I finished going over the damage and soon it will be time to get working on fixing it. My goal is a rallycross at the end of the month. A quick summary includes a new exhaust, new skidplate parts, new subframe, and a new power steering rack. While that’s apart I need to replace the shifter cables and the clutch cable. I also need a bunch of consumable items like new pads and rotors and a fresh set of tires. I’m on the lookout for a workshop space / garage I can rent in the OC Area.

I enjoyed the summer break, but now it’s time to get back to work. On Saturday I was able to get a complete subframe and power steering rack for the car. John and I found a decent looking new front bumper skin as well. At the SoCal-Neon Meet, Harry and I talked about pulling the motor at his place and welding the front frame and new subframe up properly. I’m not 100% cool with pulling out the motor, but it will let me get to all of the pieces and parts that are broken. Subframe mounts, engine mounts, etc. I’m also going to seam weld the front frame rails. They are made up of 3 or 4 pieces of metal shaped and overlapped into a metal… um… metal taco. – and I certainly don’t want beans and cheese going everywhere.

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