Got rear ended for the 3rd time

jaedub · 12-13-2016, 02:33 PM

I was on my way to work on a stop-and-go traffic on the 405 freeway when this lady rear ended me out of no where. She was obviously on her phone and not paying attention. I think she hit me going about 15 mph. I've already filed a claim through our insurance. Paint came off and there are some imprints on my bumper. As for her, her license plate broke off with some nicks here and there.

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Zbrah · 12-13-2016, 02:35 PM

Time for a new bumper bro. I swear LA have some of the worst fucktards behind the wheels.

MagmaRed370z · 12-13-2016, 02:48 PM

man, that sucks. Make her pay up!!!

Duc_Z09 · 12-13-2016, 03:12 PM

Thank her for the new Nismo bumper and be on your way.

jaedub · 12-13-2016, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Zbrah

Time for a new bumper bro. I swear LA have some of the worst fucktards behind the wheels.

Yeah man, this is my 4th fender bender by the other party. I might just go with the Nismo rear bumper. I wonder if I can get this done through the insurance.

Adamnthe_z · 12-13-2016, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jaedub

Yeah man, this is my 4th fender bender by the other party. I might just go with the Nismo rear bumper. I wonder if I can get this done through the insurance.

Find a shop who wont mind ordering the Nismo bumper. Insurance will cover it, you will just have to pay any price differences out of pocket.

RDAVIS247 · 12-13-2016, 05:35 PM

Never hurts for that Nismo bumper. When I had to get my Evo fixed back in the day, my deductible was paid by me ordering a new wheel and carbon fiber hood. So things definitely can be flexible.

littlejuanito · 12-13-2016, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jaedub

I was on my way to work on a stop-and-go traffic on the 405 freeway when this lady rear ended me out of no where. She was obviously on her phone and not paying attention. I think she hit me going about 5-7mph. I've already filed a claim through our insurance. Paint came off and there are some imprints on my bumper. As for her, her license plate broke off with some nicks here and there.

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Right by the Getty center I see

NJZGuy · 12-13-2016, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Zbrah

Time for a new bumper bro. I swear LA have some of the worst fucktards behind the wheels.

They got nothing on some of the dolts behind the wheel in the Garden State....

Chan Chee Hoe · 12-13-2016, 06:24 PM

The Z's Backside too Sexy,the Lady driver behind cannot resist.

ChaseZ · 12-13-2016, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Zbrah

I swear LA have some of the worst fucktards behind the wheels.

Stole my word lol

Ventruck · 12-14-2016, 01:30 AM

Second I saw LA in OP's profile, I figured.

Yeah if insurance lets you have it, dat Nismo bumper. Though it's gonna suck if another moron hits it.

I've rambled about how a lot of people shouldn't be driving for safety and ethical reasons, but another point to make is it's pretty...disrespectful for such people to just go about not giving a mind to everyone else's major investments. It's like stepping on someone's shoes....but exponentially more worth involved.

axmea? · 12-14-2016, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Zbrah

Time for a new bumper bro. I swear LA have some of the worst fucktards behind the wheels.

Totally agree David. Happened to me twice here in SoCal. First one was 2 months after purchase the other was around this time last year.

Jay - glad you're ok though. Just a thought if you want it replaced vs repaired. Based on how it looks you might have to find a good shop who'd fight for you and get a replacement. An adjuster from the offending driver's insurance company will fight a replacement. It does not look beat enough for them to sign off on that.

JARblue · 12-14-2016, 09:34 AM

3rd time? That sucks

You can only do so much about the idiot behind you, but FWIW here are a few options:

Give yourself significantly more braking distance - I know this can be tough to do in urban traffic
Add flashing brake light (The Home Of Flashing Brake Lights)
A ridiculous rear bumper guard (Rear Bumper Protector | Rear Bumper Guard) - for parking really, not driving
Racing brake pads that squeal like crazy under anything other than threshold braking when hot
Downshifting early with loud exhaust

ayrton88 · 12-14-2016, 10:54 AM

My girlfriend recently go rear ended in her Miata. The woman that hit her claimed the Miata was so small she didn't see it. Another clueless SUV driver. I swear they are the worst. Replaced the minivan drivers as the most dangerous on the road.

12-13-2016, 02:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 305	Got rear ended for the 3rd time I was on my way to work on a stop-and-go traffic on the 405 freeway when this lady rear ended me out of no where. She was obviously on her phone and not paying attention. I think she hit me going about 15 mph. I've already filed a claim through our insurance. Paint came off and there are some imprints on my bumper. As for her, her license plate broke off with some nicks here and there. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Last edited by jaedub; 12-14-2016 at 01:18 AM.

12-13-2016, 02:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5452	Time for a new bumper bro. I swear LA have some of the worst fucktards behind the wheels. onzedge, jaedub, axmea? and 2 others like this. __________________

12-13-2016, 02:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 13	man, that sucks. Make her pay up!!! __________________ Sold: 2014 Magnetic Black Base. Current: 2014 Magma Red 370z Sport \| ARK Grip Exhaust \| 25mm HR Spacers \| GTR Button \| DRL Mod

12-13-2016, 03:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 23	Thank her for the new Nismo bumper and be on your way. jaedub, DEpointfive0, NJZGuy and 2 others like this. __________________ 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)

12-13-2016, 05:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
RDAVIS247 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Louisville, CO Posts: 26 Drives: '16 370z Base Rep Power: 10	Never hurts for that Nismo bumper. When I had to get my Evo fixed back in the day, my deductible was paid by me ordering a new wheel and carbon fiber hood. So things definitely can be flexible. jaedub likes this.

12-13-2016, 06:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
Chan Chee Hoe Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 861 Drives: 370z,Yellow,7sp A Rep Power: 17	The Z's Backside too Sexy,the Lady driver behind cannot resist. jaedub and Karnak like this.

12-14-2016, 01:30 AM	#12 (permalink)
Ventruck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: California Posts: 785 Drives: '13 Sport+Touring M6 Rep Power: 22898	Second I saw LA in OP's profile, I figured. Yeah if insurance lets you have it, dat Nismo bumper. Though it's gonna suck if another moron hits it. I've rambled about how a lot of people shouldn't be driving for safety and ethical reasons, but another point to make is it's pretty...disrespectful for such people to just go about not giving a mind to everyone else's major investments. It's like stepping on someone's shoes....but exponentially more worth involved.

12-14-2016, 09:34 AM	#14 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	3rd time? That sucks You can only do so much about the idiot behind you, but FWIW here are a few options: Give yourself significantly more braking distance - I know this can be tough to do in urban traffic Add flashing brake light (The Home Of Flashing Brake Lights) A ridiculous rear bumper guard (Rear Bumper Protector \| Rear Bumper Guard) - for parking really, not driving Racing brake pads that squeal like crazy under anything other than threshold braking when hot Downshifting early with loud exhaust 370zHawaii, PaulZ370, ped and 2 others like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \| Last edited by JARblue; 12-14-2016 at 09:36 AM.

12-14-2016, 10:54 AM	#15 (permalink)
ayrton88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 397 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	My girlfriend recently go rear ended in her Miata. The woman that hit her claimed the Miata was so small she didn't see it. Another clueless SUV driver. I swear they are the worst. Replaced the minivan drivers as the most dangerous on the road.

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