creative Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 An interesting day today and one I ma not very happy about. The day started normal and driving to work I ended up with a 'little' situation. I will let the pics do the talking..... Thankfully I am ok but I am absolutely gutted. Watching it go up in flames was hard! Fortunately I think the engine will be ok. As you can see it hasnt affected the front to much so I should be able to remove the engine when I get it back for salvage. I suspect a fuel line has split and spat fuel onto the exhaust and up she went and once the tank took hold there was no real stopping it. Certainly an interesting experience thats for sure! Insurance will cover it so I will do alright once I part it out but I think my High HorsePower days are over for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Gutted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyBoi Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Oh my God dude, that's awful but at least insurance has got it covered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 O sh!t mate thats not good. must of been hard to watch your pride and joy go up in flames. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 No way!! Gutted for you mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTurtleshead Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 That is gutting to watching something like that, but thankfully you are safe, it could have been a lot worse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATT RR Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 gutted for you mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra900bhp Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Mate I'm sorry to see this as I always had a soft spot for these cars but as others had said it could been a lot worse!! Your out and safe that's the main thing now spend fue months building a bigger and better one your soon be smiling again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike2JZ Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Tough break Could get a supra replacement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Gutted Like the care you mean? Told you those electric cigarettes were dangerous! Just to make you feel a *BIT* better, and if the insurance company that covers you starts whining, others have bigger problems in China: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Gutted for you, at least you got out safely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Sad times. Lets hope the engine is salvageable and you can reuse it elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creative Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 thanks guys. yeah it was hard watching it go up... I had alot invested in it. As for bigger and better.... not going to happen for a while... cant afford it! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Sad to see but good news you are okay Fingers crossed the motors salvageable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitbox Junkie Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Damm how the engine is ok for.you to drop.into a supra bigger better and stronger this time round? Still this really sucks man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creative Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 I wont have this amount of money invested in a car for while I think. Will be bricks and mortar next time. As for putting the engine in something else.... that also wont be happening. The modifying rules over here are stupid and the car would need engineering which is a very costly exercise and ALOT of hassle and after the amount of effort I put into this one I dont have the heart to do it again at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creative Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 Went and checked the car over yesterday to make sure salvage was viable and very happy with what I saw... No damage at all, just covered in soot. Insurance is paying out and the car is due to be delivered to me tomorrow. I also spoke to my tuner and he said if I chuck it in another V8 shell, he will just need to load my tune and it would be good to go again.... I'm in no rush to sell the engine so we will see what happens.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Just seen this thread now, glad you're OK mate. Engine seems to be salvagable as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Well, that's some slightly good news, at least the engine and loom look OK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Ouch, cant be nice EDIT: should have been a sad face not smiley, sorry matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creative Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 Ouch, cant be nice EDIT: should have been a sad face not smiley, sorry matey lol.. didnt see the happy face but tbh.. its not looking too bad. Got it delivered back home tonight and I have been able to have my first good look around it. The fire was very localised to the fuel tank area. The flames from the day were mostly the plastic tray liner melting and dripping everywhere. Think I should be able to get about 95% of the running gear out to sell on so I will do ok out of it. the inside has seen better days though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Just needs a re trim I've driven in worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTurtleshead Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Not that I think you would... but whatever you do don't connect a battery up on that to test anything! Poor car, luckily it does look like the expensive bit will go again... looking forward to reading of it's resurrection! Oh and be careful what you breathe in whilst stripping it down.. there will be some nasty things lurking in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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