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| bdstone914 |
 Dec 30 2009, 10:28 PM
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bdstone914  Group: Members Posts: 4,735 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319  |
I got a request for parts from this individual in Malaysia who wrecked his 914. I fear that the damage is worse then he thinks and may be difficult if not economically practical to fix the car.
It looks to me the the drivers long is crushed and I would not be surprised if the whole car is bent. Your opinions please. (IMG:http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/3382/picture005wt.th.jpg) (IMG:http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/9726/picture006d.th.jpg) (IMG:http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/2483/picture007j.th.jpg) (IMG:http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/5764/picture008bj.th.jpg) (IMG:http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/7892/picture009cu.th.jpg) (IMG:http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/3787/picture010fv.th.jpg) |
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| johannes |
Jan 1 2010, 03:01 PM
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Club Porsche 914 France President Group: Members Posts: 3,084 Joined: 13-January 06 From: France Member No.: 5,409 Region Association: France |
Me says there is some engeneering issue with that security device.
My understanding is that the guard rail is set far too high for a 914. The front of the car slipped under the guard rail and the car hit at least two poles. This is a total failure of the security equipement. (I believe the guard rail NOT to be in that design and TO BE shoved into the weird bow due to impact) I DO NOT believe it to be a sign post or some sort of turn warning. The TWO poles seen on the picture are the same as seen behind the car supporting the guard rail.  |
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| jimtab |
Jan 1 2010, 04:51 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,477 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Pacifica, California Member No.: 91 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(johannes @ Jan 1 2010, 01:01 PM)  Me says there is some engeneering issue with that security device. My understanding is that the guard rail is set far too high for a 914. The front of the car slipped under the guard rail and the car hit at least two poles. This is a total failure of the security equipement. (I believe the guard rail NOT to be in that design and TO BE shoved into the weird bow due to impact) I DO NOT believe it to be a sign post or some sort of turn warning. The TWO poles seen on the picture are the same as seen behind the car supporting the guard rail. Isn't that just what that type of barrier is supposed to do? I was pretty sure that they are sacrificial in order to dissipate the energy, ARMCO was a great invention that has probably saved as many lives as seatbelts, IMHO. |
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| johannes |
Jan 1 2010, 05:04 PM
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Club Porsche 914 France President Group: Members Posts: 3,084 Joined: 13-January 06 From: France Member No.: 5,409 Region Association: France |
QUOTE(jimtab @ Jan 1 2010, 02:51 PM) QUOTE(johannes @ Jan 1 2010, 01:01 PM) Me says there is some engeneering issue with that security device. My understanding is that the guard rail is set far too high for a 914. The front of the car slipped under the guard rail and the car hit at least two poles. This is a total failure of the security equipement. (I believe the guard rail NOT to be in that design and TO BE shoved into the weird bow due to impact) I DO NOT believe it to be a sign post or some sort of turn warning. The TWO poles seen on the picture are the same as seen behind the car supporting the guard rail. Isn't that just what that type of barrier is supposed to do? I was pretty sure that they are sacrificial in order to dissipate the energy, ARMCO was a great invention that has probably saved as many lives as seatbelts, IMHO. The poles aren't supposed to be that "agressive" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_UKFr6_uQk |
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bdstone914 Crashed 914 in Malaysia - Opinions please Dec 30 2009, 10:28 PM
rick 918-S Hard to really tell from those photos but if they ... Dec 30 2009, 10:33 PM
SirAndy
Hard to really tell from those photos but if they... Dec 30 2009, 11:42 PM underthetire R.I.P :barf: Dec 30 2009, 10:34 PM ME733 :popcorn: ...Looks like another parts car to me. I... Dec 30 2009, 10:38 PM ConeDodger
:popcorn: ...Looks like another parts car to me. ... Dec 30 2009, 10:44 PM SGB I say anything (almost) is repairable. Feasible? ... Dec 30 2009, 10:47 PM championgt1 That looks pretty damn bad. :sick: :barf: I hope... Dec 30 2009, 10:49 PM watsonrx13 Wow.... I hope he can fix it.... not many 914s in ... Dec 30 2009, 10:50 PM 6freak Probably pretty rare right hand drive going to it... Dec 30 2009, 10:51 PM rick 918-S I have personally fixed worse wrecks than that. If... Dec 30 2009, 11:04 PM Elliot Cannon He lives in Singapore and the car is one of only t... Dec 30 2009, 11:24 PM rjames *I Edited my previous late-night snarkiness out.*
... Dec 30 2009, 11:32 PM Smitty911 Sell him a shell, it will be alot easier to swap p... Dec 30 2009, 11:36 PM kg6dxn
Sell him a shell, it will be alot easier to swap ... Dec 31 2009, 12:53 AM 6freak
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Big motor, no roll bar.
