Another "I wrecked my S" thread
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From: Hill Valley
Originally Posted by AssassinJN,Apr 15 2007, 04:55 PM
Keep three things in mind, 1st it is just a car and you are ok, 2nd check and see if you can claim it under insurance without your premium going up (usually for weather related accidents it is possible) third some nice after market bumpers are cheaper than oem, time for a new look 
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ouch 
. Driving yesterday was pretty bad I was all over the place and I have a truck. I'm glad to see you are okay though.
As far as the quarter panel goes, it is probably going to need replacement. Or at least fight for a replacement if the insurance company wants it repaired. It may be more expensive and take a week or so longer to repair, but in the long run do you really want all the body filler running down your quarter panel?
Oh and with a hit like that your frame rails will be fine. The left front suspension will need replacement (upper and lower control arms, knuckle, tie rod end, and make sure they put in a new hub and bearing just to be safe) along with the fender, bumper, and headlamp. Just make to look for the best shop you can, there are tons of butchers that can maybe save you your deductible, but will do a hack job.
. Driving yesterday was pretty bad I was all over the place and I have a truck. I'm glad to see you are okay though.As far as the quarter panel goes, it is probably going to need replacement. Or at least fight for a replacement if the insurance company wants it repaired. It may be more expensive and take a week or so longer to repair, but in the long run do you really want all the body filler running down your quarter panel?
Oh and with a hit like that your frame rails will be fine. The left front suspension will need replacement (upper and lower control arms, knuckle, tie rod end, and make sure they put in a new hub and bearing just to be safe) along with the fender, bumper, and headlamp. Just make to look for the best shop you can, there are tons of butchers that can maybe save you your deductible, but will do a hack job.
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good to see you are ok. how in the world did your lip servive that?? just get all of the bolt on stuff from honda already painted. my friend crashed her suzuka blue s and they put honda stuff on it. i couldnt tell there was ever anything wrong with it. good luck.
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I can't say this enough - thanks for all the support everyone 
Yea I'm not sure how my front lip went untouched, there was probably empty space under the guardrail....I only smacked it and ricocheted off
Yea I'm not sure how my front lip went untouched, there was probably empty space under the guardrail....I only smacked it and ricocheted off
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my buddy crashed his into a tree last year.. same amount of damage you have.. but minus that suspension damage. and they totalled his car..
The body shop is going to give the highest estimate possible since its the insurance paying and not you.. That quarter panel work is 2gs alone. minus paint. then headlight fenders and hood then what ever broke on your suspension. axle. control arm or your whole hub assembly? i hate to see your car go.. Its funny because i was on 295 in the same area same time like 4 times yesterday i hit a couple slippery spots in the right lane but ive still got my blizaaks on so that did me justice.. good look dude. gald your ok
The body shop is going to give the highest estimate possible since its the insurance paying and not you.. That quarter panel work is 2gs alone. minus paint. then headlight fenders and hood then what ever broke on your suspension. axle. control arm or your whole hub assembly? i hate to see your car go.. Its funny because i was on 295 in the same area same time like 4 times yesterday i hit a couple slippery spots in the right lane but ive still got my blizaaks on so that did me justice.. good look dude. gald your ok
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To answer your previous question, I believe a stock AP1 front bumper is about $300-$350 and comes unpainted. I know from experience since some jerk abcked into me about a year ago and left no info...