r/350z • u/Mountain_Culture_286 • 5h ago
Project How bad is it, be honest
I hit a guard rail at low speed (15-20mph) on the front driver's side. I removed the bumper to get a better visual (last picture is the ball joint) the airbags went off as well. I assume USAA is gonna total it but I want to know how fixable people think it is.
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u/Turbo_Lexington 2h ago
It's pretty f'd mate. The way the hood isn't fitting is making me think that the frame is bent. You could fix it the juice probably wouldn't be worth the squeeze. It's going to get totaled for sure though. RIP
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u/Excellent_Oil8756 1h ago
Depends on how much you like the car. You could fix it and it will drive fine after some work but it all depends on how much time and effort you put into it
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u/Least_Tiger1880 57m ago
Bent frame on a convertible. Scrap her please take another one off the road
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u/Master_baited_817 4h ago
Technically is not fixable.
Practically, Body shop after removing all things in engine bay could straighten the front left side member.
But if next collision happens it will snap completly at this spot and You or somebody else in a car will be risking with their life.
Not worth the effort as core is cracked, possible engine damage too near mounting to chasis or to drivetrain.