I've joined the wrecked Z club... [not as severe]

nicknick · 03-20-2011, 08:43 PM

I just do not understand why people have to drive these huge SUVs'.

DIGItonium · 03-31-2011, 10:56 AM

Update:
Over $5200 in damages. Body shop is currently working on my car. The insurance company was willing to pay for half the cost of modifying the headlights, and they only covered the broken headlight.

The work consists of replacing the fender, passenger headlight, bumper, support brackets, passenger air box, and fix the hood. They will take it to another shop in town to work on the clear bra. In the meantime, I ordered a black chrome burger emblem for the front bumper.

My car will look ridiculous for awhile because of the mismatched headlights, but I am in talks with a modder to work on "Version 2.0" of my headlights (originally done by CinCity). The look will be similar, but improved with different LEDs and painted shroud. Plus, the Ultinon 6000K bulbs will be replaced with Morimoto 5000K bulbs.

When all the work is completed, I'll post updated pictures.

This summer? INGS +1 waiting to be installed... thank goodness I never installed the lip. It would've been trashed.

Mt Tam I am · 03-31-2011, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DIGItonium

Update:
Over $5200 in damages. Body shop is currently working on my car. The insurance company was willing to pay for half the cost of modifying the headlights, and they only covered the broken headlight.

The work consists of replacing the fender, passenger headlight, bumper, support brackets, passenger air box, and fix the hood. They will take it to another shop in town to work on the clear bra. In the meantime, I ordered a black chrome burger emblem for the front bumper.

My car will look ridiculous for awhile because of the mismatched headlights, but I am in talks with a modder to work on "Version 2.0" of my headlights (originally done by CinCity). The look will be similar, but improved with different LEDs and painted shroud. Plus, the Ultinon 6000K bulbs will be replaced with Morimoto 5000K bulbs.

When all the work is completed, I'll post updated pictures.

This summer? INGS +1 waiting to be installed... thank goodness I never installed the lip. It would've been trashed.

So how much will you be out of pocket, to be made whole?

SoCal 370Z · 03-31-2011, 11:10 AM

Glad to read matters are well underway to recovery.

b1adesofcha0s · 03-31-2011, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

Glad to read matters are well underway to recovery.

You should check out this thread as a possible alternative for your headlights. I think it looks pretty sick.

NEW headlight mods - LED "Orb" & Reversed Landing Strip by ONEighty

m4a1mustang · 03-31-2011, 11:59 AM

you fvcking spamming cvnt! reported

b1adesofcha0s · 03-31-2011, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

you fvcking spamming cvnt! reported

+1

DIGItonium · 03-31-2011, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

So how much will you be out of pocket, to be made whole?

I just got the call that a new hood has to be ordered. The other party's insurance is taking care of everything. The check written to me only covers half the mod, tow charge, and OEM emblem ($477).

Out of pocket:
Matching driver side headlight ($630)
Morimoto 5000K bulbs to match both headlights ($55)
TRS Projector Lens Upgrade ($50)
Black Chrome Emblem ($75-80)

That doesn't include over $200 spent on hardware to mod the headlights on my own (paint, LEDs, etc.). I've decided to have someone work on them for me, so figure another $200-300 on top.

Quote:

Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

You should check out this thread as a possible alternative for your headlights. I think it looks pretty sick.

Yup, saw that. I've decided to stick to the original design, but with better LEDs. Plus, I gave up on 180|Custom.

NewYorkJon34 · 03-31-2011, 02:59 PM

Hey Digi, you don't happen to have an extra passenger side headlight do you?

christian370z · 03-31-2011, 03:10 PM

Seems like things are moving pretty quickly, I hope you get your car back soon Digi. When you say better LEDs, are you updating them to brighter bulbs?

DIGItonium · 03-31-2011, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

Hey Digi, you don't happen to have an extra passenger side headlight do you?

Nope... I'll end up with a CinCity modded driver side. I believe a small part of the bracket (where pop rivet meets the headlight and engine bay trim) broke when the bumper was ripped out. Let me know if you are interested.

Quote:

Originally Posted by christian370z

Seems like things are moving pretty quickly, I hope you get your car back soon Digi. When you say better LEDs, are you updating them to brighter bulbs?

Thanks! I'm talking to a modder, who shares the same interests with the LEDs I ordered, about the design. He has some ideas as well, so we'll see how it will turn out in the end. The LED color should be pretty neutral (5000-6000k). The Super Flux LEDs can handle up to 70 mA, while the LEDs I have will be running around 150 mA (350-1500 mA capable!). It's a conservative setup, but hopefully it'll be clean.

Isamu · 04-01-2011, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DIGItonium

Nope... I'll end up with a CinCity modded driver side. I believe a small part of the bracket (where pop rivet meets the headlight and engine bay trim) broke when the bumper was ripped out. Let me know if you are interested.

