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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 07:56 AM
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got rear ended

got rear ended by a guy going about 25-30 yesterday. The car is in surprisingly good shape and at first glance all you can tell is that the rear bumper is a little twisted and scratched up. So obviously the rear bumper need replaced.

Upon inspecting the car further though i can see that the front bumper is also tweaked and the car has a slight pull to the right. So now im pretty worried about my poor 8.

What should i have the body shop look for? A few people have said to insist the drive shaft is replaced since it is carbon fiber. What else?

anyone know an awesome body shop in atlanta?
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 10:43 AM
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how is the front bumper tweaked if you got hit from behind? unless you hit something too...

the only problem you'll have is if the accident pushed your exhaust or if the rear reinforcement bar got smashed into the frame.

you'll probably just need an alignment for the pulling to the right.
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 11:53 AM
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go get an estimate done, they'll be able to find everything that's wrong
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 01:43 PM
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how is the front bumper tweaked if you got hit from behind? unless you hit something too...

the only problem you'll have is if the accident pushed your exhaust or if the rear reinforcement bar got smashed into the frame.

you'll probably just need an alignment for the pulling to the right.

I didn't hit anything. The whole care is a little bit tweaked, and a few of the gaps between doors are now off a little bit too.
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 01:45 PM
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go get an estimate done, they'll be able to find everything that's wrong


I think thats already obvious. But i'm asking what to look for that other people have experienced in the past? I know some have had to get their driveshaft replaced since its carbon fiber. Looking for those sorts of tips..
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