Ponies on The Run (Again)
1/14/08, 11:09 AM
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Front and rear facsia, front & rear qtr panels, passenger door & both passenger side wheels.
In fact half the rotor, hub and studs are still attached to the rear wheel, which came off, I'm assuming when I hit the wall.
1/14/08, 11:14 AM
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Pretty much the entire Passenger side is damaged. LOL
Front and rear facsia, front & rear qtr panels, passenger door & both passenger side wheels.
In fact half the rotor, hub and studs are still attached to the rear wheel, which came off, I'm assuming when I hit the wall.
Front and rear facsia, front & rear qtr panels, passenger door & both passenger side wheels.
In fact half the rotor, hub and studs are still attached to the rear wheel, which came off, I'm assuming when I hit the wall.
A friend of mine that works at the Body Shop that will be doing the repair, said at first glance guestimation that it was around $10k in dmg.
1/14/08, 11:19 AM
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We should change this thread to SoCal on the Run, like Tom said when you guys are here its total kaos and when your gone its quiet as a mouse.
Nice pics though, nice NAV unit George, how did you get by the speed error? I'm with Brian I've got both eyes on the NAV unit.
Like the tires Leo, the tread pattern is totally cool. Oh, whats up with the comment about Eli, geez some of us NY fans could take that totally wrong. HA
You know whats cool is everyone there has a unique Mustang, everytime I see Ray's I like it more and more!
Nice pics though, nice NAV unit George, how did you get by the speed error? I'm with Brian I've got both eyes on the NAV unit.
Like the tires Leo, the tread pattern is totally cool. Oh, whats up with the comment about Eli, geez some of us NY fans could take that totally wrong. HA
You know whats cool is everyone there has a unique Mustang, everytime I see Ray's I like it more and more!
I'm of to MacWorld this morning crusin up to SFO in the Highlander. Coverage of the event to follow, along with senic views of the Napa Valley.
I won't do a Salt Flats run this time in the Highlander I need stuts & shocks all around 
Ray and I usually do this trip but I'll be flying solo this time next year Ray!
Jed
I won't do a Salt Flats run this time in the Highlander I need stuts & shocks all around Ray and I usually do this trip but I'll be flying solo this time next year Ray! Jed
Hey fellas, it's been awhile. Hope everyone has been doing well.
My Friday afternoon event.
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I was getting on the Interstate to go grab some lunch. The people on the On-Ramp came to a complete STOP.
So to avoid them, I saw an opening, accelerated, merged to the middle lane and the *** end came out from underneath it.
I controlled the car well enough to not hit anyone else on the Interstate but me and the retaining wall became real close friends.
My Friday afternoon event.
PICSI was getting on the Interstate to go grab some lunch. The people on the On-Ramp came to a complete STOP.
So to avoid them, I saw an opening, accelerated, merged to the middle lane and the *** end came out from underneath it.
I controlled the car well enough to not hit anyone else on the Interstate but me and the retaining wall became real close friends.
(Sorry, you posted while I was typing, never mind)
Where is George with his feed back on the installs?!
Probably sleeping, I think he was up for about 48 hours straight.
1/14/08, 11:26 AM
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OK guys got an opinion question for you.
If the car is not a total lose and can be repaired, would you keep it, or trade it in on a new one or something different??
Really been having 2nd thoughts about the car now. Will it drive the same? Will I be bugged by the fact that it will always be a wrecked and repaired car? Will I truly be happy with it knowing this?
If it's totaled, do I replace it with another new Mustang or get something more practical for my DD?
God I hate it when I get like this.
If the car is not a total lose and can be repaired, would you keep it, or trade it in on a new one or something different??
Really been having 2nd thoughts about the car now. Will it drive the same? Will I be bugged by the fact that it will always be a wrecked and repaired car? Will I truly be happy with it knowing this?
If it's totaled, do I replace it with another new Mustang or get something more practical for my DD?
God I hate it when I get like this.
1/14/08, 11:47 AM
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OK guys got an opinion question for you.
If the car is not a total lose and can be repaired, would you keep it, or trade it in on a new one or something different??
Really been having 2nd thoughts about the car now. Will it drive the same? Will I be bugged by the fact that it will always be a wrecked and repaired car? Will I truly be happy with it knowing this?
If it's totaled, do I replace it with another new Mustang or get something more practical for my DD?
God I hate it when I get like this.
If the car is not a total lose and can be repaired, would you keep it, or trade it in on a new one or something different??
Really been having 2nd thoughts about the car now. Will it drive the same? Will I be bugged by the fact that it will always be a wrecked and repaired car? Will I truly be happy with it knowing this?
If it's totaled, do I replace it with another new Mustang or get something more practical for my DD?
God I hate it when I get like this.
1/14/08, 12:01 PM
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1/14/08, 12:09 PM
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OK guys got an opinion question for you.
If the car is not a total lose and can be repaired, would you keep it, or trade it in on a new one or something different??
Really been having 2nd thoughts about the car now. Will it drive the same? Will I be bugged by the fact that it will always be a wrecked and repaired car? Will I truly be happy with it knowing this?
If it's totaled, do I replace it with another new Mustang or get something more practical for my DD?
God I hate it when I get like this.
If the car is not a total lose and can be repaired, would you keep it, or trade it in on a new one or something different??
Really been having 2nd thoughts about the car now. Will it drive the same? Will I be bugged by the fact that it will always be a wrecked and repaired car? Will I truly be happy with it knowing this?
If it's totaled, do I replace it with another new Mustang or get something more practical for my DD?
God I hate it when I get like this.
