New here and FR-S T boned

[FrsLikes]

Hey guys. i’m completely new here and i completely fell in love with the fR-s but i bought a salvaged one kinda as a project but now i’m not to sure how i feel for the safety of it even after it is repaired and what to look into to make sure i fix it properly.it was t boned from the passenger and only those airbags blew. any advice? ?

[Wally86]

Just me guessing...

Rear 3/4 SU003-01247 which I think has to be welded in...
Rocker panel SU003-01251 which is in the same boat I think?
Nevermind, I'll just throw this here: https://www.toyotapartsdeal.com/part...7=G;0=ZN6GY-K8)

You'll need to fix/replace/weld in/seam in the support structures behind the door/fender/rocker and hopefully not the rear 3/4 over wheel support.

Good luck?


EDIT: I'm guessing about 8k including paint assuming the frame is fine and just the rocker supports need to be thrown in underneath. Just a guess though.

[Tcoat]

@Opie @Dave-ROR
Thoughts?

[Opie]

The possible issues with this repair would be the damage(s) to the structure behind the areas circled. With as hard as that impact appears, the structure behind that may be compromised so it may not be any easy exterior body work repair.

I would suggest pulling the fender and door off first, then reassess the damages. If it it looks OK get it on a frame machine and be sure everything is within spec, other wise the exterior body parts will never line up right and the safety structure of the chassis may be compromised.

As far as the airbags that have blown, all of those airbags will need to be replaced, as well as the side impact sensors on the passengers side and the airbag control module will need to be reset or replaced at a minimum. And as stated the rear quarter and rocker will also need to be cut out and replaced.

[Tcoat]

For anybody that wonder why I specified those two guys

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133231

[FrsLikes]

Originally Posted by Opie

The possible issues with this repair would be the damage(s) to the structure behind the areas circled. With as hard as that impact appears, the structure behind that may be compromised so it may not be any easy exterior body work repair.

I would suggest pulling the fender and door off first, then reassess the damages. If it it looks OK get it on a frame machine and be sure everything is within spec, other wise the exterior body parts will never line up right and the safety structure of the chassis may be compromised.

As far as the airbags that have blown, all of those airbags will need to be replaced, as well as the side impact sensors on the passengers side and the airbag control module will need to be reset or replaced at a minimum. And as stated the rear quarter and rocker will also need to be cut out and replaced.

it’s been in the workshop for about 2 weeks now. i get it saturday. They told me to buy the parts like the fender, door and rocker panel and they will take care of the rest. i hope they know what they’re doing. i fell in love with it. it’s drives me and it still drove smooth. i guess i just wanted more insight of how things really are with the damage. does anyone recommend getting airbags on ebay or actual dealership? i know dealership quote was 900 for labor only

[Opie]

I'd buy the airbags from a member part out, from Ebay or a Salvage yard. Matter of fact...we've got a 2015 Series.Blue parts car that still has good side impact airbags.

We use MyAirBags.com to reset the Airbag Modules, just be sure to replace the airbags and sensors before plugging in the new/reset module.

[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by FrsLikes

it’s been in the workshop for about 2 weeks now. i get it saturday. They told me to buy the parts like the fender, door and rocker panel and they will take care of the rest. i hope they know what they’re doing. i fell in love with it. it’s drives me and it still drove smooth. i guess i just wanted more insight of how things really are with the damage. does anyone recommend getting airbags on ebay or actual dealership? i know dealership quote was 900 for labor only

Which airbags do you need? We probably have several side curtain ones, might have a passenger front (dash) bag as well.

Otherwise, ebay.

Airbag module can be reset by MyAirbags.com - way cheaper than a new one. But that has to happen to fix it.

Side impact sensor may need replacement, if so I either have them from my FRS or could remove them if the cage isn't in the way. My FRS certainly doesn't need them.

That damage is fixable of course. I probably would have only used that car as a parts car since I avoid cars with real structural damage.. and that front pillar structure is definitely damaged. I've have them check the support brace that runs under the dash from side to side also although I suspect that held up and is why the damage stops where it does at the top of the door.

If you were closer we'd have all the body panels (except fender) you'd need for this thing but shipping 1/4 of a car isn't cheap ha