P5 down, but hopefully not out

[aMaff]

So, I was driving back from class and going around a corner I hit a standing "body" of water (a really thin river going across the road). I didn't even see it until afterwards when I was out of the car. Anyway, instead of getting off the gas and putting a bit of grip into my front tires I panicked and hit the brakes and smacked the curb doing abt 35 mph with my front right. I had the wheel turned so the wheel was abt paralell to the curb, and took the full brunt of the impact. So, that's one wheel fucked. After the front hit, the back swung around and slapped the curb, scraped the F out of the back wheel, I don't think it's bent tho.
You know how looking at the tires from the front generally look something like this:
| |
well, now it looks something like this:
\ | (actually, a bit worse).

I think I killed the strut, the end link sheared off of it. I'm sure I hurt a tie rod, may have hurt the sway bar, and possibly messed up a CV Axle. One wheel is destroyed. The passenger side side skirt came off, but it just broke the clips that hold it on, so that SHOULD just snap back on w/ some new clips. I hope. I don't have any pics, I'll take some tomorrow when I go to the dealership to go over the estimate to make sure they don't rape me TOO bad.

The one good thing is that I immediately called Mercer Police. Since I don't have collission, insurance won't cover it, so the officer was nice enough and just wrote a standard incident report rather than an accident report so it shouldn't get back to the insurance co.

Looks like she'll be out of commission for a while. I'll bring the cam w/ me tomorrow.

[khaosman]

Bummer man :( Where were your autocross skills at? ;) Hopefully it isn't too bad. I'm sure there are tons of people here that can sell old stock parts too if you need. Or use it for an excuse to upgrade your struts and wheels!

[aMaff]

Bummer man :( Where were your autocross skills at? ;) Hopefully it isn't too bad. I'm sure there are tons of people here that can sell old stock parts too if you need. Or use it for an excuse to upgrade your struts and wheels!
I'm gonna have to foot the bill for the repair myself, so I'll have to see. I'm probably not going to be able to upgrade. Plus, that would send labor through the roof, cuz right now, only 1 corner needs work. And as for my autocross skills, I panicked. I've got no excuse. I knew what I should have done, but my feet didn't comply

EDIT: To bring a little levity:

And I thought my car was camber challenged before.............

[capnsavem]

man.....

[JDM-P5]

Damn!

[RaiderMP5]

so not cool man. Time to hit up an LKQ for stock stuff if needed.

[aMaff]

er...what's an LKQ? There was a midnight blue P5 in their lot, I'm thinking maybe I can scavenge some parts off of it at night when no one's looking (boom07)

[wannabe]

oh shit! hope this works out for you...

[Salmon_Rob]

sucks man (kiss)

[evilmonkeyMSP]

crap man, suxxor

[six_dolla_bill]

er...what's an LKQ? There was a midnight blue P5 in their lot, I'm thinking maybe I can scavenge some parts off of it at night when no one's looking (boom07)
LKQ's the best. they're an auto recycler but there stuff's not crap. they have a site but your better off just calling. too bad if you lived close to me i've got the major hook up with an LKQ near me i'd see what i could do. my buddy there got me both front seats for my p5 for 35 bucks delivered. i could probably get everything you need for pennies on the dollar. i'm gonna clean them out of those mp3 ecu's everyone's raving about. anyone interested???

[LRHK]

Damn, that sucks... weren't we just talked about the colision insurance a couple days ago and saying it was a good idea?

[aMaff]

YES! Yes we were....

[Captain KRM P5]

i can help you on parts OEM or otherwise and should be able to beat even LKQ

[Salmon_Rob]

ken ftw

[JDM-P5]

Good looks Ken!

[aMaff]

If this works out, ken roxxorz my soxxorz :D. Thanks so much for y'alls support everyone, it really helps. This is a shitty time for me, I love this car as much, if not more than the next guy, so I hate to see her hurt.
Can anyone help me out w/ this situation, or let me know where to find the offset on a wheel? I can look tomorrow when I go down there, I wanna know if these are the right ones, cuz they're the exact type of wheel I've got, and I love em:
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123626431

[aMaff]

I was quoted about $2000 for parts from the stealership. I'm gonna save abt $500 going through a friend of a friend that works at a mazda dealership. He's only abt an hour from here, so no shipping.

