Small Collision

NSM · 01-15-2014, 02:44 PM

This morning while my dad was backing up his truck out of the driveway he failed to see my Z and backed right into it...As you can see from the pics, it isn't an enormous collision and he luckily missed the passenger door. The area damaged is right behind the door.
My question is, how would one go about fixing this? Obviously I will be coming into contact with a body shop soon, but what exactly will need to be replaced? ...I'm hoping that the only thing will be the actual damaged panel.

NissanFan · 01-15-2014, 02:46 PM

that is not small collision dent!!!

you will need a new quarter panel probably. not worth PDRing that. your title said small collision dent, expecting a small door ding size dent. not a frikken 'folks, smashed a coachroach, is he CPR'able?' lol

GL with the repairs.

onzedge · 01-15-2014, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by NissanFan

that is not small collision dent!!!

you will need a new quarter panel probably. not worth PDRing that. your title said small collision dent, expecting a small door ding size dent. not a frikken 'folks, smashed a coachroach, is he CPR'able?' lol

GL with the repairs.

That is a fairly major amount of damage.

NSM · 01-15-2014, 02:52 PM

Yeah sorry I meant a small collision, not a small dent lol. The dent itself distresses me greatly... Nearly had a heart attack when he told me...thanks!

DavidZ370 · 01-15-2014, 03:03 PM

you have some patience, i would've slapped my old man silly if he did that to my car (jk)
on a serious note, good luck with the repairs a new QP is probably a must lucky he missed the door though.

gbrettin · 01-15-2014, 03:08 PM

Were you being sarcastic about the small collision damage? That's going to be very expensive sir. It would be a great time to think about getting a wide body Z if you are into it.

DavidZ370 · 01-15-2014, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by gbrettin

Were you being sarcastic about the small collision damage? That's going to be very expensive sir. It would be a great time to think about getting a wide body Z if you are into it.

give the poor guy a break hes probably crying with all these harsh "SMALL DENT? ***** THE SIZE OF THE WHOLE CAR" blahh blahh. Hopefully dads got it covered. bottom line is **** happens and im sure something will go your way and the repair wont cost TOO much

NSM · 01-15-2014, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by gbrettin

Were you being sarcastic about the small collision damage? That's going to be very expensive sir. It would be a great time to think about getting a wide body Z if you are into it.

I'm aware it probably won't be cheap but alas what needs to be done needs to be done. Wonder how much a new quarter panel costs. Hah, nah I'm not really interested in a wide body kit, I am a stereotypical stubborn nismo owner after all

Cmike2780 · 01-15-2014, 03:17 PM

Worst possible spot. If you look, that "panel" welded/part of the uni-body not bolted like the front fenders. It's gonna be tough for PDR and not worth to be honest.

You honestly would have been better off if it was the door. That's going to be $$$$. Better go through insurance.

TerribleONE · 01-15-2014, 03:18 PM

hate to see stuff like this. I agree insurance is probably going to be your best bet

NSM · 01-15-2014, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidZ370

give the poor guy a break hes probably crying with all these harsh "SMALL DENT? ***** THE SIZE OF THE WHOLE CAR" blahh blahh. Hopefully dads got it covered. bottom line is **** happens and im sure something will go your way and the repair wont cost TOO much

Hahaha qft. Yeah he's offered to cover it, thankfully. I feel bad though, he's getting old, prob distracted and all, but **** thats an ugly dent. Thanks man!

Luciano13 · 01-15-2014, 03:48 PM

too bad your old man had to hit your Z in the one spot that costs the most $$$$$$$$ to repair

Bad break NSM

gbrettin · 01-15-2014, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidZ370

give the poor guy a break hes probably crying with all these harsh "SMALL DENT? ***** THE SIZE OF THE WHOLE CAR" blahh blahh. Hopefully dads got it covered. bottom line is **** happens and im sure something will go your way and the repair wont cost TOO much

I was just trying to let him know it's not going to be cheap if he trys to go out of his own pocket.

I really hope it gets repaired good as new shortly! It really might be a great time to add some extra metal to the wheel arches if the OP wants a wide body Z, like I said previously. There are a few companies offering such mods.... but I can't think of the name off the top of my head. Check the Exterior-Interior section out if you want to go that route.

RonRizz · 01-15-2014, 05:14 PM

plunger? j/k tough break.

1st · 01-15-2014, 05:51 PM

I would have wanted the door over the quarter panel. Get ready for cut, weld and color blending. Sounds like that truck might be too big for his own good.

01-15-2014, 02:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
NissanFan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: OG Land Posts: 435 Drives: off topic to the max Rep Power: 29	that is not small collision dent!!! you will need a new quarter panel probably. not worth PDRing that. your title said small collision dent, expecting a small door ding size dent. not a frikken 'folks, smashed a coachroach, is he CPR'able?' lol GL with the repairs. TerribleONE, onzedge, DEpointfive0 and 2 others like this. __________________ All photoshopped. Oh wait, where's all my car picts?

01-15-2014, 02:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
NSM Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: LA Posts: 5 Drives: '09 370z Nismo Rep Power: 12	Yeah sorry I meant a small collision, not a small dent lol. The dent itself distresses me greatly... Nearly had a heart attack when he told me...thanks! jaedub and NissanFan like this.

01-15-2014, 03:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
DavidZ370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: [= Posts: 1,065 Drives: 17' CWP STI Rep Power: 22	you have some patience, i would've slapped my old man silly if he did that to my car (jk) on a serious note, good luck with the repairs a new QP is probably a must lucky he missed the door though. DEpointfive0, NSM and midlife like this.

01-15-2014, 03:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 28	Worst possible spot. If you look, that "panel" welded/part of the uni-body not bolted like the front fenders. It's gonna be tough for PDR and not worth to be honest. You honestly would have been better off if it was the door. That's going to be $$$$. Better go through insurance. mayday813, Japanjay, NissanFan and 1 others like this. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

01-15-2014, 03:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	hate to see stuff like this. I agree insurance is probably going to be your best bet __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

01-15-2014, 03:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,240 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 542172	Were you being sarcastic about the small collision damage? That's going to be very expensive sir. It would be a great time to think about getting a wide body Z if you are into it.

01-15-2014, 03:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
Luciano13 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 2,130 Drives: 2016 Solid Redz Rep Power: 245	too bad your old man had to hit your Z in the one spot that costs the most $$$$$$$$ to repair Bad break NSM __________________ http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...lid-red-z.html

01-15-2014, 05:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,132 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6774	plunger? j/k tough break. __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

01-15-2014, 05:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,708 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1615	I would have wanted the door over the quarter panel. Get ready for cut, weld and color blending. Sounds like that truck might be too big for his own good.

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