poxy car!!!

[MJ n Bigzy]

Hiya Stevolution!
So sad to hear what happened, such a gorgeous looking car!

 

[ElDopesta]

strange that El (I assume the fork/bearing are connected and operating ok?)

Yes buddy, they're fine but Raufy did say that the bearing was covered in gunk!

All in all, a little strange to say the least but it does happen from time to time.

The clutch kit was stock, I think the extra horses coupled with the run he had at Santa pod must have maxed out the pressure plate.

The clutch plate itself was wasted too, as for the flywheel, that was heavily scorched and the guy we use for skimming said he would need it left with him to skim in stages!

He still has the fly wheel and will return it tomorrow before lunch time.

how did the original fail El?

....you know me, I like to know the ins and outs as that sounds a strange one.

Yes buddy, I know you well enough by now............:razz:

Raufy has been working on the car as I have been running around for the last two days on some covert manoeuvres:ninja: A new thread will be up tomorrow or the day after to explain what I have been up to, I think it will interest you

I guess it was just past it's sell by date personally as I have sat in the car with Steve before and noticed that he makes smooth gear changes regardless of how much he pushes the car.

The bottom line is that the car is running a minimum of around 320 BHP and the clutch kit was stock so it was on borrowed time really.


El

 

[stevolution2010]

Hiya Stevolution!
So sad to hear what happened, such a gorgeous looking car!

thankyou,its in good hands an will be back together soown

 

[EVOIV MJC]

nice to see you should have the car back and running spot on again pal,,

 

[stevolution2010]

update on this thread for those that have asked me well el and his team done the clutch and have done a fantastic job for a more than reasonable price and im delighted

altho and this is nothing at all to do with el but the recovery driver has damaged my car broke the wing and the front bumper is all out of line:disgusted:

car is being picked up by el himself on tuesday next week and recovery have agreed to have my car repaired :hm:

again i have irritorate this is NOT els fault:angel:

 

[ElDopesta]

update on this thread for those that have asked me well el and his team done the clutch and have done a fantastic job for a more than reasonable price and im delighted

altho and this is nothing at all to do with el but the recovery driver has damaged my car broke the wing and the front bumper is all out of line:disgusted:

car is being picked up by el himself on tuesday next week and recovery have agreed to have my car repaired :hm:

again i have irritorate this is NOT els fault:angel:

Quite right, I will be coming for it on Tuesday morning!!!

A bit of a shame that the Recovery Company managed to make a right balls up of a simple task even though they were instructed that if it looks like it will not go onto the bed, then leave it well alone.

What riled me up is that I had to find out from you rather then from them

I will update when I have the car dropped off to the Body Shop.


El

 

[stevolution2010]

Quite right, I will be coming for it on Tuesday morning!!!

A bit of a shame that the Recovery Company managed to make a right balls up of a simple task even though they were instructed that if it looks like it will not go onto the bed, then leave it well alone.

What riled me up is that I had to find out from you rather then from them

I will update when I have the car dropped off to the Body Shop.


El

thanks mate i dont even wana drive it how it is its been put in the garage sinse picking her up

ill put pics up so u can see in a bit

 

[ElDopesta]

I hope it is not as terrible as I think it is!!!


El

 

[stevolution2010]

heres the pics el

firstly from the drivers side notice gap between wheel and bumper

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj268/gti_2008/DSC_0088.jpg

secondly this is passenger side where gaps are correct

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj268/gti_2008/DSC_0089.jpg

close up of drivers side wing and bonnet see how bonnet is touching the wing

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj268/gti_2008/DSC_0090.jpg

view from passenger side bonnet and wing again all lines up perfect as should be

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj268/gti_2008/DSC_0091.jpg

and finnaly damage to the wing

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj268/gti_2008/DSC_0093.jpg

there is aso 2 dents in the bonnet just in the bottomleft hand corner that ive discovered to my dismay

 

[ElDopesta]

What the hell!!!!!

They sure made a balls up of that

Is that a filler base where the bumper bolts to the wing on the drivers side???

All in all, I am rather dismayed that the Recovery Company failed to notify me of what looks to be a fair bit of damage.

How could that have gone un-noticed by the operative


El

 

[stevolution2010]

it is filler yes mate as before i bought the car it had damage there so i paid to have it repaired unfortunately as u know the evo has ally wings and the ally had been broken off in that corner so it had to be fillered

otherwise wouldhave been 300quid fr a new wing etc i also have pics of the car from last week and the bonnet bumper wings etc are all in line just incae u need them mate

 

[ElDopesta]

I know that the car was fine, every one commented on how good it looked when you brought it round.

Don't worry kiddo, I am on your side in all of this.

The Recovery Company has told me to take it to their Body Shop and tell the fitter/sprayer what needs to be done and then they will call me when it is done which will probably be a couple of days or so.

I have used that particular Body Shop a couple of times before and they are quite good at what they do.


El

 

[EVOIV MJC]

God sorry to hear that stevo,, What a complete t@sser of a driver,, Im not a recovery driver and dont load unload cars etc,, But if your doing this day in day out, How the hell can you do that.. like el says (simple task),,, Hope you get it all done and dusted soon,,,,

 

[stevolution2010]

God sorry to hear that stevo,, What a complete t@sser of a driver,, Im not a recovery driver and dont load unload cars etc,, But if your doing this day in day out, How the hell can you do that.. like el says (simple task),,, Hope you get it all done and dusted soon,,,,

thanks mate el will sort it im sure

 

[sponners]

soory to hear this mate....your having a right mare with the car!


.....it'll all be sorted soon and you can get back on the open roads and enjoy it

 

[stevolution2010]

soory to hear this mate....your having a right mare with the car!


.....it'll all be sorted soon and you can get back on the open roads and enjoy it

thanks mate,supposed to be taking it to raf cosford breakfast club meet on this sunday hope its all done and ready for then:meh:

 

[jp night kid]

Im sure king EL will get this sorted for you bro.

 

[ElDopesta]

The car was dropped off to the Body Shop earlier today!

I have been told that it will be be in tip top shape by Saturday morning.


El

 

[stevolution2010]

it is indeed in tip top condition heres the pics

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj268/gti_2008/DSC_0140.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj268/gti_2008/DSC_0141.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj268/gti_2008/DSC_0142.jpg

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj268/gti_2008/DSC_0143.jpg

so its all back in 1 piece and i was happy up untill this aarrggghhh!

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj268/gti_2008/DSC_0139.jpg

 

[ElDopesta]

My kid says that the car looks sick and he wants me to buy it!!!

Until he saw the rear arch that is


El