SPG Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) Hi everyone, I am thinking about clearing some space at the moment and have decided to see whether there would be any interest in parts, from me breaking my 2000 VVVTi Tiptronic Sup. I have checked with the regular breakers to see if they are interested to make an offer, as I wanted to know whether to bring her back to a roadworthy state, after her accident. I have been collecting parts to replace the damaged panels, and now have 98% of the parts needed to complete the repair. So I am faced with that tough "cross roads" decision: Left: Break her for parts DECISION MADE, BREAKING! Edited September 28, 2015 by SPG (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 If you have the time, Straight. If not, Right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTurtleshead Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 How bad is the damage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemanhead Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Left ; if it's got a TT6 diff and oem bumper I can buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitbox Junkie Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) Deppends on price but id go for straight :-) if i had the room for a project inwould suriously considering this with a 6speed.conversion but sadly i dont and need a.running project :-( but striaght all day long Edited November 30, 2014 by Hitbox Junkie (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonc Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Hi everyone, I am thinking about clearing some space at the moment and have decided to see whether there would be any interest in parts, from me breaking my 2000 VVVTi Tiptronic Sup. I have checked with the regular breakers to see if they are interested to make an offer, as I wanted to know whether to bring her back to a roadworthy state, after her accident. I have been collecting parts to replace the damaged panels, and now have 98% of the parts needed to complete the repair. So I am faced with that tough "cross roads" decision: Left: Break her for parts Straight: Charge onwards and save another Right: Sell her as a project with the parts to another member looking for a project Back: You'll know there's no going back So here I am, standing at these crossroads, and you guys are my last phone call before the unknown.................. Feel free to post on this thread and PM also , thanks. Thats a straight from me all day long. How bad is the damage? If straight is too painful Theres got to be people out there interested in right surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I'm after a pair of doorcards if they are original Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicholas Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Sunny, you should have trader status for the amount of Supra's you have! I'd like to say bring her back but it seems the market is flooded with tiptronic supra's right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPG Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 If you have the time, Straight. If not, Right. How bad is the damage? Just about to answer this James Deppends on price but id go for straight :-) if i had the room for a project inwould suriously considering this with a 6speed.conversion but sadly i dont and need a.running project :-( but striaght all day long Thats a straight from me all day long. How bad is the damage? If straight is too painful Theres got to be people out there interested in right surely? thanks buddy, just about to answer the damage Q I'm after a pair of doorcards if they are original Door cars are present and mint Sunny, you should have trader status for the amount of Supra's you have! I'd like to say bring her back but it seems the market is flooded with tiptronic supra's right now. disposable income + storage x enthusiasm = Collector , this is the calculation that has caused the issue Nic, dont worry, as the Mrs has a income drain planned in the future. As for the Car, I hear what you are saying and also picked up on this recent shift in the classifieds, unfortunately for this car, the Cat C will stand out (negatively) when compared to such examples as Havard etc.. - - - Updated - - - The problem I have with charging on with the project is the Mrs, I must admit I have got a little carried away with my enthusiasm towards the Supra. Clearing space for a more focused ownership of the Supra, seems to be the best idea for the arrival of 2015. The car is a Category C, so this was always my concern with getting her back into running/driving order, as the post repair value might be effected according to history. I will be releasing this car from my ownership, which ever option I go with, as I just don't have the need for another Sup, and my life/priority's will change, as the Mrs is demanding that we start a family this year coming . The history with the car backs up the Mileage on the shell/engine, and the interior is the cleanest thing next to a brand new one, interior panels and carpets looking like they have barely seen any usage. The damage is on the driver-side (offside), with the following damaged detailed: - Wing damaged - Front Bumper broken on off-side - Headlight broken - Offside inner wing creased - Offside Chassis leg looks straight, but damaged on the underside of the leg, nothing overly exciting, - Bonnet damaged on offside - Airbox damaged from impact. - SMIC damaged Accident Occurred at low speeds so the chassis damage is minimal, I had an independent accident repair company take a look at this, they were very confident that the damage was indeed more superficial than structural, so a repair is a very real opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus GTE Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Now might be the time to set some ground rules with the accepted and agreed level of supra tinkering in return for your wee swimmers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Swap you the doorcards for an all inclusive refurb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPG Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 Now might be the time to set some ground rules with the accepted and agreed level of supra tinkering in return for your wee swimmers Might end up without any swimmers and no tinkering if I start taking advice like this, the wife can kick pretty hard too Swap you the doorcards for an all inclusive refurb Definitely an option worth considering, if I go down the breaking route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SPG Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 Going to start compiling a breaking list, the car has a documented 40k miles on her, so everything is still in great condition. Plenty of OEM options also. Cant have been too many original 2000 model Quicksilver sups in production, one less with this one looking like a breaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Why T Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Dude if you break which will be sad to see can I have your footwell lights if there green. Think I remember you havering some? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 An I thought you were just a jaffa, good the missus knocked some sense into you... You should have had 6 kids by now I would say sell it to a breaker unless you got the time and space to break it yourself as you know this would generate the most income. Surely that bit should come naturally to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitbox Junkie Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Can you put a price up as a complete project? is such a shane to see a sup going to the grave yard glws though and the swimmers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPG Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 I will get a shot of the car uploaded so that everyone who has contacted me can see the damage. Price wise, I will have a little think and get back to you HJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPG Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 An I thought you were just a jaffa, good the missus knocked some sense into you... You should have had 6 kids by now I would say sell it to a breaker unless you got the time and space to break it yourself as you know this would generate the most income. Surely that bit should come naturally to you. Getting a little cheeky in your old age eh Abzy, surprised you noticed one of my threads... thought you might have been allergic to Blue or something as you have been rather quiet. Now I think of it, its Green you have the difficulty with isn't it, as in the green light at the drag strip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Tell her you have a new found interest in young muscular men, and keep the thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Always getting beaten to doorcards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTurtleshead Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Always getting beaten to doorcards Better than getting beaten with door cards at least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Always getting beaten to doorcards I've been after a decent set for years. Struggle to find any originals in decent nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Can you not buy them new anymore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 (edited) Can you not buy them new anymore? Not sure, if you can they are likely a grand a pair though. Edit: Not quite, approx £1000 each. I'll pass regardless Edited December 2, 2014 by Scott (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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