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blatch · 03-28-2003, 07:44 AM

Oooh....

Ahhwowowowoww....

Damn....

God why.

****...

yeah. I'm not going into the specifics of how this was caused. But It was caused by my lack of attention and a tree.

Does anyone know how much a body shop would charge to fix this/how much the parts would be?

Don't tell me to claim on insurance either, they'd probably drop me.

Nissan240SX · 03-28-2003, 08:04 AM

Looks like it could cost in the thousands. Not really for sure though since I am not a body guy. The best thing to do is go to a few body shops and get some estimates. They are generally free to get. They will ask you most of the time if you are paying or an insurance is paying, of course you would say that you are paying.
Thats what you really need to do.

Chris

blatch · 03-28-2003, 08:12 AM

I might just buy some sticky vinal letters and write "Drift Scar" on the side.

I saw another white S14 like that.

Nissan240SX · 03-28-2003, 08:15 AM

(scratching head) NO don't think so. Let not get stupid here, you did the damage so either get it fixed or live with it. Your a nissan not a honda

Dousan_PG · 03-28-2003, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by blatch
I might just buy some sticky vinal letters and write "Drift Scar" on the side.

I saw another white S14 like that.

more like 'drift stupidity' if they are 'drifting' with a open diff hehe

take it to a body shop, they can give you the breakdown. quotes are FREE

RacerBoi · 03-28-2003, 09:18 AM

I like your rims. Did they come stock? or of another nissan?
Anyway, I dont know all about 'in the thousands'. I have a friend that works at a bodyshop so labor would be free for me

They just have to pound out the dents and probably bondo where they couldnt get it perfect. Then paint it.
Long story short, go around and get quotes. And as previously stated tell them your paying for it, they'll be easier on you.

Dousan_PG · 03-28-2003, 09:22 AM

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Originally posted by RacerBoi
I like your rims. Did they come stock? or of another nissan?

yeah they are stock OEM base model s14 mesh

same as 180sx kouki wheels in japan.

of course, dont let the looks decieve you. the offset is still very high so clearance on some mods isnt possible

definately a good looking wheel for stock though

g20 (i know im wrong)? had similar..another nissan/infiniti has the same wheels (maybe different width/offset-same style)

burgy240 · 03-28-2003, 10:37 AM

Is the damage limited to the door /passenger rear quarter and bumper? If so the bumper could just be repainted. The door could be reskinned( mine was) and a new handle put on or buy a whole door at a junk yard which ever is cheaper. The rear quarter can be replaced and the car is fixed. You could prolly pound out the dents and asand it down and repaint it also but I can't quit tell from the pics. SHouldn't be cheap but not rediculous either. Good luck

AKADriver · 03-28-2003, 10:43 AM

The rocker panel is also dented.

RedlineRacer · 03-28-2003, 10:45 AM

It depends if you want all new panels? You can get the dents pulled, bondo'ed, and repainted anywhere in the $700-$800 range.

*AceInHole* · 03-28-2003, 10:50 AM

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Originally posted by RedlineRacer
It depends if you want all new panels? You can get the dents pulled, bondo'ed, and repainted anywhere in the $700-$800 range.

All new panels?? That'd most likely cost more. The rear fender is a single peice with the hood, both C pillars, and the other side rear fender.

Best bet: learn how to do bodywork yourself, or con a friend into doing it for you.

wingsnthangs · 03-28-2003, 11:04 AM

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Originally posted by dousan36

g20 (i know im wrong)? had similar..another nissan/infiniti has the same wheels (maybe different width/offset-same style)

Yes, 1999+ Infiniti G20 used these rims. I was lookin for the little Infiniti logo when i first saw these pics. Wow i didnt know base S14's and 180sx's used these too...

AKADriver · 03-28-2003, 11:06 AM

Not the same wheels. The G20/Primera version is offset +45 with a polished lip.

zweebach · 03-28-2003, 11:17 AM

To have it done right - and I mean a really good job, would probably be close to $2K. That means no clods of bondo and blending the paint, etc.

If you do some work yourself, hit junkyards to get replacement parts, etc. you can do better.

Body shops give estimates for free usually you know?

andrave · 03-28-2003, 11:29 AM

clods of bondo and a blend paint job would be relatively cheap. they would just pull the dents, sand bondo down, and paint it. If your car isn't in taht great of shape, that is your cheapest option. Another option is to replace the panels and repaint that area.
the best option is to have new panels welded on... this starts to get expensive.. and you need to have the whole car repainted for the paint to match... but damn dude thats a lot of money for what probably isn't a pristine car.

Anubis · 03-28-2003, 04:20 PM

thats not damage! Thats not even a flesh wound! hahaha, but serious, it looks worse then it is since all that bown **** is on it. i've dealt with much worse.

chokudoriS13 · 03-28-2003, 04:37 PM

I would seriously suggest that suction cup dent removal thing. Those dents are smooth large indentations with no creases (or so it seems), and I've seen dents like that disappear completely using that thingy. Then, bondo in the remaining rough areas (shouldn't be that bad) and spray over.

