Drift Damage - Need Help

[Iron-Bound]

About 6 weeks back i crashed my car in the wet drifting (yes i was being an idiot) hit a wall and damaged the front end of my R34 4 door.

destroyed the Front bar down to the Radiator and bent the ends of the chassis rails on the rad support. I've taken the damaged parts off just gotta take the next step.

just needs some suggestions on panel beaters in the South Eastern Melbourne area and/or the cost to unpick the rad support/MIG a new one on and JIG the rails straight.

also does anyone know if the power brace of the r34 is inter-changeable with r33 ones?

[evilGTR]

wow thats a fair hit. you will need put that on the jig to make sure its all straight again otherwise it wont drive straight and looks like you will need to get a new radiator support.

gal smash repairs give them a call

[curlyjimbo]

I agree - It's a hard hit.

You don't want a car that's drives off-center. Might be an idea to look into parting the car.

(btw his fence hasn't been fixed )

[GBLOCK]

You may want to take it to a repairer with access to a computerised jig (e.g. Car-o-liner) to see if it is repairable. I'm not sure of any repairers with one in the South East, but if you're willing to get the car to the Northern Suburbs shoot me off a PM I know of a shop that may be able to help you

[zero-R33-]

Sucks about the crash man.

Sheen in Ringwood did a good job on my car. Took them 4 days to get it done, although wasn't as bad as yours..

Before and after

[KURAUN]

About 6 weeks back i crashed my car in the wet drifting (yes i was being an idiot) hit a wall and damaged the front end of my R34 4 door.

destroyed the Front bar down to the Radiator and bent the ends of the chassis rails on the rad support. I've taken the damaged parts off just gotta take the next step.

just needs some suggestions on panel beaters in the South Eastern Melbourne area and/or the cost to unpick the rad support/MIG a new one on and JIG the rails straight.

also does anyone know if the power brace of the r34 is inter-changeable with r33 ones?

has the car been classed as a write off?

cause itll need a VIV cert to get back on the road if it has

either way big hit, like others have said will need to be put on a jig

[PIOTREK]

fark that was decent stack! Have you got comp insurance? i'd say they are gonna call it right off depending on the agreed value of your car.

[STATUS]

easy repairer, if you know the right people. Dont stress it too much.

[tets]

yah. looks minor. if u want to keep on drifting then just do a quick fix. no need to stress.

[KURAUN]

so bent chassis rail is minor? its gotta be replaced to be done properly

which pretty much means engine out for it to

[Cowboy1600]

You may want to take it to a repairer with access to a computerised jig (e.g. Car-o-liner) to see if it is repairable. I'm not sure of any repairers with one in the South East, but if you're willing to get the car to the Northern Suburbs shoot me off a PM I know of a shop that may be able to help you

Hey dude,

Mind sending me some info of said shop? I wanna get mine checked out for "straightness" and maybe pulled straight.

[curlyjimbo]

It looks like the left rail is bent a bit, but it could be fixable.

Take these guys advice and try and book it in for an electronic jig to see it it's straight.

[Gazelle D]

You may want to take it to a repairer with access to a computerised jig (e.g. Car-o-liner) to see if it is repairable. I'm not sure of any repairers with one in the South East, but if you're willing to get the car to the Northern Suburbs shoot me off a PM I know of a shop that may be able to help you

• oxford panels, in huntingdale (car o liner)
  
• sheen's in burwood (car o liner)
  
• sheen's in east Malvern (car o liner)
  

lots of various views on accident damage people. from your photo's you external photo's look ok, but i agree with the people saying it should be lined up and possibly heated and flat racked.

if you don't do this you only option is to replace the suspension arm's and engine cross member. Don't go welding and straightening arm's they are week for a reason ! and now will only do well as a door stop or cofee table. (contact a wrecker for parts and interchageability)

make sure you get a wheel alignment afterwards, because your tyres will shred, you car will vibrate on the freeway and your going to do alot of damage to your steering components and i tell you now that outer tie rod's are $140 each from nissan (not available aftermarket), i don't think you want to know how much a steering rack is.

good luck.

p.s ive fixed alot of cars after a wet weekend or simply silly behaviour and if you want more advice PM me.

[Iron-Bound]

I'll have to fix the rails as the power brace will not line up with the middle beam so the car can't steer straight at the moment.

[ylwgtr2]

wtf is a power brace?

[Iron-Bound]

see that third image of the two brackets that is an r34 power brace

[ylwgtr2]

that looks like the castor rod mount brackets to me

[Iron-Bound]

Thanks ylwgtr2 for clearing that up really helped me with describing the part i needed over the phone , ordered the parts i need so this weekend I can get the car into a tow able condition.