Hey guys so as I was exiting the 105 freeway in LA I was going too fast and understeered right into the GUARD RAIL. Man I almost cried. Well here's the damage.

Any suggestions on where to start? take our the fender, bumper, hood, and replace? Or should I check some other things. frame, etc. Thanks for any input guys..

Sorry I didn't take anymore pictures

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You should have a professional at least look at it. I can't see it well, but it looks like you may have messed up a support or two. A collision repair shop should be able to look at it for free. Go that route before you start buying parts.

 

It looks to be more cosmetic than anything i dont really see any real damage to any supports punisher ??? looks to me like he got really lucky and he didnt. But i do agree with you thought id get it looked at pronto just to be sure.

 

i would get it checked too, but hey, atleast youll be loosing your halos

<-- has no room to talk lol

 

+1 for punisher, at least let a bodyshop look at it. a quote will have a "materials" list and you can start buying from there.

 

suggestions? quit driving like a moron.

 

^Suggestion: BE NICE. I've been in a banning mood lately.

OP, DEFINITELY take it to a few different body shops and get estimates from them, if only for the parts list they will supply.

You will need a front bumper, headlight (get a new pair), hood, and fender for sure. It's possible that there is frame damage, but in this case I would lean towards no. Your radiator core support is a little rough but if you're careful, you MIGHT be able to hammer that back into shape.

Worst case, have a body shop fix the rad core support and YOU hit up a junk yard and find parts to throw on.

 

haha, if youre hittin guard rails, i just think you really need to rethink your driving style.

 

@milhouse: you dont know what the driving conditions were.. he could have hydroplaned, slid, or even swerved to hit a gaurdrail instead of a little kid running in the street to get a ball.. dont judge people, accidents happen.

 

Milhouse I forgot your perfect sheesh!

Yes body shop first to just get an estimate of the damage and make sure there is no frame or inner damage to your car. If there is none you lucked in and will just need a Hood, bumper, Fender, and headlights.