Anyway, the moment we've all been waiting for. Pics:

[aMaff]

More

[JDM-P5]

Holy shit!

[RaiderMP5]

ow. Dude, that totally sucks.

[LRHK]

ouch

[Salmon_Rob]

*hug*

[evilmonkeyMSP]

damn andrew....you rocked that shit

[iLisa]

anytime I see a p5 down and out, it makes me sad...

[aMaff]

damn andrew....you rocked that shit
no, I'm pretty sure that shit rocked me. I think the scoreboard looks something like
Concrete: 1
Blue: 0

[DeanSweet]

ouch, glad you are okay... i'd be curious if the strut top mount of the front isn't tweaked too...

[aMaff]

you mean the sheet metal? No, it's in good shape. The strut took most of the impact down at the bottom and just bent fortunately.

[wannabe]

that car is not a toy (no)

:p

[aMaff]

(fu)

[wannabe]

(kiss)

[aMaff]

Hurray!

Ok, joking aside, I do want to take this opportunity to thank y'all, the mazda community for being so supportive through this. Even if it was just saying something dumb to make me smile, every little bit helped. Everything from offering help w/ labor to getting me parts for cheap, to lending a friendly ear. Y'all were here for me :D We have a good thing going here, it's awesome.

So, here's to y'all (cheers)

[RacerXGirl]

Your baby will be better before you know it...

[aMaff]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8039807241&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT
FTW!!! (first)

[LRHK]

Sweet... good price as well

[LRHK]

Damn, shipping charges are more than you paid for all the rims (boom02)

[aMaff]

yeah, but it's shipping for 4 rims. It's not as bad as I thought it'd be

[Salmon_Rob]

good rims?

[Salmon_Rob]

and get on aim

[aMaff]

Does anyone know how hard it'll be to replace the plastic snaps that hold the side skirts in? Where are those buyable at?

[evilmonkeyMSP]

is that $150 for all 4 rims?

[aMaff]

yep

[evilmonkeyMSP]

god damn...now if I can only convince my wife not to like the stock P5 wheels so much...

[CTt3P5]

Can't get over those pics, but at least you could walk away from it! I have a feeling your P5 wont be down for the count yet. And love the new rims....ebay rocks. That is the kind of deal I am looking for. Anyway, hope you get her back on the road soon and with pics.

[six_dolla_bill]

Does anyone know how hard it'll be to replace the plastic snaps that hold the side skirts in? Where are those buyable at?
they're pretty easy you can just pick them up at the dealer parts dept. you'll be looking to spend not even 20 bucks for both sides. don't bother going to a body shop you'll pay double. also here's my buddies info if anyone had a bit of bad luck and really need the hook up on OEM parts. just tell him where heard about him and he'll do his best.
800-832-8733 ext.2560
jsgulick@lkqcorp.com his names Jay

[p5power]

damn dude!! i haven't been cruising the forums much lately and it's the first time i've seen this post. i did damn near the same thing to my p5 within two weeks of purchasing it. mine was snow related, and all the damage was mainly suspension related, but those pics bring back some sad memories. it was the day before christmas, too!! repairs were quoted at about 2500 and surprisingly took very little time to be completed. hopefully, your p5 won't take too long to get back on the road, too. good luck with the repairs!!

here's a pic of my little woopsies...

[02MazPro5]

I'm in the same boat right now. About the same thing happened to me except for brake locked up on me. I hit my passanger side front first then the rear. I've replaced the control arm and the brake rotor which was cracked in half. I believe I still need struts and maybe a tierod. The Tierod does not seem bent but my wheels currently sit like this

l l

Plus it seems to be cambered out a little. It use to be cambered in. Would everyone agree just the strut or since it's still bent out it could be the tierod.

I'm affraid to drive it to a close body shop so they can look at it. Anyone in the Concord, NC area want to come take a look and give a second opinion?

