Need the best body shop in the DC/MD/VA area (recent accident)

[venom8776]

Originally Posted by Darryljr11

Dealers are starting to have a stock of parts for the car so it may only take a few days. It took 2-4 days for the parts for my car to come in including the passenger side fender.

Darryljr11, Thanks! That'd be awesome considering I waited almost three months for my replacement tail lights (due to a manufacturer's defect where the sealant was not properly applied and water was leaking into the tail light housing).

[venom8776]

Originally Posted by Sekal

I think two weeks, because that is how long it took my windshield and my taillight order to come in. I'm not sure if they apply the same to panels.

Thanks, Seka!

Okay, that's not that bad. I'm going to give the body shop a call today and ask them. They'll probably give me an ETA for the parts.

[Grishbok]

Originally Posted by Grishbok

True, I guess we will see when I get the car back. Ill see if I can get the before photos and compare the two. Ill let you know if I find anything wrong, and I am about as detail oriented as it comes.

::update:: went to pick up the car today, A few paint imperfections that need to get worked out. I will hold off on posting any additional information until I see how they handle the car tomorrow. Hopefully, they treat it as if it were their own car.

[venom8776]

Originally Posted by Grishbok

::update:: went to pick up the car today, A few paint imperfections that need to get worked out. I will hold off on posting any additional information until I see how they handle the car tomorrow. Hopefully, they treat it as if it were their own car.

Grishbok, where did you get your body work done?

[Grishbok]

Originally Posted by venom8776

Grishbok, where did you get your body work done?

Its at wagon works right now.

[Marcoscrdo]

DGM ftw

[Needs more cowbell]

(IAG Performance) in Westminster, MD also does collision repair. They're a good group of guys who do excellent work! Might be worth calling.

[venom8776]

Originally Posted by venom8776

Here's a side shot of the damage to the quarter panel area:

The body shop came back to me and said that before removing the damaged parts, it may now cost the insurance company about $13,000. They body shop is not expecting it to exceed $17,000 in damages.

Bravo. That's the cost of my first car haha.

[venom8776]

Originally Posted by venom8776

The body shop came back to me and said that before removing the damaged parts, it may now cost the insurance company about $13,000. They body shop is not expecting it to exceed $17,000 in damages.

Bravo. That's the cost of my first car haha.

I am going to give them a call on Monday and found out what other damage (likely strut and suspension) was discovered.

[kanundrum]

Replace it with aftermarket stuff! cheaper and better!

[venom8776]

Originally Posted by kanundrum

Replace it with aftermarket stuff! cheaper and better!

Any idea on where I could get parts?

[kanundrum]

Suspension?

KW Variants teins etc look at the suspension thread or just check out any vendor in the classifieds

[IloveBaldEagles]

Be baller and get Tien.

[Needs more cowbell]

Talk to Miles at RaceCompEngineering. They already provide a nice selection of brake and suspension components for the FRS. And it's always good to support local companies

While I agree with kanundrum that aftermarket parts are the better option, I'm guessing they will also require you to replace or upgrade the undamaged side as well. Whereas stock replacements wouldn't. But Miles could probably take a look at your pictures and tally up a likely list of required parts.