Smashed my Z

LMBmikeZ · 01-03-2014, 02:54 PM

painful to see glad you are ok though

alcheng · 01-03-2014, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SIKHRYDE

OK so basically the damage list came back and its $24,000!!

Anyways below is the full spec sheet.....

The autobody shop said they basically are all OEM parts with the exception of 2 items:

The Front Bumper Cover and the Front Bumper Reinforcement Bar.

I am going to try to contact my insurance company (Coachman) to see if they can give me OEM parts.... any tips would be great.

Secondly they are giving me 2 new tires (and rims) on the left hand side, do I need to worry about the fact that the rubber on the right hand side is used?

I mean I guess I dont expect insurance to put me in a better spot with all new tires.... but do I need to or purchase new tires so it is all even?

Lastly - this is where I can really use your expertise...

I have to replace parts like my front headlights... which look like to be $1300 each - so should I look for some custom lights now to install? If so any recommendations?

And what else should I do custom thats worth it based on this list?

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glad it's getting restored

and be prepared for the new insurance rate on the next renewal...

as for headlights.... stick with the OEM.

tires.. check with the bodyshop to see if they suggest they should replace all four for safety reason

LMBmikeZ · 01-03-2014, 04:03 PM

probably best to get all 4 new rubber

falconfixer · 01-03-2014, 08:15 PM

$24K in total damages and it's not totaled??? It's must be trashed and sorry to say but that thing will never be/drive the same. Hire a thug to go by and burn that bitch.

Z-Girl 12 · 01-03-2014, 08:24 PM

I would have begged to have that thing totalled out, welcome to te world of rattles, thumps and creaks. I'd trade it, no way I'd want that back. So glad your safe though.

zefaulter · 01-03-2014, 08:44 PM

Damn, how much is a 2010 now in Canada?

DEpointfive0 · 01-03-2014, 09:38 PM

A few things.
I know you're in Candia and you gotta pay import taxes and such, but the shop is having a laugh getting you a quote for 1500/wheel and 700/tire.
And what kind of jenky áss insurance is this? How much did the damn car cost you to begin with? What can you realistically buy another one of what you have right now? In January 2012, brand new 2010 MBlue verts that were sport touring were selling for $32k.
Also, make sure they give you a devaluation check.

And don't mod it. Sell it immediately. Go trade it in for a new one. I wouldn't drive that thing ever again
I can't believe you'd even let them fix it

Ire · 01-04-2014, 01:20 AM

yeh 24k and not totalled... theres something fishy going on...

alcheng · 01-04-2014, 02:05 AM

just saying.....

370z Roadster....

IDZRVIT · 01-04-2014, 07:11 AM

That's the estimate for damage. Did your insurance contact you about this estimate? I doubt they'll fix it and will write it off. The car is not worth much more than that wholesale.

zefaulter · 01-04-2014, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

A few things.
I know you're in Candia and you gotta pay import taxes and such, but the shop is having a laugh getting you a quote for 1500/wheel and 700/tire.
And what kind of jenky áss insurance is this? How much did the damn car cost you to begin with? What can you realistically buy another one of what you have right now? In January 2012, brand new 2010 MBlue verts that were sport touring were selling for $32k.
Also, make sure they give you a devaluation check.

And don't mod it. Sell it immediately. Go trade it in for a new one. I wouldn't drive that thing ever again
I can't believe you'd even let them fix it

We don't get anything for devaluation.

Quote:

Originally Posted by alcheng

just saying.....

370z Roadster....

That's auction is in US, unfortunately it doesn't count

This is from the Canadian black book which is similar to KBB

alcheng · 01-04-2014, 11:37 AM

lots of Canadian import their cars, including Z, from US...

SIKHRYDE · 01-07-2014, 09:08 PM

Yah i'm actually glad they didnt write it off!!! I didnt want to see my car go

I think one of the main reasons is because the air bags didnt go off....

And besides even if I got the money for it - which I would assume would be around 35K , I wouldn't be able to buy a Z back for that price.... at least not a blue roadster.... took me a long time just to find the one I did!

Anyways thanks for your help everyone - I will follow your advice and stick with all Nissan Parts and nothing custom....

But maybe I should look into buying an exhaust since they will probably do the install + labour for no cost since they making so much money on this project....

As for the car not driving the same... I am keeping my fingers crossed.... they said its mostly cosmetic stuff anyways.... but I will stay optimistic

Since I am getting two brand new rims - is there anything really I can do with the old ones? I mean looking at it they still look good with the exception of some small scratches...

I will check the forum threads to see what ppl recommend for exhausts.... in particular those with convertibles.... that way the noise isn't annoying with the top down and u can still enjoy the ride!

SIKHRYDE · 01-31-2014, 09:12 AM

So went back to the shop ... they said my car should be ready in about 2 weeks...

Here is some pictures I took from before - lol doesn't look like much progress

Also, I am getting my car fully painted. Do you think I should get the bodyshop to do a design at the bottom and the front and back?

Before I plasti dipped the front and back - but does it make sense now to get it painted?

I was looking at these cars and it looked pretty slick....