[aMaff]

yep yep. Hurray, glad to know I"m not the only one lol. Ok, not really, I wish none of us were in this boat.

[p5power]

curbs own da p5's

[Beemer_Killer]

You have to be f'n kidding me. I did the same exact thing this weekend, but on the other side, and on gravel left in the middle of the road by street sweeper.

[aMaff]

Damn it! I call conspiracy....Guys, good luck on the repairs. I SHOULD have mine back by the middle of next week

[02MazPro5]

If I could find a strut I'd of had my back by now.... Stupid Junkyards want more then the dealer!!!!!!! Uh..... Can you get a stock strut new or used anywhere for like $50? Someone help!

[RaiderMP5]

If I could find a strut I'd of had my back by now.... Stupid Junkyards want more then the dealer!!!!!!! Uh..... Can you get a stock strut new or used anywhere for like $50? Someone help!

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123626427

[RaiderMP5]

doh! saw your post.

[Beemer_Killer]

I got you covered. What one you want? I have 4 stock ones from a 03 MP5, in nearly perfect condition.


Pm me if interested.

[aMaff]

so, I just went to the dealership to bring them a couple of wheels to put on the car, and I found out they forgot to order a part! It's like a $12 plate for the hub or some shit, grrrrrr. Not having my car's killing me! Oh, found something else, I'll have pics later...

also, ordered tires, and they should be here wednesday

[02MazPro5]

Hope you get it back soon man. I got mine back up and on the road. Just replaced the 2 rims that got messed up today. So I'm happy now tomorrow I shall get an alignment and will be happy! Total Cost........... About $220 for everything.

[JDM-P5]

Hey Andrew...at least you're not a member of the 'Zoom Zoom Boom' club yet!
I am...lol.

Anyway...this was from Cheaha @ the SE Mazda Meet last year...this was when Kev still had his MP3-t.

2 flats in one day...man of all the shit that could happen!??

[JDM-P5]

Oh yeah...for all those who need stock wheels...I have a set...well 3...1 is pending a sale!

[aMaff]

wth? NOT TEH FOR SALE SECTION! lol

On that note, I went to the dealership today (see previous post).

This is what I found:
I have NO clue how it cracked on the back side, but it's directly across from the point of impact. Dunno if it had a weak spot or what, but shit!

[MiaTurbo]

looks like it got pushed back into a part of the suspension, maybe the control arm? look for other impact marks on the rest of the suspension..

[aMaff]

good luck. The control arm WAS pretty mangled, I dunno if it was from direct impact w/ the wheel or from the rest of the suspension breaking. Either way, it sucked

[aMaff]

I GOT MY BABY BACK!!!!

She's not 100% yet, but by mid march she should be :)

[evilmonkeyMSP]

congrats

[Salmon_Rob]

pics

[evilmonkeyMSP]

http://www.fordfalcons.com/brokenbird/images/CreequeBastard.jpg




pics

[capnsavem]

*snicker*

http://www.fordfalcons.com/brokenbird/images/CreequeBastard.jpg

[Salmon_Rob]

niceeeeeeeeee

[aMaff]

lol, nice timmy.

Seeing as everyone else is plugging their own sales in my thread, here's mine:
FS!
1 Right Lower Control Arm. Slightly damaged! $250 RLY CHEAP!!!
Rep for proper pics!!!

[RacerXGirl]

Glad you got your baby home safe from the dealership. :)

[aMaff]

PICS!!!!

1. Her good side
2. New wheels!
3. ^^^
4. Her not as good side...yet
5. Slight body damage: I'm getting the mud guard tomorrow, and the fender replaced and painted. Should have it 99% by Friday. Last thing to go on will be the side skirt, most likely on the 12th of March.

Please note: She needs a bath like woah...

[CTt3P5]

Congrats....she is looking good. I know you can't wait until it is all over though.

New shoes are looking good. For some reason I like the bronze on the blue, but don't think I would like it on red.

[aMaff]

Congrats....she is looking good. I know you can't wait until it is all over though.

