MeltedSolid
Member
Would be really cool to have a goblin with a built EA888 though. The 350hp they showed is on the super conservative end, 500+ would be totally reasonable with some fueling and a better tune.
Sneak Peek - Goblin V2
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MeltedSolid
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Desert Sasqwatch
Bigfoot Goblin
Wreck? I hope not. Unfortunately that is one way that a daily driver becomes a donor. 
MeltedSolid
Member
Went into the wall at Laguna Seca :/. It wasn't as bad as it could have been (good enough to still have a usable donor, and I'm fine), but the frame is done and crumple zones used up.
Desert Sasqwatch
Bigfoot Goblin
I hope you walked away uninjured? That is the most important part - vehicles can be fixed (or become a donor).
MeltedSolid
Member
Yea, I was untouched, just emotional injury.I hope you walked away uninjured? That is the most important part - vehicles can be fixed (or become a donor).
MeltedSolid
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Deposit placed for Goblin V2!
Ross
Goblin Guru
I doubt it. Some V1 builders made a goblin from components, but it ended up being more expensive.
If money isn't a big issue, and you prefer new parts rather than used parts, maybe it makes sense for you.
Not sure about V2, but it is more than just an engine and transmission. You need drive axles, wheel bearings & hubs, steering rack, inner and outer tie rods, steering wheel shaft. Electrical harness for the engine, body, and other sub harnesses with the associated computers. V1 had 3 computers: ECM, power steering and body control module. Dash instrument cluster, ignition switch & key programmed to match the cars security systems, probably other electrical sensors like yaw sensor, ambient light sensor, key fob/TPMS receiver, air temperature sensor, etc.
Generally speaking, it is cheaper to buy a whole car that has a totaled body, than it is to buy individual components.
You can sell off any unused VW components and make back some $$$.
Ark :D
Goblin Guru
Man, I am so freaking torn on this V2 stuff.
If asked with no context, "Do you want to build another car?", the answer would flat out be NO. But obviously there is context.
On one hand, building V1 was great experience that has led me to being more "handy" in general, attempting (and succeeding at) projects around the house that I never would have prior to building the car. There were also lessons learned while building V1 that could be put to good use in a V2 build; I would make less regrettable decisions that need fixed later (ie, coating the inside of the floor pan).
On the other hand, the part I would least look forward to is the search for a new donor. I got extremely lucky with V1's (second) donor, finding a wrecked/totaled low-mile 2008 SS/TC within range of me for $1700, no dealing with brokers or Copart/IAAI, and I doubt lightning would strike twice. There's also the issue of having to sell V1 #187 prior to starting my journey on V2, as well as having to break it to my wife that I'm diving in again on another build.
Sorry for the post. Just musing, I guess.
If asked with no context, "Do you want to build another car?", the answer would flat out be NO. But obviously there is context.
On one hand, building V1 was great experience that has led me to being more "handy" in general, attempting (and succeeding at) projects around the house that I never would have prior to building the car. There were also lessons learned while building V1 that could be put to good use in a V2 build; I would make less regrettable decisions that need fixed later (ie, coating the inside of the floor pan).
On the other hand, the part I would least look forward to is the search for a new donor. I got extremely lucky with V1's (second) donor, finding a wrecked/totaled low-mile 2008 SS/TC within range of me for $1700, no dealing with brokers or Copart/IAAI, and I doubt lightning would strike twice. There's also the issue of having to sell V1 #187 prior to starting my journey on V2, as well as having to break it to my wife that I'm diving in again on another build.
Sorry for the post. Just musing, I guess.
ah.b.normal
Goblin Guru
Overall I do not believe you should feel badly. Your build witnessed some of the worst possibilities in just getting a donor! Building a Goblin is a shock course in used/crashed cars as well! Though your experience has some outstandingly poor luck bad points, I think your experience is about average across the public. That you persevered and finished your build puts you in the rare air of folks who succeed where most people just quit. You learned a whole lot mister! Be proud and now comes the “Superman leaves home” moment, “will you use these newfound powers for good or evil?”.
Ark :D
Goblin Guru
Don't worry, I don't.
Desert Sasqwatch
Bigfoot Goblin
Ark :D
Goblin Guru
Unfortunately, that's not an option. My garage won't hold two toys, and toy #1 would fund toy #2.Repeat response (same as @Mahkoi) - keep the V1 that you put some much time and effort into and build a V2, you'll have a matched set.
comegetjoe
Goblin Guru
I like the idea of flappy paddles and plaid seats, but I think that's about all that's different for me. Both are easy 400hp builds, both make glorious turbo noises. My wife would kill me if I even suggested V2 lol, so there is that.