I went and collected the car from the insurance approved garage as I knew they would estimate far too high. Everything would have been new and they would probably have estimated for a new rear quarter to be cut and welded in instead of knocking out the arch.

I just couldn't risk letting them write it off, it such a great car that I would have been gutted for the car if that had happened, gutted for me too!

The pictures I have posted above make the whole thing look a lot worse than it is.

The boot lid looks like it is OK, it is just the hinges that are bent, hinge mounts are also straight.

I have a new door coming in the next few days and also some new hinges for the boot lid.

I also have a replacement boot lid on its way just in case mine is bent, but eyeing it up, it looks fine.

Spoiler has a couple of cracks in it which will require sorting and painting, Subaru want £1800 for this spoiler alone!

The suspension is bang on, had an alignment done yesterday, only a quick check on a laser alignment and there was no huge discrepancies on alignment. There is not a mark on the wheels or tyres for that matter. If the suspension or chassis had been damaged then I might not have been so hasty to rectify this problem myself.

The biggest problem of course is the arch, dog leg, door shut, what ever you want to call it. I have been assured by a few different people that it be knocked out and filled.

But if the worse comes to the worse I will have to have a new arch cut and welded in, don't want to do that, thats last resort.

The car is going to the most highly skilled bodyshop in the area.

Will keep this thread updated with pictures of the progress as and when it happens.

Thanks

DoZZa

 

Just read this. Gutted for you mate. The next time you decide you need to let off steam, use the bicycle. Hope everything is going well for you.

 

ouch!

 

Its all moving in the right direction.

Car is coming along just fine, its not being rushed so it will be done to the highest standards.

 

Hey DoZZa, just read the thread, sorry to see and hear about this mate. I hope everything comes back together as you would like. Might want to take the opotunity to get other bits of work done while she's slightly un-dressed..... im refering to the car!!!

Good luck with it all.

Rob

 

lol, cheers mate.

I did think about that, but there isnt anything that needs doing, unless you can suggest something?

 

Nothing from a body shop point of view mate, just make sure she gets a good servicing that she deserves .

I like the look of the hawkeye in white with Black rims as it already is/was If you need any graphics replacing I might be help in that dept though.

You could get the car re-mapped with switchable maps, one 100% power and the other "limp mode" for the next barny.. lol


Rob

 

hows andy (arthur) getting on with her i havent been up his workshop in a while ?

 

gutted for you mate.. hope its gets sorted soon.. and a quality job too. i'd say 1k would see that right?

wayne

 

Any idea how much this is going to cost??

 

I have replied to your PM mate

 

Car went into the bodyshop today to finalise the repairs, looking good so far

 

That's good to hear. Hope everything goes well. Looking forward to seeing it all shiney again.

 

Me too!

 

x2 looks over £3500 if done correctly without mates rates

 

Just a quick pic of the arch.

Before:



After:

 

Good to see it's sorted fella! would of been such a waste had she went through insurance!

 

Looking good. It is taking quite long isnt it?

 

Exactly, I didn't want them getting their filthy mitts on it!

Its with one of the best panel beaters in Devon, he works by himself and his work is outstanding, the only downside is the waiting, but I am in no rush to get the car back as long as its perfect.

 

Thats good to hear. I'm glad they could fix it instead of welding on a new panel. And from the looks of the repair, it's well worth the wait.

 

Is that the same panel?

Amazing work if it is.

 

It will be!

It is the same panel, the guy is gifted mate.

 

[quote=dnc;9695243]Sorry to see this...............lovely car esp in white with the dark wheels. Hope you can get it sorted without too much fuss.

How do you find it compared to the M3?[/quote]
less chuckable in the corners after an argument. glad it seems to be all sorted now

 

Just some pictures after the repair.

Ignore the tax disc date, I have one for it, honestly!

Its also missing the front splitter, just waiting on HTA Subaru to send it to me then it will be 100% complete.

There is also an addition of CDF Racing 25mm spacers all round, certainly makes the wheels fill the arches better as they looked a little lost in there before. Handling is also slightly improved which is a bonus!

 

Top work!

 

well impressed ,great job done

 

told ya he was good . looks superb again and the door shut is top notch , now you know why he works for himself he is a perfectionist and not a garage in town could afford andy lmao. i take it from the ammount of photos you are back in lurve again. was the 10plate astra vxr there he was doing , i spent 20mins trying to find the repair and gave in

 

Looks awesome mate. Great to see it's back on the road

AndytheHawkLover.

 

Hes very skilled mate, there is not a garage round here worthy enough of his skills.

I am very much back in love mate. Cant thank you enough for introducing me to him, I owe you a few beers mate

I did not see the VXR, but then I had tunnel vision and was just amazed at the work Andy had done.

 

nice one dont worry about the bears lol next n devon meet a quick ride up the road will do .(you driving ) andy can buy me beers as commission . just glad she didnt go to waste as we all know insurance companies can be ***** sometimes. i know he is very fussy but like he told me every car he fixs is a advertisment for his work , so anyone who has seen this and lives in north devon is going to want his phone number , nice seaside shots by the way day out in coombe by any chance