SRT-D's Last Update...

Post by **Canada** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 10:14 am

As some of you know already, I had an issue with the car last Thursday. I was driving down the road and the car stalled out. When I tired to restart it, it caught fire.

The fire department was called immediately, but by the time they got there, there wasn't much left...

I don't know what caused it, and am not going to speculate, my insurance company has been amazing and got me a rental right away, and have been really good about keeping me informed about what's going on. If they determine what happened, I will post up so everyone will know what to check.

PS: GRAMPS! Don't have a heart attack. I am fine, and got out of the car quickly enough I didn't sustain any injuries.

On to the pics:

iThane · Post by **iThane** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 10:19 am

so sorry to hear.. this is why i'm installing a fire extinguisher in my
trunk. if this happened to my car, it would be extremely hard for me to
pick back up on the whole tuner theme.

glad you're okay though. keep us updated with insurance

smiley · Post by **smiley** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 10:46 am

Damn, whats with everyones shit burning down all of a sudden. Really sucks man, but glad yer fine.

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 10:47 am

Fuuuuck

XxWhiteNeonxX · Post by **XxWhiteNeonxX** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 11:04 am

damn man, sorry for your loss. I dont know what it is with neons burning down latley, but i really dont wanna drive mine now.

Do you atleast know where the smoke/fire started? Like engine bay or interior?

k-b-s-neon02 · Post by **k-b-s-neon02** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 11:05 am

Damn, sorry to hear glad ur fine thought..

Midnight_Rider · Post by **Midnight_Rider** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 11:19 am

Canada wrote:GRAMPS! Don't have a heart attack. I am fine, and got out of the car quickly enough I didn't sustain any injuries.

HOLY CRAP!

Thank God you're okay! Poor little Neon... and what is up with all of the fires recently? Guess that I had better acquire an extinguisher too.

INVUJerry · Post by **INVUJerry** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 11:58 am

Holy shit, that sucks man! I really liked that car.

The neon owner in me says though: I want the wheels.

ianguilly · Post by **ianguilly** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 12:00 pm

Sorry to hear Chris, was one of the best looking D's around.

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 12:01 pm

INVUJerry wrote:The neon owner in me says though: I want the wheels.

r/tguy02 · Post by **r/tguy02** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 12:02 pm

looks like it started in the dash area, damn sorry to see this happen chris. Glad i got to see it in person before it died

sidepipe87 · Post by **sidepipe87** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 12:06 pm

Adam calls dibs on the rusty hood and melted bumper I'll bet!

I saw this on FB last week obviously... still sucks never the less. get an SRT this time.

red2.4srt · Post by **red2.4srt** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 12:13 pm

Multifunction switch issue perhaps? Sucks to see, but at least you're okay, the car can be replaced. Best of luck!

FAC3L3SS · Post by **FAC3L3SS** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 12:18 pm

sidepipe87 wrote:Adam calls dibs on the rusty hood and melted bumper I'll bet!

I saw this on FB last week obviously... still sucks never the less. get an SRT this time.

HOT DAMN!

Whataya say, Chris?

sidepipe87 · Post by **sidepipe87** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 12:22 pm

FAC3L3SS wrote:
sidepipe87 wrote:Adam calls dibs on the rusty hood and melted bumper I'll bet!

I saw this on FB last week obviously... still sucks never the less. get an SRT this time.
HOT DAMN!

Whataya say, Chris?

He'd be all over that stuff like flies on shit! buy it back from the insurance company. he wants the trans too

FAC3L3SS · Post by **FAC3L3SS** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 1:07 pm

^ That too!

IBT"I'moutofNeonsforawhile"comment.

NEON PARABOLA · Post by **NEON PARABOLA** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 1:45 pm

*bangs head against wall* dammit...

Passt · Post by **Passt** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 2:38 pm

C1DoG · Post by **C1DoG** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 3:11 pm

Sorry to hear it happened but also happy that you are ok. Like it has been said before

cars can be replaced, people can't.

magner · Post by **magner** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 4:00 pm

Ouch, fires are never nice, sorry dude

DetergentCandy · Post by **DetergentCandy** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 4:34 pm

Damn

I'm so sorry.
I'm getting an extinguisher pronto.
I'm glad you're okay

quicksilvr · Post by **quicksilvr** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 6:26 pm

Crazy.

Hopefully all the insurance stuff gets taken care of well, and as quick as possible. I'm sure you already have an idea of what you'll replace it with....

Johny · Post by **Johny** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 7:05 pm

Damn Chris, hope it all works out for you, that sucks

Who are you insured with?

Post by **Canada** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 7:17 pm

I'm insured through Belair Direct / Nordic.

The fire definitely started underhood and quickly spread to interior. I wonder if its related to the fuel line that runs up the fire wall to the fuel dampner or one of the crappy clips that hold it all together.

As much as you talk about having a fire extinguisher, I assure you that it spread so quickly, and I was in such a state of shock, unless you had a full 20lb extinguisher, it wouldn't be much help.

stairmaster3001 · Post by **stairmaster3001** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 7:21 pm

I am buying a fire extinguisher ASAP!!!!!

MoxHair · Post by **MoxHair** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 7:22 pm

Man that sucks, glad you're okay.

I've seen a lot of nasty things happen to a Neon but this is probably the worst

I mean seriously? A Maple Leafs plate?

Tam · Post by **Tam** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 8:58 pm

Damn, sorry to see this. This car was clean too!

JeffM · Post by **JeffM** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 9:17 pm

As I told you on the Book of Face, Chris. At least it wasn't your drag car.

LilSparkPlug · Post by **LilSparkPlug** » Tue Aug 09, 2011 9:56 pm

Canada wrote:I'm insured through Belair Direct / Nordic.

The fire definitely started underhood and quickly spread to interior. I wonder if its related to the fuel line that runs up the fire wall to the fuel dampner or one of the crappy clips that hold it all together.

As much as you talk about having a fire extinguisher, I assure you that it spread so quickly, and I was in such a state of shock, unless you had a full 20lb extinguisher, it wouldn't be much help.

My thoughts exactly, that line rots out on 2.0liters all the time. It's the only thing I can surmise that would cause that condition prior to the fire starting. You know I wish you the best and my eyes are peeled around these parts for you. Poor froggie face

OB · Post by OB » Tue Aug 09, 2011 10:16 pm

Between reading about the Tage Evanson crash/fire and now this thread, makes me want to carry an extinguisher. I'm sorry to see this dude, so glad you're ok.