What did you do with your Z today V (ON TOPIC DISCUSSION ONLY)

JARblue · 10-24-2013, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

nothing wrong with stocking up.

I purchased completely different stuff that I've never used before though

axmea? · 10-24-2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by LunaZ

That's my hibernation routine as well.
I usually hold out until Thanksgiving, then it gets resurrected on Easter.

I love the idea of having the excitement build as you approach spring and ready to get the car "out of the cave" and then drive it again after you've waited so long. That probably makes it really gratifying and fun. Really different for most of us in the West.

kenchan · 10-24-2013, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I purchased completely different stuff that I've never used before though

hahaha, at least you got it at a great deal just in case!

axmea? · 10-24-2013, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

wat is tp correction?

and did you align the car again after raising it?

and the AFTER pict still has scuffs on the lip?

Tire Pressure --
No alignment -- only 3/8's of an inch -- we'll see -- should I have?
The scuff's been there before I placed the skid plates on so it is there for good until I get it buffed out.

Haboob · 10-24-2013, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by djrelic

Little update:

Turned my car into the best collision shop around me. Did the estimate and supplemental as well. $15,000 for total parts/labor.

My insurance company did not total the car, they agreed to allow the repairs.

My question to you guys is this...

Have any of you had an accident where it was over $10K payout from an insurance company with a sports car? How much did your rates go up?

I am 27 years old, this is my first accident and Ive been with my insurance provider for over 7 years.

If I am in the grey area where I get the car back, and nothing has reported on the car fax yet, should I just immediately trade the car for another car? I looked up the PA laws, you do not need to disclose an accident, only a change in title if it was flooded, salavaged, or rebuilt.

Im looking at getting a truck again, lol.

let me know what you guys think.

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Originally Posted by shawnski

most insurance companies as long as it is no frame damage or unibody damage and it is cosmetic damage ( PARTS AND PAINT) they will not total the car.. and i bet it won't cost them 15k either, they probably put alot of after market parts too.. good luck with getting all the lines and gaps even and nice paint job..

it will show on car fax when the job is done, and whoever you sell it to ( private buyer) will look at car fax and ask you about the damage and if i were you i will be honest about it.. trade it in dealership will probably cost 4-5k on trade in value of the car depends on how good of job bodyshop did..

Don't tell them anything about it unless they ask specifically.

You don't have to disclose that information when selling privately - I didn't when I sold my SRT. Two accidents, minor frame damage on the first one (still drove and looked like new afterwards too).

Sold it to the kid w/o telling him that it had been in an accident or two previously, etc. If someone doesn't do their homework, it's on them really.

fzgood · 10-24-2013, 08:49 PM

Went to a funeral in the high desert for an old friend. Took a detour on the way home to cover Angeles Crest Highway. That road makes me appreciate the Z's stock setting so much. Perfect road for this car. High speed sweepers the entire way, no traffic because it's a weekday, just mountain air, fall leaves, the first bits of snow, sunlight piercing the foliage, the feel of the road on your fingertips, and g-forces pulling you around.

Perfect afternoon.

DatsunFTW · 10-25-2013, 08:50 AM

Getting my type I wing installed right now at the shop

: happydance: so excited! Will post pics soon to my journal

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ryang · 10-25-2013, 01:41 PM

Put the snow shoes on today

Getting too cold too early this year. This is the first year I will be driving the Z in winter, hopefully all goes well.

DatsunFTW · 10-25-2013, 01:46 PM

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b15 · 10-25-2013, 03:15 PM

I loosed up the exhaust and realigned the left muffler because it was slightly off compared to the right. Would've been fine for most, but I'm cursed with being so anal. Everything is to my satisfaction now

Riptide67 · 10-25-2013, 04:00 PM

Currently painting my side markers satin black to match my headlights. Front and rear Nissan hamburgers are next if I can get the damn things removed.

Haboob · 10-25-2013, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by b15

I loosed up the exhaust and realigned the left muffler because it was slightly off compared to the right. Would've been fine for most, but I'm cursed with being so anal. Everything is to my satisfaction now

I need to do something with mine. I've tried to let it go for this long (since March) and I just can't.

Probably going to have to cut it - hopefully that doesn't change the note any.

TreeSemdyZee · 10-25-2013, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ryang

Put the snow shoes on today

Getting too cold too early this year. This is the first year I will be driving the Z in winter, hopefully all goes well.

That's what happens when you live on the moon.

With snow tires, the Z is a ball in the snow.

djrelic · 10-25-2013, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

Don't tell them anything about it unless they ask specifically.

You don't have to disclose that information when selling privately - I didn't when I sold my SRT. Two accidents, minor frame damage on the first one (still drove and looked like new afterwards too).

Sold it to the kid w/o telling him that it had been in an accident or two previously, etc. If someone doesn't do their homework, it's on them really.

Well in PA you do not need to disclose anything, unless the status of the titled has been changed over to salvaged, rebuilt, or the vehicle has flood damage. I was just worried about how quickly the carfax will reflect an accident on the vehicle.

The bodyshop I took it to is known for their work, and very carefully trained eye. They are taking care of many things on the vehicle as well that will make it look showroom new. It's just that the car will be at it's peak worth at that point looking brand new, and it's like do I trade it in or keep it. I will keep it if the carfax says it, I will trade it in if it doesn't. But then Im back at square one paying for my car payment terms.

When you got into accident with your SRT, how much did your rates go up?

Haboob · 10-25-2013, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by djrelic

Well in PA you do not need to disclose anything, unless the status of the titled has been changed over to salvaged, rebuilt, or the vehicle has flood damage. I was just worried about how quickly the carfax will reflect an accident on the vehicle.

The bodyshop I took it to is known for their work, and very carefully trained eye. They are taking care of many things on the vehicle as well that will make it look showroom new. It's just that the car will be at it's peak worth at that point looking brand new, and it's like do I trade it in or keep it. I will keep it if the carfax says it, I will trade it in if it doesn't. But then Im back at square one paying for my car payment terms.

When you got into accident with your SRT, how much did your rates go up?

They didn't go up at all, since I wasn't at fault for either of them.

The only time they went up was when they "re-evaluated the car" and called it a sports car and also found I had a ticket on my record (was going to be gone in like six months

).

10-25-2013, 08:50 AM	#6712 (permalink)
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10-25-2013, 01:46 PM	#6714 (permalink)
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10-25-2013, 04:00 PM	#6716 (permalink)
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b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36571	I loosed up the exhaust and realigned the left muffler because it was slightly off compared to the right. Would've been fine for most, but I'm cursed with being so anal. Everything is to my satisfaction now