16vMatt 10 Posted August 18, 2016 Morning all not news that I want to write but last night I was in a bit of a smash (no I wasn't speeding) and now my VR is looking in quite a state :( Expect a lot of wanted posts from me asking for parts. That's all no one else seems to understand why I care so much about my car being damaged but like many of you will understand these cars are truly unique. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted August 18, 2016 ahhh poop - sorry to hear & see this are you & any passengers ok though? have you been able to tell if the impact has twisted any chassis rails? wonder if you can get away with new bumper, slam panel & headlights maybe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
16vMatt 10 Posted August 18, 2016 ahhh poop - sorry to hear & see this are you & any passengers ok though? have you been able to tell if the impact has twisted any chassis rails? wonder if you can get away with new bumper, slam panel & headlights maybe Yeah I'm fine thanks, no passengers thankfully. That was my plan new slam panel, bumper,splitter and I've already got a spare bonnet to chuck on aswell. Might need a new rad aswell the slam panel went back into the radiator and now it has a few dings on it. Worst thing is I've just forked out a load on my other project. Was planning to take it off the road for winter anyways but ideally wanted it in once piece Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 44 Posted August 18, 2016 Gutted for you. Good luck in getting it sorted Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted August 18, 2016 Yeah I'm fine thanks, no passengers thankfully. That was my plan new slam panel, bumper,splitter and I've already got a spare bonnet to chuck on aswell. Might need a new rad aswell the slam panel went back into the radiator and now it has a few dings on it. Worst thing is I've just forked out a load on my other project. Was planning to take it off the road for winter anyways but ideally wanted it in once piece Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk cool - glad you are ok having been through a rad change myself i would say it is probably wise to put a new one in when the front end is off Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
16vMatt 10 Posted August 18, 2016 It had a new one last year would and it hasn't lost any coolant so I think it should be alright. Got my slam panel and front bumper off. How do I go about removing the bonnet release cable to remove the slam panel fully? Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted August 18, 2016 It had a new one last year would and it hasn't lost any coolant so I think it should be alright. Got my slam panel and front bumper off. How do I go about removing the bonnet release cable to remove the slam panel fully? Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk fingers crossed for the rad then err not sure sorry but have you supported the engine with a jack when you took the bumper off? as 2 bolts for the bumper go through engine mountings i believe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
16vMatt 10 Posted August 18, 2016 Yes got a jack underneath the front cross member as well as axle stands. Didn't want to risk it Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted August 18, 2016 Yes got a jack underneath the front cross member as well as axle stands. Didn't want to risk it Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk tidy - couldnt tell from the original pic lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted August 18, 2016 It had a new one last year would and it hasn't lost any coolant so I think it should be alright. Got my slam panel and front bumper off. How do I go about removing the bonnet release cable to remove the slam panel fully? Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Sorry to hear this, hopefully it's not too bad. The cable has some little trumpets on it with little grub screws attaching it to the cable, undo those and it'll all slide apart Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 9 Posted August 18, 2016 Sorry to hear about the accident, but glad to hear you're alright. If you've not already done it, remove the bumper and have a check of the rad support panel. They have a habit of getting kicked back in a low speed shunt. In its self not a big issue, but they also have the a solid PAS fluid pipe fixed to the front. The plastic ears that the bumpers locate against have a habit of breaking off as well. Hope you get it all fixed up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
16vMatt 10 Posted August 19, 2016 Cheers for the help everyone. Due to go to Birmingham tomorrow to pick up all the parts I need to her back on the road. :) Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
16vMatt 10 Posted August 27, 2016 Car now resprayed and all in one piece anyone know where this last part goes though? Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted August 27, 2016 Outside air temp sensor. Pushes in from behind to a hole on the right side lower bumper grille, to the side of the tow eye cover mate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
16vMatt 10 Posted August 28, 2016 Outside air temp sensor. Pushes in from behind to a hole on the right side lower bumper grille, to the side of the tow eye cover mate. Cheers, now I can finally enjoy my car again Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
