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1986 Guards Red 5 Speed LSD hits the center divide... hard.
Had a bit of bad luck on I-77 South in WV while in the middle of what appeared to be a hurricane delivering buckets of water with limited visibility. Anyway, whilst trying to lug it up a mountain at 45 mph in 4th gear because of hydroplaning, the rear end suddenly breaks loose to the left (counter turn) then to the right (counter turn, but with ZERO effect) followed by two 360 spins across 3 lanes and *** end into the concrete jersey barrier... hard. Followed by flashing lights and blaring horn so the cattle drive of trucks didn't pinball my *** down the mountain. I was able to get out of the way eventually and finally off the road (which was my intended destination to wait out the rain). 100 more yards and I would have made it but **** happened.
Damages: Right front wheel steering rod bolts sheered leaving the outer connecting rod dragging & wheel damaged. Rear bumper and right quarter took it squarely on the chin, totally Fing up my front & back Porsche turbo twist and busting up the rear quarter and the rear bumper. The hit was HARD and it F'd up the 1/2 shaft and MAYBE the LSD... don't know yet about the LSD. Tranny shifts O.K. but got some noise coming from back there. All the glass is good, doors open and shut as they should, so I'm HOPING the body isn't tweaked. My insurance may decide to fix it... but my body shop says it's probably totaled... We'll see in the next few days.
BTW, in case you're wondering I was able to get out of the way with multiple tractor trailer trucks bearing down in a monsoon... How they managed to miss me is a miracle. Changed pants shortly after forcing the car to the other side of the road, but otherwise no serious injuries, just slightly shaken and sore. Today feeling better - 16 yr old Scotch helped. The 928 Buckeyelandsharks dropped what they were doing and offered everything from bringing me wheelsets to get her going, to bringing another car, to driving 5 hours to get me/car with the club's flat bed trailer. The latter was the best option as she's hurt pretty bad and the locals were getting ready to part the car on the side of the road. Can't EVER thank these guys enough!!!
If we fix it, I'll let you all know. If we part it, I'll let you all know.
Robin and I are very happy that you are ok. Also glad it wasn't the gold car and we hope you can still save this one. Not that you need another one, but you now have a good story to tell. In my experience there is no difference between hydroplaning and black ice, you might as well take your hands off the wheel and enjoy the ride.
Last edited by Eplebnista; 06-23-2021 at 11:18 AM.
I have a set of 17" chrome Twists I got from Bob ***. One is damaged from his shunt (he says it's unrepairable, but It doesn't look that bad to me.) They're yours for the asking.
Last edited by Shawn Stanford; 06-23-2021 at 11:23 AM.
So glad no one was hurt. After looking at the pictures I am betting the damage is superficial..some work on the filler tube but otherwise a patch panel and replace (maybe) the RH crash energy absorption unit and maybe an alignment...I really feel like its vey salvageable. I was hit square in the back in mine and after replacing the rear bumper cover and RH crash energy absorption unit and a lick of paint it was good as new...didn't even need an alignment...point being these things are tanks...designed to keep occupants safe in high speed collisions...I think the patient will see a full recovery. Looking like it didn't even dislodge the tail light assembly...I bet it still works too....mine still worked after being hit...tough cars.
Well, that's terrible. Sucks when one of our children get hurt.
The right side rear quarter looks creased by the window, the hatch looks high on that side, and the junction where it meets the roof and top of the door look out a bit at the top. I wouldn't make any decisions until someone puts it on a frame rack.
Hoping you have an Agreed Value policy on it with someone and good luck. Keep us posted.
Thanks for the support guys. Yeah, it took a helluva hit and yeah the 928 is a tank and yeah I'm not even upset because the guy upstairs let me walk away from this one. The car did heave up upon impact and both front wheels came in contact with the front fenders / pulled them out a bit. The hood is bulged a bit and all the other observations you guys made are spot on. Hoping the force of the hit didn't travel through the 1/2 shaft and damage the LSD... that would suck.
My insurance is State Farm and they've always treated me well... They ain't cheap, but they come through in a pinch and have always treated us well above fair - at least that's been my experience for 35 years. The claims department said it's a CLASSIC Porsche and we're not going to send out your "average adjuster"... matter of fact, they're not sending an adjuster at all. Apparently, they treat "classic" cars a little differently than your average Honda, Ford, etc. He said since I'm a Porsche guy he wants me to work with the shop, show them what isn't right and to put together the estimates, help find parts and we'll leave the adjusters out of the picture. If it's over 75% of the value then Ohio state law says it's a total... We'll cross that road when we get there. He was shocked that a 928 is my Daily Driver... said "WOW!! Good for you!!" Seemed like a good dude and a car dude at that Looks like I'll be reaching out to Roger & Mark for parts!
Shawn, I may take you up on that offer. Sit tight on the wheels. I have two GOOD and one slightly damaged turbo twist wheels to work with... and P Car part #s too. Lets see how this plays out.
06-22-2021, 10:57 PM
1986 Guards Red 5 Speed LSD hits the center divide... hard.
Looks like I'll be reaching out to Roger & Mark for parts!