watching my car die
09 February 2009 | 05:18 PM
#72
Shocking..! 
Definitely started on the r/h side of the engine bay and looking at the melting goo on the floor, right below the turbo. Dense black smoke too.
I'd hazard a guess at oil getting onto turbo hot side..?
Did you have and signs before hand, ie oil temp..?
FFS, imagine these horrible instances where people get trapped in something like that.. Makes me think of that Family of 4 that died on the M6 last autumn..
So the main thing is you got out safely and no one was hurt..!
Definitely started on the r/h side of the engine bay and looking at the melting goo on the floor, right below the turbo. Dense black smoke too.
I'd hazard a guess at oil getting onto turbo hot side..?
Did you have and signs before hand, ie oil temp..?
FFS, imagine these horrible instances where people get trapped in something like that..
Makes me think of that Family of 4 that died on the M6 last autumn..So the main thing is you got out safely and no one was hurt..!
Last edited by jasonius; 09 February 2009 at 05:19 PM.
09 February 2009 | 05:38 PM
#73
the fire spread a lot quicker because of the bonnet vents probably, and the fact the passenger door is open.
Still, as per most of the other posts here, glad you werent hurt. Thats the main thing
Still, as per most of the other posts here, glad you werent hurt. Thats the main thing
09 February 2009 | 05:39 PM
#74
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Not nice, happened to a friend of mine's rally car a few years ago. Fixed extinguisher system and 2 hand held units didn't touch it and he lost the car.
Be aware that most of the plumbed in AFFF fire extinguisher systems aren't intended to extinguish a fire. They are primarily for competition use and intended to buy the crew enough time to get out.
If you want to stand half a chance at putting out a small engine fire, get yourself one of the now banned Halon extinguishers.
Be aware that most of the plumbed in AFFF fire extinguisher systems aren't intended to extinguish a fire. They are primarily for competition use and intended to buy the crew enough time to get out.
If you want to stand half a chance at putting out a small engine fire, get yourself one of the now banned Halon extinguishers.
09 February 2009 | 06:30 PM
#78
actually thinking about a fixed system myself after seeing this, after all the £1000`s ive thrown at it a little more is just a drop in the ocean really, going by what he say`s a portable one wouldent have made a jot of difference as he couldent open the bonnet to get to it, plumbed in is the way to go!
Even the plumbed systems dont work very well, if at all.
09 February 2009 | 06:36 PM
#81
cheers for the comments guys
as for insurance all mods were declared but car was only insured for 12k.
when i wrote off my last scoob im sure irrelevant of the insured sum they had to pay the amount it would cost to buy similar car,could be wrong though.pretty fruitless anyway as i cant find any bugeye spec c's for sale at the moment never mind one in that condition/spec
as for insurance all mods were declared but car was only insured for 12k.
when i wrote off my last scoob im sure irrelevant of the insured sum they had to pay the amount it would cost to buy similar car,could be wrong though.pretty fruitless anyway as i cant find any bugeye spec c's for sale at the moment never mind one in that condition/spec
09 February 2009 | 06:49 PM
#83
Gutted for you Jim.
Having been in a very similar situation as yourself a few years back, I understand the feeling all too well.
The main thing though is that you are well enough to tell the tale.
Having been in a very similar situation as yourself a few years back, I understand the feeling all too well.
The main thing though is that you are well enough to tell the tale.
09 February 2009 | 07:17 PM
#86
i feel that empty stomach feeling just looking at the pics, would hate to feel how you must be feeling now.
at the end of the day, no bady was hurt, but it still hurts
all the best
at the end of the day, no bady was hurt, but it still hurts
all the best
