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Josh[ua] · 02-20-2007, 08:35 PM

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***BoostJunkie*** · 02-20-2007, 08:50 PM

Pictures would be helpful, but it sounds like you will at least need new lateral links, endlinks, rear swaybar, wheel, axle, strut...maybe a few more things I'm forgetting. Plus the bodywork. If you replace all of those broken parts and get an alignment I would imagine it will drive like new again. Once again though, pics would help in assessing the damage.

mtskibum16 · 02-20-2007, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BoostJunkie

Pictures would be helpful, but it sounds like you will at least need new lateral links, endlinks, rear swaybar, wheel, axle, strut...maybe a few more things I'm forgetting. Plus the bodywork. If you replace all of those broken parts and get an alignment I would imagine it will drive like new again. Once again though, pics would help in assessing the damage.

I agree. Basically if all the damaged parts are replaced and you are able to get the alignment back in specs it should be fine. My step dad owns a body shop and my STi is the first one of my cars that I didn't buy as a total and fix
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**WESTI** · 02-20-2007, 10:02 PM

if its just suspension parts and body damage then it shoudl be ok. if theres chassis (sp?) damage then that could be a major problem.

mpSTI05 · 02-20-2007, 10:25 PM

in my case it drove just like new... oh wait it was brand new..... here's my lil story..... purchased brand new 6 miles on her... 4months later she had 3k miles, i had to take my dad to the dmv for something i dont remember we were leavin for vaca the next day.... i was waiting at a red light to turn left, light went green for me, i had to wait 15 to 30 sec to even pull out in the intersection to turn, i pulled out and my dad yelled oh **** i happend to glance to the left for a half sec then bam, some lady ran a red light and plowed into me at 45mph, luckly she swerved a lil before impact other wise she would have been threw my door and i might not be here to tell this. car spun 180. i opened my eyes my dad and lil brother were fine.... but i jumped out the car and tore this bit** a new one in the intersection... but that didnt matter she didnt speak english... but she did say i sorry i pay cash, she was in a crappy jeep grand cherokee all rusted out, any way 13,858 dollars to fix my car and took them 4 1/2 months i pretty much got a whole new frontend hood,bumper,fender,there is a huge 8 page list, car has been perfect since just like new....... now she's got 26k no problems,

Josh[ua] · 02-21-2007, 02:25 PM

hey here are some pictures of the damage. thanks for the help so far.

Kylipso · 02-21-2007, 02:30 PM

Ive been in a similar situation it was a porsche 928, If your going to fix it replace EVERYTHING, anything that is even near a damaged part otherwise little things will always come up and it will definitly ruin the subie experience. I would spent top dollar, dont refurbish anything and dont have them heat anything and straighten it. just my 2 cents (I spent 4k on my porsche and it was never the same)

RainMaker · 02-21-2007, 04:56 PM

Yeah, with a few replaced parts that will drive just fine.

Mine looks...well... not QUITE as bad... but its taking some new lateral links and a new pair of wheels/tires :/

Oh...and an alignment

Kylipso · 02-21-2007, 05:30 PM

thats a pretty good smack, did you hit and gravel or was it just a real sharp turn?

IGoFast1589 · 02-21-2007, 05:37 PM

Sorry that happened man especially on a new 07'.....

Heres a dancing banana to cheer you up!!

Sizzle · 02-21-2007, 06:55 PM

800 limited STI's in the world
800 limited STI's
tear own donw, pass it around
799 Limited STI's in the world

Sorry this just got me thinking that I hope I'm not the first one to part out a Limited. Looks like an ideal time to upgrade the suspension though...gotta look at the bright side. Maybe some Ohlins, RCE springs, Group N's ect ect.

Josh[ua] · 02-21-2007, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Sizzle

800 limited STI's in the world
800 limited STI's
tear own donw, pass it around
799 Limited STI's in the world

Sorry this just got me thinking that I hope I'm not the first one to part out a Limited. Looks like an ideal time to upgrade the suspension though...gotta look at the bright side. Maybe some Ohlins, RCE springs, Group N's ect ect.

i was planning to get suspension before i raped it in the butthole but yea im probably going to order my rce's soon. then hopefully after some more saving up ill get whiteline sways. :]]

MHallPorsche · 02-21-2007, 07:06 PM

Replace everything as was said before, and it will be fine again. Looks like the chassis wasn't damaged in anyway either by what you described. Good luck with the fix.

yakmasterjack · 02-21-2007, 07:07 PM

It can be replaced, and it shall drive again, even better actually with a better alignment.

***Digitalfiend*** · 02-21-2007, 08:58 PM

My guess (and I'm far from an expert) is that since the damage was in the rear, it will probably be fine. That kind of damage in the front would probably still be OK but might take more time to work out all the little kinks.

02-20-2007, 08:35 PM	#1
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02-21-2007, 02:25 PM	#6
Josh[ua] Junior STI Driver Car: 2007 Limited STI Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 115 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	pictures hey here are some pictures of the damage. thanks for the help so far.

