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snmlmz · 11-08-2014, 11:30 PM

Got into an accident, tried selling my car and couldn't get the price I wanted so now I'm saving her. Behold

eek · 11-08-2014, 11:53 PM

This thread blows. Seriously WTF? No pix or explanation on what is going on. Are we supposed to read your mind on what you want help or opinions on? What does "REAR END BAD" entail????

BmoneyS14 · 11-28-2014, 03:01 PM

Sell me your front end!

Primo's Silvia · 11-28-2014, 04:42 PM

Dam sucks bro hopefully u had full coverage..

blkvrtswp · 11-28-2014, 04:53 PM

That is a tough save. Even your dog is skeptical.

I would look for another S14 shell and swap over your engine and front end, interior etc. That will take patience and money. Or do an S13.4. Good luck.

***CrimsonRockett*** · 11-28-2014, 05:30 PM

Looking at that rear end, it's clear that you have frame damage.

The buckle by the C-Pillar is also a clear indication.

Is it fixable? Sure.

Is it worth it? Probably not.

carbon24 · 11-28-2014, 06:30 PM

I can't believe it didn't sell for the price you wanted.it was hella cheap.could have bought iit if I didn't pick up a hatch lol

Toomuchboost12 · 11-28-2014, 08:34 PM

A starfire Blue ! SAVE IT BROTHER !

snmlmz · 11-29-2014, 12:18 AM

Every thing I've taken off thus far I'll take pics of tomorrow but it's like all broken, I've got a new sub frame with solid bushings and oem RUCAs traction and toe rods will be Peak performance, Tein front tension rods, S13 VLSD, and OEM RLCAs. Pics will be up soon thanks for the input guys I appreciate it

Mike Wright · 11-29-2014, 12:23 PM

I'll buy the taillights!

snmlmz · 11-29-2014, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Wright

I'll buy the taillights!

Sorry dude, not for sale but good luck

wjhettle · 11-29-2014, 05:06 PM

You can do it! From one kouki owner to another, I believe in you lol I had some decent qtr damage too but now its finally straight again

jza80king · 12-02-2014, 09:33 PM

I know this feeling. I got rear ended and my insurance ended up totaling the car because they 'thought' it had structure damage. I ended up getting a chunk of change and got the car back and I had it fully inspected and only minor things needed to be replaced like the lower control arms, got a replacement rear bumper and reinforcement, got the car fully repainted and alignment done too. That accident was like 6 years ago and yeah the title is rebuilt but I still daily it and drives fine, no uneven tire wear or issues at all.

The tough part is gonna be getting the rear end fully aligned if there is structure damage, which that appears there has been. If the rear of the car is out of whack and the front is straight the car will probably feel and drive wrong. Then you gotta worry about tires wearing unevenly also a strain on the differential, drive shaft, tranny. Not saying it can't be fixed but it can be costly and you might end up with issues when after repair. Good luck OP

jr_ss · 12-03-2014, 02:01 AM

This car will never be right. I hate to say it but it's beyond repair.

Aesthetics45 · 12-03-2014, 04:34 PM

Go buy a DD, then garage the Kouki and strip it and start working on it. Money and time is all that it takes.

***S14DB*** · 12-03-2014, 05:35 PM

Try and bolt that new subframe in place before you go all nuts with bodywork. By the looks of it I think your rails are done for.

11-29-2014, 12:23 PM	#10
Mike Wright Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Yokosuka, Japan Posts: 306 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I'll buy the taillights! __________________

12-02-2014, 09:33 PM	#13
jza80king Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Utah Posts: 92 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I know this feeling. I got rear ended and my insurance ended up totaling the car because they 'thought' it had structure damage. I ended up getting a chunk of change and got the car back and I had it fully inspected and only minor things needed to be replaced like the lower control arms, got a replacement rear bumper and reinforcement, got the car fully repainted and alignment done too. That accident was like 6 years ago and yeah the title is rebuilt but I still daily it and drives fine, no uneven tire wear or issues at all. The tough part is gonna be getting the rear end fully aligned if there is structure damage, which that appears there has been. If the rear of the car is out of whack and the front is straight the car will probably feel and drive wrong. Then you gotta worry about tires wearing unevenly also a strain on the differential, drive shaft, tranny. Not saying it can't be fixed but it can be costly and you might end up with issues when after repair. Good luck OP Last edited by jza80king; 12-03-2014 at 03:28 AM..

12-03-2014, 02:01 AM	#14
jr_ss Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pa Posts: 6,052 Trader Rating: (34) Feedback Score: 34 reviews	This car will never be right. I hate to say it but it's beyond repair. __________________ My SR20VET

12-03-2014, 05:35 PM	#16
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Try and bolt that new subframe in place before you go all nuts with bodywork. By the looks of it I think your rails are done for. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

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11-08-2014, 11:53 PM	#2
eek Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: California Age: 40 Posts: 1,025 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	This thread blows. Seriously WTF? No pix or explanation on what is going on. Are we supposed to read your mind on what you want help or opinions on? What does "REAR END BAD" entail????

11-28-2014, 03:01 PM	#3
BmoneyS14 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: oregon Posts: 35 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sell me your front end!

11-28-2014, 04:53 PM	#5
blkvrtswp Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NY Posts: 691 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	That is a tough save. Even your dog is skeptical. I would look for another S14 shell and swap over your engine and front end, interior etc. That will take patience and money. Or do an S13.4. Good luck.

11-28-2014, 06:30 PM	#7
carbon24 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Rosemead CA Age: 27 Posts: 749 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	I can't believe it didn't sell for the price you wanted.it was hella cheap.could have bought iit if I didn't pick up a hatch lol

11-28-2014, 08:34 PM	#8
Toomuchboost12 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 894 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	A starfire Blue ! SAVE IT BROTHER !

11-29-2014, 05:06 PM	#12
wjhettle Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Aurora, Ne Posts: 11 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You can do it! From one kouki owner to another, I believe in you lol I had some decent qtr damage too but now its finally straight again

12-03-2014, 04:34 PM	#15
Aesthetics45 Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Seattle Posts: 51 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Go buy a DD, then garage the Kouki and strip it and start working on it. Money and time is all that it takes.