Thoughts? Also should I be telling the body shop anything specific after painting the car? Like put on clear coating or something like that? (LOL I dont know any of this stuff as you can tell!)

Boomer370 · 01-31-2014, 09:51 AM

Hey OP,

There is nothing really specific that I know of that you can ask them when they paint the car. Unless you are really going custom colours, finish, etc.

Otherwise the painting and finishing process are all pretty standard, unless you go to Maaco or whatever then you'll have some problems.

by the way the VOSSEN car is Vinyl Wrapped in satin blue, or whatever colour they call it at RESTYLEIT

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01-03-2014, 08:15 PM	#49 (permalink)
falconfixer Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 10aC Posts: 978 Drives: Taco Rep Power: 76	$24K in total damages and it's not totaled??? It's must be trashed and sorry to say but that thing will never be/drive the same. Hire a thug to go by and burn that bitch. DEpointfive0 and Ghostvette like this.

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Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	I would have begged to have that thing totalled out, welcome to te world of rattles, thumps and creaks. I'd trade it, no way I'd want that back. So glad your safe though. DEpointfive0 and falconfixer like this. __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq Last edited by Z-Girl 12; 01-03-2014 at 08:52 PM.

01-03-2014, 08:44 PM	#51 (permalink)
zefaulter A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,983 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 27	Damn, how much is a 2010 now in Canada? DEpointfive0 likes this.

01-03-2014, 09:38 PM	#52 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	A few things. I know you're in Candia and you gotta pay import taxes and such, but the shop is having a laugh getting you a quote for 1500/wheel and 700/tire. And what kind of jenky áss insurance is this? How much did the damn car cost you to begin with? What can you realistically buy another one of what you have right now? In January 2012, brand new 2010 MBlue verts that were sport touring were selling for $32k. Also, make sure they give you a devaluation check. And don't mod it. Sell it immediately. Go trade it in for a new one. I wouldn't drive that thing ever again I can't believe you'd even let them fix it Ire and falconfixer like this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

01-04-2014, 01:20 AM	#53 (permalink)
Ire Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 785 Drives: 09 MB Rep Power: 16	yeh 24k and not totalled... theres something fishy going on... __________________ Advan Racing, KW, GTHaus, Eibach, Berks, Injen, Motul, K&N, SPC, Sunline Racing, Z1, Evo-R, Aerojacket, Stoptech, Amuse Powerhouse, Defcon Racing, Fly1 Motorsports. pics

01-04-2014, 02:05 AM	#54 (permalink)
alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,893 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418352	just saying..... 370z Roadster....

01-04-2014, 07:11 AM	#55 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 26	That's the estimate for damage. Did your insurance contact you about this estimate? I doubt they'll fix it and will write it off. The car is not worth much more than that wholesale. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

01-04-2014, 11:37 AM	#57 (permalink)
alcheng A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 28,893 Drives: 2011 ZR PW w/Clutch Rep Power: 418352	lots of Canadian import their cars, including Z, from US...

01-07-2014, 09:08 PM	#58 (permalink)
SIKHRYDE Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Mississauga Posts: 77 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	Yah i'm actually glad they didnt write it off!!! I didnt want to see my car go I think one of the main reasons is because the air bags didnt go off.... And besides even if I got the money for it - which I would assume would be around 35K , I wouldn't be able to buy a Z back for that price.... at least not a blue roadster.... took me a long time just to find the one I did! Anyways thanks for your help everyone - I will follow your advice and stick with all Nissan Parts and nothing custom.... But maybe I should look into buying an exhaust since they will probably do the install + labour for no cost since they making so much money on this project.... As for the car not driving the same... I am keeping my fingers crossed.... they said its mostly cosmetic stuff anyways.... but I will stay optimistic Since I am getting two brand new rims - is there anything really I can do with the old ones? I mean looking at it they still look good with the exception of some small scratches... I will check the forum threads to see what ppl recommend for exhausts.... in particular those with convertibles.... that way the noise isn't annoying with the top down and u can still enjoy the ride!

01-31-2014, 09:12 AM	#59 (permalink)
SIKHRYDE Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Mississauga Posts: 77 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	So went back to the shop ... they said my car should be ready in about 2 weeks... Here is some pictures I took from before - lol doesn't look like much progress Also, I am getting my car fully painted. Do you think I should get the bodyshop to do a design at the bottom and the front and back? Before I plasti dipped the front and back - but does it make sense now to get it painted? I was looking at these cars and it looked pretty slick.... Thoughts? Also should I be telling the body shop anything specific after painting the car? Like put on clear coating or something like that? (LOL I dont know any of this stuff as you can tell!)

01-31-2014, 09:51 AM	#60 (permalink)
Boomer370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 387 Drives: 2011 - 370z - Manual Rep Power: 11	Hey OP, There is nothing really specific that I know of that you can ask them when they paint the car. Unless you are really going custom colours, finish, etc. Otherwise the painting and finishing process are all pretty standard, unless you go to Maaco or whatever then you'll have some problems. by the way the VOSSEN car is Vinyl Wrapped in satin blue, or whatever colour they call it at RESTYLEIT

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