ACCIDENT..... is this drivable?

super_namer · #1 (**permalink**) 07-10-2005, 07:35 AM

hey guys. i got into a stupid lowspeed accident where i rear-ended someone last night after coming home from a long day of work...

is this drivable? well at least until i get it serviced...

kelly_s · #2 (**permalink**) 07-10-2005, 07:57 AM

i dont think so. looks like the grill and shit is on your pusher fan. plus your lights are all over the place. sorry but that is not driveable

mmi117 · #3 (**permalink**) 07-10-2005, 07:59 AM

definitely shouldn't.. unless you think that driving without a radiator/fan is a good idea...

looks like you hit an suv?

super_namer · #4 (**permalink**) 07-10-2005, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mmi117

definitely shouldn't.. unless you think that driving without a radiator/fan is a good idea...

looks like you hit an suv?

actually a toyota echo!

FukenRicen_ · #5 (**permalink**) 07-10-2005, 09:04 AM

i wouldnt drive it and another thing see how it doesnt have the sticker from the reporting centre then expect to get pulled over alot and questioned

dieselnuts · #6 (**permalink**) 07-10-2005, 10:11 AM

I think as long as the fan still works and the rad. isnt leaking, go for it. But only in the day time...

BeeEmDubAU · #7 (**permalink**) 07-10-2005, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by dieselnuts

I think as long as the fan still works and the rad. isnt leaking, go for it. But only in the day time...

There is no possible way that the fan will function as it should.

Save yourself the trouble of a potential overheat, and a more expensive repair bill. Don't drive it.

dtmpowah · #8 (**permalink**) 07-10-2005, 01:53 PM

take out that grill/nose panel and see if it works

delatlanta1281 · #9 (**permalink**) 07-10-2005, 03:53 PM

I would agree with dtm, although if you're asking this, (not to be a dick btw) then can you take that stuff off w/o messing anything up? It looks like you rdside lights should bok, so front kidneys and if it were me I would try to flatten the hood by putting my left hand in the crease and pulling up a bit on the front edge of the hood. I know if it's all I had and it wasn't leaking or overheating i would drive it, but then again I am always working on my cars so I know what to look for....

dieselnuts · #10 (**permalink**) 07-10-2005, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BeeEmDubAU

There is no possible way that the fan will function as it should.

Save yourself the trouble of a potential overheat, and a more expensive repair bill. Don't drive it.

sure there is. just pull all that broken shit off and see if it works. if it dosn't, oh well at least you gave it a shot...

bodyguy9 · #11 (**permalink**) 07-10-2005, 04:20 PM

super_namer,
I work as a Collsion Repair Tech and i really wouldnt advise driving it. Its a simple repair but, but its pushed in pretty good. Make sure when you take it to a body shop they use OEM parts. Depending on the Insurance company. Just from knowdledge, make sure they look into the rad support, It looks like a high hit so the upper tie-bar could be pushed in. Any questions feel free to e-mail me. I know how insurance companies, and body shops work....

hbombfilmsstar · #12 (**permalink**) 07-11-2005, 09:40 AM

i'd be ashamed to drive it`

kitt · #13 (**permalink**) 07-11-2005, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by hbombfilmsstar

i'd be ashamed to drive it`

how's your car hbofilmstar...got new motor?

Evil 330ci · #14 (**permalink**) 07-11-2005, 09:57 AM

dont drive it. my fan clutch broke once on my m3, and then shit got overheated, and i had to replace a whole bunch of melted hoses.

hbombfilmsstar · #15 (**permalink**) 07-11-2005, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kitt

how's your car hbofilmstar...got new motor?

my car is doing good. didn't have to put a new motor. i spun the oil pump nut off as everyone does when they money shit. and i bent all the exhaust valves and smashed the valve seals. well i got the head readone and put a new oil pump in and gaskets and head bolts. the car runs awesome now. actually runs better then ever with that new pump. now i need to find out what is making my car burn 5 quarts of oil in 2k miles.