Thanks! I'm talking to a modder, who shares the same interests with the LEDs I ordered, about the design. He has some ideas as well, so we'll see how it will turn out in the end. The LED color should be pretty neutral (5000-6000k). The Super Flux LEDs can handle up to 70 mA, while the LEDs I have will be running around 150 mA (350-1500 mA capable!). It's a conservative setup, but hopefully it'll be clean.

man, im late to the party, but 1) glad your ok.. 2) glad things are on track for you and 3) glad you aren't getting dicked over by cin city like many people have..

DIGItonium · 04-01-2011, 02:09 AM

Thanks! The turn around time for CinCity took 2-3 months, and it took a few more months afterwards to get my core refund. But enough about that...

Well... I'm going to tease you guys with my new ideas since some new toys came in today. I'm still in the design stage with the "modder" for Version 2.0 of my headlights. Hopefully I get my car back late next week so I can take out the headlights and ship them out. Till then... I will speak little about the design. It won't be that exciting... just using different LEDs and making some other changes.

DIGItonium · 04-06-2011, 08:17 PM

I dropped by the body shop to check up on my car, and the repairs are complete! At first glance, everything looks great and it looks like the car was never involved in an accident the first place. There were no structural damages so they didn't have any issues lining up the panels. So the passenger fender, headlight, bumper, and hood were replaced. I also dropped in the black pearl emblem.

Next up is getting the clear bra installation on Friday. On Monday, new Hankook tires (from 255/35 & 285/30 to 275/35 & 305/30), Power Slot rotors, Hawk HPS Pads, G-Stop brake lines, Motul fluid, and Swift springs will be installed. Also, 4-wheel alignment is covered by the other party's insurance.

Afterwards... I'm going to drop the bumper and pop off the headlights and ship them off to get modded followed by INGS +1 installation. Phew!

Here's what it looks like now:

christian370z · 04-06-2011, 08:36 PM

Haha, the Z has a black eye still. Great to see the Z restored to her prime, can't wait to see the lip installed!

03-31-2011, 10:56 AM	#62 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Update: Over $5200 in damages. Body shop is currently working on my car. The insurance company was willing to pay for half the cost of modifying the headlights, and they only covered the broken headlight. The work consists of replacing the fender, passenger headlight, bumper, support brackets, passenger air box, and fix the hood. They will take it to another shop in town to work on the clear bra. In the meantime, I ordered a black chrome burger emblem for the front bumper. My car will look ridiculous for awhile because of the mismatched headlights, but I am in talks with a modder to work on "Version 2.0" of my headlights (originally done by CinCity). The look will be similar, but improved with different LEDs and painted shroud. Plus, the Ultinon 6000K bulbs will be replaced with Morimoto 5000K bulbs. When all the work is completed, I'll post updated pictures. This summer? INGS +1 waiting to be installed... thank goodness I never installed the lip. It would've been trashed. __________________

03-31-2011, 11:10 AM	#64 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	Glad to read matters are well underway to recovery. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

03-31-2011, 11:59 AM	#66 (permalink)
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03-31-2011, 03:10 PM	#70 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	Seems like things are moving pretty quickly, I hope you get your car back soon Digi. When you say better LEDs, are you updating them to brighter bulbs? __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

04-01-2011, 02:09 AM	#73 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Thanks! The turn around time for CinCity took 2-3 months, and it took a few more months afterwards to get my core refund. But enough about that... Well... I'm going to tease you guys with my new ideas since some new toys came in today. I'm still in the design stage with the "modder" for Version 2.0 of my headlights. Hopefully I get my car back late next week so I can take out the headlights and ship them out. Till then... I will speak little about the design. It won't be that exciting... just using different LEDs and making some other changes. __________________ Last edited by DIGItonium; 10-05-2011 at 11:17 PM.

03-20-2011, 08:43 PM	#61 (permalink)
nicknick Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 438 Drives: Mazda mx5 2007 6sp m Rep Power: 16	I just do not understand why people have to drive these huge SUVs'.

03-31-2011, 02:59 PM	#69 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1065	Hey Digi, you don't happen to have an extra passenger side headlight do you?

04-06-2011, 08:17 PM	#74 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Update: Repairs Completed I dropped by the body shop to check up on my car, and the repairs are complete! At first glance, everything looks great and it looks like the car was never involved in an accident the first place. There were no structural damages so they didn't have any issues lining up the panels. So the passenger fender, headlight, bumper, and hood were replaced. I also dropped in the black pearl emblem. Next up is getting the clear bra installation on Friday. On Monday, new Hankook tires (from 255/35 & 285/30 to 275/35 & 305/30), Power Slot rotors, Hawk HPS Pads, G-Stop brake lines, Motul fluid, and Swift springs will be installed. Also, 4-wheel alignment is covered by the other party's insurance. Afterwards... I'm going to drop the bumper and pop off the headlights and ship them off to get modded followed by INGS +1 installation. Phew! Here's what it looks like now: __________________

04-06-2011, 08:36 PM	#75 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	Haha, the Z has a black eye still. Great to see the Z restored to her prime, can't wait to see the lip installed! __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

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