Totaled my car ... Aiming for 15 nimso tech 6mt

DEpointfive0 · 10-31-2014, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by scorp38

I used to work at precision collision and a bent frame rail most definitely doesn't mean its totaled . we had a new Acura MDX that was destroyed, not a straight panel on it. We did 65k worth of work to it because it was cheaper than replacing it with a new one. lol that thing was ****** up.

Wow... I would've changed insurance companies

scorp38 · 10-31-2014, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Wow... I would've changed insurance companies

That's the problem your at the mercy of the insurance claim adjustor and the body shop estimators. Which in my experience is never a good thing.

DEpointfive0 · 10-31-2014, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by scorp38

That's the problem your at the mercy of the insurance claim adjustor and the body shop estimators. Which in my experience is never a good thing.

I personally think that's bull, but ok... I've had... 6 for 6 cars get totaled, the insurance asked me on 3 for 6, the other 3 were definite goners.

I think other factors always play in. How long you have had them, how big they are. What TYPE of damage as well

scorp38 · 11-01-2014, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

I personally think that's bull, but ok... I've had... 6 for 6 cars get totaled, the insurance asked me on 3 for 6, the other 3 were definite goners.

I think other factors always play in. How long you have had them, how big they are. What TYPE of damage as well

It all depends on the insurance company. The worst I've ever had the displeasure of working with is progressive complete **** bags.

evil370z · 11-01-2014, 12:50 AM

now the hard thing, I'm learning how to drive stick ... lol, first gear is a pain in the *** ahhh

MightyBobo · 11-01-2014, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by evil370z

now the hard thing, I'm learning how to drive stick ... lol, first gear is a pain in the *** ahhh

Learn the friction point. Practice getting the car rolling without touching the gas, and without getting any surging. If you can perfect that, you're good to go.

Learn to drive with your ears, not your eyes - don't even look at the tach. For obvious reasons, turn the radio off so you can hear the motor better.

Once you can go for a solid stretch without stalling in a parking lot, move onto public back roads with as many stop signs as possible. Come to a FULL 100% STOP for EVERY single stop sign. Drive around this area for at least an hour. For every time you stall, add another 5 minutes.

And finally, the more you think about it, the worse you'll be. It needs to become muscle memory. If you are playing the, "I'll just stare at my tach and keep my RPMs above a certain point..." game, you're wrong.

MJB · 11-01-2014, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by evil370z

now the hard thing, I'm learning how to drive stick ... lol, first gear is a pain in the *** ahhh

No big deal, in a week you'll have it down. Good job for willing to go out there and learn

jcosta79 · 11-01-2014, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by evil370z

now the hard thing, I'm learning how to drive stick ... lol, first gear is a pain in the *** ahhh

Don't sit on the stick.

Limeybastard · 11-02-2014, 08:59 PM

I estimate his damages to be around 15-20K max or at min 10-15k.

Back street cuban stylee approx 5k.

roplusbee · 11-03-2014, 12:05 AM

Wow........it's crazy what a little reading will do for you.

I can feel the OP's pain in battling a total loss with such minor fender bender damage.

evil370z · 11-03-2014, 08:59 AM

adjuster just came, he said the front bumper headlights hood etc is at 9k worth of damage right now, he didn't even look into the engine yet, he still has to do the rear of the car, he said he will make it his job to total out the car. also which i didn't know, this car is under 6 months old from time of purchase. WE BARLEY MADE IT, we got the car may 1st, nov 1st would be exactly 6 months, accident happened oct 24th. we got the car for 31500, the adjuster is soo nice he got the price up to 33k, so we get 33k plus 3k for nys tax. hell yeah.

scorp38 · 11-03-2014, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by evil370z

adjuster just came, he said the front bumper headlights hood etc is at 9k worth of damage right now, he didn't even look into the engine yet, he still has to do the rear of the car, he said he will make it his job to total out the car. also which i didn't know, this car is under 6 months old from time of purchase. WE BARLEY MADE IT, we got the car may 1st, nov 1st would be exactly 6 months, accident happened oct 24th. we got the car for 31500, the adjuster is soo nice he got the price up to 33k, so we get 33k plus 3k for nys tax. hell yeah.

Nice sounds like it will all work out for you.

MightyBobo · 11-03-2014, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by evil370z

dam adjuster didn't even come on friday, hopefully that lazy bastard comes today and ill let you guys know what the outcome is.

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Originally Posted by evil370z

adjuster just came, he said the front bumper headlights hood etc is at 9k worth of damage right now, he didn't even look into the engine yet, he still has to do the rear of the car, he said he will make it his job to total out the car. also which i didn't know, this car is under 6 months old from time of purchase. WE BARLEY MADE IT, we got the car may 1st, nov 1st would be exactly 6 months, accident happened oct 24th. we got the car for 31500, the adjuster is soo nice he got the price up to 33k, so we get 33k plus 3k for nys tax. hell yeah.

evil370z · 11-03-2014, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

lmfaooo dude he bailed out on me like 2 times, but dude was soo chill, he gave me more than what i bought the car for lol

scorp38 · 11-03-2014, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by evil370z

lmfaooo dude he bailed out on me like 2 times, but dude was soo chill, he gave me more than what i bought the car for lol

Damn that's badass I don't know how that works but congratulations on winning.

11-01-2014, 12:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
evil370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New York Posts: 365 Drives: 14 touring/sport/6MT Rep Power: 12	now the hard thing, I'm learning how to drive stick ... lol, first gear is a pain in the *** ahhh __________________ 2014 White Tour/Sports Package 6MT , RJM Adjustable Clutch Pedal, GT-R Start, Stillen CAI, Z1 25 Row Oil Cooler, Motordyne E370, Swifts, 20mm/25mm, SPL Rear Camber TOTALED 10/24/14 2013 Black Tour/Sports Package

11-03-2014, 12:05 AM	#10 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 23	Wow........it's crazy what a little reading will do for you. I can feel the OP's pain in battling a total loss with such minor fender bender damage. __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

11-03-2014, 08:59 AM	#11 (permalink)
evil370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New York Posts: 365 Drives: 14 touring/sport/6MT Rep Power: 12	adjuster just came, he said the front bumper headlights hood etc is at 9k worth of damage right now, he didn't even look into the engine yet, he still has to do the rear of the car, he said he will make it his job to total out the car. also which i didn't know, this car is under 6 months old from time of purchase. WE BARLEY MADE IT, we got the car may 1st, nov 1st would be exactly 6 months, accident happened oct 24th. we got the car for 31500, the adjuster is soo nice he got the price up to 33k, so we get 33k plus 3k for nys tax. hell yeah. Ghostvette, Fuzzzy and daywalker like this. __________________ 2014 White Tour/Sports Package 6MT , RJM Adjustable Clutch Pedal, GT-R Start, Stillen CAI, Z1 25 Row Oil Cooler, Motordyne E370, Swifts, 20mm/25mm, SPL Rear Camber TOTALED 10/24/14 2013 Black Tour/Sports Package Last edited by evil370z; 11-03-2014 at 09:15 AM.

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Limeybastard A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: FL and London UK. Posts: 1,514 Drives: 2014 370Z Sport. Rep Power: 17	I estimate his damages to be around 15-20K max or at min 10-15k. Back street cuban stylee approx 5k.