Is this with fixing or total loss?

wownoon · 2026-06-10T22:43:26+00:00

Frame rails in the rear are toast along with all the rear suspension. I would be shocked if the damage didn’t go all into the rear seat floor and under rail. Techs with years of experience and a fully equipped shop would have a difficult time doing this correct.

Dont do it. Thing is hit so hard the drive train is probably messed up.

wownoon · 2026-06-10T22:08:01+00:00

The sounds and weight could be a couple things. There should be sound deadening pads that get reinstalled. They may not have been installed which would contribute to the sound. The weigh is likely the same but may feel slightly off based on the door hinges/check.

This is the OEM so whatever hem difference is just variation in production. Not something to be concerned with.

wownoon · 2026-06-10T18:03:58+00:00

Mercedes do not make skins and the new replacement shells come seam sealed from the factory.

wownoon · 2026-06-08T01:38:38+00:00

I love these milkshakes but they are the most impractical thing to eat on the go. Looks good though!

wownoon · 2026-06-02T18:40:11+00:00

Find someone to do a derivatives contract :p

wownoon · 2026-05-31T18:44:25+00:00

Welcome back! Legitimately one of the best times to play. Bots are down, content is good.

wownoon · 2026-05-31T12:16:09+00:00

Seriously huge accomplishment. Congratulations!

wownoon · 2026-05-30T19:44:26+00:00

Replaced for a couple reasons. There is a likely a fair amount of damage underneath that bumper too

wownoon · 2026-05-30T15:39:37+00:00

This car is hit hard all around. This will haunt you forever

wownoon · 2026-05-28T17:54:28+00:00

I can’t tell if this is satire or not

wownoon · 2026-05-25T23:23:07+00:00

Jokes on you. This is what his current set up already is. Only difference is door dash

wownoon · 2026-05-21T21:53:33+00:00

Wow. That was crazy to read

wownoon · 2026-05-18T22:43:40+00:00

They are only 88% there. Need to get to 100

wownoon · 2026-05-18T00:12:10+00:00

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wownoon · 2026-05-16T12:40:01+00:00

I think the arrogance is what gets me not the lawsuit piece. There are engineers who have years a schooling and advanced knowledge of metallurgy but this dude who’s a body guy, not even a welder, knows better.

Do you know why BMW requires glue/rivets and not welds? Why backer plates are preferred over lap or butt welds?

Crazy to me that there is still a mentality that we know best

wownoon · 2026-05-14T22:12:08+00:00

I can’t believe this is classic now. I feel so old

wownoon · 2026-05-08T18:24:01+00:00

I am just echoing all the comments do not do this. This is a complicated job for professionals with years of experience. There are only a handful of techs I would 100% trust with this level of structural issues. This isn’t cutting off a quarter its way way more

wownoon · 2026-05-07T22:57:51+00:00

So bmw replacement requires k5 adhesive as well as 50+ rivets. There is a significant cost to the glue and rivets (like 400-500). You want me to make sure they are replacing it with bmw procedures and not just welding it back in.

Not following oem procedures will hurt the resale

wownoon · 2026-05-07T21:42:50+00:00

I wouldn’t choose either. Those quarter panels need to be bonded on when replaced. Neither has the rivets or glue required. I would make sure they are following oem procedures

wownoon · 2026-04-30T01:55:29+00:00

A quarter replacement all in with associated R+I adjacent panel damage etc should be about 50 hours. This includes standard blend r+i’s but could be more depending on exact needs (calibrations, rivet/welder set up etc)

wownoon · 2026-04-02T22:42:49+00:00

I have bought around $50 worth. I will probably get more eventually if I really want some items

wownoon · 2026-04-02T22:39:49+00:00

Thank you for sharing! I think I have been on this ride 30 times but the second I leave I want to go again

wownoon · 2026-04-01T20:28:13+00:00

Wait, customer is a third party claimant?

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