Another Hurt Pony
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It seems there are three main topics posted: Newborns, Moded, and sadly Injured or Dead Ponies:
Well I was sitting at a red light minding my own business when some guy decided he didnt have to stop. The only lucky thing was that I was the first car, and not in the middle. Lady behind my in a Lexus was really bad off, she hit her head on the steering wheel since the airbags did not deploy when she was pushed into me. Guy was in a Chevy truck and had to be going 50mph, said he didn't look and bam! :angry:
A Week later and finally an estimate, $5200 in damages and labor. Need new bumper, smooth out dents on the side, replace muffler and now the body shop is talking back and forth about the floor pan. It is buckled in and the rails on the side also need to be replaced. So the bodyshop wants to replace the floor but adjuster is saying to just fix it.
So I plan on using the money toward the muffler to get the Bassani axle back, but there are two-listed and not sure which is which. I want the double edged tip one, and not the slash cut. Does anyone know what number those are?
Oh and here are pics:[attachmentid=27594] [attachmentid=27595]
Well I was sitting at a red light minding my own business when some guy decided he didnt have to stop. The only lucky thing was that I was the first car, and not in the middle. Lady behind my in a Lexus was really bad off, she hit her head on the steering wheel since the airbags did not deploy when she was pushed into me. Guy was in a Chevy truck and had to be going 50mph, said he didn't look and bam! :angry:
A Week later and finally an estimate, $5200 in damages and labor. Need new bumper, smooth out dents on the side, replace muffler and now the body shop is talking back and forth about the floor pan. It is buckled in and the rails on the side also need to be replaced. So the bodyshop wants to replace the floor but adjuster is saying to just fix it.
So I plan on using the money toward the muffler to get the Bassani axle back, but there are two-listed and not sure which is which. I want the double edged tip one, and not the slash cut. Does anyone know what number those are?
Oh and here are pics:[attachmentid=27594] [attachmentid=27595]
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I would be VERY leary if the floor pans have buckled. It would mean that the unibody construction has been compromised and it should REPLACED, not repaired. I would push for a total... and start over with a new one. Unless your shop has the capabilities to completely break down the car and properly diagnose the full extent of the damage, I would not sign off on any repairs. The least of your worries is an exhaust system. The structural integrity of the car has been compromised and your personal safety should come first...not how much (or actually how little) money it will take to repair the damage. DO NOT let the insurance company dictate what repairs should be done.
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The important thing is YOU'RE okay. Cars and even hurt feelings can be mended, but people are irreplaceable! 
Sorry to hear about your accident. I hope things are resolved quickly and to your satisfaction.
Sorry to hear about your accident. I hope things are resolved quickly and to your satisfaction.
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I agree...
Insist that your car is properly repaired. I am sure you pay a lot of $$ for you insurance and they should do their part and restore your car to as-new condition. Your car is practially new, so a half-hineyed job is ridiculous.
since the bodyshop will get money for new mufflers, ask if you can pay the difference for bassani axlebacks. I doubt the shop would have a problem with it.
Insist that your car is properly repaired. I am sure you pay a lot of $$ for you insurance and they should do their part and restore your car to as-new condition. Your car is practially new, so a half-hineyed job is ridiculous.
since the bodyshop will get money for new mufflers, ask if you can pay the difference for bassani axlebacks. I doubt the shop would have a problem with it.
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That stinks man, I feel for ya
delz05 is right about the floor pan thing. If it's damaged the unibody construction and safety of the car has been compromised. Do not accept a half assed repair, do it right. You life may be at stake here.
Which adjuster is giving your the problems, is it from your insurance company or the other guy's? If it's the other guy's insurance and they keep giving you problems, report the accident to your own insurance company and let them fight it.
I've been rear ended sitting at stop signs and stop lights at least 5 times in my life. Every time it happens it takes me months to stop being nervous sitting at a light, constantly looking in the rear view. That's why I got sequential tail lights, gets attention better.
delz05 is right about the floor pan thing. If it's damaged the unibody construction and safety of the car has been compromised. Do not accept a half assed repair, do it right. You life may be at stake here.
Which adjuster is giving your the problems, is it from your insurance company or the other guy's? If it's the other guy's insurance and they keep giving you problems, report the accident to your own insurance company and let them fight it.
I've been rear ended sitting at stop signs and stop lights at least 5 times in my life. Every time it happens it takes me months to stop being nervous sitting at a light, constantly looking in the rear view. That's why I got sequential tail lights, gets attention better.
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Originally posted by dustindu4@July 16, 2005, 5:09 PM
That stinks man, I feel for ya
delz05 is right about the floor pan thing. If it's damaged the unibody construction and safety of the car has been compromised. Do not accept a half assed repair, do it right. You life may be at stake here.
