Sorry to see the car get wrecked.

 

that sucks man, good luck getting everything fixed...

 

I'm in good hands guys. I've been talking to a lot of people and luckily it looks that this is ALL cosmetic. I've looked the car over several times and have even driven it- we're basically just talking bumper, hood, fender, light, lip, and possibly the radiator support.

I'm just lucky I turned right into the vehicle and that I was only going 5mph or so. Could have been MUUUUCH worse.

Thanks all you guys-

 

Ok first post updated with new pics... Any of you want to take a shot at what the appraiser/estimation insurance guy will come back with?

I'm told by my cousin who is an independent insurance broker that my specific insurance company is really good about giving rather high estimates (good for me, not so much good for them I guess??) but he says they don't low-ball and cause a lot of issues. And if they do- he's on them like white on rice. It's good to have someone on my side in the family for this issue. But still

 

claim total wreck and get an IX MR SE

 

uhm,,, yeah- it's not really up to me to claim the amount- and I assure you the cars worth is higher than the damage shown.

 

ahaha Monday bump anyone have a guess on the amount the appraiser will write the check for considering I demand all OEM parts?

 

Damn!! Sorry to see that happen. Hope everything works out for you.

 

Thanks man, everyone is telling me between 4-5K based on the pics.

 

Evo repair bills are not cheap by any means... Don't worry though, it should be okay. Take it to a good shop and it will be almost as good as new. Mine looked very similar when an 85 year old woman decided to make an illegal left turn into me!

 

Question for you guys since I'm getting way too many mixed responses. In pictures 1 and 4 I show what I'm being told is the radiator support beam. Both the radiator and several other things connect to it, like the antifreeze container.

Can I just buy a new one from the dealer and have the shop I'm using install it? OR is this way more serious and will need to be taken to an actual body shop to repace that beam?

I'm a bit confused.... You can see it's bent down and to the right a tad. But that's not throwing the frame off I don't think, I hit the gal at 5 mph or so. The crash bar wasn't even touched. This damage was from my car bsically going under hers. It crunched the hood and bumper down.

A. What is the exact name of this part - ratdaitor support beam?
B. Can anyone give me the part number?
C. Can this be done by a non-body shop?

Thanks!!!

 

sorry to hear about your accident, get her fixed up and she'll be as good as new!

 

My thought exactly, but $hit happen. This would be the perfect opportunity to upgrade to the IX front.

 

hey i got an under tray and front impact bar i could sell u if u need let me know shoot me pm

 

First, i know how you feel and it blows serious ***. it sucks that unfortunate things happen to awesome cars...

I just got my evo VIII back from the shop a couple months ago...i had somewhat the same incident, only on the driver side of the car. i also bent that reinforcement bar that holds the radiator. i hate to say it but that is somewhat expensive. also check to see if you bent the frame. if you did it would probably be the passenger side rail beam, which goes all the way to the rear end of the car. It doesnt look like you would need to replace the rail but you may need to bend it back to its normal position. My evo was a little worse than yours and it took three F*&%$ng months to get her back.

Taking into account that 'sh*t happens', consider yourself lucky that there was no engine damage. When i hit, my intercooler was literally twisted, radiator crushed, intake in peices, headlight shattered, fender, bumper, hood, condenser, radiator fans, and other random sh*t. Good luck with the repair, and if you can, try to get aftermarket parts, being that sometimes they are cheaper than what the factory rips you off for.