CoasTek240 · 03-28-2003, 04:40 PM

well just do it right.. dont use bondo... i have nearly the same SCAR,... btu i didnt wanna deal with pouing it out or pulling it.. or any other ****.. so i'm getting a heavy collision specialists to graft on a neAr rear quarter. It's costing me $1600. i got a whole rear clip sincie our cars are unibody and they are grafting on pretty much 14 of my rear body. and rocker panel.
goes in the shop monday morning (Sat at the earliest)

DuffMan · 03-28-2003, 04:58 PM

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03-28-2003, 07:44 AM	#1
blatch Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Bloomington, IN Age: 39 Posts: 127 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How much would it cost to fix this... PICS 56knoway Oooh.... Ahhwowowowoww.... Damn.... God why. ****... yeah. I'm not going into the specifics of how this was caused. But It was caused by my lack of attention and a tree. Does anyone know how much a body shop would charge to fix this/how much the parts would be? Don't tell me to claim on insurance either, they'd probably drop me. __________________ 98 White S14

03-28-2003, 08:04 AM	#2
Nissan240SX Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Kansas Age: 42 Posts: 363 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	WELL Looks like it could cost in the thousands. Not really for sure though since I am not a body guy. The best thing to do is go to a few body shops and get some estimates. They are generally free to get. They will ask you most of the time if you are paying or an insurance is paying, of course you would say that you are paying. Thats what you really need to do. Chris __________________ If Life is an Andrenaline rush, then why are Hondas so slow?

03-28-2003, 08:12 AM	#3
blatch Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Bloomington, IN Age: 39 Posts: 127 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I might just buy some sticky vinal letters and write "Drift Scar" on the side. I saw another white S14 like that. __________________ 98 White S14

03-28-2003, 08:15 AM	#4
Nissan240SX Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Kansas Age: 42 Posts: 363 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ummm (scratching head) NO don't think so. Let not get stupid here, you did the damage so either get it fixed or live with it. Your a nissan not a honda __________________ If Life is an Andrenaline rush, then why are Hondas so slow?

03-28-2003, 09:18 AM	#6
RacerBoi Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Annapolis, MD Age: 41 Posts: 130 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I like your rims. Did they come stock? or of another nissan? Anyway, I dont know all about 'in the thousands'. I have a friend that works at a bodyshop so labor would be free for me They just have to pound out the dents and probably bondo where they couldnt get it perfect. Then paint it. Long story short, go around and get quotes. And as previously stated tell them your paying for it, they'll be easier on you. __________________ '98 240SX -s13 -> s14 Injen intake swap -B&M Short Shifter

03-28-2003, 10:37 AM	#8
burgy240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Tampa Age: 49 Posts: 2,151 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Is the damage limited to the door /passenger rear quarter and bumper? If so the bumper could just be repainted. The door could be reskinned( mine was) and a new handle put on or buy a whole door at a junk yard which ever is cheaper. The rear quarter can be replaced and the car is fixed. You could prolly pound out the dents and asand it down and repaint it also but I can't quit tell from the pics. SHouldn't be cheap but not rediculous either. Good luck __________________

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AKADriver Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Age: 43 Posts: 3,517 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	The rocker panel is also dented.

03-28-2003, 10:45 AM	#10
RedlineRacer Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Clemson, South Carolina Age: 40 Posts: 1,054 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It depends if you want all new panels? You can get the dents pulled, bondo'ed, and repainted anywhere in the $700-$800 range.

03-28-2003, 11:06 AM	#13
AKADriver Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Age: 43 Posts: 3,517 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Not the same wheels. The G20/Primera version is offset +45 with a polished lip.

03-28-2003, 11:17 AM	#14
zweebach Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 91 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	To have it done right - and I mean a really good job, would probably be close to $2K. That means no clods of bondo and blending the paint, etc. If you do some work yourself, hit junkyards to get replacement parts, etc. you can do better. Body shops give estimates for free usually you know?

03-28-2003, 11:29 AM	#15
andrave BANNED Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Burton WV Posts: 2,350 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	clods of bondo and a blend paint job would be relatively cheap. they would just pull the dents, sand bondo down, and paint it. If your car isn't in taht great of shape, that is your cheapest option. Another option is to replace the panels and repaint that area. the best option is to have new panels welded on... this starts to get expensive.. and you need to have the whole car repainted for the paint to match... but damn dude thats a lot of money for what probably isn't a pristine car.

03-28-2003, 04:20 PM	#16
Anubis BANNED Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SAN DIEGO, CA Age: 39 Posts: 990 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thats not damage! Thats not even a flesh wound! hahaha, but serious, it looks worse then it is since all that bown **** is on it. i've dealt with much worse.

03-28-2003, 04:37 PM	#17
chokudoriS13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 44 Posts: 1,022 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would seriously suggest that suction cup dent removal thing. Those dents are smooth large indentations with no creases (or so it seems), and I've seen dents like that disappear completely using that thingy. Then, bondo in the remaining rough areas (shouldn't be that bad) and spray over. __________________ S13/86/Miatas/DR30/MX83/E36 M3/S60R/E30 M3 -gone! Now: Porsche 993/MK7 GTI

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CoasTek240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: VA Age: 40 Posts: 3,034 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	well just do it right.. dont use bondo... i have nearly the same SCAR,... btu i didnt wanna deal with pouing it out or pulling it.. or any other ****.. so i'm getting a heavy collision specialists to graft on a neAr rear quarter. It's costing me $1600. i got a whole rear clip sincie our cars are unibody and they are grafting on pretty much 14 of my rear body. and rocker panel. goes in the shop monday morning (Sat at the earliest)

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