ipwnyou 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2006 Short story short I wasnt watching the road and ploughed a honda. This is what I did to my baby Just want to know, from those shots, is it worth getting it fixed, or investigated further, or should I just cut my losses and move on? Any input is appreciated! Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ipwnyou 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2006 Pwnt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ipwnyou 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2006 Pewned Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ipwnyou 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2006 Bottom shot of the shattered engine mount Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ipwnyou 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2006 Engine came so far forward that it smashed into my radiator fan cover thingie. (im sure it has a name) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hartage 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2006 Has it bent the chassis rail?? If not then it may be worth fixin'. looks as though it was a tidy one before the hit! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ipwnyou 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2006 Shot from inside behind where the right hand light mount would be...my alarm was in that round hole and ended up in my battery bay (I moved the battery to the boot a few weeks ago) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ipwnyou 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2006 Drivers side door and pannel damage...the door bent when i opened it to get out the pannel that was pushed in behind the hinge and bent the door a bit...can see a bit better in the next pic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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ipwnyou 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2006 Has it bent the chassis rail?? If not then it may be worth fixin'. looks as though it was a tidy one before the hit! Not sure about the chassis rail as I dont really know what that is I have quite a few pics though. And yeah, it was my pride and joy, spent so much time with it. Check this thread out: http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index.php?showtopic=6051 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCEIVN 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2006 you ever start on your turbo conversion? its only a 316 right? imo get over it get a new car.... have you got insurance? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Spargo Report post Posted June 7, 2006 I've seen "better" crashes get scrapped, and worse get repaired. Its up to you. Its "only" a 3-1-tiddler though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThreeOneEight 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2006 Haha, I notice a brochure about insurance on the floor of the car in one of the photos in the link to pics of your car before the accident. Hope you used it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmwsparkle 3 Report post Posted June 7, 2006 feel your pain hard. Tis a gay feeling. its worth it man, insurance should fix it, have you got some qoute Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alex 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2006 depends if you really want to keep the car or would prefer to move onto a different e30. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ipwnyou 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2006 No insurance, only 3rd party - Dont care though, I want to know if its physically possible to fix or will require too much work...but if its just pannels and bumpers and paint I dont care. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayKayNZ 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2006 Ouch that really sucks. At least you only have yourself to blame! I'd get a new car and start again. It looks like most of the stuff you upgraded in this car will still be fine (eg interior and wheels) and can be installed in a new e30. You can get them for next to nothing on trademe; I doubt your repair costs will cost less than buying a 320i on trademe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*sic 1 Report post Posted June 7, 2006 honda reprezent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmwsparkle 3 Report post Posted June 7, 2006 at least your cool sh*t, ie kit, wheels, clears etc arent rooted. Tis a shame, really liked the look of your e30. See how much to fix, otherwise, chuck all your cool sh*t on another mint FL, preferbly weiss. Wills? Dont know if the skirts will fit though? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve K-B 51 Report post Posted June 7, 2006 I would have thought it must have bent the chassis rail to smash the engine mount like that. I feel for you dude, geta a couple of quotes. Nothing like a profesionals oppinion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzbass 1 Report post Posted June 7, 2006 IMO - its an old, underpowered BMW. Maybe its time to let go and start a new journey with a 6 cyl car? Learn about why the BMW inline 6 has been so well regarded for so long. You should be able to part it out for *some* return, but really, I don't think its worth repair. ymmv. Keep the wheels though! You money, your choice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 34 Report post Posted June 7, 2006 (edited) If you were good with your hands I'd say fix it. If there is no chassis damage (and that is possible) then $500-600 worth of parts, two or three weekends of stripping and sanding, $400 or so of paint and another day in a weekend putting it back together and you'll be done. Even a chassis straighten could be doable depending on how bad. Go see a panel beater. Front bumper $120 Front Guard $50 Front door - pay to be panel beated or its about $50 for a new one. I got one for $15 the other day - score! Headlights - $50ish Front valance - $60 Motor mounts $100ish new plus rubber mounts $80 Bonnet - dunno - say $50-100 Total panels/parts say $650 You could fix it for less than a grand if you do alot yourself and the chassis is sweet. Edited June 7, 2006 by bravomikewhiskey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ipwnyou 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2006 Thanks for the replies guys, I went out and investigated it again last night, and I could not see any other damage to the chassis rails, any other buckling or flaked paint from warping. I jacked the car right up and took a good look, and couldnt spot a thing. I'm no expert, though, so I could have overlooked. I think i'll get it checked out by a professional - does anyone know a mobile mechanic that could take a look at this sort of thing? Car is a bastard to move...thing weighs a ton and isnt drivable at the moment. I have been considering just getting another E30, but the hassle involved in parting out the car is something I just cant deal with at the moment - just gone though a rather lengthy breakup and lost a bit of stuff, and im in the middle of trying to buy a house among the stresses of the new position at work. I'd rather just pay someone to fix it, or tell me it cant be fixed and just sell it. The reason I dont really want to go to a 6 cyl is the gas - that car takes me to Kerikeri and back on half a tank of gas, with enough for 3 - 4 days of around town driving. I also dont want to be ripped off with higher than normal mechanic costs because its a BMW - I'd prefer to pay someone a few hundy and a box of beers to throw some new parts on it for me. Anyway, i'm in the market for another E30 now I suppose, I would prefer that colour as I love that white, and all the bits on it are white..but if anyone spots a stocker that would look mint with those wheels / skirts / spoiler / front lip / lowering kit, let me know! Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ipwnyou 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2006 Once again, Wil (topless) has offered to give me a helping hand Thanks again guys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmwsparkle 3 Report post Posted June 8, 2006 wills car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
