FIRE destroying my Audi V6 turbocharged Porsche Boxster

Slowly watching fire engulf my Porsche Boxster that was running an Audi 2.7t engine. Took me two years to build. It wasn't insured for fire (very stupid of me).

[@mathewnewton3499]

Just been reading your Pistonheads thread on this. Seeing and hearing two of the loves of your life in the same scenario is a powerful combination. I am really glad for you that you captured the end of your Boxster's life on video. I am sure the pain of all that time, cost and effort coming to a sudden and dramatic end will in some way live with you for life - but at the same time your daughter's voice in the background provides that all important perspective about what *really* matters at the end of the day. And that perspective is not a result of belittling the size of what you lost but rather the enormity of what you've still got. It would not surprise me if one day you will look back on this and see it as one of the best things that ever happened to you. A belated thank you for sharing this.

[@apme1234]

Dude, OMG at least you're safe. This swap was so inspiring. Maybe you'll do another. Good luck with everything.

[@siliquaesid703]

Sorry to see that happen after all your hard work.

[@andrewprosser3717]

Just drove Tom's latest build awesome motor, see it on piston heads phoenix from the flames ,nice to see you back Tom well done.

[@CalvinMOfficial]

Heart breaking just watching it slowly burn. Why was the fire department so slow to respond?

[@Reggie6447]

Not sure this build ever treated you right, another project might be refreshing and more rewarding. Sorry about the fire, I'm subscribing to see if there's a next chapter I feel you'd do another unique build

[@ToasterCoasterAdventures]

wow what a bummer, Ive been following your build whilst gathering to do a 4.2L swap in mine

[@brandonbentley8532]

So where/why did the fire start? Obviously in the engine bay, most likely due to the hot turbo engine's exhaust or was it electrical?

[@stuartunderwood4577]

Aww such a cute kid...dont tell mum!! Gutted for you after all your time and money.

[@MrAoldham]

Gutted for you :-(

[@dstar706]

Dammm bro. What a tear jurker. I cryed a bit for you man at least your ok u can make it again. What happened???

[@Markel_Diaz]

Sorry to see that mate

[@PorscheBoxster986]

I'm sorry about this guy

[@scousepie2]

Gutted for you !!

[@georgioocean7629]

It sucks to be you, get the insurance money you’ll be OK

[@breilly4900]

That is awful to see :(

[@surplusstock8778]

Crazy not having a distinguisher on hand for something modified like that.

[@Escygt]

I had 2 small 950g ones. Used both but they were a total waste of time, lasted about 15 seconds each. The problem was, couldn't get anywhere near the fire (and neither could the professionals). I've got a firestick now, hopefully I'll never need to use it.

[@HoovinSchmoovin]

Absolutely soul destroying watching that can’t imagine how you felt, best of luck for the future

[@spencerx5440]

Gutted for you. As said below, at least you got out safely.

[@blumkinpie]

This was tough to watch

[@Escygt]

It's about 5 years ago and I still can't watch it back.

[@damage98]

Came here a total new follower, via pistonheads. Serious question, if you had a decent fire extinguisher available in the car, could you have made a difference or saved the car? I'm sure the little one came first and it was just better to keep her safe and let the car alone. But I've been putting off the for extinguisher purchase for my 996.1 coupe. It might be time to get one before the next road trip.

[@supersecularboypants]

Im so sorry... She was beautiful