So,
I am the proud owner of a 91 civic si. I picked it up about two years ago and it was in mint condition. Last december, i hit gravel in a round-about and the car went into a sidewalk, bending a piece in the subframe and a local mechanic's shop estimated the fix at one grand.

The car pulls hard to the right, not to mention im going through tires like nobody's business. I have plans for the thing as well, maybe build up the d16 or maybe drop in a B.

Now im second guessing because of this bent frame. If in knew anything about framework I would do it myself but I dont.

What do you all say? Is it worth it?

 

Well is it sub frame or frame? If its sub frame drop it and go get a new one from a wrecking yard.

The cars only worth keeping if you feel it is.

 

Yeah if it is the sub frame, your gonna have to drill out the old one and weld in a new one. Costly on both parts and labor. To be honest if you are going to take it to a shop, make sure it is a damned good one. That repair is VERY unforgiving and takes a very trained person to do.

I said it needed welded in as my 01 civic sub frame is welded, not bolted in.


Modified by boostedtsi at 8:31 PM 8/3/2008

 

i agree with keith, i would say get a true estimate from a reliable source, and see if its even worth fixing...your planning on doing a swap and they wanna charge you a grand, your better off spending a little more and getting a new car(even just a shell) thats just my opinion