Okay...who smacked their R32?

**graeme86** · 25-07-2010, 04:03 AM

Looks like the cupholder deployed in the accident.

Also those tailpipes are sticking out more than usual, so I would be inclined to say that the engine is pushed back somewhat in the chassis.

**Speed** · 25-07-2010, 09:15 AM

Originally Posted by graeme86

Looks like the cupholder deployed in the accident..

LOL

Originally Posted by graeme86

Also those tailpipes are sticking out more than usual, so I would be inclined to say that the engine is pushed back somewhat in the chassis.

Mechanical damage is probably the biggest issue here. In some of the photos the rear wheels look to have positive camber.
There may also be other issues like cracked sump/stuffed engine, broken mounts etc etc.
Won't know until I can have a proper look.

Hopefully I can get out there Wednesday morning.
If I do, will be sure to let you all know what she sells for.

**thekraut** · 25-07-2010, 10:36 AM

Yeah looks like there's some rear suspension damage. Positive camber on RHR - probably tripped up a kerb or hit a rock on the way to hitting whatever they hit. By the looks of dirt/dust/debris etc in the engine bay, looks like its taken en excursion off the road into a tree....

Agree tail pipes have moved about 1.5 inches or so rearward too by the look of it....

**rayray086** · 25-07-2010, 11:21 AM

We need to start preserving these things!

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**cdogg** · 25-07-2010, 12:40 PM

5k will probably just cover the parts bill if using genuine new parts...

**Dyldo** · 27-07-2010, 09:24 PM

whats the white goopy gunk in the air vents above the bonnet/below windscreen? and the gunk on the windscreen? evidence of fire retardent?

also, the engine looks definitely bent off angle or shaken up. gearbox and/or flywheel/clutch would be shot i'd say.

what do we think it is worth now to buy at auction?

"If the purchase price is greater than $1001.00, a fee of 7.70% applies" - nasty

**type 17** · 27-07-2010, 11:11 PM

looks like a result of some serious understeer into an heavy object lol, **** ey, i wonder how many mk4 .:Rs are left, they seem be going down everywhere.

Graeme, my cupholders deploy regularly my suspension/with the roads over here, it aint no thing

Cheers, Pedro

**Speed** · 28-07-2010, 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by Dyldo

whats the white goopy gunk in the air vents above the bonnet/below windscreen? and the gunk on the windscreen? evidence of fire retardent?

Did see the gunk you speak of but won't know until I see it on the day of auction.
The crap on the windscreen is the same crap that is on all the others cars there. They don't exactly wash damaged cars and they can sit for a couple of months before auction.

also, the engine looks definitely bent off angle or shaken up. gearbox and/or flywheel/clutch would be shot i'd say.

Maybe, will let you know what I see on the day. Is listed in the drivable category but Manheims are rarely accurate.

what do we think it is worth now to buy at auction?

The more mechanical damage, the less its worth.

"If the purchase price is greater than $1001.00, a fee of 7.70% applies" - nasty

Pretty standard for damaged auctions. I prefer Pickles as they at least try and give you a description but they are all rough with the cars and bits do go missing.