Poor Z . . . needs a plastic surgeon.
02-25-2005, 11:20 AM
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ouch! that sucks man.
Typically, when any sort of accident involves frame damage its gonna be tagged for life.
You accident didnt look as bad as it sounded so it should be ok
good luck on the repair
Typically, when any sort of accident involves frame damage its gonna be tagged for life.
You accident didnt look as bad as it sounded so it should be ok
good luck on the repair
02-25-2005, 12:10 PM
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Considering the Volks and tires have now been labeled "toast" by the body shop . . . the estimate is 12K and rising. After looking at it on the rollback, they anticipate replacing most of the components on the rear (axle, control arms, etc) and expect the cost to come close to $14-15K. I doubt they will total it since the replacement values with all the mods exceeds $40K.
I was about to put on the body kit within the next month, but I guess there's not a better time than now to have it done
G
I was about to put on the body kit within the next month, but I guess there's not a better time than now to have it done
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02-25-2005, 12:17 PM
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Originally posted by 350G
I was about to put on the body kit within the next month, but I guess there's not a better time than now to have it done
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I was about to put on the body kit within the next month, but I guess there's not a better time than now to have it done
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02-25-2005, 12:22 PM
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Originally posted by 350G
More for your pleasure . . .
More for your pleasure . . .
I think I'm going to cry!!
02-25-2005, 12:35 PM
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Trust me fellas, the pics don't show half the detail. The pics show damage to the rear extremely well, but it doesn't show the detailed damage to the front bumper or the rims. Perhaps, I should have parked it going the other direction and let them plow into the engine bay. Now that, my friends, would have been a fatal blow!
On a serious note, we all have a choice and I chose not to let it bother me . . . it does suck, but hey, what can I do about it besides create a nice paper trail and lobby for the replacement of certain parts.
G
On a serious note, we all have a choice and I chose not to let it bother me . . . it does suck, but hey, what can I do about it besides create a nice paper trail and lobby for the replacement of certain parts.
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02-25-2005, 12:39 PM
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Originally posted by 350G
On a serious note, we all have a choice and I chose not to let it bother me . . . it does suck, but hey, what can I do about it besides create a nice paper trail and lobby for the replacement of certain parts.
G
On a serious note, we all have a choice and I chose not to let it bother me . . . it does suck, but hey, what can I do about it besides create a nice paper trail and lobby for the replacement of certain parts.
G
02-25-2005, 12:44 PM
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Strong, well that's debateable, but a little wiser at the ripe ol' age of 27, probably As time goes on, you'll start to see the priorities in life and although you love to work on a vehicle, its not the end if a "challenge" presents itself.
Thanks everyone for the support and with any luck, the Z is merely postponed for its formal show debut--I was anticipating that I would show it after I finished the body kit, audio (custom fiberglassing), and some forged internals (not necessary for show, but great for the go).
G
As time goes on, you'll start to see the priorities in life and although you love to work on a vehicle, its not the end if a "challenge" presents itself.Thanks everyone for the support and with any luck, the Z is merely postponed for its formal show debut--I was anticipating that I would show it after I finished the body kit, audio (custom fiberglassing), and some forged internals (not necessary for show, but great for the go).
G
02-26-2005, 08:35 AM
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my sincerest condolences. but like you said, you chose not to let it affect you. you have an awesome attitude.
on another note,
women drivers...no survivors
as my friend always used to say. (except the women Z drivers on this forum )
but like you said, you chose not to let it affect you. you have an awesome attitude.on another note,
women drivers...no survivors
as my friend always used to say. (except the women Z drivers on this forum
)
02-26-2005, 01:50 PM
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Not sure . . . this occurred just the other night and I haven't met with their insurance company yet (meet on monday) . . . I'll let you know when I find out. If yours is not nearly as bad, you might just need a minor bondo job which is typically inexpensive.
G
G
02-26-2005, 03:32 PM
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Originally posted by Zenvy
women drivers...no survivors
as my friend always used to say. (except the women Z drivers on this forum )
women drivers...no survivors
as my friend always used to say. (except the women Z drivers on this forum
)
! I was going to have to------>
!!LOL
02-26-2005, 04:41 PM
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besaure that you sue the other insurance company for vehicle depreciation.... you can probably get a couple grand out of it... Get a lawer if you can, theres some money you can get out of it, thats if you wanted to...
Get a lawer if you can, theres some money you can get out of it, thats if you wanted to...
02-26-2005, 06:50 PM
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that sucks, when they put that back together you freaking rim won't be perfect, better hope and make sure they do a good job becuase if they are off by a little you will be feeling that for a long time. Good luck man!
02-27-2005, 01:47 AM
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Originally posted by Destiny350Z
You better be glad you cleaned that up! ! I was going to have to------> !!LOL
You better be glad you cleaned that up!
! I was going to have to------> !!LOL
yea, i have a tendency to be a chauvanistic pig...i'm working on it...gradually.
02-27-2005, 07:38 AM
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Originally posted by Zenvy
yea, i have a tendency to be a chauvanistic pig...i'm working on it...gradually.
yea, i have a tendency to be a chauvanistic pig...i'm working on it...gradually.
"I used to be sexist, but b!tches hate that ****."
Ahhhh, the memories . . . .
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02-27-2005, 10:54 AM
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Originally posted by 350G
That reminds me of a shirt I picked up in Florida (no offense intended):
"I used to be sexist, but b!tches hate that ****."
Ahhhh, the memories . . . .
G
That reminds me of a shirt I picked up in Florida (no offense intended):
"I used to be sexist, but b!tches hate that ****."
Ahhhh, the memories . . . .
G
02-27-2005, 12:26 PM
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Gary, got to give it to you, hosting all these pics of your mangled 350Z. And I would be in a state of rage especially knowing that DUI was involved. When the insurance company calls you, you'll be getting a hefty check. When my dad totaled his car, the insurance gave him more than fair value on the car.