02-21-2007, 08:58 PM	#15
*Digitalfiend* Super Moderator Car: 08 DGM STI Fav Mod: My wife :) Location: Brooklin, Ontario Posts: 5,625 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	My guess (and I'm far from an expert) is that since the damage was in the rear, it will probably be fine. That kind of damage in the front would probably still be OK but might take more time to work out all the little kinks. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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02-20-2007, 08:50 PM	#2
*BoostJunkie* Sold My Soul For Mods Car: '05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 6,664 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (14)	Pictures would be helpful, but it sounds like you will at least need new lateral links, endlinks, rear swaybar, wheel, axle, strut...maybe a few more things I'm forgetting. Plus the bodywork. If you replace all of those broken parts and get an alignment I would imagine it will drive like new again. Once again though, pics would help in assessing the damage.

02-20-2007, 10:02 PM	#4
WESTI I'm Jim Halpert Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: EWG Location: Irvine, Ca Posts: 6,729 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	if its just suspension parts and body damage then it shoudl be ok. if theres chassis (sp?) damage then that could be a major problem.

02-20-2007, 10:25 PM	#5
mpSTI05 Junior STI Driver Car: 05 Aspen White STi, Fav Mod: Tein Flex & edfc Location: chicago Posts: 127 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	in my case it drove just like new... oh wait it was brand new..... here's my lil story..... purchased brand new 6 miles on her... 4months later she had 3k miles, i had to take my dad to the dmv for something i dont remember we were leavin for vaca the next day.... i was waiting at a red light to turn left, light went green for me, i had to wait 15 to 30 sec to even pull out in the intersection to turn, i pulled out and my dad yelled oh ** i happend to glance to the left for a half sec then bam, some lady ran a red light and plowed into me at 45mph, luckly she swerved a lil before impact other wise she would have been threw my door and i might not be here to tell this. car spun 180. i opened my eyes my dad and lil brother were fine.... but i jumped out the car and tore this bit a new one in the intersection... but that didnt matter she didnt speak english... but she did say i sorry i pay cash, she was in a crappy jeep grand cherokee all rusted out, any way 13,858 dollars to fix my car and took them 4 1/2 months i pretty much got a whole new frontend hood,bumper,fender,there is a huge 8 page list, car has been perfect since just like new....... now she's got 26k no problems,

02-21-2007, 02:30 PM	#7
Kylipso Professional STI Driver Car: 2007 OBP STI with Go Fav Mod: dealer license plate delete Location: O.C. Posts: 448 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Ive been in a similar situation it was a porsche 928, If your going to fix it replace EVERYTHING, anything that is even near a damaged part otherwise little things will always come up and it will definitly ruin the subie experience. I would spent top dollar, dont refurbish anything and dont have them heat anything and straighten it. just my 2 cents (I spent 4k on my porsche and it was never the same)

02-21-2007, 04:56 PM	#8
RainMaker The Next Petter Solberg Car: 08 Z06 Corvette Fav Mod: Jack Jack Location: Portland, OR Posts: 882 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	Yeah, with a few replaced parts that will drive just fine. Mine looks...well... not QUITE as bad... but its taking some new lateral links and a new pair of wheels/tires :/ Oh...and an alignment

02-21-2007, 05:30 PM	#9
Kylipso Professional STI Driver Car: 2007 OBP STI with Go Fav Mod: dealer license plate delete Location: O.C. Posts: 448 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	thats a pretty good smack, did you hit and gravel or was it just a real sharp turn?

02-21-2007, 05:37 PM	#10
IGoFast1589 Silver Member Car: 07 Subaru STi Fav Mod: Coilovers/Tune Location: NY Posts: 1,231 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Sorry that happened man especially on a new 07'..... Heres a dancing banana to cheer you up!!

02-21-2007, 06:55 PM	#11
Sizzle Junior STI Driver Car: 07 sti limited Fav Mod: stealth Location: West Chester, PA Posts: 142 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	800 limited STI's in the world 800 limited STI's tear own donw, pass it around 799 Limited STI's in the world Sorry this just got me thinking that I hope I'm not the first one to part out a Limited. Looks like an ideal time to upgrade the suspension though...gotta look at the bright side. Maybe some Ohlins, RCE springs, Group N's ect ect.

02-21-2007, 07:06 PM	#13
MHallPorsche Junior STI Driver Car: Porsche: 1972 RSR, 1 Fav Mod: Norwood Twin Turbos Location: Albany, NY Posts: 53 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Replace everything as was said before, and it will be fine again. Looks like the chassis wasn't damaged in anyway either by what you described. Good luck with the fix.

02-21-2007, 07:07 PM	#14
yakmasterjack Spec C Club Car: 04 WRB STi Fav Mod: JDM STi Recaros Location: ABQ/PDX Posts: 1,183 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	It can be replaced, and it shall drive again, even better actually with a better alignment.