hicost
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| posted on 20/6/12 at 05:20 PM |
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The end of a car..
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[Edited on 20/6/12 by hicost]
"I cant do that without accidentally grabbing hold of the work of the divine potter"
 
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big_wasa
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| posted on 20/6/12 at 05:30 PM |
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 20/6/12 at 05:30 PM |
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I'm glad you escaped physically unscathed, but I can only imagine how awful it is to watch your car burn and be powerless to stop it
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SALAD
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| posted on 20/6/12 at 05:44 PM |
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That's horrible. Anything salvageable? Glad you're OK.
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locoboy
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| posted on 20/6/12 at 05:56 PM |
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I have taken photos of your car every year at Stoneleigh and seen its development over the years, it was as many have said, an inspiration to many
other builders. A sad day for sure.
Glad you are ok and I am sure its evil twin will be wheeling its way out of the workshop by this time next year!
ATB
Locoboy
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coyoteboy
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| posted on 20/6/12 at 05:57 PM |
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Ouch. That must be soul destroying. Electrical fires really shouldn't happen if the system is properly protected (fused at source and cable
sizes chosen to suit loads + a FOS) - any idea where it started?
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Steve Hignett
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| posted on 20/6/12 at 06:00 PM |
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I was passed your photo earlier in the week James, and we were both very gutted for you.............
ETA, yours is the only CEC KC I'd have had - and for anyone that know's me, that is saying a lot!!!
I remember going round the outside of you on Gerrards at Mallory Park, and it sounded ace on and off boost...
[Edited on 20/6/12 by Steve Hignett]
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Humbug
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| posted on 20/6/12 at 06:01 PM |
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James - sorry to see that; it was an awesome car whenever I saw it (made my Stuart Taylor look like a weedy 3/4 size seven!). Glad you are OK, though,
and hope you get a reasonable insurance payout for the next one 
Simon
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bi22le
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| posted on 20/6/12 at 06:14 PM |
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Thats awful. I loved your car. . .
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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woodster
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| posted on 20/6/12 at 06:15 PM |
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Bugger the end of a forum legend
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pewe
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| posted on 20/6/12 at 06:17 PM |
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James that's a real p*sser, gutted for you - no more Headley Court rides then.
And to think it was only a couple of weeks ago we shot past each other on the A20!
If there's any consolation it died doing what it was best at........
Hopefully insurance won't be a problem - just don't let them skin you.
ATB, Pewe 
PS did I mention we had a dead short in the dash wiring on day three of our Italian trip? Fortunately nothing as serious as yours but makes us realise
how lucky we were!
[Edited on 20/6/12 by pewe]
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jollygreengiant
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| posted on 20/6/12 at 06:40 PM |
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A sad loss indeed. Electrical fires are the worst, because until you disconect the battery (and kill the engine if running), you stand no chance of
putting it out. Just glad to hear that ONLY belongings were damaged/consumed, they are replace-able.
Beware of the Goldfish in the tulip mines. The ONLY defence against them is smoking peanut butter sandwiches.
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iank
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| posted on 20/6/12 at 07:07 PM |
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bugger
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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NigeEss
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| posted on 20/6/12 at 07:10 PM |
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Terrible news, but as others have said, at lease no-one was hurt
Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so.................Douglas Adams.
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perksy
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| posted on 20/6/12 at 07:15 PM |
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Sorry to see this
I remember seeing this car a few years ago and spent awhile looking at all the work that had gone into it
Always a sad day when somebodies project is lost
I know folks always say it, but the most important thing is your ok
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Xtreme Kermit
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| posted on 20/6/12 at 07:20 PM |
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Nightmare. Glad you are ok. That's the important thing.
Sounds like time for a new project 
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madteg
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| posted on 20/6/12 at 07:22 PM |
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FEEL FOR YOU
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nick205
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| posted on 20/6/12 at 07:51 PM |
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Gutted for you James, must be a real killer for you
Like many I've seen your car a number of times and marvelled at the development put into it. Hope you find the drive to start again and build
something new.
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locoR1
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| posted on 20/6/12 at 08:37 PM |
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Absolutely gutted for you James As others have said glad your ok though!
 
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Check out my CB500T Cafe Racer build diary
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 20/6/12 at 09:04 PM |
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McLannahan
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| posted on 20/6/12 at 09:20 PM |
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Cheeses....so sorry to read this. Hope there's no trouble processing the insurance claim.
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twybrow
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| posted on 20/6/12 at 10:05 PM |
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It feels like forum member has been taken from us...
Your car was truly an inspirational beast for many of us on here - she will be sadly missed. As already said, glad you are ok, and I hope the
insurance works out for the next even faster project.
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Staple balls
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| posted on 20/6/12 at 10:11 PM |
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Christ, Least you got out unharmed.
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 20/6/12 at 10:17 PM |
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James,
Don't know what to say, around ten years ago now we sneaked a full day at Donington for the price of a few laps remember ? We both realised what
was happening, looked at each other, kept our gobs shut and got on with it.
Then you seriously burnt your foot in the car a year later I think it was same place ?
Mallory a full morning of rain then an afternoon of sun ?
The James inspired cinema under the gezbo at Donington ? Those where the good old days ?
It must hurt, what you doing, bring the car home ?
Obviously feel for you, you put years into that great machine, very sad sight.
[Edited on 20/6/12 by Jon Ison]
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FuryRebuild
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| posted on 21/6/12 at 07:22 AM |
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Hi James
We've not met, but I sympathise for you.
Glad you're OK.
Mark
When all you have is a hammer, everything around you is a nail.
www.furyrebuild.co.uk
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