Car hit a curb....

onzedge · 10-27-2015, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Nixin

Call your insurance and get the Z fixed through an approved body shop. Maybe best to say you hit a patch of black ice or an oil slick. Either way, don't admit to your foolishness. Then, hold on tight 'cuz your insurance company is gonna ride you hard. Your premiums are about to go through the atmosphere. Good luck.

Lying. Now there is a good approach. Geez.

Own up to your mistakes.

Be a man, not a weasel.

Be part of the solution, not the problem.

We all do stupid things on occasion and how you take accountability tells volumes about you as a person.

sx moneypit · 10-27-2015, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Lying. Now there is a good approach. Geez.

Own up to your mistakes.

Be a man, not a weasel.

Be part of the solution, not the problem.

We all do stupid things on occasion and how you take accountability tells volumes about you as a person.

100%

Nixin · 10-27-2015, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Lying. Now there is a good approach. Geez.

Own up to your mistakes.

Be a man, not a weasel.

Be part of the solution, not the problem.

We all do stupid things on occasion and how you take accountability tells volumes about you as a person.

I think he learned his lesson. Thank the Lord no one, including the driver, was injured. If he doesn't tell the insurance mafia the whole truth, big deal. They rape and pillage us daily. But let's not be hypocrites. I am sure we have all done something stupid once or twice in our lives. No reason to crucify him. He destroyed his car. Lesson learned.

Fuzzzy · 10-27-2015, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by vooshhz

Hey everyone,

Quick update:

Didn't call insurance. It looks like the front tire isn't punctured but kind of came off the rim a little. Went to a really friendly mechanic, had the car towed to him for $140 (with "Dollies/Trollies?").

He said he is going to check the entire car and give me a list of things that need to be repaired.

Best case scenario he said he would fix the rims and repaint them black. Install a new fender and the bottom part. Fix my "alignment".

He said there might be a chance my suspension is screwed up since the steering wheel is titled.

Hopefully everything goes well... never ever in my life am I touching that traction control button again.

Thanks for all the help. Will update again with what needs to be fixed and how much he is charing.... maybe I can find parts here for cheaper.

Really? That's the lesson you learned?

In any event, I'm glad you have a plan for getting the Z repaired and hope it's a reasonable expense.

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Originally Posted by Nixin

I think he learned his lesson. Thank the Lord no one, including the driver, was injured. If he doesn't tell the insurance mafia the whole truth, big deal. They rape and pillage us daily. But let's not be hypocrites. I am sure we have all done something stupid once or twice in our lives. No reason to crucify him. He destroyed his car. Lesson learned.

You have more confidence than I do, but I hope you're right.

I've done a lot of stupid stuff in cars, but the only comparable one that comes to mind is when I was 15 years old and acting like a moron on deserted streets in my hometown after a rare snowfall. Like the OP, I slammed into a curb, but my '55 Chevy was tougher than a Z. A couple of "new" wheels from a junkyard and I was back in business. But my solution was not simply never touching the clutch pedal again.

JARblue · 10-27-2015, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Nixin

Maybe best to say you hit a patch of black ice or an oil slick. Either way, don't admit to your foolishness.

Or .... and hear me out on this one ... he could actually take responsibility for his actions. Just a thought

OP, if money's not a problem, pay for the repairs out of pocket and don't take the insurance hit

onzedge · 10-27-2015, 07:22 AM

Dumb$Spend

dvboy · 10-27-2015, 07:31 AM

Just think of it as a life lesson.Getting all upset about it ain't going to help the situation,just have to deal with it.Someone above suggested it will be around $2000 to fix,sorry to say,but here in Canada it will be considerably more than that,I would be surprised at anything less than $5k.

MagmaRed370z · 10-27-2015, 07:34 AM

2) Please don't do this on neighborhoods, some of us have little children that can be killed by cars.
2) Take it to a dealer and have them repaired professionally by Nissan or approved Shop.
3) I estimate about 5K in damages or 2-3 K if you find parts here in the forum.

DeliriousClam · 10-27-2015, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by schellingr

2) Please don't do this on neighborhoods, some of us have little children that can be killed by cars.
2) Take it to a dealer and have them repaired professionally by Nissan or approved Shop.
3) I estimate about 5K in damages or 2-3 K if you find parts here in the forum.

Idk why but the two "2" bother me. I agree with your points though. Especially #2

2011 Nismo#91 · 10-27-2015, 08:20 AM

Well we all do stupid things sometimes (my first experience with summer tires during a cold snap was no fun), but now you know better :P. Take it to a good body shop, it might not be cheap so you could let insurance handle it, just make sure it's not considered an at fault accident.

mishuko · 10-27-2015, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

Well we all do stupid things sometimes (my first experience with summer tires during a cold snap was no fun), but now you know better :P. Take it to a good body shop, it might not be cheap so you could let insurance handle it, just make sure it's not considered an at fault accident.

any damage over 1000 the shop/dealer is obligated to report it to the police and insurance company.

it will be considered at fault because no one else was at the scene.

2011 Nismo#91 · 10-27-2015, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

any damage over 1000 the shop/dealer is obligated to report it to the police and insurance company.

it will be considered at fault because no one else was at the scene.

Wow their pretty serious in Canada about small accidents.

Fuzzzy · 10-27-2015, 10:09 AM

Re-reading thread title gives a good chuckle (as well as giving a bit of insight into mindset) after reading the OP.

There's a lot of good advice itt, OP. Pay up (financially & otherwise), learn from it, and move forward. Good luck.

mishuko · 10-27-2015, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

Wow their pretty serious in Canada about small accidents.

yea... they are trying to change some of the limits and what not but nothing to my knowledge

Duc_Z09 · 10-27-2015, 08:40 AM

I know it's too late, but practice that $h*t in a parking lot.

I'd guess you need a new rim and A-arm plus some panels. I'd be surprised if the unibody is tweaked but even if it is it can be pulled back straight on a frame machine.

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MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 13	2) Please don't do this on neighborhoods, some of us have little children that can be killed by cars. 2) Take it to a dealer and have them repaired professionally by Nissan or approved Shop. 3) I estimate about 5K in damages or 2-3 K if you find parts here in the forum. Wonka2581 likes this. __________________ Sold: 2014 Magnetic Black Base. Current: 2014 Magma Red 370z Sport \| ARK Grip Exhaust \| 25mm HR Spacers \| GTR Button \| DRL Mod

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Fuzzzy Track Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MS Posts: 876 Drives: 2014 370Z 7AT MR Rep Power: 21861	Re-reading thread title gives a good chuckle (as well as giving a bit of insight into mindset) after reading the OP. There's a lot of good advice itt, OP. Pay up (financially & otherwise), learn from it, and move forward. Good luck. onzedge, JARblue and cautupwitdm like this.

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Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 24	I know it's too late, but practice that $h*t in a parking lot. I'd guess you need a new rim and A-arm plus some panels. I'd be surprised if the unibody is tweaked but even if it is it can be pulled back straight on a frame machine. __________________ 2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot) 2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc) 2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

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dvboy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 269 Drives: 2016,M6 Rep Power: 26	Just think of it as a life lesson.Getting all upset about it ain't going to help the situation,just have to deal with it.Someone above suggested it will be around $2000 to fix,sorry to say,but here in Canada it will be considerably more than that,I would be surprised at anything less than $5k.

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