Damage to 2018 Camaro metal

mason2323 · 01-13-2019, 03:11 PM

I went over a curb that dropped 2 feet on the other side (I’m stupid and it was dark outside) and the concrete hit the bottom of my car very hard causing some visible exterior damage. The metal around the wheel (with the paint on it that covers the car) got bent pretty badly and the whole piece will likely have to be replaced. Does anyone know how much it would cost to fix this piece (luckily it’s divided in sections so I don’t think I’ll have to replace the metal frame on the whole car). I don’t think there’s any internal damage because it drives the exact same but I’m getting it checked out by a mechanic anyways. The vehicle is leased so I’ll have to repair it eventually. Thank you!

Azerlazer26 · 01-13-2019, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mason2323

I went over a curb that dropped 2 feet on the other side (I’m stupid and it was dark outside) and the concrete hit the bottom of my car very hard causing some visible exterior damage. The metal around the wheel (with the paint on it that covers the car) got bent pretty badly and the whole piece will likely have to be replaced. Does anyone know how much it would cost to fix this piece (luckily it’s divided in sections so I don’t think I’ll have to replace the metal frame on the whole car). I don’t think there’s any internal damage because it drives the exact same but I’m getting it checked out by a mechanic anyways. The vehicle is leased so I’ll have to repair it eventually. Thank you!

Do you have some pics?

ecko04 · 01-13-2019, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Azerlazer26

Do you have some pics?

This! For the lulz

In all seriousness, if you’re not in the fabrication body shop business this sounds like something that may be better left to the insurance company.

I’d like to see the pics though.

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mason2323 · 01-13-2019, 04:08 PM

Here are some.

mason2323 · 01-13-2019, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ecko04

This! For the lulz

In all seriousness, if you’re not in the fabrication body shop business this sounds like something that may be better left to the insurance company.

I’d like to see the pics though.

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My bad I didn’t know how to add pictures when I first posted.

Gunkk · 01-13-2019, 04:35 PM

$50 to the local PDR guy and you’ll be all good.

SnakeEyeSS · 01-13-2019, 04:55 PM

Look at the under body and subframe, if you hit something iust right It may have caused a reaction through to the fender

mason2323 · 01-13-2019, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SnakeEyeSS

Look at the under body and subframe, if you hit something iust right It may have caused a reaction through to the fender

A piece of metal right below where it is bent (under the car) is extremely scratched up and a piece of it is coming off. I’m attaching some pics of it. The pictures are hard to see it fully but it’s the metal piece that wraps underneath the car right by the wheel (on drivers side)

Chevmaro · 01-14-2019, 02:28 PM

Professional repair estimate needed...

LT4Greg · 01-14-2019, 03:36 PM

Agreed Chevmaro!

wwiiavfan · 01-15-2019, 06:10 AM

So you landed on your rockers which got driven upwards causing the wheel arch to buckle outward. This requires a trip to a real body shop, and it will be more expensive than you think. Sorry, dude.

SatinsteelSS · 01-15-2019, 05:49 PM

Trade it in!!!

Gunkk · 01-15-2019, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunkk

$50 to the local PDR guy and you’ll be all good.

After seeing the undercarriage damage I'll have to change my opinion and agree with the others. This is bigger than a PDR job, sorry.

Spartan268 · 01-15-2019, 09:36 PM

Definitely get this checked out. I think there's more than what meets the eyes. When I had a similar accident I never realized my lower control arm snapped and somehow made it home. Once I tried to pull out the next day the wheel was stuck. Problems have a tendency to appear at the worst times.

01-13-2019, 03:11 PM	#1
mason2323 Drives: 2018 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5	Damage to 2018 Camaro metal I went over a curb that dropped 2 feet on the other side (I’m stupid and it was dark outside) and the concrete hit the bottom of my car very hard causing some visible exterior damage. The metal around the wheel (with the paint on it that covers the car) got bent pretty badly and the whole piece will likely have to be replaced. Does anyone know how much it would cost to fix this piece (luckily it’s divided in sections so I don’t think I’ll have to replace the metal frame on the whole car). I don’t think there’s any internal damage because it drives the exact same but I’m getting it checked out by a mechanic anyways. The vehicle is leased so I’ll have to repair it eventually. Thank you!

01-13-2019, 04:08 PM	#4
mason2323 Drives: 2018 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5	Here are some. Attached Images

01-13-2019, 04:55 PM	#7
SnakeEyeSS Drives: Camaro 2SS & ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 856	Look at the under body and subframe, if you hit something iust right It may have caused a reaction through to the fender __________________ 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Bright Yellow NPP MRC 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Radiant Red

01-14-2019, 03:36 PM	#10
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,811	Agreed Chevmaro! __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

01-13-2019, 04:35 PM	#6
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 4,973 View My Garage	$50 to the local PDR guy and you’ll be all good.

01-14-2019, 02:28 PM	#9
Chevmaro Drives: 2019 SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 74	Professional repair estimate needed...

01-15-2019, 06:10 AM	#11
wwiiavfan Drives: 2017 1SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 478	So you landed on your rockers which got driven upwards causing the wheel arch to buckle outward. This requires a trip to a real body shop, and it will be more expensive than you think. Sorry, dude.

01-15-2019, 05:49 PM	#12
SatinsteelSS Drives: 2019 SS Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Lincoln Posts: 24	Trade it in!!!

01-15-2019, 09:36 PM	#14
Spartan268 Drives: HB 2SS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 518	Definitely get this checked out. I think there's more than what meets the eyes. When I had a similar accident I never realized my lower control arm snapped and somehow made it home. Once I tried to pull out the next day the wheel was stuck. Problems have a tendency to appear at the worst times.

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