Repair after track damage...

MrPsychic · 07-20-2019, 01:07 AM

So, I went to a Track Night in America event in my Z, it was going well until it did not...

I got a quote from the body shop where I bought my car and it was quoted at 17K before checking the chassis and suspension. I HIGHLY doubt the frame or suspension are damaged, nor the engine. That quote seems high, would it just make more sense to use this as an excuse to upgrade certain things, like carbon fiber hood and LED lights, or stay stock OEM since I'm still 3 years away from my loan? Also, if anyone is in the central PA area, is there a suggested body shop to go to?

Felix 808 · 07-20-2019, 02:14 AM

Heck for 17K buy a replacement & use that as a parts car. Is there a buckle in the rear panel above the wheel? That car could very well be totaled.

Good luck with it.

MrPsychic · 07-20-2019, 02:54 AM

Yea, it was just a cluster....dealing with everything

RN SHARK · 07-20-2019, 03:54 AM

Eek! Sorry to hear about your TNiA. I don't have any body shop advice for you, but glad you are ok!

cv129 · 07-20-2019, 05:13 AM

I see the side curtain airbag deployed. What about the others?

Best of luck.

OptionZero · 07-20-2019, 05:34 AM

If the airbag deployed, isn't that a strong likelihood that you're getting a salvage title?

the headlight, front bumper and fender are easy fixes, you can grab used parts to clean up that

Left rear fender is a much bigger problem b/c its not a removable part you swap on.

g96818 · 07-20-2019, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

If the airbag deployed, isn't that a strong likelihood that you're getting a salvage title?

the headlight, front bumper and fender are easy fixes, you can grab used parts to clean up that

Left rear fender is a much bigger problem b/c its not a removable part you swap on.

Not if he doesn't report it to the insurance company and just ponies up

Some bondo will fix up that rear quarter panel right up

danegrey · 07-20-2019, 07:57 AM

glad you are OK, things happen, I would get another quote just to make sure...
which track were you at....

MZ DAIZY · 07-20-2019, 10:31 AM

That seems like a lot of dough! Did they charge you for the damage to the barrier?

Spooler · 07-20-2019, 01:16 PM

That price seems about right. Hope you had track insurance. If not, that's gonna hurt.

alcheng · 07-20-2019, 03:46 PM

what does that 17k include?

husam2012 · 07-20-2019, 04:02 PM

I bought my car with very similar damage, and found the parts used in black already which saved me a lot of money for paint. It cost me under $5k total including new seatbelts, airbag module, steering airbag, front bumper, fender liners, 2 black headlights, fender, hood, and windshield.

You can DIY everything pretty easy. The quarter panel can always be fixed later.

BGTV8 · 07-20-2019, 06:16 PM

I have had track accident damage repaired on the cheap at my local trade school where they teach automotive panel repair - the students get real keen working on a "race car" and the instructors make sure its a good job.

If there is such an training institute local to you, it can be a very effective fix - you pay for parts and the school effectively pays for the labour.

Can take a while .........

Biggest issue is the rear quarter damage.

madwi · 07-20-2019, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BGTV8

I have had track accident damage repaired on the cheap at my local trade school where they teach automotive panel repair - the students get real keen working on a "race car" and the instructors make sure its a good job.

If there is such an training institute local to you, it can be a very effective fix - you pay for parts and the school effectively pays for the labour.

Can take a while .........

Biggest issue is the rear quarter damage.

In the machined metals classes we faced blocks and bored em out ect. Was a lot of fun and great way to interact with real world machining jobs. When we were done they went back to automotive classes and reassembled.

Sorry about the damage OP.

Rusty · 07-20-2019, 09:57 PM

The front is easy to fix if the frame horn isn't twisted.

On the rear. Looks like the rear rim is broken. I would start looking for more damage under the rear.