1/14/08, 12:17 PM
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After looking at the pics (Thanks Bill) it doesn't look to bad. I say just use this as an excuse to get different front and rear bumpers, hood, and wheels.
1/14/08, 12:20 PM
My Friday afternoon event. PICS
PICSTotaled.. (If I were you) I'd consider the Shelby GT. Mild mods and stripes already done. Keeping it stock would be a good DD.
Just don't let us catch you in a new Charger.
1/14/08, 12:28 PM
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Daryl - welcome to the "my car's not a virgin anymore" club. I'm glad you weren't hurt. I'm also glad it has taken you this long to join the club. (Remember, the hooker hit my car when it was only 2 months old - new rear bumper, then a valet scraped up the front bumper and I had to have it repainted)
So is it too early to ask if you will repair it or replace it? Wow, I am SO sorry to hear that!
Waving at everyone else!
So is it too early to ask if you will repair it or replace it? Wow, I am SO sorry to hear that!
Waving at everyone else!
1/14/08, 01:07 PM
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1/14/08, 01:11 PM
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Daryl-- Sorry about the car man! The only thing that matters is that you're OK!!
Wow the MGW feels GREAT! It is a "must have mod"!! The nav worked perfectly, no error messages, a true plug and play mod! This is the guy who I bought mine from, he says guarantees it works or your money back!
FORD-GPS-NAVIGATION-RADIO-ANTENNA-6P-DVD-AM-FM-ADPTR_
It was great hanging out with the gang! Cant wait for next weekend
Wow the MGW feels GREAT!
It is a "must have mod"!! The nav worked perfectly, no error messages, a true plug and play mod! This is the guy who I bought mine from, he says guarantees it works or your money back!FORD-GPS-NAVIGATION-RADIO-ANTENNA-6P-DVD-AM-FM-ADPTR_
It was great hanging out with the gang! Cant wait for next weekend
1/14/08, 01:58 PM
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Daryl in my experience, it will be very cut and dry if you fix it- one of two ways:
1) Either you'll fix the car and love it, knowing that you fixed it and the work that went into it both before and after the accident. You'll also likely come out ahead, financially.
2) You'll fix it and hate it..... the thought of knowing it was "wrecked" plays havoc on weak minds (not saying that yours is).... you'll always wonder what would have / could have been.
IMO it all depends on the kind of person you are....... you have to decide this one for yourself. GOOD LUCK.
1) Either you'll fix the car and love it, knowing that you fixed it and the work that went into it both before and after the accident. You'll also likely come out ahead, financially.
2) You'll fix it and hate it..... the thought of knowing it was "wrecked" plays havoc on weak minds (not saying that yours is).... you'll always wonder what would have / could have been.
IMO it all depends on the kind of person you are....... you have to decide this one for yourself. GOOD LUCK.
1/14/08, 03:27 PM
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Daryl in my experience, it will be very cut and dry if you fix it- one of two ways:
1) Either you'll fix the car and love it, knowing that you fixed it and the work that went into it both before and after the accident. You'll also likely come out ahead, financially.
2) You'll fix it and hate it..... the thought of knowing it was "wrecked" plays havoc on weak minds (not saying that yours is).... you'll always wonder what would have / could have been.
IMO it all depends on the kind of person you are....... you have to decide this one for yourself. GOOD LUCK.
1) Either you'll fix the car and love it, knowing that you fixed it and the work that went into it both before and after the accident. You'll also likely come out ahead, financially.
2) You'll fix it and hate it..... the thought of knowing it was "wrecked" plays havoc on weak minds (not saying that yours is).... you'll always wonder what would have / could have been.
IMO it all depends on the kind of person you are....... you have to decide this one for yourself. GOOD LUCK.
The repair bill, parts & labor etc does not total enough to make it a Total Loss, but he said the frame was bent, the seams where buckled on both sides of the car and he thought it would never run true again. All this combined he recommends a total loss.
He forwarded this information to his boss and I should have a definite answer by this time tomorrow.
1/14/08, 03:31 PM
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Just got off the phone with the adjuster and he thinks it is a Total Loss.
The repair bill, parts & labor etc does not total enough to make it a Total Loss, but he said the frame was bent, the seams where buckled on both sides of the car and he thought it would never run true again. All this combined he recommends a total loss.
He forwarded this information to his boss and I should have a definite answer by this time tomorrow.
The repair bill, parts & labor etc does not total enough to make it a Total Loss, but he said the frame was bent, the seams where buckled on both sides of the car and he thought it would never run true again. All this combined he recommends a total loss.
He forwarded this information to his boss and I should have a definite answer by this time tomorrow.
Make sure you get your mods back from the totalled one.
1/14/08, 03:38 PM
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1/14/08, 04:40 PM
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Just got off the phone with the adjuster and he thinks it is a Total Loss.
The repair bill, parts & labor etc does not total enough to make it a Total Loss, but he said the frame was bent, the seams where buckled on both sides of the car and he thought it would never run true again. All this combined he recommends a total loss.
He forwarded this information to his boss and I should have a definite answer by this time tomorrow.
The repair bill, parts & labor etc does not total enough to make it a Total Loss, but he said the frame was bent, the seams where buckled on both sides of the car and he thought it would never run true again. All this combined he recommends a total loss.
He forwarded this information to his boss and I should have a definite answer by this time tomorrow.
1/14/08, 04:50 PM
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Well dude if that's the case, then there's no question here- gotta get a new one. You should be completely allowed to keep your mods, unless the insurance company is going to compensate you for them in the loss check...($$). Good luck getting a new car.... hopefully it will be another blue Mustang.