L-Series trashed in Adelaide police chase

sven · Post by **sven** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 8:19 pm

Fair go mate, she hasn't even cooled down yet, I'm still grieving..........

Rabbitoh · Post by **Rabbitoh** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 8:35 pm

Obviously the thieves know nothing about Subarus , if they did they would have knocked off a WRX. Was there any markings on your car indicating a more powerfull engine?

Post by **Captain Obvious** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 9:14 pm

bugga i feel for you mate that must suck big time!!!

julian · Post by **julian** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:18 pm

Condolences sven.
Shannons are pretty good to deal with, no problems when i made a claim with them for malicious damage.
I guess if you see anyone with a big head wound you just follow them home hey. Are the cops sussing out the hospital ER and GP admissions for that night or the following days, coz if they were badly injured (and it looks like they would have been judging by the dent in that good old SA "stobey pole") they would probably try to get some medical attention.
Keep us posted mate.

Gremlins · Post by **Gremlins** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 8:53 am

Condolences also Sven. Did that car used to be owned by a board member that I haven't seen on here for a fair while called Geach? When I saw it on the news I thought it looked a bit like the one he used to own, but it had blue sunny's on it last time I saw it.

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 2:47 pm

ah, sad tale and photo, but i got a smile on my face knowing it was EA82T, coz i am building one up. SVEN, i would love to hear the details of your mods, diff ratio etc, ECU ? I trust you will stay a Subie driver with next beast ?

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 6:05 pm

Sorry to hear mate. Hope you get your payout and maybe able to salvage some parts??? Thats if they give it to you...

Well, not much else i can say really.

Bugger.

daveosubi · Post by **daveosubi** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 6:10 pm

If only the *****s crashed harder.

Hope your next car is as good or better.

sven · Post by **sven** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 6:30 pm

thanks guys

Shannons offically wrote it off today - a no brainer...just have to agree on a salvage price.

This was Geach's old car B4 he went to an RS Liberty wagon. Aside from the lift, was a fairly std appearence. The zorst note was a bit sporty which would have given the game way - but no ricer stickers and other such crap that would suggest it significantly modified

As for the 'smacktards' (love that description), no they have not been caught. The police reports state 'a lot of blood', but in reality, probably a nasty facial laceration - face/head lacs always bleed disportionately given the high arterial supply...think of when you cut yourself shaving how much it can bleed.

Not sure from here - I spent countless BS&Ts + hours and $$$ getting that car the way i wanted it...perfect interior, central locking, nice ICE, engine and suspension mods, new wheels/tyres.

not sure if i can do another. Will need to think about it carefully

Rabbitoh · Post by **Rabbitoh** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 9:00 pm

Sven, I have absolutely no respect for thoughtless bastards that steel other peoples property, I hope the loser that cut him/herself get a major infection that makes him/her suffer for months. The money you have spent to get the car the way you wanted it, the money spent to make you feel proud with what you had , have been waisted by some f/wits who have no respect for anyones possessions , I'm sure that they will end up in prison sooner or later because rest assured car theft won't be the last crime they commit. All the best mate.

Steve

fleaborg · Post by **fleaborg** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 9:21 pm

sven wrote:Hi guys,

This was my car, and yes, it was loved.

my condolences man. i had my torana that my old man and i had rebuilt stolen, thrashed and burnt out about a year ago so i sympathise. i still wanna **** those guys up. and if anyone stole my L... i might just snap.

Brumby Boy · Post by **Brumby Boy** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 11:18 pm

it hurts more seeing your pride like this than not knowing where it is, i know as i went through it last year, was 6 months before they found it burnt out. it hurt me more knowing she was dead than being able to think she had become someone else's baby, my condolences to you, buy another and rebuild it, its worth it

Soobeit · Post by **Soobeit** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 11:28 pm

know how you feel dude. My lib was stolen after I traded her in and even know she wasnt mine any more I still feel so bad knowing that she was once loved and now is being thrashed,burnt out,re-birthed or god knows what!
I must ring the cops and find out if it has been found.
Hows this for love (or call me nuts) I had to give her a going away lovin via a long session of car polishing just to let her show her true colours to any potential buyers and hope for a good home. two days later after the trade in the car was stolen. I think its an inside job myself! dodgy car yards.

Subafury · Post by **Subafury** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 11:53 pm

the smacktards should rot in hell.
i dont know if i could go on if that happened to my ea82t. id have to get a better one to out do it. sorry for your loss mate

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 11:09 am

[quote: Ebay advert no 250107786435]
Q: Dear Wildpussy69. I have a 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo SE. Unfortunately the ashtray is full and it doesn't float AT ALL (not even for 10 seconds). Would you be willing to part trade? I realise you will be wanting some cash on top. Regards. Sven 24-Apr-07

A: Sven - thanks for the offer, however I will have to decline this mediocre attempt at a trade. I know you're trying to rip me off. If you threw in the offer that you would get a real haircut, I might consider it, however, I dont recommend driving accross bass Strait in this vehicle....ever! Cheers
[/QUOTE]

Hey sven, was this you by any chance???

steve_rising_sun · Post by **steve_rising_sun** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 12:21 pm

Hi guys I have not been around much, thats Steves car he is a forum member.
EA82 turbo with spider manifold. Car clocked over 160k before the cops gave up. Only good news was lots of blood left in the vehicle.
Steve

sven · Post by **sven** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 2:02 pm

El freddo

no, different Sven (real name Steve)

steve (aka Sven)

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 2:17 pm

righto, thought you may have been venting in a humourous sort of way...

greif makes people do strange things... (sometimes)

sven · Post by **sven** » Sun May 06, 2007 6:46 pm

An update.

Have purchased the wreck back from Shannons. Just spent the weekend salvaging the few good parts left. Motor/gearbox/lift kit left in place for the time being.

Reckon the motor is completely stuffed - probably was running red hot when it crashed. Sump cracked, motor and gearbox ripped from mounts. Suugest the motor's internals are not so good, turbo would be fried, valves bent stuffing the heads

Interesting how stolen cars all end smelling the same...B4 it was stolen, it was immaculate, and only smell being a hint of Polyglaze. Now it smells of a mix of stale cigarettes, sweat and old beer.

So from hear. Will return to build another, 85 touring wagon to the base. Not sure I'll lift this one, do not go hard 4WDing these days, but probably will in the end

SA residents, will part out the remaining car presenting an opportunity for cheap parts - will be on a 'U-pull-it' type arrangement. Car is on axle stands but will require added OH&S precautions if anyone is work under it as it does not sit level...watch the sale section in weeks

will upload some photos next weekend.

and thanks to the board for your support and good wishes - most encoraging

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Mon May 07, 2007 12:11 pm

in one way it is good that you the owner decides how the beast is finished off, remove bits you have an attachment to (for whatever reasons)

cigarettes, old beer and sweat smell, blood loss and smacktard - starting to complete the identikit

hotwired, broken locks or common sort of key ??

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