2006, 08:04 PM) |
hey, did you learn from the expirence, Yes or no!!! Next time go to a track and learn in a safe environment.. Hey I'm in Ga. but from what I've seen the S. CAli crowd doesn't need much of an excuse to party or to help people out. And if done right in this case they can do both!!! Hell I've helped bail two people out of jail that I've never met!!! What a place I love it!!!! |
Your honesty in fessing up to this unfortunate circumstance is admirable Daniel and it shows alot of maturity in taking full responsibility for actions. Its just a car, but it sounds like you have learned a big lesson about life. Make the best of it.
sigh...what should i do? part her out? transfer everything to a clean tub?
re build......its a nut and bolt job!!
QUOTE (d914 @ Feb 24 2006, 11:55 PM) |
$200 for the tub, there are 4lug front ends all over for nothing, I'd even ship one, throw a party and transfer the parts. Biggest exspense besides a future paint job would be the beer and food to feed the crew..!! Another reason for a Bar-b que!!!!!! |
QUOTE (dlo914 @ Feb 24 2006, 08:07 PM) |
sigh...what should i do? part her out? transfer everything to a clean tub? |
she's still driveable...would be a waste to part her out.
QUOTE (dlo914 @ Feb 24 2006, 08:10 PM) |
she's still driveable...would be a waste to part her out. |
QUOTE (scotty b @ Feb 24 2006, 08:10 PM) |
1 for tranfer to a new tub |
daniel,
i've got a complete front end just taking up space.....
u pay shipping unless someone is driving south.
FREE.
QUOTE (Dr. Roger @ Feb 24 2006, 08:29 PM) |
daniel, i've got a complete front end just taking up space..... u pay shipping unless someone is driving south. FREE. |
I vote new tub as well.
Then after the transfer, you'd only be a new paintjob away from bliss.
...
And maybe a few DE sessions...
But IF and i stress the IF (because IF you think about the time to transfer it all with 6 people crawling on both cars) you decide to partsbin the thing... that 2.0 looks tasty...
sorry to see this happen, at least no injuries !!!!
i was gonna say something, but i think i should really just go watch some t.v. after a day like this...
take two asprin, a big glass of water, and call us in the morning!
the Doctor has spoken.
just be grateful your not hurt and your baby IS repairable.
it could have been way worse...
rebuild, thats the right thing to do. you owe us that, call it pentance and add three hail mary's standing on your head.
DLO I am sorry to see the carnage to your 914. You can count on me if you need some parts.
CCLINENZOREDUX
I know the feeling and have all the empathy in the world fer ya. Ain't nut'n like being stupid & paying fer it, especially in front of others. Oh... the embarassment It took me 2 weeks to tell friends of my mistake.
But, since you have so many offer'n the help to rebuild It's prolly the best way to "save face" & JUST DO IT
.....b
Daniel,
Most important is that you are ok and no one was injured. Glad to hear it.
As for the car, a tub transfer wouldn't be too bad. I would give Clayton an excuse to bust out his new tools.
Take a look in these forums about 2 years ago for a thread about the sawp that was done in No-Cal for Jenny (those eyes!!)
So it can be done. She might not be too purty, be she'll run again.
Rest up and think on it again tomorrow.
- Joe
have i told you guys lately that this community is the BEST 2nd family anyone could ever have in all their lifetimes!
Rebulid her you owe her that. Don't let another 914 die
WOW I just notice I am no longer a newbie
rebuilding will give you a new respect [ not in any way ment as a slam ] for your car. part of growing up, i'm still doin' it and i was born when kennedy was pres. [ btw i once spun a car on the freeway, no curves just striaght, and ended backed into the gaurd rail. ]
QUOTE (dlo914 @ Feb 24 2006, 09:00 PM) |
i barely know anyone here on the forum. |
Tough break. Sounds like you can choose to part it out, walk away and carry the regret and memory with you, or you can turn it into a great experience, make some new friends, rebuild your 914 and treat it with more respect.
And yes, lose the turtle!
Good luck.
