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koriuk
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CRASH

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Hello Gentlemen... Just to let you know from the get go... I am hideously poor... Quite capable and am a fast learner... But I need help!
I had a crash today :( But desperately need the car for work... I cant just plop it into a garage and was wondering if someone could help answer any questions before I start spending money on it...
Thanks guys! Sorry if I'm a little obtuse
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johnny
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Re: CRASH

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Would help if you said what was wrong, where you hit as in front back right left , and puctures of damage
If it doesn't fit,
force it,
If it breaks,
It needed replacing anyway :thumbs:
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Re: CRASH

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Sorry :) well I want going very fast maybe 25mph?? The car spun 720 first hit front then drivers side... Will have a better look tomorrow and will take pics but so far I've seen a destroyed front bumper... Dented drivers side door and skirt although it opens and closes fine... Both head lights are fubar the passenger side almost completely detached... What I think is the crash bar? Looks to be fubar although it seems to have saved the radiator bar a few skuffs... Bonnet is bent but closes securely and I drive it away so mainly was wondering what to look for... Hidden damage etc... Where would I find a new crash bar? I've read alot of people suggest removing it for good although I think even at this minor a crash it saved the car from write off? But then for all I know it is a write off lol
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Re: CRASH

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You span twice at 25 mph :-o where you on an ice rink :lol:

Get the bumper off and any bent panels just make sure the body itself isnt bent

Never drive without a crash bar, it looks flimsey but it saves the radiator most of the time,

You will get q crash bar in a scrappy along with all bent panels

Will need good hi quality pics to try asses any damage
If it doesn't fit,
force it,
If it breaks,
It needed replacing anyway :thumbs:
koriuk
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Re: CRASH

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Yeah haha the person driving toward me said the same thing... It looked like I'd decided enough was enough this car needs a dance! I'll be taking everything off today... Is it worth offering new lights just yet?
koriuk
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Re: CRASH

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So I took some pics... Not really sure what I was meant to photograph but I have tried to use common sense lol

OK so it wont let me upload them as straight JPEG.. Would it be ok to email you the pictures?
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Re: CRASH

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Upload them to an image hosting site and post the link or img code hete
If it doesn't fit,
force it,
If it breaks,
It needed replacing anyway :thumbs:
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