Got my BRZ back from the shop - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Shark · 11-28-2014, 08:33 PM

I was in an accident in the beginning of October (thread here) and I just got my car back from the shop. I'm not entirely happy with the results. Though, I don't know if I'm just being picky or if my concerns are legitimate.

My main concern is that when I'm going faster than about 60mph, the hood on the drivers side (where the damage was) comes up maybe a quarter to a half inch. It's a little difficult to explain, but it's because the hood isn't quite flush with the quarter panel and it lets air get under the hood and lift it up.

Also, the gaps running the length of the car on either side of the hood (between the hood and the quarter panel) are wider than they used to be.

And today I just noticed that when I have the hood popped, the front is definitely not symmetrical.

Also, where the front bumper meets the quarter panel (just to the right of the headlight) things don't line up quite right.

I've attached a couple pics to show you what I'm talking about. It seems like the whole right side is just lower than it should be and it's causing all of these problems.

I've already taken the car back once and pointed out most this stuff out. I hate to be that person, but I'm debating taking it back again. What do you guys think? Am I being picky or are these things I should just live with? The car only has 13k miles on it. Any input is appreciated.

D_Thissen · 11-28-2014, 08:41 PM

It almost looks like the body shop used your old hood (if that's even possible to fix). I would take it back and complain. There is no reason your car should be less than perfect!

themadscientist · 11-28-2014, 08:50 PM

You hate to be what person, the one who has a legit complaint? Don't be. That is not right at all. They need to get that squared away or they need to cover the cost for another shop to do what they should have. Your lawyer can explain that to them.

Burrcold · 11-28-2014, 09:00 PM

Brutal take it back.

Ultramaroon · 11-28-2014, 09:10 PM

Ditto - all of the above. Inexcusable, shoddy workmanship. They should pay YOU for YOUR time. Assholes.

Jvalich · 11-28-2014, 09:17 PM

I just got mine back from the shop as well. Last month my 18 yr old hit it while parked in my driveway with my F-250. Guess which vehicle won that encounter? He did $5k worth of damage. Not a scratch on the F-250, They did a complete left rear quarter panel replacement and a full door as Subaru doesn't sell skins. She is the pearl white which can be a bear to match. The Subaru dealer did a perfect job. Every seam and joint is perfect, even my detailer was impressed. Looking at those picks, take it back and bitch like hell! Personally I would not have accepted it with that workmanship.

spdfreak · 11-28-2014, 09:24 PM

Go raise hell! A new hood is mandatory.

Formula Vee · 11-28-2014, 10:12 PM

What they said. Unacceptable.

Stang70Fastback · 11-28-2014, 10:59 PM

Holy fuck that is... how the hell did they even... just... no.

FRSpappa · 11-29-2014, 01:59 PM

Take it back...

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andrealynn.BRZ · 11-29-2014, 02:21 PM

I wouldn't of have taken it home. thats just unacceptable work.

hmong337 · 11-29-2014, 02:45 PM

One of my biggest pet peeves, gaps and panel alignment issues.

Those gaps looks brutal. If your car had any sort of frame damage that could've tweaked the frame, then yes, some panels will be impossible to line up correctly. If it was a small accident, fender bender type, I don't see an excuse for all the misalignments.

FTEIGHTSIX · 11-29-2014, 05:22 PM

Make them replace the hood.
Prep.
Paint.
Blend.
Colorsand&Buff.

They took shortcuts and should've replaced the hood that they clearly did not replace.

Your front bumper might be sagging because they used the old one also since it's all push in tabs and clips that hold the bumper in other than 4 bolts.

FTEIGHTSIX · 11-29-2014, 05:25 PM

Also, if you went thru insurance.. Then maybe your shop didn't have a lot of money to work with.

You might need to talk to the insurance company that paid out.

11-28-2014, 08:33 PM	#1
Shark Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: TX Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 1 Post Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Got my BRZ back from the shop I was in an accident in the beginning of October (thread here) and I just got my car back from the shop. I'm not entirely happy with the results. Though, I don't know if I'm just being picky or if my concerns are legitimate. My main concern is that when I'm going faster than about 60mph, the hood on the drivers side (where the damage was) comes up maybe a quarter to a half inch. It's a little difficult to explain, but it's because the hood isn't quite flush with the quarter panel and it lets air get under the hood and lift it up. Also, the gaps running the length of the car on either side of the hood (between the hood and the quarter panel) are wider than they used to be. And today I just noticed that when I have the hood popped, the front is definitely not symmetrical. Also, where the front bumper meets the quarter panel (just to the right of the headlight) things don't line up quite right. I've attached a couple pics to show you what I'm talking about. It seems like the whole right side is just lower than it should be and it's causing all of these problems. I've already taken the car back once and pointed out most this stuff out. I hate to be that person, but I'm debating taking it back again. What do you guys think? Am I being picky or are these things I should just live with? The car only has 13k miles on it. Any input is appreciated. Attached Images

11-28-2014, 08:41 PM	#2
D_Thissen Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: '13 Argento FR-S (Sold) Location: Ontario Posts: 2,126 Thanks: 3,209 Thanked 1,439 Times in 855 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	It almost looks like the body shop used your old hood (if that's even possible to fix). I would take it back and complain. There is no reason your car should be less than perfect! __________________ My FR-S Build IG: dthissen