07-20-2019, 01:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
MrPsychic Base Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 37 Drives: 19 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 8	Repair after track damage... So, I went to a Track Night in America event in my Z, it was going well until it did not... I got a quote from the body shop where I bought my car and it was quoted at 17K before checking the chassis and suspension. I HIGHLY doubt the frame or suspension are damaged, nor the engine. That quote seems high, would it just make more sense to use this as an excuse to upgrade certain things, like carbon fiber hood and LED lights, or stay stock OEM since I'm still 3 years away from my loan? Also, if anyone is in the central PA area, is there a suggested body shop to go to?

07-20-2019, 02:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
Felix 808 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 1,063 Drives: 2011 PW/Grey T/S 7AT Rep Power: 2807	Heck for 17K buy a replacement & use that as a parts car. Is there a buckle in the rear panel above the wheel? That car could very well be totaled. Good luck with it. __________________ Semper Fi Μολὼν λαβέ

07-20-2019, 03:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
RN SHARK Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Wake Forest, NC Age: 44 Posts: 618 Drives: 09 370Z, 14 SRT GC Rep Power: 35	Eek! Sorry to hear about your TNiA. I don't have any body shop advice for you, but glad you are ok! __________________ ___________ '09 6sp/Z1/PowerTrix/SPL/Swift/SRP/Whiteline/F.I.LTH&CBE/UpRev by Seb/CJM/Stillen/Ings+1/RJM/TrackSpec/Sparco/Motul/Wavetrac/Coolerworx/Verus/CraftSquare '14 SRT Grand Cherokee; '08 TL Type-S

07-20-2019, 05:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,223 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	I see the side curtain airbag deployed. What about the others? Best of luck. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

07-20-2019, 05:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,228 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	If the airbag deployed, isn't that a strong likelihood that you're getting a salvage title? the headlight, front bumper and fender are easy fixes, you can grab used parts to clean up that Left rear fender is a much bigger problem b/c its not a removable part you swap on. Rusty likes this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

07-20-2019, 02:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
MrPsychic Base Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 37 Drives: 19 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 8	Yea, it was just a cluster....dealing with everything

07-20-2019, 07:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 71 Posts: 3,190 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 649540	glad you are OK, things happen, I would get another quote just to make sure... which track were you at.... __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

07-20-2019, 10:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
MZ DAIZY A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,851 Drives: Miss Daisy Rep Power: 613733	That seems like a lot of dough! Did they charge you for the damage to the barrier?

07-20-2019, 01:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,800 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	That price seems about right. Hope you had track insurance. If not, that's gonna hurt. Baronsmokes and Braids like this.

07-20-2019, 03:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,894 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418353	what does that 17k include?

07-20-2019, 04:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
husam2012 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 549 Drives: 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 9469	I bought my car with very similar damage, and found the parts used in black already which saved me a lot of money for paint. It cost me under $5k total including new seatbelts, airbag module, steering airbag, front bumper, fender liners, 2 black headlights, fender, hood, and windshield. You can DIY everything pretty easy. The quarter panel can always be fixed later. cv129, danegrey, Rusty and 1 others like this. __________________ Creator of the GTR TT Conversion Kit, NA Record Holder (401WHP) Ecutek Master Tuner (VQ37, VR30, VR38, B58, S55, S58) BTWTuning

07-20-2019, 06:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
BGTV8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 03350 Australia Posts: 1,514 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 39973	I have had track accident damage repaired on the cheap at my local trade school where they teach automotive panel repair - the students get real keen working on a "race car" and the instructors make sure its a good job. If there is such an training institute local to you, it can be a very effective fix - you pay for parts and the school effectively pays for the labour. Can take a while ......... Biggest issue is the rear quarter damage. madwi and dts3 like this.

07-20-2019, 09:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,187 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	The front is easy to fix if the frame horn isn't twisted. On the rear. Looks like the rear rim is broken. I would start looking for more damage under the rear. Felix 808 and Baronsmokes like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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