such a sad day:( **pics**
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such a sad day:( **pics**
Long story short. My buddy slammed on his breaks because the lady on front of him stopped real sudden. I look down for a split second to put the car in neutral and when I look up I slam on mine rearend him the go into on coming and hit a truck head on. Thank the lord no one was hurt and we all walked away from the accident.
Not totaled and the collision guys say its all bolt on body work
Not totaled and the collision guys say its all bolt on body work
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Originally Posted by PTRocks
It's a little more than bolt on, but it should come out fine afterwards.
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that upper support you see will need to be cut and replaced. The body work may be bolt on/off, but that's gonna require a pretty good bit of work.
make sure they take their time and do it right, and you'll never know the difference
make sure they take their time and do it right, and you'll never know the difference
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It can definitely be fixed, but it's nowhere near all bolt on. Your frame isn't crushed, but it will need straightened and squared without question. Your bumper doesn't take a hit like that and not move the rails. The core support has obvious damage. Not trying to ruin your day, but just telling you what you should know. Glad you're OK and good luck with the repairs.
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Originally Posted by 05GT-O.C.D.
It can definitely be fixed, but it's nowhere near all bolt on. Your frame isn't crushed, but it will need straightened and squared without question. Your bumper doesn't take a hit like that and not move the rails. The core support has obvious damage. Not trying to ruin your day, but just telling you what you should know. Glad you're OK and good luck with the repairs.
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I don't know what you're trying to describe, maybe the upper tie bar, but you can clearly see the rebar (aka real bumper) is bent in the pics. Trust me, when you get your estimate from the bodyshop you will see both frame time and a rebar on the sheet.
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Man, there's no way to look at it without a wince. I know your pain bro. It may take quite a while to sort it all out.
But as was stated earlier, if you wanted to go for a GT500 or a GT/CS front assembly, you should talk to your dealer/insurance agent right now to see what the cost difference would be on the repairs. You'll never get it cheaper. Might as well make some lemonade while you have to wait for it to get fixed!
But as was stated earlier, if you wanted to go for a GT500 or a GT/CS front assembly, you should talk to your dealer/insurance agent right now to see what the cost difference would be on the repairs. You'll never get it cheaper. Might as well make some lemonade while you have to wait for it to get fixed!
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Originally Posted by Mackitraz
Man, there's no way to look at it without a wince. I know your pain bro. It may take quite a while to sort it all out.
But as was stated earlier, if you wanted to go for a GT500 or a GT/CS front assembly, you should talk to your dealer/insurance agent right now to see what the cost difference would be on the repairs. You'll never get it cheaper. Might as well make some lemonade while you have to wait for it to get fixed!
But as was stated earlier, if you wanted to go for a GT500 or a GT/CS front assembly, you should talk to your dealer/insurance agent right now to see what the cost difference would be on the repairs. You'll never get it cheaper. Might as well make some lemonade while you have to wait for it to get fixed!
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What we think is we will have our insurance come make a quote and they will say I need a new Hood, then ill have the collision repair Guy order a super snake Hood. I mean how Will the insurance company know?
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Wait why? What did I say wrong?
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Because you just posted it on something that is accessible to the entire world, including the insurance company. Companies have entire depts. that do nothing but comb the internet for anything they can use to their benefit.
Just ask a few on here about warranty repairs that should have been covered after they made posts about what they had done with their cars in the past.
Just ask a few on here about warranty repairs that should have been covered after they made posts about what they had done with their cars in the past.
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so here's what happened to my car, the whole post is on my thread, but basically they cut the front frame off another totalled car, welded it to mine, replaced a bunch, and voila
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I've been an insurance adjuster, a re-inspector, and have managed bodyshops. If I write an OE part and someone upgrades, no problem. The only time there's a problem is if we get billed for upgrades or unnecessary repairs. In this case, it's going to need a hood without question. Nobody should really care if you're spending your own money for the upgrade.
Edit: and the 'how would they know' answer is easy. Chances are there's going to be additional damage that isn't going to be caught on the original estimate. The shop's going to ask the ins co for a supplement, and the adjuster will most likely come out to document the additional damage. If they do a desk review, they'll often ask for the invoices of all the parts used.
Again, this shouldn't be a problem as it's nothing fraudulent assuming that you're paying for the upgrade.
Edit: and the 'how would they know' answer is easy. Chances are there's going to be additional damage that isn't going to be caught on the original estimate. The shop's going to ask the ins co for a supplement, and the adjuster will most likely come out to document the additional damage. If they do a desk review, they'll often ask for the invoices of all the parts used.
Again, this shouldn't be a problem as it's nothing fraudulent assuming that you're paying for the upgrade.
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[QUOTE="05GT-O.C.D."]I've been an insurance adjuster, a re-inspector, and have managed bodyshops. If I write an OE part and someone upgrades, no problem. The only time there's a problem is if we get billed for upgrades or unnecessary repairs. In this case, it's going to need a hood without question. Nobody should really care if you're spending your own money for the upgrade.
Edit: and the 'how would they know' answer is easy. Chances are there's going to be additional damage that isn't going to be caught on the original estimate. The shop's going to ask the ins co for a supplement, and the adjuster will most likely come out to document the additional damage. If they do a desk review, they'll often ask for the invoices of all the parts used.
Again, this shouldn't be a problem as it's nothing fraudulent assuming that you're paying for the upgrade
That's what I'm saying. If its only a hundred bucks. Hell ill buy it. Much better than paying 650. I'm just trying to get something positive outta this horrible situation
Edit: and the 'how would they know' answer is easy. Chances are there's going to be additional damage that isn't going to be caught on the original estimate. The shop's going to ask the ins co for a supplement, and the adjuster will most likely come out to document the additional damage. If they do a desk review, they'll often ask for the invoices of all the parts used.
Again, this shouldn't be a problem as it's nothing fraudulent assuming that you're paying for the upgrade
That's what I'm saying. If its only a hundred bucks. Hell ill buy it. Much better than paying 650. I'm just trying to get something positive outta this horrible situation