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MattP725 05-30-2012 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by gofaster87 (Post 1745229)
I wouldn't file with insurance. It will usually show on car fax if airbags were deployed. The loss in value from that would be enough for me to fix it myself.
New 40th seats, airbags, and a wheel are going to exceed the cost of the loss in value.

nmjaxx9 06-01-2012 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by DJ-of-E (Post 1744903)
After a rainy session in auto-x, OEM tires completely confirm they are not suited for any rain driving. You're better off with all-season tires if you can't afford it, otherwise for better dry grip but good rain, you need to rain your cash on Potenza S-03. Even the Nitto NT05 made me feel uneasy about driving in the rain if it pours more than 1 inch.
:iagree:

Zenmaster 06-01-2012 03:25 PM
The cost ended up to be around 12k for all parts from the dealer.

MattP725 06-01-2012 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Zenmaster (Post 1749227)
The cost ended up to be around 12k for all parts from the dealer.
Hence even if you could have found them used, you would still be looking at several thousand I would bet. That is what insurance is for.

If they are willing to pay for it, go OEM and replace it all under insurance. It should only cost you the deductible.

*Side Note* How insane is it that the relatively small amount of damage on the car costs more then 1/4 of the price of the car BRAND NEW!?! That is almost 1/2 of the value of the car now...

This just shows you why dealerships can afford to sell cars at or below invoice, when it comes down to it they rape the hell out of you.

mhcoss 06-01-2012 04:08 PM
I have driven my Z for 1000s of miles in heavy rain and have not experienced hydroplaning YET. Yet being the key word. The car felt extremely stable to me in the rain... I drove through a torrential down pour from california to portland and never had any traction issues... You gotta remember your driving a RWD vehicle and be careful in teh rain

Montez 06-01-2012 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by MattP725 (Post 1749328)
Hence even if you could have found them used, you would still be looking at several thousand I would bet. That is what insurance is for.

If they are willing to pay for it, go OEM and replace it all under insurance. It should only cost you the deductible.

*Side Note* How insane is it that the relatively small amount of damage on the car costs more then 1/4 of the price of the car BRAND NEW!?! That is almost 1/2 of the value of the car now...

This just shows you why dealerships can afford to sell cars at or below invoice, when it comes down to it they rape the hell out of you.
I agree :icon14:

Zenmaster 06-01-2012 05:49 PM
yeah, I received the check from my insurance today.
It really is pretty crazy

Quote:
Originally Posted by MattP725 (Post 1749328)
Hence even if you could have found them used, you would still be looking at several thousand I would bet. That is what insurance is for.

If they are willing to pay for it, go OEM and replace it all under insurance. It should only cost you the deductible.

*Side Note* How insane is it that the relatively small amount of damage on the car costs more then 1/4 of the price of the car BRAND NEW!?! That is almost 1/2 of the value of the car now...

This just shows you why dealerships can afford to sell cars at or below invoice, when it comes down to it they rape the hell out of you.

didymus 06-02-2012 08:49 AM
I think the car tends to hydroplane at highway speeds especially. VDC has little to do with it. Also the feedback and noise makes any hydroplaning very obvious compared to a lot of other cars

PapoZalsa 06-02-2012 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Zenmaster (Post 1749227)
The cost ended up to be around 12k for all parts from the dealer.
:eek: What about the labor cost?

ALTN8NRG 06-26-2012 10:09 AM
The tread depth on summer sport tires goes fast. Plus the Z's tires are so wide. You'll be driving much slower than others around you to keep your car in it's lane.

Zenmaster 07-15-2012 11:12 PM
Well, I the Z back today.
ended up dropping 14k into repairs.
The seat took the longest time to be shipped

kidkotic2001 07-16-2012 12:41 AM
How is she, any weird noises and how does it drive does it feel any different?

Cuban Z 07-16-2012 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by MattP725 (Post 1744877)
That's crazy that the bags went off without impact. Also he might have skated without a ticket since there was no other cars involved or property damage. Also no witnesses.
Agreed. He probably wouldn't have gotten a ticket...for all we know he could've just hit a patch of water. Unless I had a history of bad driving, I'd go through the insurance and fight any increase. He didn't seem to damage anything but his car, so I doubt he was required to call them anyway. Good luck bro, any accident sucks.

Cuban Z 07-16-2012 01:00 AM
My bad, didn't read the OP date nor your latest update. Wow, that's a lot of coin. Hope she's perfect.

IDZRVIT 07-16-2012 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by 370Z Purist (Post 1743975)
Ouch. Those airbags are going to rape your wallet.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Zenmaster (Post 1822725)
Well, I the Z back today.
ended up dropping 14k into repairs.
The seat took the longest time to be shipped
Raped is an understatement for the repair cost. Wow! Too bad it wasn't wrote off.


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