Thanks all! Yes, I'm very glad that it was only damage to the car, which is the absolute best case scenario for any accident.
Next steps - either swap frames or build new. Leaning towards just starting over on a new kit.
For those who've asked how long it takes to build a F5 roadster - up to this point, I'm at 399.5hrs. First time builder with some modifications. That's a long time to work on something that is wiped out in the blink of an eye...
I'm really sorry to hear about this, I hope you get a new frame and finish it out.
A painful lesson but one everyone on this forum can learn from, it could happen to any one of us no matter how much experience we have.
Not sure what a frame cost vs a kit but seems like it should be quite a bit cheaper than an entire kit.
No one was hurt which is the important thing.
Unless you want to step up to a mk5 I'd just buy a Mk4 chassis (and maybe aluminum) and start swapping parts.
Good luck with whatever you decide.
Jeff
Just catching up on your build thread and super glad you are OK, but man I'm sure you are feeling really bummed. You did an amazing job on the build and we all hate to see it end like this. Good luck on whatever comes next.
Thanks!
It’s not quite the end I was expecting or an experience I would wish on anyone, but I’ve learnt a lot in the process, and…the journey will continue in the form of an Mk5.
F5 had a late cancellation and I was able to get that spot. Completion date is tomorrow and I expect delivery probably mid April. So it’s progressing fast. I’ll be starting a new build thread for that build.
Thanks to all that have followed along in this adventure!
Great! Glad to see you able to move forward without delay. I’ll be reading along.
Oh no....so sorry to hear this. Glad everyone is okay. I can't imagine how you feel. All the time and work. Again, I'm very sorry.Quote:
Originally Posted by TXeverydayDad