I blow my motor, you wreck your car......
Im glad you two are ok......
That car looks like its been through hell.
Time for a Skyline.
My Worst Night Ever- The end of my 240.
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UncleBen
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Dam man. I feel your pain, I honestly do. I wrecked my car a month ago and just got it towed home yesterday. The insurance is still trying to decide who's fault it was, me or the lady I hit. I have a witness that says I could do nothing to avoid hitting this stupid whore that pulled out in front of me. But she is trying to say it was my fault somehow. I hate stupid people. But Your car is in much much worse condition than mine. I'm sorry for your loss, I truly am. Glad you weren't hurt, looks like a pretty bad roll.
Damn hit and runs and damn rednecks in pickups. Was it one of those pickups with 4 rear wheels? I hate those damn beasts they always run me off the road. Anyway, its great that you and your girl are fine, God was definetly watching over you both and I'm sorry about your car it looked very nice. Good luck getting back on the road. My aunt lost her brakes going downhill on an interstate and crashed. To this day she will not drive on highways. I say get another 240sx if you loved yours and install a roll cage:) and 300zx brakes.
oh yea, good luck catching the bastard. People like that need to be stopped. My friend got his first car today and he was so happy until someone hit and ran it in a parking lot. My step dads pickup was also in a 7 car pile up on the parkway because a pickup hit and ran. His car was totaled, and they never caught the guy/girl even with all those witnesses. He ended up donating his car for a tax deductable, so I really hope you catch the person.
oh yea, good luck catching the bastard. People like that need to be stopped. My friend got his first car today and he was so happy until someone hit and ran it in a parking lot. My step dads pickup was also in a 7 car pile up on the parkway because a pickup hit and ran. His car was totaled, and they never caught the guy/girl even with all those witnesses. He ended up donating his car for a tax deductable, so I really hope you catch the person.
BadMojo wrote:No offense man, but almost any standard insurance company would nonrenew your policy for 2 tickets and an accident within three years, especially if you're a less experienced (say, under 25 YO) driver.
As far as the company is concerned, they no longer have a rate adequate for the risk you present. Insurance companies are businesses, and they won't write that policy if they think there's a good chance they'll lose their shirts on it.
Different companies are in the market for different things, so you'll certainly find a company who will write a policy for you. You *may* have to go with a non-standard carrier. The market is *very* tough right now.
I'm aware of this and I'm not really mad about it...I just dont really care for State Farm in general for various reasons. I know the wreck was my screw up and I learned a good lesson from it (expensive lesson too, they teach you the best
) I think I'll be able to find a standard carrier that will pick me up though, and the tickets are almost off my record, they happened when I was 16...since then I've defensive driving'd/deferred subsequent tickets. I also drop a fender bender so it'll all be ok. Wow BP2000...you are REALLY lucky, it looks like you had a hell of a roll there, I'm glad we didn't loose a NICO member to it!-
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bp2ooo wrote:Quick Question?..... Have any of you guys ever been in an accident, or totaled a car and had modifications done to it. Did the insurance cover it. I was told by my agent if i have reciepts it would be covered but i am kinda worried, i wont get that much from my car. Thanks, guys. Chris
I haven't made it down to the end of the responses yet, but this seems like a good a time as any to jump in. I've been in an accident with a car that got totalled. I had State Farm insurance. My agent was great. I presented all the receipts for the parts I bought and the work I had done. When everything was said and done, I got $4500 for a totalled 72 Datsun 510.
If your State Farm agent is like mine, you'll get compensated for the cost of the car and the money you spent on the parts (but not for the labor).
Sorry about the accident. I read a few replies ago that you're scared to get behind the wheel again. I know what you mean. The accident that I was in which totalled my 510 wasn't my fault. Some ******* cut me off (sudden, unsignalled lane change) and I had to swerve to avoid him which totalled my car in the process. It was kind of traumatic because I was driving along, doing my own thing, minding my own business and just because someone else was driving like a moron, I ended up having an accident.
It look me about a week or two before I really wanted to drive again. The accident was good for me though, because it opened my eyes to just how unpredictable other people really are. So now I give people even more room than I used to, and drive a little bit slower than I have to, because inches count when you gotta deal with someone else's stupidity.
