Wrote my car off

H-top · Post by **H-top** » Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:05 pm

Wouldn't that cost a small fortune to move that stuff?
Thanx alot, i.ll call the yard on monday

the gumbi brumby · Post by **the gumbi brumby** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 2:07 am

stuff not the blue one! it was realy starting to come together realy realy nice.
is the silver one still kickin along

H-top · Post by **H-top** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 7:34 am

Thanx mate, yeah she is mate, just a daily now

Post by **Captain Obvious** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 8:42 am

that should be fixable i fixed my RX with a fair bit of damage!!

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 8:44 am

Suparoo wrote:Nah that'll buff out.

That doesnt look all that serious, i was expecting much worse.

A good panel beater will be able to straighten out the subframe and fix er up good

Agreed! I'd probabily forget about the insurance company and go it on your own to get it fixed. This way the vortex remains off the "repairable write off" list, its like a black mark against a vehicle I reckon. You've got the daily to keep you moving so its not like you're stuck for a car

Its a shame that you swerved, but after looking at the pics I reckon the roo would've done more damage...

Chin up and all the best with the rebuild, it'll be tough but worth the effort!

Cheers

Bennie

H-top · Post by **H-top** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 1:01 pm

Anyone have a turbo tex bonnet?
I think it may end up that way bennie....

Thalass · Post by **Thalass** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 2:28 pm

Subyroo wrote:Hey Thalass - I didn't know we had let any Roo's loose in the "top paddock" or have you migrated "downunder"? ................

Haha I could have sworn I changed that back when we got back to Perth. I've been back for about three months!

H-Top: That's not too bad. I'll be pricey to fix, but not as pricey as a new car.

T'subaru · Post by **T'subaru** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 10:51 am

I fell for you h-top. That was a fine car, and hopefully will be again. Roo's sound like a real big broblem for you guys, its hard to imagine from my side of the world. I have the same problem with deer and elk. I've had all 4 locked up at highway speeds more than once last winter. Damn things will step onto the road and freeze. I dont steer around at speed as I would rather take out the animal instead of something else and only hope they dont come thru the windshield. Good luck getting your car sorted out.

nncoolg · Post by **nncoolg** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 4:17 pm

I just come accross this one if anyone is interested:

http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Automotiv ... e&AdOnTop=

H-top · Post by **H-top** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 6:20 pm

Thanx heaps mate, all ready chasing it up!

Post by **Captain Obvious** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 7:52 pm

if that is the car i think it is, it is very fine example of the vortex!! was owned be the old bloke who used to run 6 star motors here in town and was in pretty good nick while he had it!!

bryan

maxxair · Post by **maxxair** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 9:27 pm

hey mate, also a wreckers in lismore nsw has a fwd 5speen sitting there, has been 4 a while. moldy on top but may have some bits.

http://www.lismoreautowrecking.websyte.com.au

all the best dude. condolences. lol

H-top · Post by **H-top** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 5:56 pm

well just went and checked the tex out today, its in avarage nick now.
straight, rust in sunroof, a miss in the engine. hopefully an easy fix.
had the heads shaved and reco'd 6 months ago, new clutch

and the following options

Power steering
air con
cruise control
fulltime 4wd
center selectable diff lock ( muha muha!!)
LSD rear (really tight)
full velour interior
spider manifold.

Goes alright for having a miss

bought it

picking it up next saturday.

needs some work, but be fixed in a weekend

it begins!!

thanx heaps nncoolg!

nncoolg · Post by **nncoolg** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 7:28 pm

That's cool man! glad it worked out! Just do me a favour and don't put a lift kit under it!

Does that mean you may have some parts from your wrecked one? I guess you are probably going to keep it for spares no?

Oh, and the above mentioned wreck at lismore, I went and checked IT out today, It was 2wd NA Auto & it's trashed, all windows and sunroof out so it is full of leaves & sticks, even a chicken living in the boot!! Discs are gone (someone must have thought it was 4wd), engine gone, interior stuffed and now missing a towbar and original radio

It does have air conditioning (no comp.) though, which I imagine would be hard to find if you wanted it.

H-top · Post by **H-top** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 7:53 pm

Well it depends how the insurance goes, I'm still waiting for them to get back to me.
But
I'm really happy with

chirped second gear with a miss!

I have been thinking if lift

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 10:10 am

Awesome, that miss would be "fixable" im sure, its either spark plugs or ignition (tension) leads.
Cheers
AP

H-top · Post by **H-top** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 10:57 am

Yeah I hope so lol, it has Been sitting for 6 months.
Won't know 'till I get it home

cheers

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 7:44 pm

That's an awesome find H top!

All the best for this one

Cheers

Bennie

H-top · Post by **H-top** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 8:41 pm

cheers mate, ill be doing my best to keep this one together lol!!

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Mon Dec 07, 2009 6:41 am

and mate.. don't throw away this gearbox again! (even rear diff!) lol
Cheers
AP