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efuseakay 11-14-2010 03:43 PM

I doubt insurance would cover it as it's not OEM.

The fact that the piping is so low is also a major concern. Sure, you never intend to run over any debris, but if you take your car anywhere, chances are you will.

2fast4thelaw 11-14-2010 05:45 PM

I am insured with State Farm since I was 16 so I can't speak for other insurance companies.

I have asked my agent on whats covered in a car and everything that is integrated or bolted into the car is covered under comprehensive and collision. It doesent matter if the car came with it or not, if it is an integral part of the car it is covered.

I got rear ended last Spring in my Z and my custom subwoofer enclosure was damaged and my insurance company paid Car Toys to build me a new enclosure exactly like the one I had. This wasnt a problem since they built in in the first place.

crash1369 11-14-2010 06:17 PM

As long as it is part of the car (attached) they are supposed to cover it, where you run into a problem is when they decide it's cheaper to just total it rather then replace your parts. Sure they'll give you the value of what the car is worth, but your out for the rest... go ahead, as me how I know. :facepalm:
It's not really to much of a problem unless you start spending a ton of money on it, and apparently I still haven't learned my lesson because it looks like I'll be doing it again with the Z :ughdance:

Jamaica 11-14-2010 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by efuseakay (Post 809194)
I doubt insurance would cover it as it's not OEM.

The fact that the piping is so low is also a major concern. Sure, you never intend to run over any debris, but if you take your car anywhere, chances are you will.

Yes certain insurance companies will cover it. Mine does.

1slow370 11-15-2010 05:16 AM

I have amfam and they've told me that if i turbo or supercharge my car they will drop me so no the don't cover it depends on the company i guess i'd get state farm but my parents have an amfam plan too so it's cheaper for me.

crash1369 11-15-2010 05:30 AM

That's a good point, forced induction is probably the exception to the rule. I never asked specifically about that

danielw 11-15-2010 08:17 AM

most insurance companies will cover a certain amount of modifications automatically, mine was up to $1k. The rest you have to report the value to them and they will adjust your rates accordingly. There are a few threads on my350z dealing with this.

2fast4thelaw 11-15-2010 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 1slow370 (Post 809818)
I have amfam and they've told me that if i turbo or supercharge my car they will drop me so no the don't cover it depends on the company i guess i'd get state farm but my parents have an amfam plan too so it's cheaper for me.

My wife had AmFam before we got married and they jerked her around over stupid stuff. I put her on my policy and dumped AmFam. I would only use them if I had no other choice

Jamaica 11-15-2010 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by danielw (Post 809873)
most insurance companies will cover a certain amount of modifications automatically, mine was up to $1k. The rest you have to report the value to them and they will adjust your rates accordingly. There are a few threads on my350z dealing with this.

ya that sucks for you. I have everything covered on my insurance. so its somethings happens I pay a deductible and ill get a check for the new parts. And i believe the total of extra parts on my car add up to over 11k

danielw 11-16-2010 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jamaica951 (Post 810036)
ya that sucks for you. I have everything covered on my insurance. so its somethings happens I pay a deductible and ill get a check for the new parts. And i believe the total of extra parts on my car add up to over 11k

have you actually tested this out? You could easily have a car with $100k worth of modifications, and with what you're saying the insurance company will cover it for the same rate that someone with a stock Z would pay? Somehow I doubt that.

crash1369 11-16-2010 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by danielw (Post 811290)
have you actually tested this out? You could easily have a car with $100k worth of modifications, and with what you're saying the insurance company will cover it for the same rate that someone with a stock Z would pay? Somehow I doubt that.

You're right. I assure you, they will not. If you manage to convince them the car is in fact worth what you say it is, they would want receipts for everything which they will then look up and determine their own value... then they will total your car, give you essentially nothing, and raise your rates. If you were to even get the full value for a Stock car at that point then you should consider your self lucky. If they want to be ******** about it they will Deduct for every aftermarket part unless you can supply the factory originals to replace it with.
Then they will probably raise your rates either way.

If you get the car appraised and then you can have it insured for the value they determine it's worth (or probably whatever you want) but your rates would be adjusted accordingly.

This is not my first rodeo, I've been through this to many times and I am speaking from experience here. If you actually read your insurance policy (most people don't) you'll see a frightening amount of exclusions like pretty much everything. They have them written so they don't have to do anything they don't want to, essentially they are doing you a favor... or at least that's how they see it :facepalm: It's a business and their out to make money not help us.

Jamaica 11-16-2010 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by danielw (Post 811290)
have you actually tested this out? You could easily have a car with $100k worth of modifications, and with what you're saying the insurance company will cover it for the same rate that someone with a stock Z would pay? Somehow I doubt that.


somehow your wrong. Everything in my car is insured. all 4 sets of my wheels, body kit, stereo and engine parts.
plus theirs something called car show insurance. 70% parts on my car is aftermarket. You have to call your insurance company to inquire about it and not assume ohh no they wont. Dont assume.

Jamaica 11-16-2010 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by efuseakay (Post 809194)
I doubt insurance would cover it as it's not OEM.

The fact that the piping is so low is also a major concern. Sure, you never intend to run over any debris, but if you take your car anywhere, chances are you will.

your right they wont cover oem its only aftermarket for my insurance company.

puckshaw 11-16-2010 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jamaica951 (Post 811556)
your right they wont cover oem its only aftermarket for my insurance company.

Who is your insurance company? How much are you paying for that kind of coverage?

danielw 11-16-2010 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jamaica951 (Post 811554)
somehow your wrong. Everything in my car is insured. all 4 sets of my wheels, body kit, stereo and engine parts.
plus theirs something called car show insurance. 70% parts on my car is aftermarket. You have to call your insurance company to inquire about it and not assume ohh no they wont. Dont assume.

I know you CAN get your aftermarket stuff insured but you made it sound as though a regular insurance company that had no knowledge of your aftermarket parts and didn't adjust your rates accordingly was going to cover an unlimited amount of aftermarket parts. I was the only one who inferred that from your post.


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