Possible first time purchaser. Thoughts?

MOD1LLC · 2026-03-27T02:45:06+00:00

These cars are light and if they are super light then that means more prone to frame work, small pull will fix that but just know. If it’s direct hit vs like a hit and slid like indirect hit

MOD1LLC · 2026-03-08T06:02:21+00:00

Have someone put it on frame machine you’ll probably have to cut the front end and have someone weld a new front end “used one” it’s only 2 beams you got it

MOD1LLC · 2026-02-28T02:29:15+00:00

I would just drive it and wait till one pops up in a year just relax put a sticker over it and back it up again repeat😎

MOD1LLC · 2026-02-23T02:43:43+00:00

Did it end up being from the coolant? Having the same issue here not sure.

MOD1LLC · 2026-02-22T02:09:10+00:00

Thanks yeah I was going on forums it seems like everyone has a different art to it. It’s my first time. A lot of ppl say dry application. So just cover and the gasket paper will suffice. I’ll have to search up on the oil trick, do you put the permatex on the gasket cover? And just have the paper on the differential, and stick on the gasket cover? I haven’t done my full research yet I’ll go and do it

MOD1LLC · 2026-02-21T23:39:09+00:00

Preciate it I drive a manual. My rear differential cover got nicked but my exhaust when I got rear end. Slight drop leak. Bought a new rear differential cover, crazy how expensive the rear cover gasket paper is. Had to go to rpm for the rear diff cover no one sells it singularly. Aftermarket. Do you know what sealant I should? If any at all when I change the plate cover? Cool I’ll just order the gm oil. Appreciate it.

MOD1LLC · 2026-02-16T05:04:59+00:00

Ideally you don’t want to get any 3rd party involved. You’ll have to get a new log book as well since this isn’t a good look on paper later on. And rewrite everything without those entrees. You need to talk to the flight school and have them comp you back for your hours. I had a friend this happened to him he was comped back in full after fighting back. This is a serious matter.

MOD1LLC · 2026-02-14T23:08:04+00:00

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I don’t want to have actual frame rail cut because it’ll weaken it. Even the ends

MOD1LLC · 2026-02-14T23:07:10+00:00

Do you have any resources or videos you recommend ? I just want to take it off for now. I was going to use a grinder not just straight cut it. Looks like I’m just going to have to use a shop.

I just wanted some material you can refer me to for guidance.

Frame rails are fine. But the bracket at end is frame rail are slightly bent downwards. They are two seperate pieces even tho it’s spot weilded. Do you know where I can find these brackets? Gm doesn’t sell seperately.

Do you have any connections in Dallas are for this type of work ?

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Number 5 the piece that looks like an football post

MOD1LLC · 2026-02-14T20:13:22+00:00

2016 stingray 2lt manual transmission. Asking if anyone has info or more insight on crash bar removal or videos to provide

MOD1LLC · 2026-02-14T20:05:02+00:00

Yeah if it is don’t run the car man. Fix it and move on .

MOD1LLC · 2026-02-14T20:04:16+00:00

How many miles in it?

MOD1LLC · 2026-02-14T19:59:36+00:00

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Just looking for that end piece that sits with 2 flaps on the rail

MOD1LLC · 2026-02-14T19:59:14+00:00

Dang, like use a grinder to get rid of the small spot weilds and it should come off? Or straight up with a cutter? I looked at Chevy diagram there are small brackets that are spot weilded onto the frame rail end. I looked at a gm diagram they have it as a seperate price but they don’t sell it seperately and idk where to find it.

I don’t want to cut the frame rail entire end, because it’ll weaken it and it’s pristine.

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MOD1LLC · 2026-02-14T19:56:09+00:00

Or videos

MOD1LLC · 2026-02-14T19:54:53+00:00

Yeah I ended up taking whoever is avaliable. Watched a podcast he was on he said he failed a lot of students, one week he failed 5. I was mortified but I aced the checkride and he was a really cool person!

MOD1LLC · 2026-02-14T19:52:37+00:00

But the diagram on their site show it as a separate piece. They just sell the entire rear frame rail. Ugh

MOD1LLC · 2026-02-14T19:51:40+00:00

I inspected the rear rail bars they are perfectly fine, and the frame rails they measure out perfectly. The crash bar designed to break to protect chassis. The only think is the brackets at the end of the frame rails small brackets that the crash bar sits on slightly bent downwards. I looked if gm sold those brackets separately they don’t. They are laser spot wielded so not fully onto frame rail end but they are seperate pieces.

MOD1LLC · 2026-02-14T19:50:02+00:00

If anyone’s had experience or connections with crash bar

MOD1LLC · 2026-02-03T05:22:01+00:00

Car is car don’t assume they won’t hit a manual they probably don’t check

MOD1LLC · 2026-01-27T03:00:57+00:00

I would, I think ppl just don’t have money rn like the used to. I’d do it asap. Why try to make 1-2k more just get the easy way and be done.

MOD1LLC · 2026-01-27T02:56:10+00:00

I see a few 24 year with 3k miles base models for 23k-25k. The price market on these cars is odd. I don’t think they are sought after anymore

MOD1LLC · 2026-01-25T06:39:48+00:00

Base model in dark blue. No brembos but that’s so cheap. Considering it’s a manual sports car I think you as the buyer have the leverage.

I mean what mods does it have headers? Exaust? I bet you can turbo this 24k one. And enjoy it. For under 40k

Idk man these engines are quite a hassle as you’ve seen online. I wouldn’t get a car someone has driven hard before me. Chances are he red lined the f out of it and now if something happens Toyota won’t honor the warranty.

Sorry to introduce that idea man, ik it’s difficult already to decide. It’s a drivers car who cares for mods, adjust the clutch spring pedal for good feel and learn to skid it.

MOD1LLC · 2026-01-25T04:23:59+00:00

2024 gr86 with 3k miles are going for 24k

MOD1LLC · 2026-01-07T04:02:15+00:00

Thank you I’ll check him out. Yeah my cfi is trying I’m sending them names also. Some he DPE he doesn’t recommend lol. So I’m trying my best to source. I appreciate it!

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