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Silvia180_ · 07-10-2018, 07:27 AM

Hey guys so I recently got in a car accident in my 98 240sx. It was a front end collision and pretty much destroyed my radiator core support and dented a like bit of my chassis I wanted to see what my options are should I get fixed by pulling out the chassis and fixing the aprons and going tubed core support or should I just go completely tubed front end btw I wanna know the cons and pros to both since once the car is fixed I wanna still be able to use on the street and go to the track on the weekend here are some pictures of the accident so you guys have an idea of what’s going on.

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tuzzio · 07-10-2018, 08:07 AM

Put it on the frame machine and see how it looks. All that sheet metal can be fixed, and I believe you can still get a brand new radiator support. Just depends how much time/money/nice you want it to look.

Silvia180_ · 07-10-2018, 08:57 AM

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Put it on the frame machine and see how it looks. All that sheet metal can be fixed, and I believe you can still get a brand new radiator support. Just depends how much time/money/nice you want it to look.

Yeah that’s what I was thinking but a new core support for my Kouki is like $600 I’d rather just get it tubed and fix the sides of the chassis

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*Agamemnon* · 07-10-2018, 10:10 AM

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Yeah that’s what I was thinking but a new core support for my Kouki is like $600 I’d rather just get it tubed and fix the sides of the chassis

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S15 core supports are pretty much the same as a Kouki support and only cost $175.

Silvia180_ · 07-10-2018, 09:11 AM

Btw guys if I go tubed front end this is the design I’m going for since I will be dropping in a 1jz gte non vvti in it

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nzmoman · 07-11-2018, 04:22 AM

Is the title still clean? If so then tubed will be cheaper, but if the title gets flagged, I know a tubed frame won’t pass inspection for a rebuilt title.

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Silvia180_ · 07-11-2018, 07:41 AM

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Is the title still clean? If so then tubed will be cheaper, but if the title gets flagged, I know a tubed frame won’t pass inspection for a rebuilt title.

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Yes the title status is still clean since my insurance didn’t wanna cover the accident it’s up to me to fix it

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Silvia180_ · 07-11-2018, 01:11 PM

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Is the title still clean? If so then tubed will be cheaper, but if the title gets flagged, I know a tubed frame won’t pass inspection for a rebuilt title.

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Still in the process of finding out police didn’t file a report on the accident so I’m hoping it doesn’t get sent to the dmv and make my care salvaged

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nzmoman · 07-12-2018, 12:24 AM

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Still in the process of finding out police didn’t file a report on the accident so I’m hoping it doesn’t get sent to the dmv and make my care salvaged

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You need to know that first. I think you’re either pricing out tube frame or it’ll be totaled and you’ll be looking for a clean chassis

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Silvia180_ · 07-12-2018, 04:10 PM

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You need to know that first. I think you’re either pricing out tube frame or it’ll be totaled and you’ll be looking for a clean chassis

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Guy on the Instagram post said he’ll tube my front end for $900 idk what kinda of work he’s doing or if it’s any good seems to good to be true

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07-10-2018, 07:27 AM	#1
Silvia180_ Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What are my best options Hey guys so I recently got in a car accident in my 98 240sx. It was a front end collision and pretty much destroyed my radiator core support and dented a like bit of my chassis I wanted to see what my options are should I get fixed by pulling out the chassis and fixing the aprons and going tubed core support or should I just go completely tubed front end btw I wanna know the cons and pros to both since once the car is fixed I wanna still be able to use on the street and go to the track on the weekend here are some pictures of the accident so you guys have an idea of what’s going on. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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07-10-2018, 08:07 AM	#2
tuzzio Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 2,254 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Put it on the frame machine and see how it looks. All that sheet metal can be fixed, and I believe you can still get a brand new radiator support. Just depends how much time/money/nice you want it to look.

07-10-2018, 09:11 AM	#5
Silvia180_ Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Btw guys if I go tubed front end this is the design I’m going for since I will be dropping in a 1jz gte non vvti in it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-11-2018, 04:22 AM	#6
nzmoman Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: South Age: 39 Posts: 317 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Is the title still clean? If so then tubed will be cheaper, but if the title gets flagged, I know a tubed frame won’t pass inspection for a rebuilt title. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk