Spun out...hit curb...on top of curb...damage
11-07-2003, 02:53 PM
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Spun out...hit curb...on top of curb...damage
Well, my dum-bass spun out and smacked the curb. Looks like I killed the back wheel, bent it and probably took out the control arm and rear axle. I'll find out the full extent on Monday. I feel pretty stupid , although relieved that I'm still in one piece (1 foot away from a ledge that would have flipped me). I chalk it up to lessoned learned. The irony of it all, is that I was signed up for a class on how to drive this thing tomorrow...oh well.
Any ideas how much it will cost me to replace the above?
No more fun stuff for me until I get ed-u-ma-cated.
11-07-2003, 03:09 PM
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Sorry to hear that this happened. It's been happening to quite a few folks lately. You hit the nail right on the head though, these incidents are primarily happening because people don't have respect for the little nuances that go along with driving a RWD car.
Fortunately, if there's no body damage, then the repair job is a simple "take bad parts off, replace with good parts" and you should be good to go.
Fortunately, if there's no body damage, then the repair job is a simple "take bad parts off, replace with good parts" and you should be good to go.
11-07-2003, 03:14 PM
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Yeah, thanks Uncle Fester.
Doesn't look like there is any subframe damage, just parts.
Perhaps the silver-lining is this will give me an excuse to get some aftermarket rims.
Doesn't look like there is any subframe damage, just parts.
Perhaps the silver-lining is this will give me an excuse to get some aftermarket rims.
Well get ur new wheels!!!
11-07-2003, 07:26 PM
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When I wrecked my S2000, I shattered my left-rear brake rotor, tweaked the half shaft, and demolished the wishbone and control arms. It looks bad, but don't worry - suspensions are designed to fail catastrophically to prevent frame damage. The suspension takes most of the grunt.
Anyway, the price Honda themselves quoted was absurd. It was actually cheaper for me to go aftermarket. (Well, it's possible. I, however, went with race KONI's so it actually turned out more expensive.) In the end, all I ordered from Honda OE were the body panels that I screwed up. The rear end and half shafts, as well as suspension pieces, I salvaged from a pick-a-part junkyard. Talk about cheap.
Your best bet would be to get a few estimates and a few reputable collision/drivetrain shops, then to compare those prices to what's available in the aftermarket. If you know what you're doing, have the tools, or have the time, I'd advise installing the suspension yourself. Labor rates these days are atrocious - $70-100/hr.
As for your wheels, now would be a good time to install those wheels you've always wanted. You'll pay out the ass for an OE replacement.
Anyway, the price Honda themselves quoted was absurd. It was actually cheaper for me to go aftermarket. (Well, it's possible. I, however, went with race KONI's so it actually turned out more expensive.) In the end, all I ordered from Honda OE were the body panels that I screwed up. The rear end and half shafts, as well as suspension pieces, I salvaged from a pick-a-part junkyard. Talk about cheap.
Your best bet would be to get a few estimates and a few reputable collision/drivetrain shops, then to compare those prices to what's available in the aftermarket. If you know what you're doing, have the tools, or have the time, I'd advise installing the suspension yourself. Labor rates these days are atrocious - $70-100/hr.
As for your wheels, now would be a good time to install those wheels you've always wanted. You'll pay out the ass for an OE replacement.
11-07-2003, 10:30 PM
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>>where would you take it to get it fixed?
>>what parts would they replace?
>>guestimated cost? for parts? for services?
I'm going to start by taking it to the Honda bodyshop, I'll see how many arms and legs they'll charge me. If it's too pricey, I'll shop around some more.
I'm not sure all the parts that will need replacing. All I saw was that the rim got smashed and bent and that the control arm and axle looked a little out of whack. That's all I could tell as the tow truck pulled my baby away.
Cost? Parts? Service? That's what I'd like to know. I'm probably looking at around a grand or so (I guess). I know some peeps who may be able to get me a discount on parts, but I don't think that'll go too far.
I'll be dwelling on this all weekend until the shop opens on Monday. Not a great way to start the weekend.
>>what parts would they replace?
>>guestimated cost? for parts? for services?
I'm going to start by taking it to the Honda bodyshop, I'll see how many arms and legs they'll charge me. If it's too pricey, I'll shop around some more.
I'm not sure all the parts that will need replacing. All I saw was that the rim got smashed and bent and that the control arm and axle looked a little out of whack. That's all I could tell as the tow truck pulled my baby away.
Cost? Parts? Service? That's what I'd like to know. I'm probably looking at around a grand or so (I guess). I know some peeps who may be able to get me a discount on parts, but I don't think that'll go too far.
I'll be dwelling on this all weekend until the shop opens on Monday. Not a great way to start the weekend.
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11-07-2003, 10:44 PM
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Originally posted by alexf20c
When I wrecked my S2000, I shattered my left-rear brake rotor, tweaked the half shaft, and demolished the wishbone and control arms. It looks bad, but don't worry - suspensions are designed to fail catastrophically to prevent frame damage. The suspension takes most of the grunt.
Anyway, the price Honda themselves quoted was absurd. It was actually cheaper for me to go aftermarket. (Well, it's possible. I, however, went with race KONI's so it actually turned out more expensive.) In the end, all I ordered from Honda OE were the body panels that I screwed up. The rear end and half shafts, as well as suspension pieces, I salvaged from a pick-a-part junkyard. Talk about cheap.
Your best bet would be to get a few estimates and a few reputable collision/drivetrain shops, then to compare those prices to what's available in the aftermarket. If you know what you're doing, have the tools, or have the time, I'd advise installing the suspension yourself. Labor rates these days are atrocious - $70-100/hr.
As for your wheels, now would be a good time to install those wheels you've always wanted. You'll pay out the ass for an OE replacement.
When I wrecked my S2000, I shattered my left-rear brake rotor, tweaked the half shaft, and demolished the wishbone and control arms. It looks bad, but don't worry - suspensions are designed to fail catastrophically to prevent frame damage. The suspension takes most of the grunt.
Anyway, the price Honda themselves quoted was absurd. It was actually cheaper for me to go aftermarket. (Well, it's possible. I, however, went with race KONI's so it actually turned out more expensive.) In the end, all I ordered from Honda OE were the body panels that I screwed up. The rear end and half shafts, as well as suspension pieces, I salvaged from a pick-a-part junkyard. Talk about cheap.
Your best bet would be to get a few estimates and a few reputable collision/drivetrain shops, then to compare those prices to what's available in the aftermarket. If you know what you're doing, have the tools, or have the time, I'd advise installing the suspension yourself. Labor rates these days are atrocious - $70-100/hr.
As for your wheels, now would be a good time to install those wheels you've always wanted. You'll pay out the ass for an OE replacement.
Can the collision shops recondition rims at reasonable prices (i.e. cheaper than replacing)?
Sorry to hear about your ride. Sounds like you made the best of a bad situation with the repairs. Hopefully, I'll be able to get my car tip-top again with as few headaches as possible.
