BULLITT5897's Z got a bruised BUTT!

bullitt5897 · 10-22-2009, 01:48 PM

yea it damaged the crash bar = he rammed me I was doing 5mph so the damage isnt as bad... the car is at artcraft and I should get a call tomorrow about all the damages.

and we came up with a sick idea for my shaved handles muahaha OEM FTW!

kdo2milger · 10-22-2009, 06:54 PM

plastic bumper cover replacement for sure...

its crimped and cracked...

bullitt5897 · 10-28-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kdo2milger

plastic bumper cover replacement for sure...

its crimped and cracked...

its funny you say that cause thats not what progressive wants to do!!!

Seriously, I have been on the phone twice today demanding that they replace the cover... but he is fixed on wanting to repair it and is having the shop sand the paint off for him to take a 3rd look at the bumper to determine whether it be replaced or repaired! He told me it was too hard to tell and that the cracks were not big enough to outright replace it!!!

I swear if he says they are going to repair this bumper I am going to his supervisor and up the ladder kicking and screaming! They are also refusing to repair the exhaust too! I need to cool down cause between this guy and my ex today I need to shoot something!!!

kdo2milger · 10-28-2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bullitt5897

its funny you say that cause thats not what progressive wants to do!!!

Seriously, I have been on the phone twice today demanding that they replace the cover... but he is fixed on wanting to repair it and is having the shop sand the paint off for him to take a 3rd look at the bumper to determine whether it be replaced or repaired! He told me it was too hard to tell and that the cracks were not big enough to outright replace it!!!

I swear if he says they are going to repair this bumper I am going to his supervisor and up the ladder kicking and screaming! They are also refusing to repair the exhaust too! I need to cool down cause between this guy and my ex today I need to shoot something!!!

wtf!

i hope he doesnt intend to bondo repair a plastic-cracked bumper...that will not last a week before it shows the original crack under the bondo...

definately take it up the ladder if this ins. estimater (joker) doesnt submit for replacement bumper...

bullitt5897 · 11-02-2009, 11:14 AM

So after bitchin and complaining to the insurance adjuster about my rear cover I get my car back Wed!!!! just in time for the varsity meet in Atlanta! woohoo! I guess I complained enough to have them buy a replacement cover

It sucks they wont cover the exhaust... the only way to tell what the problems are with the baffles is to cut open the canister and if they feel that the canister is fine I have to pay for the labor and new exhaust

what bull crap. So I get to live with it for a lil bit until I get my new exhaust...

I got some good things comming this way for my build

JungleB · 11-02-2009, 11:26 AM

The police still haven't found the culprit?

kdo2milger · 11-02-2009, 12:14 PM

good to here thay are giving you the bumper...

whats going on with the exhaust? did the hit tweak the tips or crack some welds?

bullitt5897 · 11-02-2009, 01:12 PM

No they havent found the culprit and I will be calling the police if they havent found him by weeks end. It damaged the baffles from the hit is my guess as I had a rattling sound after the accident and then it just stopped... The car exhaust note got louder and the note began to have a funky non-harmonizing sound on decel and acel... The problem is the tips held together great and not much damage was done to them besides being pushed in about 1/4"-1/2"... but the insurance company doesnt care and because they cant recognize the sound changes they arent going to do sh!t

I pay close to $500 a month in insurance premiums (dont ask why they are so high) I figure the adjuster could work with me on the deal!

kdo2milger · 11-02-2009, 05:26 PM

i would still persue the exhaust thing...tell the adjuster your not satisfied with his decision and demand (politely) to talk with his supervisor...problem with these adjusters is if you dont push them they will shut you down to get away with doing as little as possible to keep the repair bill down...

kannibul · 11-05-2009, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by bullitt5897

No they havent found the culprit and I will be calling the police if they havent found him by weeks end. It damaged the baffles from the hit is my guess as I had a rattling sound after the accident and then it just stopped... The car exhaust note got louder and the note began to have a funky non-harmonizing sound on decel and acel... The problem is the tips held together great and not much damage was done to them besides being pushed in about 1/4"-1/2"... but the insurance company doesnt care and because they cant recognize the sound changes they arent going to do sh!t

I pay close to $500 a month in insurance premiums (dont ask why they are so high) I figure the adjuster could work with me on the deal!

I would fight that. You pay insurance to cover everything on your vehicle. If there is damage you can fight it and win.

I had my exhaust pipes and shocks replaced in my motorcycle because of a hairline scratch in the chrome. No sh*t.

bullitt5897 · 11-05-2009, 10:43 AM

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I would fight that. You pay insurance to cover everything on your vehicle. If there is damage you can fight it and win.

