anyone knows if there's any problem driving this car when fixed, 12000 + CND for fixing



please give some advice

 

i had an accident where I caused similar looking damage, minus the bodywork. she drives fine to me and a few others that have driven her. when i had the accident i snapped a steering rod, the steering cable, and a few other things. my wheels were pointing opposite directions it was $2500 US damage, but again i managed without the body damage.

 

If it were me, I wouldn't wanna take any chances. I'd get myself a new one.

 

blau-blau,

Freak!

You know...the chasis is the most important...if that can "pulled" back into shape...the suspension can be replaced and you will be o.k..

I would just have the car fixed.

By the way, what size tire are you running in rear? And what kind?

 

you'll be fine.. as long as the frame isn't bent (and it takes A LOT to bend our frames), just get it fixed. Our suspension is designed to break to avoid bending or braking things that are harder to repair.

I was rear-ended when my car was ~6mo old I have very similar damage including snapping both suspension arms on the same wheel as you.

My car is just as good as it was new.

Also, I have DSL and that image took some time to D/L. Can you post smaller ones in the future?

 

I thought about trading it in for the M3, but I'm in long waiting list... otherwise i will trade it in for a new s2000, but the pt is I want to keep it if the bodyshop's work is great...
any problem in handling?

phatom,
the rear tire size is 245/40/17

thanks buds

 

Krazik,

You have DSL and that image took long to download? I have cable modem, which I assume is slower than DSL, and the shots in this thread, and the other thread came through pretty quickly.

Try calling your provider to find out if there is any bottle-necking in your area

Urmil

PS. I unchecked the "show Signature" option, so the pic in sig would not slow your D/L



Blau-blau,

Get the car replaced....the car will never be as good as new, no matter what....even if the body shop does the best possible job, you will find fault. TRUST ME!!!

Urmil

 

blau-blau,

The chasis is really stiff like krazik says...

As long as you replace the damaged suspension parts...you should be fine.

It looks to me that it looks alot worse than it actually is.
I would assume your frame/chasis is fine.

Keep it bro...

 

krazik:
I will try to resize the picture next time, thanks!
I own my car for 6 months also!! poor our s2000, glad that your car still doing as good as brand new! I hope mine will be the same!

 

luder:
I understand what u r saying...that's what i worry about...

link to more pics of the damage
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?...&a=12368917&f=0

[Edited by blau-blau on 05-15-2001 at 10:50 AM]