That Sucks Tom I hope you get her fixed soon
Now, will they break up the nose? Does he have a dismantler's license? Some states require documentation for the source of the parts. It's fun playing and sourcing out parts from friends until you get jammed up by a DMV Theft investugation.
Have the shop get the bumper assembly and front sheet metal off and check out the side members for sway or a buckle on the ends. I think it is very likely. I advise you to request that the shop to measure the vehicle and to produce a three dimensional print out of the front structure as it is now to verify the geometry of the unibody. This is the only sure way to positively identify how or if the damage has penetrated into the chassis.This is essential to forming a correct repair strategy.
I am on both insurance companies programs and if you have any concerns that leave you with concerns that are not allayed by the shop or the companies call me and I'll try my best to address your concerns in confidence. At the very least I can lend a understanding ear.
That Sucks Tom I hope you get her fixed soon
so now Im a illigal dismantler will it ever stop LOL .
... my post is for the folks following this thread to help them understand what needs to be done. ...
Do you feel changing you car to look like a 2002+ is a "upgrade"?
May be against the masses here but im for returning it to the pop up's!
I am going back to pop-ups
This has turned out to be a great thread even though we are using our buddies misfortune as the example. But I for one have really enjoyed reading the comments by Vince, what a great resource you are! I know TomCat is happy you have been chiming in as well as our local heroe restorer, bring em back from the dead, Shawn. He is also giving khudos to our body man, severous, Pbjasso -aka Vince.
This is just one more reason why this is the best sports car website forum out there and I have been on many others. I keep coming back cause it's not just a website of enthusiasts, although everyone here is certainly that, but it's really like a family that looks after one another! You just can't beat that and the folks here don't treat new comers shabbily - it's really a great thing! So thanks and Tom I surely hope you get your car all sorted out nicely and are back on the road again soon.
I hope one day to have another NSX!
Great, now I expect to see it out at the Ohio NSXPO, whenever that is!!!She's back! Paint and body are GREAT! I am having some CTSC install issues (see forced induction forum)...but I'm moving forward!
Thanks to all who have supported/helped me this past year.
Tom
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Well, that blows but those are great wheels. SSR Integral A2's, I have a set of 17X7 on my son's old '92 Legend. What size are those?