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Hi guys, any information on this car,build number 0050, and registration Gj51xxr
Hopefully this will be my second ownership car,
Been a club member since 2010,
Thanks
It could just mean that it was Cat-c in 2009, ie, when I found out.
Cat-C in 2004 is possibly worse than in 2009 as it would of be worth a whole heap more in 2004 than it would of been in 2009, so damage potentailly higher?
All academic if the car is straight and was fixed properly.
It could just mean that it was Cat-c in 2009, ie, when I found out.
Cat-C in 2004 is possibly worse than in 2009 as it would of be worth a whole heap more in 2004 than it would of been in 2009, so damage potentailly higher?
All academic if the car is straight and was fixed properly.
General rule of thumb, Cat D is panel and bolt on part damage, Cat C will involve structural distortion of the main body shell components so vehicle alignment will be compromised. Plenty of Vees suffered Cat D due to parts costs and for past few years it has been availability, Cat C will involve time on the jig to straighten the basic shell and pull it back so the the datum points are back to factory tolerances before other work can begin, Vees notoriously crease the floor at the bulkhead and crease the roof in frontal impacts, doesn’t look bad but can be a bugger to pull to get a proper roof profile, fitting doors and panel gaps. As has been said before check all panel gaps, look to see for any grinding or build up to make things fit. Take a weak magnet to the roof and check for filler. Check all visible internal panels for distortion or excess filler or seam sealer. The old adage of looking for uneven tyre wear doesn’t work with the Vee as there is so much adjustment on the suspension that most minor errors can easily be dialled out. As always, CAVEAT EMPTOR, if you are not sure, either get a proper vehicle surveyor to check or just walk away, another one will always come along!
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