Marc
turtle....gone
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admins don't look now ........boobies
Rebuild it (or swap the parts) don't go beating yourself up over a life lesson.
and besides we'd miss you disapeared
Daniel, really, seriously dude, if other members are OFFERING to help rebuild her- repair or new tub- please, please think about it. I know of no other people that generous and with their expertise anywhere!!!! You will learn more about your 914, another excuse for a get together and PHOTOS!!! and it will be back together before the summer and A/Xing!!! Probably, with the donated parts, it may be a better, faster machine anyway!!! Dude, people are offering to help you!!! I know its embarrassing. And, I can see a new T-shirt in here somewhere-- "I participated in the dLo rebuild" or something. Another contest for captions and a photo of your car. At least it wasn't as bad as the Enzo and you are ok. Don't feel tooooo bad, everybody eventually does something that in retrospect, wasn't too smart. I myself, a couple of weeks ago, was messing with my sunglasses and drifted off the road a little and went off the road and I hit a hole and BAM, I bent the aluminum wheel and the tire went flat. That couple of seconds ended up costing me around $350. Not including a new alignment. Sometimes I really piss myself off. And, please don't just part it out, keep 914's on the road!!!
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Alhambra's not too far, I could help. Give me an excuse to work on someone else's car for a change.
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: : Daniel glad your o.k. i think you should wait a few days. Then lets rebuild
your car. Hell you should see the cars i ,ve send to the junk yard. no one was hurt that's
the most important thing. If you need parts i have there yours.
Robert
Daniel, definitely rebuild. You've got tons of support from the SoCal Contingent. And parts suppliers from everywhere. The guys up here had my car running and driving in 16hrs. They were absolutely amazing! And it was EVERYTHING they transplanted. The tub was seriously just that, a tub. Once the transplant is completed, sawzall the car up and the body parts can be donated to rust repair on teeners worldwide! Good will actually come of this! My orange car helped a lot of teener owners with their rustorations.
After the car's done, go out and AX the hell out of it. Right after I wrecked mine, everyone told me "Never lift throttle" (tisk, tisk). And even though that made sense in my mind, it didn't make sense to my hands, feet and butt until I actually sat in a car while it was going squirley and gave it more throttle to regain control.
This was a learning experience for you. It's humbling, and will kind of make you baby the car when you drive her again (and you will, trust me). Which may not be too bad, even if everyone says to drive the snot out of it. But this should definitely not turn you away from 914s. Don't give in to the dark side.
I guess some boobs aren't too vulgar for the non-club non-members, eh?
I opened up this thread and was like "wait, I know those!"
Jen
QUOTE (dlo914 @ Feb 24 2006, 09:00 PM) |
i barely know anyone here on the forum. |
do you like original black, 041 paint code cars, that aren't wrecked?
k
Hey Dlo,,
Sorry to hear about your "learning experience",, you will get over the loss of betsy,, now's your chance to make the $6 million betsy, with some help.
You should look into getting tony's shell,, he'll let you roll it over to your house w/suspension since you're local. You just need some finish welding, and some paint. You would be helping him out too because he wants some space to work on his project.
Have a BBQ, get all the folks to come by. Let the friendly folks of the non club help/teach you about working on your car. Just be sure to feed 'em well.
-Rob
dude, i just read this.
so sorry to see it
lemme know what you need
you could always call MTV and get it pimped
That'll buff out....hey wanna buy a 356?
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BORING AVATARS R US |
Hey DLO,
I'm a newbie but wanted to send my condolences to you and your teener. But then I realized she's not gone, just injured. Glad you were not hurt. Please do not part out your car!!! I just bought mine last summer after a 25 year hiatus from the 914 scene, had one in 1981 during highschool and a buddy wrecked it. The old man was po 'd and made me sell it for junk. What the years gone by will do for knowledge as if I could have known then what I know now. Take some time to settle down. Remember, you do not have to fix it today. Take advantage of the family that you have and are part of by being a member of the very useful and helpful "914CLUB" . Though I am new, I have found everyone to be there for you when ya need them. Don't let another 914 die or be transplanted out for parts when she's just in a little coma, not dead yet!!!! my 2 cents worth.
evan
ive come to a decision to rebuild her...she's been in my possession for the past 2 years. and the first car ive ever bought w/ my own hard earned money. now to search for a tub, maybe tony's. And then afterwards we could prolly have the bbq at my place ive got a 5 car driveway. you guys are the best!
jenny, dang 16hrs! crazy...i will get down and dirty w/ the rest of them to resurrect Betsy2 (Bee2) hehe
other than that...does anyone know how to host a video? i sorta did a re-enactment of the accident w/ little VW toy cars.
