2017 Z got rear ended

bangity · 02-24-2018, 11:34 PM

Just happened today on a heavy traffic highway. My baby with FI exhaust and CF rear diffuser. The Honda insight 2000 driver was on his phone and a veteran.

I called his insurrance to file a claim. They said they will call back Monday to get more info.

So basically there is license plate mark on the rear bumper with 2 holes from the 2 screws and the rear diffuser cracked. I do want to convert to a Nismo rear bumper. The insurance company has to pay for the broken diffuser too correct? It was an additional $350-400. I dont think there is any damage to the exhaust (i hope).

Do I go to the Nissan dealer to get appraisal since they have multiple auto body shops around town (Coggin Jacksonville)

😢😢😢

Lvcky69 · 02-25-2018, 12:32 AM

depends..some insurances dont cover any aftermarket parts so if you havent bought a special coverage, you will only get reimbursed for the cost of the stock part.

NISMO IX · 02-25-2018, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Lvcky69

depends..some insurances dont cover any aftermarket parts so if you havent bought a special coverage, you will only get reimbursed for the cost of the stock part.

jchammond · 02-25-2018, 02:18 AM

Glad you’re not hurt; as mine rolled at least once-leaving me with broken disc & pelvis.
Sometimes “New” oem parts cost more than aftermarket ones.
Inspect exhaust really good/ as I’m sure if tips are bent; the cost of an oem muffler wouldn’t be cheap...+ cost of “New” rear bumper cover + painting it.
Just glad you’re ok.

NISMO IX · 02-25-2018, 02:46 AM

Holy crap! Not to hijack bangity's thread but jeesh, first I'm hearing of that JCHammond.

As for the OP, I could've added more on my first post... Yes glad you're ok, fortunately the driver that hit you was insured. I had this same thing happen memorial day last year and the driver ran and had no insurance. Progressive insurance is useless in a case like this, but did learn most insurance companies only cover factory replacements.

ElwoodBlues · 02-25-2018, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Lvcky69

depends..some insurances dont cover any aftermarket parts so if you havent bought a special coverage, you will only get reimbursed for the cost of the stock part.

That would only apply if he made the claim with his own insurance company.
If the accident was someone else's fault, their insurance company has to pay to fix any damage regardless of whether the parts are stock or not.

axmea? · 02-25-2018, 10:15 AM

In my experience aftermarket parts were covered by the other person's insurance company. They paid for the diffuser and rear spats. They will not pay for the Nismo bumper. Only OEM. You have to work that out with your body shop. PM me if you'd like. I can share in detail how I did it.

bangity · 02-25-2018, 10:21 AM

Thank you guys. So the left side of the exhaust tip is pushed to the left a little. there is asymmetry but I think it can be pushed back with a long tube.

Do I just show the adjuster the receipt that I paid for the diffuser?

bangity · 02-25-2018, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

In my experience aftermarket parts were covered by the other person's insurance company. They paid for the diffuser and rear spats. They will not pay for the Nismo bumper. Only OEM. You have to work that out with your body shop. PM me if you'd like. I can share in detail how I did it.

I PM'd. Thank you.

cooltoy · 02-25-2018, 11:14 AM

You would need your tips extended or a Nismo FI exhaust if you get a Nismo bumper.

bangity · 02-25-2018, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

You would need your tips extended or a Nismo FI exhaust if you get a Nismo bumper.

Is there a huge difference? Extended meaning lengthen the tip?

axmea? · 02-25-2018, 03:20 PM

3 inches minimum. I haven't done mine yet. I have black tips and considering straight pipes/muffler delete. Powder coated blk.

cooltoy · 02-25-2018, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bangity

Extended meaning lengthen the tip?

Between the tip and the muffler.

bangity · 02-25-2018, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

3 inches minimum. I haven't done mine yet. I have black tips and considering straight pipes/muffler delete. Powder coated blk.

Don't you have NISMO rear bumper and FI HFC at the moment?

Laomatik · 02-25-2018, 05:30 PM

If they will only pay for the stock bumper then some body shops will let you pay the difference in the new rear bumper out of pocket. Kinda going through the same thing as you are but my oem nismo bumper price was less than the quoted oem stock bumper so I’m coming out a little ahead. Good luck!

02-24-2018, 11:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
bangity Base Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 23 Drives: 2017 370Z Base White Rep Power: 8	2017 Z got rear ended Just happened today on a heavy traffic highway. My baby with FI exhaust and CF rear diffuser. The Honda insight 2000 driver was on his phone and a veteran. I called his insurrance to file a claim. They said they will call back Monday to get more info. So basically there is license plate mark on the rear bumper with 2 holes from the 2 screws and the rear diffuser cracked. I do want to convert to a Nismo rear bumper. The insurance company has to pay for the broken diffuser too correct? It was an additional $350-400. I dont think there is any damage to the exhaust (i hope). Do I go to the Nissan dealer to get appraisal since they have multiple auto body shops around town (Coggin Jacksonville) 😢😢😢

02-25-2018, 12:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lvcky69 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Miami Posts: 385 Drives: 17 370z & 16 911 S Rep Power: 3922	depends..some insurances dont cover any aftermarket parts so if you havent bought a special coverage, you will only get reimbursed for the cost of the stock part. NISMO IX and bangity like this.

02-25-2018, 02:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684395	Glad you’re not hurt; as mine rolled at least once-leaving me with broken disc & pelvis. Sometimes “New” oem parts cost more than aftermarket ones. Inspect exhaust really good/ as I’m sure if tips are bent; the cost of an oem muffler wouldn’t be cheap...+ cost of “New” rear bumper cover + painting it. Just glad you’re ok. __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

02-25-2018, 02:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
NISMO IX Track Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southern Maine Age: 47 Posts: 742 Drives: 2014 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 584	Holy crap! Not to hijack bangity's thread but jeesh, first I'm hearing of that JCHammond. As for the OP, I could've added more on my first post... Yes glad you're ok, fortunately the driver that hit you was insured. I had this same thing happen memorial day last year and the driver ran and had no insurance. Progressive insurance is useless in a case like this, but did learn most insurance companies only cover factory replacements. jchammond likes this. __________________ 2017 Ford Focus RS Nitrous Blue "KB43VER" 2014 370z Mag Blk 6M "KOKURYU" (Black Dragon)

02-25-2018, 10:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,236 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	In my experience aftermarket parts were covered by the other person's insurance company. They paid for the diffuser and rear spats. They will not pay for the Nismo bumper. Only OEM. You have to work that out with your body shop. PM me if you'd like. I can share in detail how I did it. bangity likes this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

02-25-2018, 10:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
bangity Base Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 23 Drives: 2017 370Z Base White Rep Power: 8	Thank you guys. So the left side of the exhaust tip is pushed to the left a little. there is asymmetry but I think it can be pushed back with a long tube. Do I just show the adjuster the receipt that I paid for the diffuser? Last edited by bangity; 02-25-2018 at 10:44 AM.

02-25-2018, 11:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	You would need your tips extended or a Nismo FI exhaust if you get a Nismo bumper. BeemaaZ likes this. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

02-25-2018, 03:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,236 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	3 inches minimum. I haven't done mine yet. I have black tips and considering straight pipes/muffler delete. Powder coated blk. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

02-25-2018, 05:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
Laomatik Base Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Smyrna, TN Posts: 115 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 10	If they will only pay for the stock bumper then some body shops will let you pay the difference in the new rear bumper out of pocket. Kinda going through the same thing as you are but my oem nismo bumper price was less than the quoted oem stock bumper so I’m coming out a little ahead. Good luck!

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