It does have a r... Dec 31 2009, 01:16 PM Dr Evil In Malaysia it is most likely economically feasibl... Dec 31 2009, 12:54 AM mojorisen914 I wonder if he wants to sell it as is??? Dec 31 2009, 04:51 AM dr914@autoatlanta.com we have repaired much worse! If it was a chea... Dec 31 2009, 08:52 AM sean_v8_914 time to fix that puppy Dec 31 2009, 09:05 AM jim_hoyland Accident photo. There are two 914's in Singapo... Dec 31 2009, 09:23 AM jim_hoyland These may show better detail... Dec 31 2009, 10:43 AM zymurgist Was there a passenger? It looks like that side to... Dec 31 2009, 10:53 AM jim_hoyland
Was there a passenger? It looks like that side t... Dec 31 2009, 12:59 PM Socalandy If you look at the accident scene photo you can se... Dec 31 2009, 11:06 AM kwales Ouch!
Damage back behind the drivers door at ... Dec 31 2009, 11:59 AM RobW There's what you see, and then what you don... Dec 31 2009, 01:44 PM ConeDodger I can only speak for the Philippines but much of A... Dec 31 2009, 02:23 PM RobW
in the Philippines, my wife has a house and a co... Dec 31 2009, 03:34 PM Mr.242 Fixable. my .02 worth.
Here is my "crash i... Dec 31 2009, 02:24 PM Elliot Cannon
Fixable. my .02 worth.
Here is my "crash ... Jan 1 2010, 02:27 AM messix
[quote name='Mr.242' post='1256844' date='Dec 31 ... Jan 1 2010, 02:37 AM TC 914-8
[quote name='Mr.242' post='1256844' date='Dec 31... Jan 2 2010, 09:26 PM bdstone914 Thanks to all for your constructive replies.
I am... Jan 3 2010, 12:40 AM SirAndy
I am working with Meng to determine the best way ... Jan 5 2010, 11:56 AM ConeDodger Very nice analysis! Dec 31 2009, 02:33 PM 6freak parts under the tree behind the car as well.......... Dec 31 2009, 04:31 PM Travis Neff What would the tax be on a free tub - which had th... Dec 31 2009, 06:08 PM ConeDodger
What would the tax be on a free tub - which had t... Dec 31 2009, 09:07 PM bcaschera The body vamage is for sure fixable, or at least r... Dec 31 2009, 10:43 PM burton73 Bruce,
I can get you a price from my freight brok... Jan 1 2010, 02:37 PM maf914
[quote name='jimtab' post='1257101' date='Jan 1 2... Jan 4 2010, 03:30 PM 6freak
Me says there is some engeneering issue with that... Jan 1 2010, 10:03 PM FourBlades The owner should invest some money in driver educa... Jan 1 2010, 05:31 PM Joe Sharp
The owner should invest some money in driver educ... Jan 2 2010, 07:01 AM jim_hoyland
:agree: Jan 2 2010, 09:09 AM Lou W
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I remember him from the BBQ's, I ... Jan 2 2010, 11:20 AM Mr.242
SOOOO....2 questions if you know him well.
1) ... Jan 2 2010, 02:03 PM SirAndy
1) Can you tell us if he removed the proportionin... Jan 4 2010, 05:06 PM markb
1) Can you tell us if he removed the proportioni... Jan 4 2010, 08:01 PM jimtab
1) Can you tell us if he removed the proportioni... Jan 4 2010, 10:10 PM RobW :agree:
If its any consolation, I'm a crappy... Jan 3 2010, 08:26 AM Joe Sharp Thanks Bruce, let me know if I can help. Jan 3 2010, 03:09 PM Mr.242 Did we check on the seat cushion? Is it needed?
... Jan 4 2010, 10:53 AM Kirmizi Andy... :lol4: Jan 4 2010, 05:12 PM Joe Sharp :D Jan 5 2010, 09:29 AM Rotary'14 Just seeing these pics make me want to cry (really... Jan 5 2010, 04:51 PM Mr.242
1) Can you tell us if he removed the proportioni... Jan 13 2010, 09:47 AM SirAndy [quote name='SirAndy' post='1258031' date='Jan 4 2... Jan 13 2010, 12:05 PM |
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