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tscharke · Joined: 29 Oct 2013 Posts: 30 Location: Adelaide, Australia

I write this as I am in hospital recovering. My beautiful 924 met its maker the other night. Greasy roads and a whole lot of under steer meant it slammed into the railing that stopped it from free falling down a couple hundred feet.

I'm sad and angry and annoyed. All the hours put into my machine and it was looking good and revving well.

It's now a written off wreck

RIP my little buddie.... You won't be forgotten (well at least not until I get my second 924 or even 944!!!)

Signing off a very sore but lucky person

Peace a
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vatoisimo · Joined: 31 Aug 2008 Posts: 134 Location: Kent, Wa

this is a sad day. I can only imagine how I would feel

sbarc · Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2013 4:52 pm Post subject:

I'm very sorry to hear this...this is never fun.

Heal up.....buy back the wreck and start planning your next car.

Or maybe a 944 Turbo is in your future....

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1981 931 (US car)
1990 928GT (ROW car)
1991 Toyota MR2
1989 Toyota MR2 Super Charged
1985 Toyota Supra
1973 Triumph GT6
1971 Opel GT

emoore924 · Joined: 13 Apr 2004 Posts: 2822

Hope you feel better soon.

924RACR · Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2013 10:51 pm Post subject:

Sorry to hear, hope you recover quickly... and I'm with the above, start shopping for the next one, maybe a 924S/944 or a turbo are in your future!

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'79 924 #77 SCCA H Prod racecar
'82 931 Plat. Silver
#25 Hidari Firefly P2 sports prototype

MikesCoupeGT · Joined: 18 Oct 2006 Posts: 474 Location: Ontario Canada

Glad you are OK. That is what is really important. Yes start looking for the next car as you heal and get back to full strength.
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'83 944
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larchie · Joined: 19 Jun 2003 Posts: 297

It's really sad to lose the car,; as everyone expresses above, and what's important is that you were not seriously injured. -- Nevertheless, you still get to keep the knowledge and experience of both what you've put into your 924 and what the limits are of the driveability of these cars.

Ozzie · Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2013 5:49 am Post subject:

definitely buy back the wreck if you are gunna get another one.
at least you are ok.
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tscharke · Joined: 29 Oct 2013 Posts: 30 Location: Adelaide, Australia

Thank you all, it means a lot. This most definitely won't be my last porsche - there is just something about them! Stay cool my friends
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morghen · Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 9102 Location: Romania

Get well and start over.
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Shurick · Joined: 15 May 2005 Posts: 524 Location: Russia, Moscow.

That's sad, but... The most important part in porsche is his driver. Everything else can be repaired or replaced. Hope you'll find another one to bring you good emotions.
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'79 931 -- intercooled K26-3060-6.10 turbo @ 1.2 bar, EFI+EDIS, 951S brakes, stripped interior, 951 look.
'86 924S -- R.I.P.
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txjake · Joined: 17 Feb 2007 Posts: 395 Location: Oklahoma City OK

get better soon and back in the saddle.
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tscharke · Joined: 29 Oct 2013 Posts: 30 Location: Adelaide, Australia

here are some shots taken by a mate was there shortly after

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tscharke/11264945665/

thanks again for all the well wishes. I am talking to the insurance company tomorrow about buying the wreck back
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1981 Porsche 924 2.0 NA

Nobbi · Joined: 24 Aug 2006 Posts: 1398 Location: Germany

Well, it doesnt look that bad.get a donor and bring it back to live...

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924RACR · Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2013 11:58 pm Post subject:

Bummer, a very nice-looking little ride there!
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'79 924 #77 SCCA H Prod racecar
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#25 Hidari Firefly P2 sports prototype