11-28-2014, 09:00 PM	#4
Burrcold Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Drives: Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,624 Thanks: 763 Thanked 1,586 Times in 776 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Brutal take it back. __________________

11-28-2014, 09:10 PM	#5
Ultramaroon not playing cards Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: a 13 e8h frs Location: vantucky, wa Posts: 32,395 Thanks: 53,053 Thanked 37,228 Times in 19,308 Posts Mentioned: 1118 Post(s) Tagged: 9 Thread(s)	Ditto - all of the above. Inexcusable, shoddy workmanship. They should pay YOU for YOUR time. Assholes. __________________ service manuals

11-28-2014, 09:17 PM	#6
Jvalich Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: '13 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Florida Posts: 35 Thanks: 3 Thanked 24 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I just got mine back from the shop as well. Last month my 18 yr old hit it while parked in my driveway with my F-250. Guess which vehicle won that encounter? He did $5k worth of damage. Not a scratch on the F-250, They did a complete left rear quarter panel replacement and a full door as Subaru doesn't sell skins. She is the pearl white which can be a bear to match. The Subaru dealer did a perfect job. Every seam and joint is perfect, even my detailer was impressed. Looking at those picks, take it back and bitch like hell! Personally I would not have accepted it with that workmanship. __________________ JV White 2013 BRZ Limited auto6, Perrin LW Pulley Manga Flow CB Exhaust, Motive Master Cylinder Brace K&N filter, Meagan Racing Strut Bar, P&L Motorsports SS Brake lines

11-28-2014, 08:50 PM	#3
themadscientist Hotlink Terrorist Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: 2015 WRB BRZ Spec S Location: "Dirty South" Japan Posts: 2,077 Thanks: 1,525 Thanked 2,624 Times in 1,196 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You hate to be what person, the one who has a legit complaint? Don't be. That is not right at all. They need to get that squared away or they need to cover the cost for another shop to do what they should have. Your lawyer can explain that to them.

11-28-2014, 09:24 PM	#7
spdfreak Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: GBS BRZ Limited Location: Chicago Posts: 191 Thanks: 296 Thanked 143 Times in 77 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Go raise hell! A new hood is mandatory. __________________

11-28-2014, 10:12 PM	#8
Formula Vee Lando.Ricciardo.Hamilton. Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2014 SWP BRZ Limited (MT) Location: New Jersey Posts: 91 Thanks: 85 Thanked 31 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What they said. Unacceptable. __________________ OFT Stage 1 -- Grimmspeed Strut Tower Bar -- Perrin Inlet Tube -- K&N Engine Filter

11-28-2014, 10:59 PM	#9
Stang70Fastback A.K.A. Starlord Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2015 Series.Blue Location: Illinois Posts: 1,842 Thanks: 845 Thanked 2,100 Times in 834 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Holy fuck that is... how the hell did they even... just... no.

11-29-2014, 01:59 PM	#10
FRSpappa Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: 2014 FR-S Whiteout Location: California Posts: 138 Thanks: 44 Thanked 38 Times in 27 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Take it back... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

11-29-2014, 02:21 PM	#11
andrealynn.BRZ Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2014 WRB BRZ Limited Location: SoCal Posts: 92 Thanks: 47 Thanked 68 Times in 32 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I wouldn't of have taken it home. thats just unacceptable work. __________________ andrealynn.BRZ<3 add me on IG: _andrealynnb

11-29-2014, 02:45 PM	#12
hmong337 Emperor JDM Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: '91 MR2 Gen3 3SGTE, '13 FRS Location: Onterrible, Canada Posts: 1,750 Thanks: 3,498 Thanked 909 Times in 495 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	One of my biggest pet peeves, gaps and panel alignment issues. Those gaps looks brutal. If your car had any sort of frame damage that could've tweaked the frame, then yes, some panels will be impossible to line up correctly. If it was a small accident, fender bender type, I don't see an excuse for all the misalignments. __________________

11-29-2014, 05:22 PM	#13
FTEIGHTSIX Switched to the dark side Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 91 & 95 240sx KA-T SOLD, 2013 BRZ Location: Long Beach Posts: 203 Thanks: 108 Thanked 52 Times in 40 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Make them replace the hood. Prep. Paint. Blend. Colorsand&Buff. They took shortcuts and should've replaced the hood that they clearly did not replace. Your front bumper might be sagging because they used the old one also since it's all push in tabs and clips that hold the bumper in other than 4 bolts. __________________ WTB: FA20 longblock in Socal or shipped.

11-29-2014, 05:25 PM	#14
FTEIGHTSIX Switched to the dark side Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 91 & 95 240sx KA-T SOLD, 2013 BRZ Location: Long Beach Posts: 203 Thanks: 108 Thanked 52 Times in 40 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Got my BRZ back from the shop Also, if you went thru insurance.. Then maybe your shop didn't have a lot of money to work with. You might need to talk to the insurance company that paid out. __________________ WTB: FA20 longblock in Socal or shipped.

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