norapat01

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as long as there's no machanical damage, just replace the body panel...prob about 5G if you go to a reputable body shop. Also, you didn't menttion the detail of the accident....so i hope the accident isn't you fault ( that way the other party could pay for your damage ).

Also, next time get atleast a winter tire for the Z. I never have any problem driving my Z in snow.

Good luck.

SpoilsofWar

iTrader: (39)

look at the rear passenger side wheel in those pictures, and then try to convince me theres no mechanical damage.

Casanova

What else is he supposed to do??? Fly to fkn work??

horse110

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naw bro look in post #25, he went to pick up a friend at night...

to the OP, getting a repair quote is more realistic than having these people guess your damage because there are things we can't see in these pictures.

Jenn350Z

There was no colision insurance on it so he won't be going through insurance, and if you don't go through insurance then they don't know about the accident which means......... it won't be titled "Salvage" or anything for that matter.

bofa

iTrader: (23)

Naah.. that's that rear active steer he got off a G35...

horse110

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and the rear axle is pretty f*cked up, I gues that'll cost quite a bit to get it completely fixed.

azn_speedracer

iTrader: (22)

if i were you just get it fixed and take all of the interior out and make it into a track car those airbags are big $

03Zilverstone

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I think you're talking about the rocker moulding (what's below the door). The quarter panel is the part behind the door that pushed in, which is welded/panel bonded in. The door is an easy fix. I can tell by the fender gap that it hasn't been pushed.

03Zilverstone

iTrader: (4)

Precisely.

SpoilsofWar

iTrader: (39)

Part the car out, and learn from your mistakes.

The_VQ

iTrader: (5)

Fix it, and mod hell out of it - fix the panels, the rear axle and convert it to a track car. That Z is in a pretty god shape to get it fixed so I wouldn't recommend you to part it.

BTW How much for the whole car 7-8k ?? (I've seen an 06 Base with minor front end damage for 10k - no mechanical issues whatsover, just some bodywork)

sq40

iTrader: (4)

Best bet is to buy a set of Used Seats on Ebay. The Curtain Airbags are hard to come by used, Check a Junk Yard.

You can get 2, Brand new, Carbon Fiber doors for about $1200 or so, I would do that too.

Actually, You can probably get 95% of your pannels and parts here on the Forum from other members, Just get an estimate to repair and note what parts you need. Make a List and Put a post up "Want to Buy" with everything you need.

mdracer76

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I would not do CF doors UNLESS you have a full cage, with side beams. If you get hit in the door.. kiss your a$$ goodbye without sidebars.

(Stock doors have a nice thick steel bar in them.)

JCZ33

Here is my $1 worth...

When buying a car, one must do a simple Cost Analysis.

Payment + Insurance + Gas/Oil/Maintenance + MISC

EX:

If one can afford a $400 payment per month, then you are probably going to need to find a car that will cost $200 per month; why?

Car - $200
INS - $100(full coverage)
Gas/Oil/Maintenance - $100(minimum)

So you basically have a $400 dollar car payment per month.


Impulse buyers over look INS, Oil/Gas/Maintenance.

I'm glad you’re O.K.

What is funny to me is that you seem to be able to afford a body kit, wheels and tires, but neglect proper Insurance. A decision to be improperly insured places not only you and your passengers at risk, but the rest of your fellow American driver as well.

When making life decisions, let this be a rule of thumb... "Before I make this decision, let me consider how it might affect my immediately family, friends and fellow citizens." Once those factors are thought of, then make the decision that will positively affect all parties. This is called being ethical, you might have heard the saying; "Do unto others as you would want them to do unto you." Just think what it would have been like if an uninsured motorist hit you, and you had no way to recover your loss. That is the risk you place others in when you drive your Z in the snow with out propper insurance.

My suggestion is to sell the Z, buy a car that is tailored to your climate zone and one that you can comfortably afford the insurance as well as the oil/gas/maintenance and payment.

When I bought my Z, I had all the previously mentioned input factors considered, and therefore it was a wise choice to buy it. I also had a 4WD truck for in climate weather.

Don't sacrifice tomorrow for today.

dubbzdiggler

On Blizzaks, the Z is fine in the winter, but it looks like that Z had summer tires on it. DUH!!!

bamyi

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Trungcruz: Ignore the negatives here. You made a mistake and paid the price. Here's my advice....

If you decide to repair it, get the airbags fix too. Don't go cheap on your safety cause once you die, no fullcoverage insurance is going to bring you back.

You can probably part out some parts such as your wheels to help reduce the cost. Dkmura's adivce is also sound. He knows what he's talking about since he has dedicated his entire life toward the Zs.

Your ability to remain modest and calm in this sea of negative replies have earn you some respect in my book.

Tubbs

iTrader: (1)

Ya no kidding. Respect! We've all done stupid things, all had to pay for them at different times. Such is life.

azula

iTrader: (12)

wow, it looks pretty much totalled to me

ihatethatbobbarker

no excuse, insurance before wheels, thats the kind of thing you shouldnt haveto learn, i thought it was common sense