Please help me save my baby!

[Marco_86]

Originally Posted by mdm

OT: as a potential FR-S buyer and forum member for 2 weeks only, I am getting a bit uneasy, seeing so many "I just crashed" reports on the forum already.

If something like this is scaring you off you probably shouldn't buy the car though.

[KR-S]

Originally Posted by mdm

OT: as a potential FR-S buyer and forum member for 2 weeks only, I am getting a bit uneasy, seeing so many "I just crashed" reports on the forum already.

As long as you use your right foot to brake, you should be fine.

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by KR-S 86

As long as you use your right foot to brake, you should be fine.

Rest in pepperinos.

[PNW FRS]

Originally Posted by mdm

OT: as a potential FR-S buyer and forum member for 2 weeks only, I am getting a bit uneasy, seeing so many "I just crashed" reports on the forum already.

Just because the 86/BRZ/FR-S is a great "Driver's Car" doesn't mean everyone who buys one is a "driver." Know your rig... understand its (and your) limitations... and drive uber defensively (cuz people have a hard time "seeing" this car.... believe me!), and you've got a good chance of not becoming an Insurance Industry Statistic.

And in the interest of fairness and impartiality... the opinion above is not "86-specific" -- it applies to any car that puts a nice grin on your face when you take it out on the road...

Good luck with your buying decision.

[mdm]

Originally Posted by KR-S 86

As long as you use your right foot to brake, you should be fine.

[KR-S]

Originally Posted by mdm

Glad you're being a good sport about it (hopefully)

[warmwetness]

To clear any misunderstanding.... I bought the car new, and recently crashed. I would just like to know if after a unibody has been "straightned" is it still strong and rigid enough to be tracked or in autox events? And if anybody has crashed their track car, straightened it, and its been ok? I ask because that was the original intent for the car. I wanted a dd that would see the track a few times a year.

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[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by warmwetness

To clear any misunderstanding.... I bought the car new, and recently crashed. I would just like to know if after a unibody has been "straightned" is it still strong and rigid enough to be tracked or in autox events? And if anybody has crashed their track car, straightened it, and its been ok? I ask because that was the original intent for the car. I wanted a dd that would see the track a few times a year.

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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.

[warmwetness]

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.

Thank you ! Thats what i wanted to know. If after a chassis has been hit and bent, if they get fixed properly and still used in motorsports!! Thank you for answering that! Being a previous owner of an mr2, i have fallen inlove with light small cars. And the thought of just buying this one and not being able to use it to its potential was eating me alive. Here she is before the collision thank you everybody for the replies.


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[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by warmwetness

Thank you ! Thats what i wanted to know. If after a chassis has been hit and bent, if they get fixed properly and still used in motorsports!! Thank you for answering that! Being a previous owner of an mr2, i have fallen inlove with light small cars. And the thought of just buying this one and not being able to use it to its potential was eating me alive. Here she is before the collision Attachment 129759 thank you everybody for the replies.


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Really hard to tell from pics but from the looks of yours there likely isn't any significant structural damage (if any). The body took the impact and gave like it is supposed to in order to protect you. As nasty as body damage can appear that does not mean the structure is damaged.

[humfrz]

I figure you're car will fix up and be OK.

Nice driveway!


humfrz

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by humfrz

I figure you're car will fix up and be OK.

Nice driveway!


humfrz

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

[warmwetness]

There are two beams that extend into the engine bay.. In the pictures, the left side seemed to have bent a little bit (you can see the tiny crease) and thats why im concerned. The front part of the unibody was hit hard and the car spun out 180 degrees. So the unibody was damaged and the insurance company is going to put it on a frame rack... This is the picture of the crease
Everything else seems ok. From what i see. The doors and trunk all line up and close perfect. But i know for a fact the beam that took the impact isnt straight anymore.. That being said... It should still be repaired properly right? It isnt impossible? Im just worried about my car being back to 100% and drive like it did before.... Any advice on frame/ unibody repair, bracing, or strengthening is welcome. Anybody with experience on this please chime in.

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[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by warmwetness

There are two beams that extend into the engine bay.. In the pictures, the left side seemed to have bent a little bit (you can see the tiny crease) and thats why im concerned. The front part of the unibody was hit hard and the car spun out 180 degrees. So the unibody was damaged and the insurance company is going to put it on a frame rack... This is the picture of the crease Attachment 129760
Everything else seems ok. From what i see. The doors and trunk all line up and close perfect. But i know for a fact the beam that took the impact isnt straight anymore.. That being said... It should still be repaired properly right? It isnt impossible? Im just worried about my car being back to 100% and drive like it did before.... Any advice on frame/ unibody repair, bracing, or strengthening is welcome. Anybody with experience on this please chime in.

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That is a concern level 0. They can fix that up and you will never know.