Which adjuster is giving your the problems, is it from your insurance company or the other guy's? If it's the other guy's insurance and they keep giving you problems, report the accident to your own insurance company and let them fight it.
I've been rear ended sitting at stop signs and stop lights at least 5 times in my life. Every time it happens it takes me months to stop being nervous sitting at a light, constantly looking in the rear view. That's why I got sequential tail lights, gets attention better.
That stinks man, I feel for ya
delz05 is right about the floor pan thing. If it's damaged the unibody construction and safety of the car has been compromised. Do not accept a half assed repair, do it right. You life may be at stake here.
Which adjuster is giving your the problems, is it from your insurance company or the other guy's? If it's the other guy's insurance and they keep giving you problems, report the accident to your own insurance company and let them fight it.
I've been rear ended sitting at stop signs and stop lights at least 5 times in my life. Every time it happens it takes me months to stop being nervous sitting at a light, constantly looking in the rear view. That's why I got sequential tail lights, gets attention better.
i got hit in the rear once pulling into my drive way and also one time by this stupid female dog who pulled 1/4 down my drive way and smacked the rear of my 65....oh i wanted to kill her...but as most people say here is just the repairs done right.... it`s your life your talking about...
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Ouch that hurts, glad your okay and I do hope everything works out for ya. As far as aftermarket installs I was informed that you would have to let your insurance company know what you have in order for them to cover it if anything happen (i.e. people with bodykits).
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Originally posted by dustindu4@July 16, 2005, 3:09 PM
That stinks man, I feel for ya
delz05 is right about the floor pan thing. If it's damaged the unibody construction and safety of the car has been compromised. Do not accept a half assed repair, do it right. You life may be at stake here.
Which adjuster is giving your the problems, is it from your insurance company or the other guy's? If it's the other guy's insurance and they keep giving you problems, report the accident to your own insurance company and let them fight it.
I've been rear ended sitting at stop signs and stop lights at least 5 times in my life. Every time it happens it takes me months to stop being nervous sitting at a light, constantly looking in the rear view. That's why I got sequential tail lights, gets attention better.
That stinks man, I feel for ya
delz05 is right about the floor pan thing. If it's damaged the unibody construction and safety of the car has been compromised. Do not accept a half assed repair, do it right. You life may be at stake here.
Which adjuster is giving your the problems, is it from your insurance company or the other guy's? If it's the other guy's insurance and they keep giving you problems, report the accident to your own insurance company and let them fight it.
I've been rear ended sitting at stop signs and stop lights at least 5 times in my life. Every time it happens it takes me months to stop being nervous sitting at a light, constantly looking in the rear view. That's why I got sequential tail lights, gets attention better.
And its the adjuster of the other guys insurance, so I plan on calling Monday to see whats up and possibly threaten suit-guy was drunk!
And Delz05 mentioned "total"-that is not even possible, unless there is serious unrepairable damage and/or about 90% of the value of the car and since it is new not gonna happen.
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Originally posted by delz05@July 16, 2005, 2:40 PM
I would be VERY leary if the floor pans have buckled. It would mean that the unibody construction has been compromised and it should REPLACED, not repaired. I would push for a total... and start over with a new one. Unless your shop has the capabilities to completely break down the car and properly diagnose the full extent of the damage, I would not sign off on any repairs. The least of your worries is an exhaust system. The structural integrity of the car has been compromised and your personal safety should come first...not how much (or actually how little) money it will take to repair the damage. DO NOT let the insurance company dictate what repairs should be done.
I would be VERY leary if the floor pans have buckled. It would mean that the unibody construction has been compromised and it should REPLACED, not repaired. I would push for a total... and start over with a new one. Unless your shop has the capabilities to completely break down the car and properly diagnose the full extent of the damage, I would not sign off on any repairs. The least of your worries is an exhaust system. The structural integrity of the car has been compromised and your personal safety should come first...not how much (or actually how little) money it will take to repair the damage. DO NOT let the insurance company dictate what repairs should be done.
I'll second that. When the structural integrity is comprised, no matter how good the repair is, it never remains the same. You'll feel it the moment you get back in the car. I' sayign this one from personal experience with my 95 v6 about 5 yrs ago. even though the 05's have a different structure altogether the basic principles never change. Insurance companies will always find the cheapest way to get the job done. At this point it's your hard earned money they're geting so it's time for you to DICTATE them and stress the urgency on this matter.
Glad to know you're safe. Good Luck and don;t be discouraged.
