My car burned up
#16
09-28-2007, 03:55 PM
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Charlotte
Posts: 75
Rep Power: 21 
Not sure what the cause was. Id rather not speculate until my insurance co settles up.
Bone stock.. no mods except H&R springs.
It was too far gone for a fire extinguisher (we tried) Once the grass caught fire it was over. It ran up to the front of the car FAST. Then just engulfed in flames. The Fire department took 15 minutes to get there, So all the trees and grass caught fire to about 100 feet back from the road.
Im still in shock.
Bone stock.. no mods except H&R springs.
It was too far gone for a fire extinguisher (we tried) Once the grass caught fire it was over. It ran up to the front of the car FAST. Then just engulfed in flames. The Fire department took 15 minutes to get there, So all the trees and grass caught fire to about 100 feet back from the road.
Im still in shock.
#18
09-28-2007, 04:02 PM
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Charlotte
Posts: 75
Rep Power: 21 The flames were in front after they got the back out. They couldnt get it out i guess without prying it.
#19
09-28-2007, 04:05 PM
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Location: The Woodlands, TX
Age: 57
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That is so unfortunate. I'm glad everyone is ok. I am trying to think of comforting words and only "good excuse to upgrade" comes to mind. Hope you move on quickly.
#25
09-28-2007, 05:09 PM
Originally Posted by NHTSA
Recalls Summary
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
PORSCHE / 911 GT2 2003
PORSCHE / 911 TURBO 2003
Recall Number: 03V218000
Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE A LOOSE FITTING IN THE PRESSURE LINE OF THE POWER STEERING ASSEMBLY.
Consequence:
IF THE FITTING IS LOOSE, THE HYDRAULIC FLUID COULD LEAK OUT, WHICH COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST AND, FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION, LOSS OF CLUTCH ASSISTANCE. IF THE LEAKING FLUID COMES INTO CONTACT WITH HOT EXHAUST COMPONENTS, IT COULD IGNITE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE FITTING TO SPECIFICATIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
Notes:
PORSCHE RECALL NO. A307. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
PORSCHE / 911 GT2 2003
PORSCHE / 911 TURBO 2003
Recall Number: 03V218000
Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE A LOOSE FITTING IN THE PRESSURE LINE OF THE POWER STEERING ASSEMBLY.
Consequence:
IF THE FITTING IS LOOSE, THE HYDRAULIC FLUID COULD LEAK OUT, WHICH COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST AND, FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION, LOSS OF CLUTCH ASSISTANCE. IF THE LEAKING FLUID COMES INTO CONTACT WITH HOT EXHAUST COMPONENTS, IT COULD IGNITE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE FITTING TO SPECIFICATIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
Notes:
PORSCHE RECALL NO. A307. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
