I got into an accident last night, thankfully no one got hurt. Not even a scratch.

Regardless of what really happened, by law it's my fault so I'm <U>not going to bitch or talk about it</U>. This is <U>not</U> a write off, I will <U>not</U> let her RIP, I will get her fixed back to new, problem is I don't know when I'll have the funds.

From what I can tell it will need chassis work (check pics 5 & 6), no mechanical damage other than the dented radiator. Wheels are aligned and suspension seems ok as well.

**** Update - Sat. June 24th 2006 ****

* Operation : Lazarus, as I like to call it has begun. I went around shopping for prices and contemplating how I should go about it. Most estimates were between 3000 and 4000 euro - which includes parts, realignment of the chassis, and a complete fresh paint job. An old colleuge of mine got me a hook up and gave me an estimate of 1900 euro complete.

* I've been looking into doing some DIY work to reduce the price somewhat, but by no means am I going to try to paint it myself. I would really appreciate any advice on how I can prep the car to be painted. I was considering stripping the paint and sanding it down myself. Any help on this is much appreciated <U>as I have never done this before</U>.

* I've never really had any real hands on expirience taking apart the car, so any tips to safely remove the tail lights is greatly appreciated + anything else I should know.

* Any del Sol owners who have painted their cars, what was done about the rubber moldings which hold out the water?


* New bumper has been ordered and I'm expecting it from L.A. in about 6 weeks. I'm in no hurry, heh!

Thanks in advance! H-T ftw!

****


Before I post the damage, if you're going to be an *** please keep it to yourself.

1) Ouch.


2) It scratched the door as well.


3) JDM Gonzo bumper


4) 4x4 suck! Bumper kinda survived as did the aux. light


5) inner fender wall bent...


6) what really worries me are those wrinkles... that's gonna cost alot Fasho.


7) JDM Gonzo bumper installed so my ITB's can get air... lol!


The only positive thing is I can get aftermarket cosmetic parts which I've wanted, for cheaper than OEM (keep in mind I live in Greece, parts are expensive here). The negative is I'm not rich so I'll be without my sol for a long time

I'd like to thank my bros from H-T's best del sol thread who have offered some parts to help out and making pain easier to bare with. You guys are real friends


Modified by james p. at 7:17 PM 6/24/2006

 

Glad to see that no one is hurt man

 

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you know the plan...

BLAME IT ON MIKO!

 

aww i expect you to bounce back in no time from that bro

 

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Finding replacement parts is easy, it's the chassis I'm worried about - see pic 6.

if I get away with fixing that at a reasonable price, the rest will come

 

for walking away unscaved

 

glad to see you're not giving up and buying something else

keep us posted on the recovery.

 

*cough* wasent miko the one who slammed on his brakes and forced you into his truck?

hope the damage is less than it seems, good luck man

 

Those always wrinkle, my car has never been wrecked and they are wrinkled, it is just a skin that goes over the actual frame, a few hard launches at the track has caused mine to wrinkle.

 

Two scenarios here:
Just the skin is wrinkled, in which case it doesn't really matter since that can be left alone with no problem.

-or-

The core support or passenger side chassis rail are bent to **** and will need to be straightened. When I wrecked the first time, I had to pay about $2,600 to replace the core support and have the frame put on the rack and straightened to OEM specs. Shop did good work though, as you can tell by my wrecking again and having it hold up.

My suggestion is to find a good frame/body shop to check it out, since it's better to be safe than sorry.

If only you were closer. I will have an OEM hood once I finally make it out to Jimmy's to get his CF hood

 

atleast you ok man

 

Thats good that no one got hurt. Good luck it putting it back together.

 

Thank goodness you are ok! Thats the main thing.

Im here, seeing the post. i was like O ****!

 

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How can check this out for myself before having it looked by anyone? I don't trust anyone here who does bodywork.


<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Stunna BEN &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Thank goodness you are ok! Thats the main thing.

Im here, seeing the post. i was like O ****!</TD></TR></TABLE>

Funny thing is the hit wasn't that hard, and I always wear a seatbelt.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by james p. &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The only positive thing is I can get aftermarket cosmetic parts which I've wanted, for cheaper than OEM (keep in mind I live in Greece, parts are expensive here). </TD></TR></TABLE>
for positive thinking. its hard to not be frustrated or mad from stuff like this, but that's a good way to look at the bright side.

 

time to make it a k series drag car.

 

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dFreezy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> for positive thinking. its hard to not be frustrated or mad from stuff like this, but that's a good way to look at the bright side.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yeah it is hard, but giving up isn't an option


<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by iHOPEyouCHOKE &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">time to make it a k series drag car.</TD></TR></TABLE>

haha! I wish!

 

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ditto. and ouch is all i can say about the car.

 

im glad youre ok james..but i wouldnt be too worried about your car..youll come back harder

 

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Thanks Jimmy, I was thinking of painting it Gold! LOL!

 

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Thanks Jimmy, I was thinking of painting it Gold! LOL!</TD></TR></TABLE>

ill send you my parts too

 

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Nah I just want that diamond sweater! Besides I have a different look in mind