How to properly fix a damaged car?

[Demolisher_1]

I've been hearing mixed things about how to fix the damage. I've heard that the "restore body rigidity" is expensive, but I've also heard that there is another way to fix the dents.

How can a car be fixed? (the cheapest way)

 

[grenadeshark]

Ok, I am posting the same response I posted in another thread. I am a lvl 18 driver.

Ok, I just tested all of this for the sake of argument. I had a HPA r32 that needed 130k worth of chassis repair. I ran 20 laps on the same track (high speed ring). With my very timid driving style, I averaged a 12.1.

Paid the 120k for chassis repair. Ran another 20 laps. Average lap time, 12.13.

Absolutely NO DIFFERENCE at all for me when the car needed 130k in repairs.

P.S. After all these laps, it tells me i need another 130k chassis maintenance where there were ZERO collisions or crashes. It's complete BS. Has anyone actually seen it change prices? I wonder why it stays at 130k for my car?

EDIT: More testing with an opel has given my theory even more evidence.

Ran one race, a few bumps, one spin out. Quit out in 30 seconds. Needed 24.5k in chassis repairs. Ran 2 more races finished one, quit the other. Ran into numerous walls at 130 mph. Finished one race where I was bumping the hell out of computer cars. Chassis repairs needed 24.5k. Looks like it is set in stone based on the cars value. Also, it probably has no effect on cars under 1000 miles on the odometer. Probably only useful when you buy used cars with 50k miles on them. Just IMO.

One last thing. My buick special happens to need exactly 362,500 in chassis repairs. So weird how we could accumulate the exact same damage!!! Oh wait, we didn't. It's a set number regardless of what you do.

 

[jac31k]

I think its just half the cars value as soon as you drive it. I.e. as soon as its not fresh, you need half its value to restore rigidity.

The key thing here i think is that it doesnt actually seem to affect your cars abilities?

 

[Novice]

restoring body rigidity and engine rebuild on my stealth mclaren F1 only costs 500 credits

 

[RB6]

I am very sure there is difference if it isn't restored because the first time I drove my 02 Ferrari Enzo was very different from what it is now in the way its performance is

 

[Demolisher_1]

Ok, well what about the dents and visual damage. How do I fix just that, to keep it looking clean. (mind you, I don't have the game yet, I'm just learning about it so when I do get it I can be knowledgeable)

 

[M.Ponsiglione]

I am level 15 and have seen no damage to any cars nor have been told I have to repair something. So, what's the deal?

 

[stinger061]

Visual damage doesn't carry over from race to race

 

[Demolisher_1]

Visual damage doesn't carry over from race to race

Ah, ok, thanks. I get it now. Phew! I'm relieved lol.

 

[VanderbroTT]

Visual damage doesn't carry over from race to race

Neither does mechanical damage...The only things that happen are over time (added mileage to the car) the chassis rigidity and engine need repairs. Crashing has nothing to do with this. You can run your car 300km/h into a wall and still have the same chassis repair costs as someone who drove for 2 seconds in a brand new car.

 

[Demolisher_1]

Neither does mechanical damage...The only things that happen are over time (added mileage to the car) the chassis rigidity and engine need repairs. Crashing has nothing to do with this. You can run your car 300km/h into a wall and still have the same chassis repair costs as someone who drove for 2 seconds in a brand new car.

Ok, I was thinking that I was going to have to be a very careful driver. (VERY careful) I didn't want to pay for dings and dents.

 

[jaysvw]

I think its just half the cars value as soon as you drive it. I.e. as soon as its not fresh, you need half its value to restore rigidity.

The key thing here i think is that it doesnt actually seem to affect your cars abilities?

This. A thousand times this.