Sajin

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KARMA...it's whats for breakfast!

Being that everyone was okay, your real problem now is what has happened to the value of the car. Even once fixed, it will never be the same. The car will be shown as wrecked on CarFax.  When you drive a new car off the lot is when you take your biggest depreciation, now it's depreciated more.  Depending on how much you put down, I would take a gander and say you are probably seriously upside down at the moment.

Baltothewolf

HAZMAN_THE_GREAT

RushXTC

Baltothewolf
Wait a minute, they put you at fault? What? That's BS. I would fight the hell out of that.
 
Did you or the person you hit get the license plate number of the car that cut you off? Because if you did, they are at fault for an illegal lane change, failing to yield to oncoming traffic, among other things.
 
[Edit]: You and your friend could have sued big time for that faulty airbag. Not sure if you have thought of that yet.
 

Nah, She left pretty fast.
 
I'm not looking to sue anyone, That's Americanism at it's finest. I just want my car to be fixed.

Well if you could catch her then you could get your car fixed from her insurance agency. That's if she is insured. My sister had a hit and run happen to her 4 months ago. Pisses me off man that people do that. A lot of the Mexican illegals like to hit and run here in Texas.

If you get hit and run, and get their license plate, here in Cali your insurance will pay for it and your insurance rates won't go up (as long as you have uninsured motorist).
 
[Edit]: Rush, you should have went after her and got her license plate, then went back to the car you hit. It's what I would have done. When I got hit, it was my first thought (get license plate).

Never ever leave the scene of an accident. You're screwed if you get charge for hit and run.
 
The only thing I learn out of all of this is that I'd get a good resolution wide angle dashcam.

clo007
KARMA...it's whats for breakfast!

I always appreciate hearing from you, we can't all afford nice things.

Some day...
 
You're one of the reasons why I keep posting what happens to me. =P
 
Anyways, As for OEM parts, If I end up fixing it myself to avoid future insurance increases, I will change to an RTR front end, Which is a bit more expensive, But I was going to do it anyways... So this gives me an excuse for that.

You can't drive, should'of gotten a Yugo!

:)

K'

And then $500 to paint and blend it. Paint is where your wallet will get hit.

srtie4k
And then $500 to paint and blend it. Paint is where your wallet will get hit.

knightsilver
Don't you have access to a shop Rush

 
My uncle works at a body shop, He told me if I buy the parts, He'd fix it for me at no charge, Painted and all :)
 
I just removed the radiator cover and was astonished to how little damage it had...
 
It truly does look worse than what it is. The fender is pushed back because of the radiator support, Not damaged at all... The only thing needs replacing is the bumper cover (Not even the chin spoiler needs replacement) radiator support and grilles.
 
Headlights are what scared me a bit, Because they cost so much on these cars.... $1,300~ a set. But only one of them is scratched and my uncle said he can fix that.... So it won't be too expensive.
 
On the other hand, I have a body shop that won't charge me the deductible as long as I take them my business.
 
The only factor here is the insurance increase.

Nevermind, Not worth it. I'm going through insurance, The cost to fix it myself is too damn high.
 
I just noticed the front end was pushed so far back that the radiator bent...

You should buy your uncle something nice if he will do the labor for free. Take him out for lunch or give his wife a gift card to his favorite restaurant. I would use the money you save to upgrade the disc brakes for more stopping power.
 
 
 

MSim
You should buy your uncle something nice if he will do the labor for free. Take him out for lunch or give his wife a gift card to his favorite restaurant. I would use the money you save to upgrade the disc brakes for more stopping power.

I'm looking into Brembos. I was recommended.. They come with the performance package.
 

srtie4k
If the frame is tweaked, prepare for a myriad of headaches down the road. It's in your best interest to try to get the insurance company to total the car.

 
I'm actually hoping it's totaled. That gets rid of my negative equity with the GAP lol

-ZS-Carpenter

RushXTC
 
 
I'm looking into Brembos.
 

Brembo makes some nice BBKs, very high quality kits. Shop Stoptech and Akebono as well. All 3 are are fairly equal in performance and quality so it comes down to what deals you can find

Wilwood is amazing as well. With ST and Aekbono you pay an arm and a leg for the name as well as Brembo (which notoriously eats pads for breakfast lunch and dinner).

Color me not surprised.

Rooooofl

... and this is the reason why I stay far away from other drivers on the road. Always anticipate them to eff up and take you down with them... and yes I've driven 11 years without an accident... only accident was some idiot who hit my car while I was PARKED at my workplace.