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Feb 21, 2025 | 09:25 AM

Femto1898

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Worth repairing?

Unsuspected snowfall on the way home from work, and of course, this happened. Is this totaled or worth repairing? Was about to drive off but the steering was very crooked.

Feb 21, 2025 | 09:44 AM

1999corvettels1

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Did you slide into a curb, or what hit the car?

Is it leaking coolant?

Would say it’s worth inspecting more, needs at least a front bumper cover, maybe alignment if nothing bent or broke.

Did airbags pop?

Feb 21, 2025 | 10:03 AM

Femto1898

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Originally Posted by 1999corvettels1

yes coolant is leaking, I slid into a curb. Airbags did not pop.

Feb 21, 2025 | 12:05 PM

SkyTigress

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Ouch! Are those summer tires?
Looks like radiator support, shroud, some brackets, bumper cover. Check out Vette Nuts online, they may be able to help you out if you send them photos.

Feb 21, 2025 | 12:07 PM

Femto1898

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Originally Posted by SkyTigress

Ouch! Are those summer tires?
Looks like radiator support, shroud, some brackets, bumper cover. Check out Vette Nuts online, they may be able to help you out if you send them photos.

thank you so much my friend, I definitely will!
and yes they are, snow wasn’t on the forecast until I was already at work that night… just my luck.

Feb 21, 2025 | 02:09 PM

hyperv6

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Hell yeah. Fix it if you are doing it yourself.

No bags and no frame damage his is just mostly a lot of bolt on parts.

Feb 21, 2025 | 10:24 PM

SkyTigress

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Femto1898

thank you so much my friend, I definitely will!
and yes they are, snow wasn’t on the forecast until I was already at work that night… just my luck.

No problem! They have lots of stuff and are very helpful!
Get you a set of Toyo Proxes all seasons. I have them on my 18/19s so I don't worry too much driving in the winter, they're pretty grippy for regular street driving, what's funny is when they're cold they're cold though and can still break loose but not as bad as a summer tire in temps under 40. Best of luck on fixing your baby.

Feb 23, 2025 | 02:24 PM

BRKLYN

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Front end suspension first. Get inner fender, looks like the right fender is good and front nose. Like previously said hyperv6 fix it.

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Feb 23, 2025 | 03:21 PM

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Ask around. Get background on local shops. Then pick the best one. Have em fix it. Count your blessings. Then don't drive the C5 in the damned snow ever again. 😝

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Quote:

Originally Posted by hyperv6

Hell yeah. Fix it if you are doing it yourself.

No bags and no frame damage his is just mostly a lot of bolt on parts.

I agree - good luck whether you decide to do the repair yourself or farm it out to a trusted body shop if there is no frame damage.

Mar 2, 2025 | 10:46 PM

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Mar 4, 2025 | 12:02 PM

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Fix it!

Mar 4, 2025 | 12:13 PM

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Im sure this looks overwhelming to you. If you have the ability and tools i would start taking it apart and line up parts as they come off. Doing this might ease how much damage is there.

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