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Originally posted by uofh2005@July 16, 2005, 2:17 PM
It seems there are three main topics posted: Newborns, Moded, and sadly Injured or Dead Ponies:
Well I was sitting at a red light minding my own business when some guy decided he didnt have to stop. The only lucky thing was that I was the first car, and not in the middle. Lady behind my in a Lexus was really bad off, she hit her head on the steering wheel since the airbags did not deploy when she was pushed into me. Guy was in a Chevy truck and had to be going 50mph, said he didn't look and bam! :angry:
A Week later and finally an estimate, $5200 in damages and labor. Need new bumper, smooth out dents on the side, replace muffler and now the body shop is talking back and forth about the floor pan. It is buckled in and the rails on the side also need to be replaced. So the bodyshop wants to replace the floor but adjuster is saying to just fix it.
So I plan on using the money toward the muffler to get the Bassani axle back, but there are two-listed and not sure which is which. I want the double edged tip one, and not the slash cut. Does anyone know what number those are?
Oh and here are pics:[attachmentid=27594] [attachmentid=27595]
It seems there are three main topics posted: Newborns, Moded, and sadly Injured or Dead Ponies:
Well I was sitting at a red light minding my own business when some guy decided he didnt have to stop. The only lucky thing was that I was the first car, and not in the middle. Lady behind my in a Lexus was really bad off, she hit her head on the steering wheel since the airbags did not deploy when she was pushed into me. Guy was in a Chevy truck and had to be going 50mph, said he didn't look and bam! :angry:
A Week later and finally an estimate, $5200 in damages and labor. Need new bumper, smooth out dents on the side, replace muffler and now the body shop is talking back and forth about the floor pan. It is buckled in and the rails on the side also need to be replaced. So the bodyshop wants to replace the floor but adjuster is saying to just fix it.
So I plan on using the money toward the muffler to get the Bassani axle back, but there are two-listed and not sure which is which. I want the double edged tip one, and not the slash cut. Does anyone know what number those are?
Oh and here are pics:[attachmentid=27594] [attachmentid=27595]
Good luck!!
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I own a body shop and by looking at the photos I can tell the "structural integrity" has not been compromised. Like the owner said it's just the rear of the trunk floor that is bent. If it were my car....I would much rather have it repaired rather than drill the factory spot welds out and replace the floor section.....much better to keep as many factory welds as possible. And asking for a "total" is a joke...the damage isn't anything serious at all on average if the repair cost is 75%-80% then a total is in line (like someone above mentioned)......wouldn't be a problem to repair....and wouldn't be any future concerns about the car to me. Just get a good shop to do the work and will be just fine
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Originally posted by uofh2005@July 16, 2005, 2:17 PM
It seems there are three main topics posted: Newborns, Moded, and sadly Injured or Dead Ponies:
Well I was sitting at a red light minding my own business when some guy decided he didnt have to stop. The only lucky thing was that I was the first car, and not in the middle. Lady behind my in a Lexus was really bad off, she hit her head on the steering wheel since the airbags did not deploy when she was pushed into me. Guy was in a Chevy truck and had to be going 50mph, said he didn't look and bam! :angry:
A Week later and finally an estimate, $5200 in damages and labor. Need new bumper, smooth out dents on the side, replace muffler and now the body shop is talking back and forth about the floor pan. It is buckled in and the rails on the side also need to be replaced. So the bodyshop wants to replace the floor but adjuster is saying to just fix it.
So I plan on using the money toward the muffler to get the Bassani axle back, but there are two-listed and not sure which is which. I want the double edged tip one, and not the slash cut. Does anyone know what number those are?
Oh and here are pics:[attachmentid=27594] [attachmentid=27595]
It seems there are three main topics posted: Newborns, Moded, and sadly Injured or Dead Ponies:
Well I was sitting at a red light minding my own business when some guy decided he didnt have to stop. The only lucky thing was that I was the first car, and not in the middle. Lady behind my in a Lexus was really bad off, she hit her head on the steering wheel since the airbags did not deploy when she was pushed into me. Guy was in a Chevy truck and had to be going 50mph, said he didn't look and bam! :angry:
A Week later and finally an estimate, $5200 in damages and labor. Need new bumper, smooth out dents on the side, replace muffler and now the body shop is talking back and forth about the floor pan. It is buckled in and the rails on the side also need to be replaced. So the bodyshop wants to replace the floor but adjuster is saying to just fix it.
So I plan on using the money toward the muffler to get the Bassani axle back, but there are two-listed and not sure which is which. I want the double edged tip one, and not the slash cut. Does anyone know what number those are?
Oh and here are pics:[attachmentid=27594] [attachmentid=27595]
suit yourself...you now have all the information you need from a range of sources. Its just to bad that it all has to come down to money!!!!
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