Nathan wrote:I'm aware of this and I'm not really mad about it...I just dont really care for State Farm in general for various reasons. I know the wreck was my screw up and I learned a good lesson from it (expensive lesson too, they teach you the best
State Farm is an okay insurance company. They dropped me when I racked up 6 points in two years. The DMV almost snatched my license away from me. All of those points are going to be gone in November of this year. I called up State Farm and told them basically, "I was insured with you before. I got a bunch of points and you dropped me. Now my record is just about clean. Can you reinsure <sp?> me?" My agent said as soon as the last two points fall of in November, he'd be happy to reinsure me. They are a bit more expensive, but it's worth it to me because unlike most other companies, they take care of you when things go wrong.
J-Spec Tuner wrote:...See what the insurance company wants to give you and determine if its worth it to buy back. IF the car still runs i say it would be worth it to buy back just for motor, motor parts, and salvagable exterior parts, all the interior tid bits etc. It might take a while but generally people make more money off of parting off cars than they would from the insurance company just paying them. At least this would allow you to keep hard to find parts for your next 240 (at least i hope your concidering buying another 240, this was in no way your fault)
Sorry for the multiple responses to the same thread.
As mentioned previously, State Farm treated me well when I wrecked my 510. I bought it back from them for about $1000, which worked out well. The settlement was $4500-1000 for buy back, which left me with ~$3500 to buy a new vehicle with, AND I got all of the performance parts off of the wrecked one.
I just saw the pictures, and I'm glad that you're okay. That's one seriously mangled car. If you don't already stretch out in the morning, start doing it. You can bet that your body got torqued in all sorts of new and different ways, and you probably won't begin to notice it for a couple of weeks. Some simple, light stretches will be good for you.
I dont really feel like this is the place, but ive shared whats going on in my life untill now, why not continue. When i thought it couldn't get worse...... Well my moms mom, or my grandmother ended up passing away on saturday, about 12 hours after my accident. So the family went to kentucky for the wake, and funeral. I just got home not to long ago, so thats why i havn't been replying to much. I guess better things must be coming my way. And so far tonight in recipts i have about 11500 dollars in recipts, and only 1300 of it being labor, so i hope i get 10 k plus the blue book of my car, but i doubt it. I will be sure to keep ypu guys updated, and thank you very much for all the support.
Wow I am very happy that you are ok. My car could have been wrecked easily a few days ago and the incident keeps rolling over in my head I can't imagine what your dealing with. My best wishes go out to you.
I had a question I thought I saw your Carbon fiber hood on top of the car when it was upside down. Did the hood hold up through that whole deal?
Also I was wonding if you determined if the motor was still in decent shape. If it was I would buy it back definately if I was you. I am sure you could salvage a good amount of cash by selling the parts.
Best wishes
Rob
I had a question I thought I saw your Carbon fiber hood on top of the car when it was upside down. Did the hood hold up through that whole deal?
Also I was wonding if you determined if the motor was still in decent shape. If it was I would buy it back definately if I was you. I am sure you could salvage a good amount of cash by selling the parts.
Best wishes
Rob
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We through it on top of the car because it was laying on the side, but i was very impressed at how well the cf hood held up. That stuff is amazing. It has some scratches, but isn't broken. Dont get me wrong, its not good enough to sell, but the stock hood would of been alot worse. About twhats salvadgeable the oil pan was dented. Besides that from what i could see looked ok, but i havn't seen the car flipped over yet. The stuff that should be good isMotor - oil pan and radiator, and fmicdownpipe if you dont mind if its scratches.Exhuast is scracthes also.Rear lsd/ axelsDriveshaftTrannyecuProfec b minus the solenoidsafc2seatsmaybe all my sterio stuff, havn't gotten the trunk open yetMaybe some of the 5 lug parts......... maybge the brembo rotors, but theyd need to be turned down, back 2 tires weren't 2 bad, rims were f'ed. Thats pretty much it i believe.
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Hellion240sx
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damn sorry to hear that about your car. glad you two made it out ok. Damn when i saw the pix i couldn't believe that you said you came out with just a few scratches. (((yes my heart was feeling heavy too))) I hope that bastard is caught. Don't worry he/she will get what they deserve. let us know what happens, keep us updated. Good luck. o let me know what happens with the insurance company too. Peace.
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Or maybe he will meet the next loreanna bobit... That would work for me. Latest news on the whole story is the insurance company is looking into getting the video tape from state farm, and i have sent/ and faxed all of my recipts to the insurance company, so im waiting for them to get back to me with there first low ball.
