What are all these dents from?
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Originally Posted by BAD *** TA WS6
Come one guys... I thought this was common knowledge? J/k. However his car was probably not in a wreck. These ARE body flex marks. I have the same on my car from running at the track with no subframe connectors. Both sides, both aligned exactly with each other.
You going to tell me my car was in a wreck (both sides) when I bought it new from the dealer? Nah, it's just where these cars flex. It sucks, I know, just buy subframe connectors...
Rob
You going to tell me my car was in a wreck (both sides) when I bought it new from the dealer? Nah, it's just where these cars flex. It sucks, I know, just buy subframe connectors...
Rob
And I'm not saying that I think it's been wrecked because of the dimples on the quarters panels, it's all the other things that make me wonder. Like the new paint job and the panels that don't line up. The dealership told me it was repainted because the sun had faded the original paint but I'm starting to doubt that. If the car was wrecked that would explain why they were asking 5K under the KBB value.
Also, why does everybody always assume that I'm a guy 
Do I need to start typing in pink text so it's obvious I'm a girl? Or will that just make everyone think I'm a gay guy? One good way to see if it was in a wreck is to have someone see if the car leaves straight. If it doens't, then you'll know that you have frame damage if the car was in a bad wreck. Maybe the hood the got damaged and was changed. And the back panel was crooked on my old T/A also but I bought that car new so I know it wasn't in a wreck. 
Hope that helps some.
Hope that helps some. 
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Originally Posted by calys968
Are there any other mods besides sfcs that will help prevent these dents?
And I'm not saying that I think it's been wrecked because of the dimples on the quarters panels, it's all the other things that make me wonder. Like the new paint job and the panels that don't line up. The dealership told me it was repainted because the sun had faded the original paint but I'm starting to doubt that. If the car was wrecked that would explain why they were asking 5K under the KBB value.
Also, why does everybody always assume that I'm a guy Do I need to start typing in pink text so it's obvious I'm a girl? Or will that just make everyone think I'm a gay guy?
And I'm not saying that I think it's been wrecked because of the dimples on the quarters panels, it's all the other things that make me wonder. Like the new paint job and the panels that don't line up. The dealership told me it was repainted because the sun had faded the original paint but I'm starting to doubt that. If the car was wrecked that would explain why they were asking 5K under the KBB value.
Also, why does everybody always assume that I'm a guy Do I need to start typing in pink text so it's obvious I'm a girl? Or will that just make everyone think I'm a gay guy? Thread Starter
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Originally Posted by Tranzaman00
Oh, god you just mentioned your a girl, be prepared for this thread to go 20 pages long
Originally Posted by calys968
Are there any other mods besides sfcs that will help prevent these dents?
And I'm not saying that I think it's been wrecked because of the dimples on the quarters panels, it's all the other things that make me wonder. Like the new paint job and the panels that don't line up. The dealership told me it was repainted because the sun had faded the original paint but I'm starting to doubt that. If the car was wrecked that would explain why they were asking 5K under the KBB value.
Also, why does everybody always assume that I'm a guy Do I need to start typing in pink text so it's obvious I'm a girl? Or will that just make everyone think I'm a gay guy?
And I'm not saying that I think it's been wrecked because of the dimples on the quarters panels, it's all the other things that make me wonder. Like the new paint job and the panels that don't line up. The dealership told me it was repainted because the sun had faded the original paint but I'm starting to doubt that. If the car was wrecked that would explain why they were asking 5K under the KBB value.
Also, why does everybody always assume that I'm a guy Do I need to start typing in pink text so it's obvious I'm a girl? Or will that just make everyone think I'm a gay guy?To answer your other question, include this pic with your posts, and people will get the general idea. I wouldn't take it personal, though. I often use the traditional "masculine" descriptors with reference to humans of unknown gender. Call it politically incorrect or rude, but it is not intended to be, just a way to get the point across
.Edit: That took so long to go through that 2 messages got ahead of me. Oh well. By the way, I like the pic in your sig.
Last edited by 2002BlackSS; Jul 13, 2005 at 09:21 PM.
Originally Posted by Roarin_8
Only when you HOOK. I've never had body flex when the car was stock with street tires. The problem becomes apparent when you are either running quite a bit of power or manage to hook with DRs or slicks.
I have my converter installed and still no flex points on the body. Tires will be on this week but I won't hit the car hard till I get subframes on her.
I have my converter installed and still no flex points on the body. Tires will be on this week but I won't hit the car hard till I get subframes on her.
now it makes sense. i was thinking it just "comes with the territory" even with a stock car on street tires. i'll still get sfc eventually but now i'm not as worried
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Originally Posted by 2002BlackSS
To answer your other question, include this pic with your posts, and people will get the general idea. I wouldn't take it personal, though. I often use the traditional "masculine" descriptors with reference to humans of unknown gender. Call it politically incorrect or rude, but it is not intended to be, just a way to get the point across .
