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Steven 25 · 06-28-2007, 10:28 PM

Well fellows the ride has been great but I just cracked up my 2002 Anniversary Esprit. It looks like it didn't like the 4 foot fall off the retaining wall (the whole thing at 40mph). The body is still in great shape other than the missing drivers side portion of the front lower spoiler. The thing that did it in was a slight bend in the frame.

What happened was that it broke loose going up a hill in the rain on a slippery road. It sent the car into an immediate and unrecoverable spin towards the grass median. Unfortunatly the curb turned into a retaining wall as the median rose in proportion to the road and half the car was over the curb/retaining wall causing the rear wheels to dangle. After 25 feet the car slid back onto the road scraping the tail pipes in the process. The suspension is shot, steering, and now frame.

The body shop and dealer wanted do a frame transplant, but I took the rightoff option as I didn't think that they could make the car as beautiful and perfect as it was.

I'm not going to replace it at this time. I still have a silver roof with the transport bag that will will be selling. Offers will be accepted.

Randy Chase · 06-28-2007, 10:33 PM

Sorry to read that. Good news is you are ok.

StallionX · 06-28-2007, 11:14 PM

aww **** man...

Christ that is just horrific.. a very rare and beautiful car dead..

Oh well.. still a few hundred v8 esprits in existence..

Steven 25 · 06-28-2007, 11:19 PM

Long Live to the others.... And much better luck

mpsalm · 06-28-2007, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Chase

Sorry to read that. Good news is you are ok.

Bad news is he's probably not gonna save a bunch of money on his car insurance...

Mr. Know · 06-29-2007, 01:43 AM

I think I'd curl up into a ball and moan for a few days if I did that to my car...
Really sorry to hear that Steven25.

Eddie Haskell · 06-29-2007, 04:22 AM

Bummer, but the most important thing is you're OK. Cars can be replaced.

BMJM100 · 06-29-2007, 05:35 AM

Sorry to hear about your loss, but as everyone said, "as long as your ok" is the main thing.

I know what you are going through, I lost a 88 Esprit about 15 yrs ago to an electrical fire. All you can do is helplessly watch it burn & melt in front of your eyes. I lost the whole rear end of the car & interior in the matter of 5 minutes. Car was total loss.
It was the worst feeling you could ever experience at the time. I did curl up in a ball for days. I had another Lotus in my garage and it took me days before I could even go look at it never mind drive it, but when I did drive it was the best thing I could have done since the fire to clear my mind. They tell you it like riding a bicycle, if you fall you must get right up & ride again!
Stay tough & focused.

Bruce

Vampyre · 06-29-2007, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven 25

....I'm not going to replace it at this time. I still have a silver roof with the transport bag that will will be selling. Offers will be accepted.

That is so sad. You do not trust them to repair the frame? I would still consider that repair...

What are you going to get now?

When you say you are not going to replace it THIS time.

Did this happen with another car too?

slaughtr · 06-29-2007, 07:19 AM

Man, that's terrible.

CHTHHULHU · 06-29-2007, 08:38 AM

shay2nak · 06-29-2007, 08:51 PM

sorry to hear about your car.

You probably won't be without a Lotus for long.

these cars are damn addictive!

gmendoza · 06-29-2007, 10:48 PM

Sorry to hear man. What number was your Esprit?

Steven 25 · 06-30-2007, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vampyre

That is so sad. You do not trust them to repair the frame? I would still consider that repair...

What are you going to get now?

When you say you are not going to replace it THIS time.

Did this happen with another car too?

No this is the first time it has ever happened. I use to street race in my younger years so contoling a car has never been a problem. The insurance was good about it all and actually gave me more that I paid, however, this car in its contition and type can never be replaced.

I just don't know when I will get back into the exotics. I will give it a rest for a while and clear my head...

06-28-2007, 10:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Steven 25 Silver arrow Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 16	so long so sad Well fellows the ride has been great but I just cracked up my 2002 Anniversary Esprit. It looks like it didn't like the 4 foot fall off the retaining wall (the whole thing at 40mph). The body is still in great shape other than the missing drivers side portion of the front lower spoiler. The thing that did it in was a slight bend in the frame. What happened was that it broke loose going up a hill in the rain on a slippery road. It sent the car into an immediate and unrecoverable spin towards the grass median. Unfortunatly the curb turned into a retaining wall as the median rose in proportion to the road and half the car was over the curb/retaining wall causing the rear wheels to dangle. After 25 feet the car slid back onto the road scraping the tail pipes in the process. The suspension is shot, steering, and now frame. The body shop and dealer wanted do a frame transplant, but I took the rightoff option as I didn't think that they could make the car as beautiful and perfect as it was. I'm not going to replace it at this time. I still have a silver roof with the transport bag that will will be selling. Offers will be accepted.

06-28-2007, 10:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	Sorry to read that. Good news is you are ok. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

06-29-2007, 05:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
BMJM100 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Worcester, Ma. Posts: 400	so long so sad Sorry to hear about your loss, but as everyone said, "as long as your ok" is the main thing. I know what you are going through, I lost a 88 Esprit about 15 yrs ago to an electrical fire. All you can do is helplessly watch it burn & melt in front of your eyes. I lost the whole rear end of the car & interior in the matter of 5 minutes. Car was total loss. It was the worst feeling you could ever experience at the time. I did curl up in a ball for days. I had another Lotus in my garage and it took me days before I could even go look at it never mind drive it, but when I did drive it was the best thing I could have done since the fire to clear my mind. They tell you it like riding a bicycle, if you fall you must get right up & ride again! Stay tough & focused. Bruce

06-29-2007, 07:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
slaughtr Big head man Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 5,953 Images: 3	Man, that's terrible. __________________ My car both sucks and blows. Now with added all natural smoky goodness!

06-29-2007, 08:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
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06-28-2007, 11:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
StallionX BANNED Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 841	aww **** man... Christ that is just horrific.. a very rare and beautiful car dead.. Oh well.. still a few hundred v8 esprits in existence..

06-28-2007, 11:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Steven 25 Silver arrow Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 16	Long Live to the others.... And much better luck

06-29-2007, 01:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mr. Know British by extrapolation Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Marin, California Posts: 3,350 Images: 6	I think I'd curl up into a ball and moan for a few days if I did that to my car... Really sorry to hear that Steven25.

06-29-2007, 04:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
Eddie Haskell Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 513 Images: 4	Bummer, but the most important thing is you're OK. Cars can be replaced.

06-29-2007, 08:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
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06-29-2007, 10:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
gmendoza My car sneezes Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 222	Sorry to hear man. What number was your Esprit? __________________ '03.5 Final Edition Esprit ~ 5.7lbs/hp mildly modded - 430rwhp, 353rwtq www.fquick.com/gmendoza

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