:( Not even one week of owning the car!

Uxi · 05-06-2015, 10:47 AM

It's easy to say after the fact but rarely is anything gained by swerving from what you see coming into what you don't see. That's the instinct, though.

My last experience, fortunately with my beater, was swerving from a nicer car who didn't look before an impatient lane change to someone else's hooptie in my blind spot. In retrospect I should have turned in to that bimmer.

Who also sped off without so much as a courtesy middle finger.

1st · 05-06-2015, 10:58 PM

And people hate on Varrstoen braking...smh.

darkphantom · 05-07-2015, 10:10 AM

Ugh, I know it has barely been 1-2 days but I feel like they are taking forever to get the estimate! I have a half a mind to just go down there and make sure it is okay.

exsanity · 05-07-2015, 10:14 AM

The one thing I learned about traffic liability.. ALWAYS let them hit you!
If you attempt to avoid the incident and they take off, then it is all on you. If they hit you, then it is on them.

darkphantom · 05-07-2015, 01:31 PM

Quick update, they will be replacing bits and pieces of the front-driver's side suspension. I don't have the specifics yet.

New front wheel will be ordered, rear wheel repaired.
Front bumper will be touched up to factory spec since it was only minor scrapes.

They are awaiting the air-bag people to verify that the facility has all the components and doesn't need to order anything. Hopefully by Friday next week I will have my Z back!

exsanity · 05-07-2015, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by darkphantom

Quick update, they will be replacing bits and pieces of the front-driver's side suspension. I don't have the specifics yet.

New front wheel will be ordered, rear wheel repaired.
Front bumper will be touched up to factory spec since it was only minor scrapes.

They are awaiting the air-bag people to verify that the facility has all the components and doesn't need to order anything. Hopefully by Friday next week I will have my Z back!

carlitos_370z · 05-07-2015, 02:12 PM

DAMN dude! sorry to hear about your story... I hope when you get your car back looks and run like new

Morbid370Z · 05-08-2015, 12:40 AM

Sorry to hear about this, and good luck on the repairs. Once you get things repaired you should hop down to the Texas forums and see about joining the occassional hang out we do. Normally it's just been Chuy's on Sunday or something, but still fun.

Are you going to Nismo Fiesta by chance?

darkphantom · 05-08-2015, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Morbid370Z

Sorry to hear about this, and good luck on the repairs. Once you get things repaired you should hop down to the Texas forums and see about joining the occassional hang out we do. Normally it's just been Chuy's on Sunday or something, but still fun.

Are you going to Nismo Fiesta by chance?

I had no idea about Nismo Fiesta! I'll probably come by! I hope to have the car back by then

darkphantom · 05-08-2015, 04:16 PM

The damage didn't look this bad! I'm glad I have insurance...

After Labor and taxes, it was $8500! Yikes! I had to eat the deductible but I guess I got two new tires out of it...now to replace the other sides *smh* that will be another $500...unless I can find someone on the forum offloading a set near me.

FairladyZ10PG · 05-08-2015, 07:34 PM

So sorry to see that...

Morbid370Z · 05-09-2015, 05:52 AM

I would throw a fit that they only replaced two of the tires, driver and passenger on one side. I'd let them know that you need all four replaced so you have a matching set.

The shop should have known this. :/

darkphantom · 05-09-2015, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Morbid370Z

I would throw a fit that they only replaced two of the tires, driver and passenger on one side. I'd let them know that you need all four replaced so you have a matching set.

The shop should have known this. :/

I know, I've already complained. I do hope they replace the other two.

nis350 · 05-09-2015, 07:25 PM

I would worry about more whether your insurance company considered this to be your fault since it was a non-contact accident. It would help if you have some witnesses. Being a sport car, your insurance premium will go up a lot if you are at fault.

Just a thought.

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Originally Posted by darkphantom

I know, I've already complained. I do hope they replace the other two.

37zeroZ · 05-09-2015, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by darkphantom

I know, I've already complained. I do hope they replace the other two.

Don't understand why the insurance company should replace the other two tires. You expect the insurance company to replace the other air bags that didn't go off?

Hey, why not ask the insurance company to give you a raise while you're at it.

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05-06-2015, 10:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
Uxi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 303 Drives: 16 NISMO Tech PW 6MT Rep Power: 3600	It's easy to say after the fact but rarely is anything gained by swerving from what you see coming into what you don't see. That's the instinct, though. My last experience, fortunately with my beater, was swerving from a nicer car who didn't look before an impatient lane change to someone else's hooptie in my blind spot. In retrospect I should have turned in to that bimmer. Who also sped off without so much as a courtesy middle finger.

05-06-2015, 10:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,710 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1617	And people hate on Varrstoen braking...smh.

05-07-2015, 10:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
darkphantom Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 425 Drives: 13 Z34 PW M6 Rep Power: 245	Ugh, I know it has barely been 1-2 days but I feel like they are taking forever to get the estimate! I have a half a mind to just go down there and make sure it is okay.

05-07-2015, 02:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
carlitos_370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 7,157 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z SP M6 Rep Power: 7587	DAMN dude! sorry to hear about your story... I hope when you get your car back looks and run like new

05-08-2015, 12:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
Morbid370Z Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Austin Posts: 214 Drives: '14 Touring SP 7AT Rep Power: 13	Sorry to hear about this, and good luck on the repairs. Once you get things repaired you should hop down to the Texas forums and see about joining the occassional hang out we do. Normally it's just been Chuy's on Sunday or something, but still fun. Are you going to Nismo Fiesta by chance?

05-09-2015, 05:52 AM	#12 (permalink)
Morbid370Z Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Austin Posts: 214 Drives: '14 Touring SP 7AT Rep Power: 13	I would throw a fit that they only replaced two of the tires, driver and passenger on one side. I'd let them know that you need all four replaced so you have a matching set. The shop should have known this. :/