Please help me save my baby!

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Not to sure about that angle though. Would think the car would slide off.
Oh wait...maybe that is what happened.

Here ya go @Tcoat ...... now, you can go work that kink out of your neck .....

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[RichardsFRS]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Yep it is. Many, many buy much worse damaged cars expressly to convert them to dedicated track. It will be as good as new. Some things such as paint will be better than new. No worries.

If you ever had a car put on a rack it won't be good as new nor will it drive the same. I had one that was put on a rack and it never drove the same. But it will drive ok. I noticed lots of tire wear in that side and always felt like lt was running over small bumps. I'm sure you'll noticed drive difference. I thought you bought it that way

Also I'm surprised the insurance company would recommend the rack. The frame has been kinked and now lost its integrity of its design. Not really safe

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by RichardsFRS

If you ever had a car put on a rack it won't be good as new nor will it drive the same. I had one that was put on a rack and it never drove the same. But it will drive ok. I noticed lots of tire wear in that side and always felt like lt was running over small bumps. I'm sure you'll noticed drive difference. I thought you bought it that way

You had one that wasn't done right but that does not mean for one second that none are. More come off the rack perfect than not. You should have taken it back as unacceptable if you had those sort of issues.
The level of damage on the OP's car will not requires a straightening rack anyway.

[warmwetness]

Lmao these comments are hilarious. But thank you @Tcoat for assuring my car should be saved. Anyways my daughter and wife were both in the vehicle and im surprised how safe it felt. Any chance anybody could recommend a good collision repair facility in south florida?

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[warmwetness]

Or any advice on how i should go about choosing one?

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[warmwetness]

The insurance quoted me a "unibody pull" on the estimate, and i can see that nasty crease in the engine bay, on that left (drivers side) beam... For that damage it should go on a straightening rack right? I mean the beam clearly bent if it has a crease right? The car doesnt pull to the sides when i drove it after the collision. But i can see the bent beam in the bay. Does anybody have an idea as to what "unibody pull" could mean?

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[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by warmwetness

Or any advice on how i should go about choosing one?

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Find out who your insurance company recommends then use somebody else!Just ensure whoever does it will guarantee a colour match. The whites have been know to be very difficult to get right.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by warmwetness

The insurance quoted me a "unibody pull" on the estimate, and i can see that nasty crease in the engine bay, on that left (drivers side) beam... For that damage it should go on a straightening rack right? I mean the beam clearly bent if it has a crease right? The car doesnt pull to the sides when i drove it after the collision. But i can see the bent beam in the bay. Does anybody have an idea as to what "unibody pull" could mean?

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A reference:

http://www.ehow.com/info_7933294_unibody-pull.html

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[warmwetness]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Find out who your insurance company recommends then use somebody else!Just ensure whoever does it will guarantee a colour match. The whites have been know to be very difficult to get right.

I will try to find the best facility possible and request oem parts and the oem "halo" color... I work at a toyota dealer and know first hand what happens behind the scenes... Should i insist on a toyota facility? Or just a prestigious collision facility?

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[Ashikabi]

Colision specific

[RichardsFRS]

Originally Posted by warmwetness

Lmao these comments are hilarious. But thank you @Tcoat for assuring my car should be saved. Anyways my daughter and wife were both in the vehicle and im surprised how safe it felt. Any chance anybody could recommend a good collision repair facility in south florida?

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OK or you can keep reassuring yourself it'll be okay but think about, you were the one asking for reasurrance, I just gave you an opinion based on experience. He gave you what you wanted to hear. He sugarcoated I didnt

[Ashikabi]

I don't feel TCoat sugar coated anything. With current technology I'm confident they can repair it properly

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by warmwetness

I will try to find the best facility possible and request oem parts and the oem "halo" color... I work at a toyota dealer and know first hand what happens behind the scenes... Should i insist on a toyota facility? Or just a prestigious collision facility?

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I can't make a recommendation there since there can be good and bad of either.


Check these out:


http://www.yelp.ca/search?cflt=bodys...oc=Miami%2C+FL

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by warmwetness

............. Any chance anybody could recommend a good collision repair facility in south florida?

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You may wish to check with your more local folks.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=13


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