Had an accident and looking for advice on what's broken

[Jasper7821]

Ya, it totally sucks, especially since the car just had new brakes/rotors/sensors, track arms, sway bar links, all wheel bearings, and some other items already.

Originally Posted by BRAN

I feel you! Sorry to hear.
sideways against a curb...sounds like Nürburgring. The curb always wins.

[Quadcammer]

from what I'm seeing from the pics, this is not a big thing.

Subframe upright can be found for $100 on ebay. Axle is easy to find used, then just repack with grease and new boots.

Get a long track rod (caster arm) from TRW for like $1xx.

Just to be safe, get a new coffin arm (meyle) and toe link (trw i think)

Unless there is actual frame damage, I'd say you can fix this easily.

The stub axle to the tranny just needs a new c clip and be reinstalled.

[Jasper7821]

Thank you, I'm hoping this is the case. I had talked to a few shops that deal with Porsche's and they all said from my photos and description they said probably 10-15k to repair. But I think with new aftermarket parts with bushings and used parts that are just metal it can be done at home.
The front wheels also jumped up the curb but there doesn't seem to be any damage except for some plastics and the rims will need to be repaired. The rear rim/tire needs to be replaced.
I've been researching all the parts needed so far, and yes it doesn't look too bad.
I'm not a mechanic and don't know how comfortable doing this work by myself. Only thing I've really done is changed control arm bushings on an old BMW many years ago. I've been talking to some mobile mechanics that may be able to assist.

Originally Posted by Quadcammer

from what I'm seeing from the pics, this is not a big thing.

Subframe upright can be found for $100 on ebay. Axle is easy to find used, then just repack with grease and new boots.

Get a long track rod (caster arm) from TRW for like $1xx.

Just to be safe, get a new coffin arm (meyle) and toe link (trw i think)

Unless there is actual frame damage, I'd say you can fix this easily.

The stub axle to the tranny just needs a new c clip and be reinstalled.

[Stl-986]

I am still curious, how is it your car got bumped up to/on a curb?

[Jasper7821]

That's a discussion that needs to be done over drinks. One that you wouldn't believe.

Originally Posted by Stl-986

I am still curious, how is it your car got bumped up to/on a curb?

[ike84]

Jasper,

The diagonal braces are not straight, they are supposed to be shaped a you described - mirror image gentle S shaped. A chunk of of one is no bueno and would warrant replacing. In addition, I would replace all the hardware that mounts it to the other components. I recently bring one of the 4 bolts before it even fit to factory torque spec, so if be amazed if you took a hot like that and didn't start some if them off.

The upright is the part that the hub carrier and tie links are mounted to. They are notoriously fragile in these otherwise stout suspensions and will often only come to attention (as Woody rightly pointed out) when the car won't get into spec alignment.

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[Jasper7821]

I have a used diagonal brace, and I also got a subframe, hub carrier, all the control arms and new axle.
Went to attach the nub carrier this evening and noticed the strut is bent. Need to find one of those now.

Originally Posted by ike84

Jasper,

The diagonal braces are not straight, they are supposed to be shaped a you described - mirror image gentle S shaped. A chunk of of one is no bueno and would warrant replacing. In addition, I would replace all the hardware that mounts it to the other components. I recently bring one of the 4 bolts before it even fit to factory torque spec, so if be amazed if you took a hot like that and didn't start some if them off.

The upright is the part that the hub carrier and tie links are mounted to. They are notoriously fragile in these otherwise stout suspensions and will often only come to attention (as Woody rightly pointed out) when the car won't get into spec alignment.

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[Stl-986]

You should just get 2 new ones for the rear. Pelican has them 20% off right now. Call them and place an order, if you are willing to pay the shipping you could get them overnight. Koni Red is going to be your cheapest option.

When replacing the rears (along with all the other work you are doing) you have to have an alignment done. You dont want to replace it with a used one and then a week later replace it again. Some things just aren't worth used.

[Jasper7821]

I hear ya, I was just trying to rush. I did end up buying a used one with similar miles and should be here tomorrow or Monday. I think in a month or so I’m just going to replace everything and do all four corners with new struts and bump stops. I only paid $50 for the used one.
So I’ll have to do it again, but oh well. I definitely have to get the alignment done.

Originally Posted by Stl-986

You should just get 2 new ones for the rear. Pelican has them 20% off right now. Call them and place an order, if you are willing to pay the shipping you could get them overnight. Koni Red is going to be your cheapest option.

When replacing the rears (along with all the other work you are doing) you have to have an alignment done. You dont want to replace it with a used one and then a week later replace it again. Some things just aren't worth used.