I had my exhaust pipes and shocks replaced in my motorcycle because of a hairline scratch in the chrome. No sh*t.

ohhh trust me I have already called and I am having them come out and do another estimate on the exhaust alone. They are going to replace the WHOLE exhaust Im not settling for just the muffler! If the muffler and tips are moved this much it would affect the front pipes as well and they will be bent or out of alignment. soo aftermarket exhaust here I come

kannibul · 11-05-2009, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bullitt5897

ohhh trust me I have already called and I am having them come out and do another estimate on the exhaust alone. They are going to replace the WHOLE exhaust Im not settling for just the muffler! If the muffler and tips are moved this much it would affect the front pipes as well and they will be bent or out of alignment. soo aftermarket exhaust here I come

I would have the dealer do the estimate. Seriously...insurance adjusters never give the correct amount. On top of that, they can check for "other issues"

nicknick · 12-09-2009, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bullitt5897

No they havent found the culprit and I will be calling the police if they havent found him by weeks end. It damaged the baffles from the hit is my guess as I had a rattling sound after the accident and then it just stopped... The car exhaust note got louder and the note began to have a funky non-harmonizing sound on decel and acel... The problem is the tips held together great and not much damage was done to them besides being pushed in about 1/4"-1/2"... but the insurance company doesnt care and because they cant recognize the sound changes they arent going to do sh!t

I pay close to $500 a month in insurance premiums (dont ask why they are so high) I figure the adjuster could work with me on the deal!

You said don't ask but....$500 a month in car insurance premiums? Do you claim every month or something?

bullitt5897 · 12-09-2009, 10:19 PM

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You said don't ask but....$500 a month in car insurance premiums? Do you claim every month or something?

no but falsely getting arrested for racing in ga gets you two tickets and when you prove you werent racing they only remove one of the two. The 2 tickets are racing and reckless driving... they dropped the racing charge but would not remove the reckless driving stating that i must of had done something illegal for the cop to cite me the tickets!!!

seriously total bull crap so i plead no lo to that and it is killing me on my insurance right now

MindFusion FX · 12-10-2009, 08:45 AM

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no but falsely getting arrested for racing in ga gets you two tickets and when you prove you werent racing they only remove one of the two. The 2 tickets are racing and reckless driving... they dropped the racing charge but would not remove the reckless driving stating that i must of had done something illegal for the cop to cite me the tickets!!!

seriously total bull crap so i plead no lo to that and it is killing me on my insurance right now

well that sucks. i got a reckless driving charge too (among other things) and when i got quoted for insurance they told me 162/mo (lease) and 152 (if i buy)

10-22-2009, 01:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3684	yea it damaged the crash bar = he rammed me I was doing 5mph so the damage isnt as bad... the car is at artcraft and I should get a call tomorrow about all the damages. and we came up with a sick idea for my shaved handles muahaha OEM FTW! __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

10-22-2009, 06:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 61	plastic bumper cover replacement for sure... its crimped and cracked... __________________ Project *NISMO*

11-02-2009, 11:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3684	So after bitchin and complaining to the insurance adjuster about my rear cover I get my car back Wed!!!! just in time for the varsity meet in Atlanta! woohoo! I guess I complained enough to have them buy a replacement cover It sucks they wont cover the exhaust... the only way to tell what the problems are with the baffles is to cut open the canister and if they feel that the canister is fine I have to pay for the labor and new exhaust what bull crap. So I get to live with it for a lil bit until I get my new exhaust... I got some good things comming this way for my build __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

11-02-2009, 12:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 61	good to here thay are giving you the bumper... whats going on with the exhaust? did the hit tweak the tips or crack some welds? __________________ Project *NISMO*

11-02-2009, 01:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3684	No they havent found the culprit and I will be calling the police if they havent found him by weeks end. It damaged the baffles from the hit is my guess as I had a rattling sound after the accident and then it just stopped... The car exhaust note got louder and the note began to have a funky non-harmonizing sound on decel and acel... The problem is the tips held together great and not much damage was done to them besides being pushed in about 1/4"-1/2"... but the insurance company doesnt care and because they cant recognize the sound changes they arent going to do sh!t I pay close to $500 a month in insurance premiums (dont ask why they are so high) I figure the adjuster could work with me on the deal! __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

11-02-2009, 11:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
JungleB Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 76 Drives: 96 VW Passat GLX Rep Power: 17	The police still haven't found the culprit?

11-02-2009, 05:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 61	i would still persue the exhaust thing...tell the adjuster your not satisfied with his decision and demand (politely) to talk with his supervisor...problem with these adjusters is if you dont push them they will shut you down to get away with doing as little as possible to keep the repair bill down... __________________ Project *NISMO*

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