153 replies to this topic

[Simonk0_0]

I know I'm new to this forum and so far I've not really contributed a lot but I have to agree with what everyone else has said and extend my condolences for your loss. I'd like to add that after being around cars for over 40 years I've seen and experienced similar things on numerous occassions before, you'll never exactly replace what you had but you will draw on all the knowledge you gathered along the way to make the next project, whatever it may be, even better. Good luck.
P.S. It's true, at least no one was hurt, objects can be replaced, people can't.

Could not have put ib better...

Si

[forgotmepassword]

That car was awesome true; but only because of YOU! You did that and as daunting as it sounds right now you can do it all again. I'm sure you'll enjoy a new project as you'd run out of things to do to the last one!

Never met you Joe, but from what I've read on here, the above just about sums it up.

[Valentino]

So sorry Joe, we havent met, and i havent seen your beloved car, but as everyone has said, the main thing is that you are ok. Best Wishes Chris

[rickyzero]

Fcuk, gutted, speechless, are about the only words I can muster.

[vocky]

I know it will become a cat A, but try and buy back the engine and exhaust from the insurance company, the rods / pistons / valves / cams / exhaust / flywheel / clutch should have survived ok and I will build you another engine

So start looking for another vx, you know it makes sense

[rob999]

Joe...there's nothing else left to say that hasn't already been said. If there is anything I can do to help buddy please just ask. I'm glad your okay that is all that matters.

[rcvaughan]

I know it will become a cat A, but try and buy back the engine and exhaust from the insurance company, the rods / pistons / valves / cams / exhaust / flywheel / clutch should have survived ok and I will build you another engine

So start looking for another vx, you know it makes sense

Are we thinking B207r with a harrop and the turbo still fitted?

Again,

[RobNA]

Really sorry to see this Do you think you will come back to another VX?

[Zoobeef]

Can you hazard a guess to what went wrong Joe? Oil on exhaust? Melted wires? Could it of been avoided? Just thinking as there are quite a few SCs out there now, bad as what has happened to you is, i wouldnt want to see it happen again. Good luck with all the admin thats coming. And excellent idea from Neil

[MrSimba]

K'in hell.. Joe so sorry for you mate... totally shocked and absolutly gutted to see your car like that

[The Knobs]

Joe, was it dodgy wiring

[southpaw]

so sorry to hear about this Joe

[theolodian]

Can you hazard a guess to what went wrong Joe? Oil on exhaust? Melted wires?

Could it of been avoided? Just thinking as there are quite a few SCs out there now, bad as what has happened to you is, i wouldnt want to see it happen again.

Good luck with all the admin thats coming.

And excellent idea from Neil

As Joe said best not to speculate for now.

[MartinS]

Just seen this and am totally shocked. Many vx's seem to have special effort spent and care spent on them, but yours had more than most and it showed, it was a testiment to you as a person how great it was and I have no doubt you will come out of this with something just as special, whether its a vx or not. Chin up mate. Martin S, Lauren S and all the other S's.

[The Batman]

thanks alot guys and girls who knows what the future holds, whats the scrap money like for a lump of alloy maybe i will buy a tubby next or not

[The Batman]

oh and vocky, thanks to the plastic cam cover i dont think the cams survived

[siztenboots]

Just seen this and am totally shocked. Many vx's seem to have special effort spent and care spent on them, but yours had more than most and it showed, it was a testiment to you as a person how great it was and I have no doubt you will come out of this with something just as special, whether its a vx or not.

Chin up mate.

Martin S, Lauren S and all the other S's.

my sentiments exactly, just so glad you are safe and here to tell the sad story.

[theolodian]

Tell them that you just traded it in on a 458

[Duncan_F]

Absolutely gutted for you Joe.

[Zoobeef]

oh and vocky, thanks to the plastic cam cover i dont think the cams survived

They may be ok once the molten plastic is off and they have been polished