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Originally Posted by sugarwood
Often, when the quarterpanel is buckled like that, and the door frame is twisted, the same experts say RIP and buy another. But that's from a insurance salvage perspective.
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I would disagree with that, especially with the 911 based cars. I have seen and dealt with any number of rear enders like this and can't remember a twisted door frame. A buckled door maybe yes. However, clearly from the pic one can see most of the energy absorbed through midway of the panel.
The right rear rail and rear cross-rail will require a pull and possible replacement. Something to be determined during tear-down.
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Originally Posted by wpw3
Yes you are right. To fix it properly -- with a Celette and dedicated Porsche 911 jigs -- it takes expertise, significantly more time and more money. All in scarce supply with insurance copmany service providers. The insurance companies generally decide not to touch it. And from a business model perspective it makes sense.
But I have been afflicted with the psychosis of loyalty to this particular Porsche. One day she will repay the favor!
The buckle in the door is minor but we would greatly benefit from others' experience and expertise in getting out the kinks. I had hoped that David Liam of Runge Eleven ( https://www.rungeeleven.com/) who initiated this thread with the initial post were still active. I would like to have someone of that realm on-hand and on-site before we start 'yanking.' |
You're on the right track, Celette is the only way to go with this repair. Think we have five at last count. Four strictly for 900 series thru current including all fixtures, and one for longer wheel based such as Panamera, etc.. though many of those and the SUV's don't make it through to full repair.