QUOTE (dlo914 @ Feb 25 2006, 07:07 PM) |
other than that...does anyone know how to host a video? i sorta did a re-enactment of the accident w/ little VW toy cars. |
Cool awsome bitchen glad to hear your going to rebuild
Be glad to help when needed
dlo - email me the vid, ill get it hosted
acox914 at comcast dot net
Glad to see you changed your mind
Chin up, you are in 914 Mecca.
Dr Evil,
You gonna be in the southland any time soon?
- Joe
AA: video sent
Mike: Chin up for sure!
QUOTE (rhodyguy @ Feb 25 2006, 05:24 AM) |
do you like original black, 041 paint code cars, that aren't wrecked? k |
Glad you weren`t hurt !
Also glad you decided to rebuild
Betsy will have a second life after all
The club IS a family
Steph
...insert Steve Austin sound effects
Just saw this thread. The tub is yours free if you want it. I would much rather see you use it than have it get chopped up.
The tub isn't in perfect condition, but its rust free and the work needed is FAR FAR FAR less than your current car.
Since you are local I will leave the suspension on it so its easier to move to wherever you want to do ths parts transfer and then take it off there...
Curently the tub is set up for a Subaru (or other water cooled engine) engine in so far as the engine bay tin has been removed. However... The moment I get the tub out of my garage I'm putting my daily driver in the garage. I'll be taking out the tin from it so you would have something to put into the tub (unless I mess it up while removing it).
I can give you the front hood from my yellow car as well. There's a gas tank in the tub that is in great condition except that it needs to be boiled because it had gas sitting in it or 20 years in a garage.
I've got lots of headlight parts and things like that as well. I gave away my spare front bumper already though...
So don't let this accident get you down, you can be back in your 914 in no time with the help of the club and my need to get rid of a tub
-Tony
sweet! my headlights are fine i think...my gas tank is fine its still has like 3/4ths a tank of gas .
i feel the love
Consequently Dan, you did make my favorite 914 shirt to date with the yellow and white baseball shirt. Therefore, you would have had to stay here and supply the replacements and such.
Oh, make more
heh...ive got another shirt coming, but ive been laggin' it. so yea i think imma begin disassembly sometime this week and prolly have it done in two weeks ore more hopefully less than 3 weeks. Anyone got a weekend they'd like to suggest? How's about March 17th, n 18th if it takes two days?
so Tony...if we have this BBQ will your GF/Wife be there? hehe JP
Wife... Well, depends on the weekend. The weekend you mentioned I'm already slated to go up to Los Osos and help Bondo do the same thing. He's got a roller and a parts car.
So she might come with me depending on the weekend and how school is going.
-Tony
QUOTE (dlo914 @ Feb 27 2006, 11:52 AM) |
so Tony...if we have this BBQ will your GF/Wife be there? hehe JP |
QUOTE (Jerry @ Feb 27 2006, 12:01 PM) | ||
We need photos of the alleged GF/Wife !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
SHIT! wrong one.
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i kid tony, i kid...i'll delete those post if ya want me to.
No its fine, the cliche kid photoshop is just bizarre...
-Tony
QUOTE (craig downs @ Feb 24 2006, 09:36 PM) |
WOW I just notice I am no longer a newbie |
QUOTE (Toast @ Feb 27 2006, 12:21 PM) | ||
About time old timer. Daniel, dont give up on the 914's until after your third wrecked 914. Glad you are ok. Now fix it, swap it, or do whatever so you can drive it again. |
Exactly!
I had a wreck--I was pissed.
after some $$ and some uber-rare pink car I fixed the damage.
dont give up.
b
so lets try to plan this event out...it'll occur most likely 2-3 weeks from now. Today im bring her home and prolly start disassembling the rear suspension. AA i could use your help here on starting up a gathering. I can host the event at my place.
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