Another Black GT down

[Fubar]

Nothing against the whities but I have always gone for the darkies.

The black GT was my first. Sense the deflowering, I have only been with that GT and my new blue one.

 

[digman1]

Nothing against the whities but I have always gone for the darkies.

The black GT was my first. Sense the deflowering, I have only been with that GT and my new blue one.

Sorry for the mixup. Someone in Dallas bought a white one in Feb '06 through Jonathan Peck at RUF, and his name is Mark. Is that kumar? That is the car I heard the bad new about. It had a Bob Ida exhaust. I have thought that was you all along. Senility setting in.

 

[AtomicGT]

Well, it just breaks my heart to see a GT damaged, at least Fubar is alive and not seriously injured. Not sure if there is anything to say to prevent this in the future, but that would probably not be well received. Only can hope we keep what is left of these marvelous automibiles together. Sorry to see this, glad you are okay.

 

[ByeEnzo]

Talking about being lucky and getting out alive...here's in car video from yesterday (Sunday) morning at Motorsports Ranch outside Fort Worth.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nULN9izjoSI


Regular member's day and the car with the camera caught the end over end sommersault of a 996 GT3 Porsche on a parallel part of the track. The driver hung two wheels off in the dirt in the braking zone of a fast corner, turned in, shot across the track sideways and caught the apex curbing causing the car to cartwheel. Both he and his passenger (instructor) walked away. Thank God for roll cages and 6 pt. harnesses. The car is a total writeoff (about $100K). Kind of put a damper on my afternoon at the track. I took it real easy in the GT and went home early.

 

[PL510*Jeff]

Fubar -- The Famous GT Owner

Fubar this is a tough crowd. Hang in there big Guy.

They seem to have forgotten all about the stainless pins, rods and screws.

Glad you mended well and have another GT in the corral.

Looking forward to seeing you and your new Gal in Las Vegas.

 

[kumar]

Sorry for the mixup. Someone in Dallas bought a white one in Feb '06 through Jonathan Peck at RUF, and his name is Mark. Is that kumar? That is the car I heard the bad new about. It had a Bob Ida exhaust. I have thought that was you all along. Senility setting in.

That was my car. Had to get the rear clamshell and passenger side quarter panel replaced but its been back on the road for a while now. Had to wait forever to located a fender panel.

 

[AlohaGT]

Talking about being lucky and getting out alive...here's in car video from yesterday (Sunday) morning at Motorsports Ranch outside Fort Worth.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nULN9izjoSI


Regular member's day and the car with the camera caught the end over end sommersault of a 996 GT3 Porsche on a parallel part of the track. The driver hung two wheels off in the dirt in the braking zone of a fast corner, turned in, shot across the track sideways and caught the apex curbing causing the car to cartwheel. Both he and his passenger (instructor) walked away. Thank God for roll cages and 6 pt. harnesses. The car is a total writeoff (about $100K). Kind of put a damper on my afternoon at the track. I took it real easy in the GT and went home early.

Wow! Watched that a couple times - missed the end over end the first time. :eek

 

[Fubar]

I know that turn, it is very common for people to go out to far. You have to be really careful going into it because there will either be dirt of the track or the people in front of you will throw dirt all over the place.

I am glad to hear the driver is doing good.

 

[pe2unia]

What's the secret to viewing this video??? It doesn't go directly to the video it just shows recent videos.:bang

 

[ByeEnzo]

Looks like it got removed from youtube. Link doesn't work now even if you search for "GT3 tumble"....sorry!

 

[Fubar]

The old girl did pretty good on the auction block today. She went for $51,000. Not to bad considering...

I noticed that the frame under the engine was cracked pretty good to. Hard to tell what transferred to the block itself.

 

[kmillen]

Fubar-

Do you have any idea what is going to happen to this car? Are they going to try to rebuild it or just use it for parts?

I would like to know about the transaxle in particular.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Kayvan]

Is that the value of the engine & tranny?

Or do parts add up to more?

Thought I saw a crate engine for $45k at Ford Racing.com

 

[Fubar]

I dont know who the buyer is. I would imagine its going to be for parts just because of the amount of damage to the structure but who knows?

 

[ROCMAN]

Parting it out would be the only smart thing to do. Hell, considering how many parts there are that are still useable, I don't think it was a bad price at all. You got wheels, brakes, interior, some suspension, and various other parts that can fetch a good penny.

 

[soroush]

I think this car was sold in the houston auction, is this true, does anyone know the owner(current owner) I would like to get in touch w him.

 

[BlackICE]

Parting it out would be the only smart thing to do. Hell, considering how many parts there are that are still useable, I don't think it was a bad price at all. You got wheels, brakes, interior, some suspension, and various other parts that can fetch a good penny.

I am sure that the sales of the parts will bring well in excess of the purchase price if one doesn't include the labor needed to part it out.

 

[timcantwell]

I hate to see these cars slowly shrinking in numbers due to crashes. It sucks.

 

[YoungCEO]

Wow, you better say a little thank you to the man above, luck had nothing to do with this one. Another Black and Silver down ouch. How many does that leave left?

 

[Fubar]

The wheels are toasted and the auction house left the interior open to the elements so I am sure the interior is damaged but the A-Arms are still good...front and back (shocker). I would agree that the buyer will do pretty good. I could see $60 to $70k out of the parts pretty easy... just wait 5 or ten years, that thing will be a gold mine.