New shoes are looking good. For some reason I like the bronze on the blue, but don't think I would like it on red.
yeah, I've always liked the look on the blue imprezas (similar shade). And yea, I'm gonna be happy as hell when she's done

[JDM-P5]

HAWT!
lose the center caps though Andrew! They take away from the simple beauty of the wheels!

[RacerXGirl]

HAWT!
lose the center caps though Andrew! They take away from the simple beauty of the wheels!

This might be a stupid question, but what would you put on there instead of the center caps?

[aMaff]

on aim he suggested painting em black. I think the silver rim of the cap works w/ the silver lug nuts, and the black works w/ the tire. The 1's that came w/ the new wheels were actually all siver, those are the ones from my old wheels. I looked at them on the wheel side by side and made a command decision.

[RacerXGirl]

on aim he suggested painting em black. I think the silver rim of the cap works w/ the silver lug nuts, and the black works w/ the tire. The 1's that came w/ the new wheels were actually all siver, those are the ones from my old wheels. I looked at them on the wheel side by side and made a command decision.

I like the way it looks, but that's my personal opinon. :)

[JDM-P5]

on aim he suggested painting em black. I think the silver rim of the cap works w/ the silver lug nuts, and the black works w/ the tire. The 1's that came w/ the new wheels were actually all siver, those are the ones from my old wheels. I looked at them on the wheel side by side and made a command decision.

No, no, no...you're misquoting me Andrew. I suggested you paint the **silver** part [bronze] to match the wheels. I think the black top looks good.
But that was just my suggestion...lol...either way they look good. You just need to lower her some.

[RacerXGirl]

No, no, no...you're misquoting me Andrew. I suggested you paint the **silver** part to match the wheels. I think the black top looks good.
But that was just my suggestion...lol...either way they look good. [B]You just need to lower her some.

His response will be: H FREAKING STOCK


Saved you some typing Andrew... ;)

[aMaff]

No, no, no...you're misquoting me Andrew. I suggested you paint the **silver** part to match the wheels. I think the black top looks good.
But that was just my suggestion...lol...either way they look good. You just need to lower her some.

[B]ATTENTION EVERYONE:
H STOCK

EDIT:
Awww, crap. Thanks JA. You were pretty close. I'm just too quick ;)

[evilmonkeyMSP]

are you gonna lower it now?


























(evil)

[aMaff]

let me check my database....


commencing query....














searching.....
















Wait a second! It looks like I just mi...oh wait. Still no

[aMaff]

Alright, hopefully this will be the 2nd to last update:

Car's at the body shop, they should be paining the new fender and repairing a couple scratches on, and repainting the side skirt. Geez, this is going on 2 weeks not lol. I'll be glad to just pay my bill and be done w/ it lol.

[InFlames]

Hey aMaff, let me know if you have any problems with your rack and pinion. I fixed my control arm and axle then after I got her aligned the steering wheel felt sticky. I really want to get this fixed. I just hope I dont have to replace the whole rack. The place I took it to said to wait a month but I dont see how that would help so we shall see.

[aMaff]

Hey aMaff, let me know if you have any problems with your rack and pinion. I fixed my control arm and axle then after I got her aligned the steering wheel felt sticky. I really want to get this fixed. I just hope I dont have to replace the whole rack. The place I took it to said to wait a month but I dont see how that would help so we shall see.
yeah, I had to get the whole rack replaced, so it could be. What happened to urs?

[InFlames]

O really? Do you have any Idea how much that cost, It looks like thats last on my list now since she is driveable.

[InFlames]

yeah, I had to get the whole rack replaced, so it could be. What happened to urs?




I did the same thing you did to your car. I looked up the part at a local junkyard, 150 -100 is the price for both rack n pinion. Did you have to change both? I wonder how hard it is to do by myself?

[aMaff]

I did the same thing you did to your car. I looked up the part at a local junkyard, 150 -100 is the price for both rack n pinion. Did you have to change both? I wonder how hard it is to do by myself?
they changed the whole steering rack. It was close to $700 new (boom07)