shralp Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 (edited) Ugh, knew this was going to happen one of these days. There are so many deer out in the morning on this route to Oregon Raceway Park here in Central OR. Was cruising about 60 down a blank country road yesterday morning and a deer ran out of the shadow right in front of me. My buddy behind me said there was just zero time to react, I didn't even tap my brakes. Hit him in the ass from behind square in the middle of my front bumper. He flew straight up about 15 feet and landed well behind the car. Coolant gushing from the rad, I turned it off checked on the deer, (DOA) and called a flat bed to come get me while my buddy continued on in his R53 Mini to do his track day. $550 dollar tow all the way back to Bend and I pushed it into my garage and started assessing and dismantling the carnage. Front radiator support assembly is smoked, its mostly bolt on with tack welds at the tips of the quarter panels. Koyorad is taco'd, JDM grill and new blue CF Madrid hood scoop, barely 2 months old, shattered. Hood smashed in, rad and fans smashed up against the timing covers, also cracked and broken. Shockingly, both headlights fresh as a daisy, although all the mounting tabs are broken clean off so they are done. Even more shocking, both front quarter panels absolutely perfect. No crinkles, no shifting, perfect panel gaps, they are fine. Bumper, although peppered with 10+ years of rocks is actually not broken. The paint is cracked and spidered from blunt force impact but ins not cracked or broken anywhere. Everyone keeps telling me how lucky I am and I know it could have been way worse but yeah, super bummed to say the least. Pulled the timing covers off and checked marks, they looked ok. Pulled the crank position sensor to cut spark and turned it over, sounded like even audible compression. Plugged the crank position sensor back in cleared codes on my Accessport and fired it up. Sounds fine so luckily my forged motor appears to be ok and timing did not jump. Guess I've got the winter to suss out parts get a game plan together and see if I can get Madrig to make me another CF scoop Will be combing the classifieds now as my parts list is fairly lengthy. Edited September 22, 2021 by shralp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Sorry to see this happen to your wagon. Life sucks sometimes. What color is it, black or RBP? 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 248K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 258K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shralp Posted September 22, 2021 Author Share Posted September 22, 2021 Sorry to see this happen to your wagon. Life sucks sometimes. What color is it, black or RBP? She’s RBP… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Febreze Mee Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 I'm glad you're okay, and that the damage appears minor in comparison to others. Bummed the wagon won't be making it to Wagonfest. Please keep us updated! MILKRUN - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infosecdad Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Wow, glad you are ok. Those are all replaceable parts (not that it was something you wanted to do). If you aren't able to get another blue carbon scoop from Madrig, I'll sell you mine and switch to a fiberglass SWP version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tehspud Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 That really sucks! I hope you can get it sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kojak Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Ooof. Hurts to look at. Keep the faith. When my radiator blew a few wks back, I debated it being the last fix on my wagon. For about ten seconds. You got this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 (edited) Sorry to see this. blue wagons are suffering this year...Gex recently damaged his wagon. I have a "front radiator cut" from a spec b. everything back to the start of the wheel well. I'm not going to use it if you want to get it grafted on. Might have some other parts to help out too. All from black cars tho Edited September 22, 2021 by boxkita Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awfulwaffle Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Woof, that blows. Like others have said, at least its all replaceable. Hopefully you're back up and running soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitexc Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Sorry to hear. Glad you are safe. The car can be repaired. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NORULZleggy Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Man this sucks, they really don't want us to keep these legacys running. Damn deer. get it back on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shralp Posted September 22, 2021 Author Share Posted September 22, 2021 Thanks guys, good to know that there are still some Legacy folks out there to share the pain with. I actually found a west coast car salvage dismantler yesterday that has an RBP ‘06 GT in one of their California yards. The pics they sent me are not super high res but the bumper and hood look to be in good shape. The prices are about the same as a new black primered hood and bumper cover from the dealership but I can’t imagine what a body shop is gonna charge me to paint them RBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Sorry to see that...good luck going forward. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Gator's shop might be able to help you out. They seem to be able to turn his issues around pretty quickly Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoozeRS05 Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Ah man, that's terrible to hear. I have extra RBP fenders, bumper (paints in poor condition), an 05 bumper beam, headlight brackets, but no hood. If you need anything just lmk EB's Subaru journal - 2005 LegacyGT Wagon & 2014 Forester FB25 (2008 specB - RIP) IG@legacygtliving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JmP6889928 Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Man, so sorry to see this. Just glad you're OK. Car can be replaced. Shralp can NOT be replaced. I have an extra RBP hood and bumper cover, but I'm just a bit far away to be able to send it to you, unless you can't find anything else. Let me know if you truly need it and we'll figure it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shralp Posted September 22, 2021 Author Share Posted September 22, 2021 Thanks all, I'll keep you posted as I suss out my options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pleides Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Saw this on your Instagram. Really bummed man! I hope it all comes back together nicely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shralp Posted September 22, 2021 Author Share Posted September 22, 2021 So guys, went to a paint shop in town here in Bend that Sgt. Gator has used in the past to do some work on his Acura Integra race car. Looks like about $1100 to shoot the hood, bumper cover and blend the doors, (I will be providing a black primered OEM hood and bumper cover. After looking at some higher res pics of the RBP bumper and hood out of the dismantler in CA, they look to be in rough enough shape that I don't think its worth it at the price. I'm attempting to process WHY I'm thinking about spending $1100 on what is essentially a track car but god I just desperately want to keep this car OEM color and not start vinyl wrapping stuff and slapping on tons of stickers. Checking with a few buddys that paint estimate seems to be a pretty straight shooter price. Anyone with thoughts or want to try to talk some sense into me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infosecdad Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 So guys, went to a paint shop in town here in Bend that Sgt. Gator has used in the past to do some work on his Acura Integra race car. Looks like about $1100 to shoot the hood, bumper cover and blend the doors, (I will be providing a black primered OEM hood and bumper cover. After looking at some higher res pics of the RBP bumper and hood out of the dismantler in CA, they look to be in rough enough shape that I don't think its worth it at the price. I'm attempting to process WHY I'm thinking about spending $1100 on what is essentially a track car but god I just desperately want to keep this car OEM color and not start vinyl wrapping stuff and slapping on tons of stickers. Checking with a few buddys that paint estimate seems to be a pretty straight shooter price. Anyone with thoughts or want to try to talk some sense into me? Is "talking sense into you" voting for the new parts and paint? Done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Boxkita's wagon had rock chips and other track damage. The jdm sport bumper largely removed most of the visible damage. Track cars, unless you daily them, tend to gradually get grungy. If you want to keep the oem color, do the hood & bumper, clear-wrap them and move on. A few wrap companies actually have a color similar rbp. Since you're doing large areas with non-complex curves, it shouldn't be too hard to figure it out. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gex Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Bad couple months for RBP wagons. I have a good front end for you. Little scuffed up but I should have a spare hood, passenger fender, RBP USDM bumper and bumper beam, also have a spare Mishimoto radiator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 I'm meeting shralp at PIR in mid october. Probably can get it all in the pickup. Unless Gex wants help out at the race Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino6303 Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 I have a spare RBP hood and bumper here in Woodland. You can have it for free if you pick it up. They are in ok shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shralp Posted September 23, 2021 Author Share Posted September 23, 2021 Wow guys, thanks so much for reaching out! I'll touch base with you all via PM to see what my best option would be. Taking a big cash ding for paint out of the budget when I have viable existing parts within striking distance of me is huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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