Sorry to hear about some of the issues with this Coupe, it's too bad that problems occured. The article probably would have went another way. But, problems can easily occur when you're beating up on a car. However, if you think your car is worthy of hard racing, then it needs to last, just like the others. As a 2 time participant at the Run-n-Gun, your car has to make it all 3 days through the events: Road Course, Autocross, and Drags. Some cars (and motors) can handle it, and some can't. It's a test of stamina as well.
15 minutes of fame can come without the car mags thrashing your car.
For example:
http://www.kitcarmag.com/toc/142_this_month/
http://www.kitcarmag.com/featuredveh...type_65_coupe/
Best of luck getting her all put back the way she started...I hope things work out for the best.
James
JUS BIT