Snow Damage...

[redr2]

Shitty, you need to park it for the winter months!

[AccordB20A]

Any updates yet john?

[2ndGenGuy]

Shitty, you need to park it for the winter months!

Tell me about it. It was the only car I had that would go in the snow though. My 84 won't go because of the bald 205mm tires, and it's too low to get through any snow. The hatch was perfect because of it's skinny 165s and great ground clearance. It was unstoppable.

As far as updates go, I'm still trying to get in touch with my insurance company. I've been playing phone tag all morning. It's hard when you're at work and you miss the call on your cell phone. The estimator at my dad's shop said that because there was no collision, that I may be SOL as far as getting the other company to pay out. I'm still going to fight for it though. They're lucky I have spare wheels, trim rings, and paint for the wheels, as that will save them a few bucks. They can still pay for labor fixing that though!!! I'll be pissed if they don't pay out.

[lostforawhile]

Tell me about it. It was the only car I had that would go in the snow though. My 84 won't go because of the bald 205mm tires, and it's too low to get through any snow. The hatch was perfect because of it's skinny 165s and great ground clearance. It was unstoppable.

As far as updates go, I'm still trying to get in touch with my insurance company. I've been playing phone tag all morning. It's hard when you're at work and you miss the call on your cell phone. The estimator at my dad's shop said that because there was no collision, that I may be SOL as far as getting the other company to pay out. I'm still going to fight for it though. They're lucky I have spare wheels, trim rings, and paint for the wheels, as that will save them a few bucks. They can still pay for labor fixing that though!!! I'll be pissed if they don't pay out.

the question is do you want someone who knows nothing about your car,and has possibly never seen one, messing with it? to the insurance company it's a piece of junk,no matter how much money and effort you've put into it, i doubt they will pay anything. what you need to do is get the frame straight, then do all the other work yourself, there are probably people on here who can help with parts.

[carotman]

Yup, that's why I store my car in the winter.

The damage doesn't look too bad from the pictures but it's what's under the body parts that's important.

[2ndGenGuy]

the question is do you want someone who knows nothing about your car,and has possibly never seen one, messing with it? to the insurance company it's a piece of junk,no matter how much money and effort you've put into it, i doubt they will pay anything. what you need to do is get the frame straight, then do all the other work yourself, there are probably people on here who can help with parts.

Well it's going to the shop my dad works at. I know the people there, and I know they will do it right. The suspension is simple, so I know they can handle it. Plus my dad will be keeping an eye on the car. I've got a couple extra wheels and trim rings that I bought, good thing, but I had other plans for them. Other parts should be sourcable either from a wrecking yard or new at NAPA.

[2ndGenGuy]

Yup, that's why I store my car in the winter.

The damage doesn't look too bad from the pictures but it's what's under the body parts that's important.

I wish I could store my cars for the winter, but they're my daily drivers. If it wasn't the hatch it would have been one of my other cars. We never get snow like this and the hatch was really the best car to drive in these conditions.

[lostforawhile]

Well it's going to the shop my dad works at. I know the people there, and I know they will do it right. The suspension is simple, so I know they can handle it. Plus my dad will be keeping an eye on the car. I've got a couple extra wheels and trim rings that I bought, good thing, but I had other plans for them. Other parts should be sourcable either from a wrecking yard or new at NAPA.

you are lucky enough to have people you can trust on it.

[Hazwan]

you are lucky enough to have people you can trust on it.

X2 on that. Thats the reason why I left my frame as is. Theres always risk of some idiot messing something up.

[Rendon LX-i]

Damn john hope you can get this squared away. Lucky you got someplace you can trust and your dad can watch over em. Its hard to trust someone and pay all that money and still comes out fucked up.

[2ndGenGuy]

Update!

The other party's insurance company called. Said they're sending out a "appraiser" to take a look at it, so it sounds like they're going to pay up! Yeah bitches! At least they're not weaseling out completely right off the bat.

[79cord]

Sorry to hear about damage. Best wishes for its recovery!

[Rendon LX-i]

Bout dam time...hope to see you drifting again soon lol

[Ichiban]

Update!

The other party's insurance company called. Said they're sending out a "appraiser" to take a look at it, so it sounds like they're going to pay up! Yeah bitches! At least they're not weaseling out completely right off the bat.

You need to pull the "exceptional condition collector" card and make those bastards pay. I mean, you swerved to avoid them, and your clearcoat just blew right off.

[2ndGenGuy]

You need to pull the "exceptional condition collector" card and make those bastards pay. I mean, you swerved to avoid them, and your clearcoat just blew right off.

Hahaha! Seriously, it was an old clearcoat, they blow off easily in an impact.

[2ndGenGuy]

Sweet!!! The car is going to get repaired. The estimate came out to $971 and the insurance company is going to send the money for the repairs! FTW!

[2oodoor]

Man that is GREAT news,. I was concerned they would you

[Lil Mike]

thats awesome to hear, that is pretty cheap, what is actually wrong with it?

[Hazwan]

Yay!

[forrest89sei]

Congrats John!
I was hoping you'd be able to get it fixed vs the Evil Salvage Title Branding

Long Live The 1G!

[Dr_Snooz]

Hooray!

[2ndGenGuy]

Man that is GREAT news,. I was concerned they would you

You and me both buddy. But the word I heard later on today is that the shop actually might not have given the insurance company an estimate... Fuck. I'll have to call on Monday.

[AccordB20A]

good if it gets fixed

[Boogieman]

good to hear . . 971$? . . it looked a lot more expensive . . .

[carotman]

I got quoted for 1600 on my last Accodetn with the Civic. Fender and door. no frame damage or anything...