. ....let's get back on topic here..... is there any way to get rid of the dents? Paintless dent removal, perhaps? Also, there's a lot more dents than what showed up in the pictures...I'd say 5+ on each side. And my car's been almost completely stock since I've had it, I've never used slicks or anything. LS1 Tech Stories
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Verdad Gallardo I'd look into the paintless dent removal. They're probably small enough that they can get them out without too much trouble. If not, they should let you know during the estimate. Good luck.
Originally Posted by OneMeanZ
PDR would be your best bet, then get some subframe connectors
This thread is making me order my UMI subframe connectors Monday
This thread is making me order my UMI subframe connectors Monday
It sucks doesn't it? I baby the hell out of my car. Bring it to a show, and everyones like wow, clean car. Oh wait, got a couple dents huh? Pisses me off every time. You can see a clear ding/crease on both of mine. I'm not going to fix it until I've got my subframe connectors on though. Probably this Saturday, as they've been sitting in my room for months...
Originally Posted by calys968
That's understandable, it just gets annoying sometimes. When I post on the forums everyone thinks I'm a dude, when I'm driving around town everyone thinks it's my boyfriend's car. But whatever, that's all besides the point ....let's get back on topic here..... is there any way to get rid of the dents? Paintless dent removal, perhaps? Also, there's a lot more dents than what showed up in the pictures...I'd say 5+ on each side. And my car's been almost completely stock since I've had it, I've never used slicks or anything.
....let's get back on topic here..... is there any way to get rid of the dents? Paintless dent removal, perhaps? Also, there's a lot more dents than what showed up in the pictures...I'd say 5+ on each side. And my car's been almost completely stock since I've had it, I've never used slicks or anything.
i just washed my car today and noticed the same small dents on my rear quarters. the drivers side is a little worse then the passenger...all the that torque i guess...should have bought a honda...NOT!
So that's what those dents on my quarters are, I thought it was hail damage (car got caught outside in one 
) or some SOB door dinging me @ work
Well all I can say is yes PDR works for these dents, and SFCs apparently do help prevent them (tho I've only had them on for a week)
Kind of amazing IMO a stock car has the power to wrinkle the sheet metal/torque the frame (unibody)
) or some SOB door dinging me @ workWell all I can say is yes PDR works for these dents, and SFCs apparently do help prevent them (tho I've only had them on for a week)
Kind of amazing IMO a stock car has the power to wrinkle the sheet metal/torque the frame (unibody)
Originally Posted by methane
2K2WS6TA, any reason why you went with the 3 point sfc's. i'm looking into the umi sfc's but i wasn't sure if i should get the tubular or boxed ones.
They have made quite a difference in the rigidity of the car, I was getting some squeaks and rattles starting, put the SFCs on, all quiet, and it just feels more like one piece (I've noticed the handling seems to have improved too)
Either way you go, 2 or 3 point, it'll help, plus the 3 point really tuck up nice, doesn't impact ground clearance at all
Can't say about the 2 point
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Originally Posted by calys968
Are there any other mods besides sfcs that will help prevent these dents?
And I'm not saying that I think it's been wrecked because of the dimples on the quarters panels, it's all the other things that make me wonder. Like the new paint job and the panels that don't line up. The dealership told me it was repainted because the sun had faded the original paint but I'm starting to doubt that. If the car was wrecked that would explain why they were asking 5K under the KBB value.
Also, why does everybody always assume that I'm a guy Do I need to start typing in pink text so it's obvious I'm a girl? Or will that just make everyone think I'm a gay guy?
And I'm not saying that I think it's been wrecked because of the dimples on the quarters panels, it's all the other things that make me wonder. Like the new paint job and the panels that don't line up. The dealership told me it was repainted because the sun had faded the original paint but I'm starting to doubt that. If the car was wrecked that would explain why they were asking 5K under the KBB value.
Also, why does everybody always assume that I'm a guy Do I need to start typing in pink text so it's obvious I'm a girl? Or will that just make everyone think I'm a gay guy?Typing in pink would make everyone think your gay, so I' ve got a better idea. Have someone take a pic of you in a bikini, with you laying on the hood. Just don' t move around too much, being only four feet tall and weighing 300lbs, you don' t equalize your weight very well. If you' re not careful, you' ll be putting another hood on the car!
Don' t worry about that pic scaring people off, I' m sure we have a few chubby-chasers here somewhere!
Originally Posted by Jditlfm
I just noticed these in my front fenders a couple of hours ago and was wondering were they came from. I guess I know now.
They' re plastic, they should not dent, only the hood and 1/4's on these cars can be dented. 
