Someone hit my car

Grindkiezer · 07-30-2013, 02:55 AM

Hey everyone, tonight while at work a fellow employee came in and told me that his brother had just backed into my car.

Anyways here is the damage, it fúcked up my fender pretty good and the clips for my bumper are shít now as well. I can't lose the bumper because of all of the modifications that I've done to it, there would be no way to "transfer" them to a new bumper. I want to get some cf paint matched vented fenders now so how would I make that happen? He has full coverage so I'm just wondering what should I do now.

/Angelo350Z/ · 07-30-2013, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Grindkiezer

Hey everyone, tonight while at work a fellow employee came in and told me that his brother had just backed into my car.

Anyways here is the damage, it fúcked up my fender pretty good and the clips for my bumper are shít now as well. I can't lose the bumper because of all of the modifications that I've done to it, there would be no way to "transfer" them to a new bumper. I want to get some cf paint matched vented fenders now so how would I make that happen? He has full coverage so I'm just wondering what should I do now.

Sorry to hear. Just take your car to a reputable body shop and they'll take care of it. They should be able to repair your old bumper.

DEpointfive0 · 07-30-2013, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by /Angelo350Z/

Sorry to hear. Just take your car to a reputable body shop and they'll take care of it. They should be able to repair your old bumper.

doesn't look TOOO bad, and thank god they owned up to it!

Check your headlight! They crack easily

Grindkiezer · 07-30-2013, 03:29 AM

Yeah when I went out to look at the car I turned on the headlights, driving lights, and blinkers and everything worked fine. I'm going to get an estimate tomorrow so we'll see what happens. The pic doesn't do it justice on the fender however. It looks like only the paint had been chipped but the a majority of it is dented and misshaped now which is why I was thinking of just getting after market fenders. Is that too must of a stretch?

DEpointfive0 · 07-30-2013, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Grindkiezer

Yeah when I went out to look at the car I turned on the headlights, driving lights, and blinkers and everything worked fine. I'm going to get an estimate tomorrow so we'll see what happens. The pic doesn't do it justice on the fender however. It looks like only the paint had been chipped but the a majority of it is dented and misshaped now which is why I was thinking of just getting after market fenders. Is that too must of a stretch?

Well you need A fender for sure, not even worth the time to repair it.
Go aftermarket, why not? And I'd ask the guy if he wants to go out of pocket or through his insurance before you call and file.

Btw, I'm not saying the light won't work, I'm saying that it'll let water in.

/Angelo350Z/ · 07-30-2013, 05:56 AM

^^ Agreed on the new fender. The less filler on your car, the better.

/Angelo350Z/ · 07-30-2013, 06:17 AM

This is for you OP, just to make you feel better.

Elan · 07-30-2013, 08:12 AM

Sorry about that OP.

At least it wasn't a hit and run. It takes a man to admit something like this. Throw on a new fender. The bumper looks like it can be repaired. Good luck.

C4Calvin · 07-30-2013, 08:54 AM

Sorry to see and hear.

fonzo179 · 07-30-2013, 09:00 AM

That is vicious, man. I'm siding with Elan on this one: it looks like the bumper can be repaired. Rock the new fender and keep the ball rolling. Sorry again for the trouble.

DIGItonium · 07-30-2013, 09:12 AM

Looks like the bumper can be repaired, but there's a possibility the part that screws into the fender is ripped off.

c41006 · 07-30-2013, 12:19 PM

Ouch!

Grindkiezer · 07-30-2013, 12:25 PM

Thanks everyone for the input. What was surprising to me was that the guy that hit me came and told me that he liked my new cf sideblades that I had just put onto my car. So he had obviously seen the car that day but somehow must have forgotten it was right behind him? But I will try and check my headlight for any cracks and let you guys know what happens

Grindkiezer · 07-30-2013, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Well you need A fender for sure, not even worth the time to repair it.
Go aftermarket, why not? And I'd ask the guy if he wants to go out of pocket or through his insurance before you call and file.

Btw, I'm not saying the light won't work, I'm saying that it'll let water in.

yeah I told him that we could go around insurance if he wanted to but he said for a car like mine he'd rather go through the insurance? Not exactly sure why but either way it will be fixed

eastexZ · 07-30-2013, 10:53 PM

Wow.... Sorry too see that happen. Looks like the tab on your bumper cover might be torn. Glad to see him come let you know what happened.

07-30-2013, 03:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
Grindkiezer Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 824 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 14	Yeah when I went out to look at the car I turned on the headlights, driving lights, and blinkers and everything worked fine. I'm going to get an estimate tomorrow so we'll see what happens. The pic doesn't do it justice on the fender however. It looks like only the paint had been chipped but the a majority of it is dented and misshaped now which is why I was thinking of just getting after market fenders. Is that too must of a stretch? __________________ Z

07-30-2013, 05:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3661	^^ Agreed on the new fender. The less filler on your car, the better. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

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/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3661	This is for you OP, just to make you feel better. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

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Elan Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 906 Drives: Airplanes Rep Power: 16	Sorry about that OP. At least it wasn't a hit and run. It takes a man to admit something like this. Throw on a new fender. The bumper looks like it can be repaired. Good luck. __________________ 2009 370Z NISMO #477 \| AAM Competition Short Tails \| AAM Competition HFCs \| K&N Typhoon CAI \| Kenwood DPX300U \| Rockford Fosgate PRIME R300-4 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P165 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P300-12 \| Polk Audio db1001 \| 15% Tints \| GTR Start Button \|

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fonzo179 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: A Fantasy World Posts: 1,707 Drives: 2014 Audi Q5 3.0T Rep Power: 20	That is vicious, man. I'm siding with Elan on this one: it looks like the bumper can be repaired. Rock the new fender and keep the ball rolling. Sorry again for the trouble. __________________ You want a motorcycle, but can't drive a manual? Please tell me you're joking...

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C4Calvin Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Chitown Posts: 458 Drives: 2017 Golf-R Rep Power: 453	Sorry to see and hear.

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DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 43	Looks like the bumper can be repaired, but there's a possibility the part that screws into the fender is ripped off. __________________

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c41006 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 9,034 Drives: '10 G37 Coupe BO 7AT Rep Power: 114	Ouch! __________________ The plaque for the alternates is down in the ladies room

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Grindkiezer Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 824 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 14	Thanks everyone for the input. What was surprising to me was that the guy that hit me came and told me that he liked my new cf sideblades that I had just put onto my car. So he had obviously seen the car that day but somehow must have forgotten it was right behind him? But I will try and check my headlight for any cracks and let you guys know what happens __________________ Z

07-30-2013, 10:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
eastexZ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: texas Posts: 32 Drives: 2013 370Z Gun Auto Rep Power: 12	Wow.... Sorry too see that happen. Looks like the tab on your bumper cover might be torn. Glad to see him come let you know what happened.