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Mightygrasshopper · 06-17-2010, 11:28 PM

man that sucks!! sorry to see this..

if it helps (probably doesn't)..about a week prior to my lease end of my last car, a stupid construction sign falls in front of my car at just the right distance where i couldn't stop in time (it was in mid-fall), i couldn't change lanes (it was a construction zone with the other lane pylon'd off) and i just had to keep going. it was crazy..scretched up my front and the entire side of my car.....

this type of stuff you really can't do anything about it. hope it gets fixed up soon

Dr.Bender · 06-17-2010, 11:30 PM

F! That sucks!

JEFF2010SSMANUAL · 06-17-2010, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wylde1

That sucks man

but that still could have happened if you were just would for a weekend cruise

Yep anytime.

Be glad it didn't go through your windshield.

Sorry for your loss.

SSinatra Andretti · 06-17-2010, 11:38 PM

OUCH...SORRY MAN... I KNOW THAT HURTS .. GIVE THE MARO MY CONDOLENCES

jmaryt · 06-17-2010, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brtaus

In theory, that is good advice. However, on a six lane highway at the beginning of rush hour, there is no way to avoid a big rig or to speed up or anything like that.

I talked to my insurance (State Farm), and they said it will be covered under my comprehensive coverage and, unless it was negligence, the truck/truck company would not be responsible.

Nope, I have State Farm.

let's hope they don't f8ck ya!..good luck with that!

naga · 06-17-2010, 11:59 PM

damn man that suck!!! can get it fixed though!!!!!

Doc · 06-18-2010, 12:01 AM

Another issue with tires is how old they are. Tires are often sold as "new unused" which may be true in that they were never put on a car or truck, but they may have sat in a warehouse for years. If they've sat through several cycles of cold and heat over the years they get hard and brittle, just like a rubber band does. Put them on a vehicle and in no time they'll completely blow apart because the rubber is brittle and can't handle the stresses of use and heat or cold.

Every tire has a manufacture date on it. Look on one side or the other of a tire and near the rim you'll see the word DOT, some code and then an oval that can either have letters and numbers or just numbers in it. If it has more than 4 numbers in it, the last four numbers are the date it was made. For example mine have 0509 which means they were made in May of 2009. The first two are the month (01-12) and the last two are the year. If the date code on a tire is more than 4 years old, then don't buy it or if it's already on your car, replace it. Tell the dealer who has the tire to contact the manufacturer; they should be able to pull old stock like that and replace with new tires. They can recycle the rubber.

Tires that have been sitting unused for more than 4 years are just time bombs waiting to explode. You'd be surprised at how old some "new" tires actually are.

Sevn86 · 06-18-2010, 12:25 AM

O thats sucks! im glad your ok...just yesterday my mom and my sisters were coming home from the mall and a pick up truck lost its ladder and it came flying in the air at like 70 miles an hour just barley missing my moms car...so its not just big rigs we have to watch out for it can be any vehicle...

PonyKiller74 · 06-18-2010, 12:39 AM

Like everyone said, better the car than you to get hurt. It is disheartening to see the damage... :flag1: hopefully shes back up and running soon

LS376 · 06-18-2010, 12:30 PM

As long as your fine...You should be happy that now you can change your factory front to aftermarket!

2010 SSRS · 06-18-2010, 01:39 PM

wow, that must have been scary.

brtaus · 06-18-2010, 03:06 PM

So, this happened on Wednesday. I called State Farm that afternoon. Their claims department called me yesterday. They told me a claims rep will get with me next week sometime.

Well, lo and behold, the claims rep called me this morning, looked at the car, and cut me a check on the spot.

The car is now in the very capable hands of Piccione's Custom Paint and Body.

mikel441 · 06-18-2010, 03:32 PM

Minimize the chances of this happening again. Get yourself a $500 Toyota beater. Leave the Camaro at home during the week.

brtaus · 06-19-2010, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikel441

Minimize the chances of this happening again. Get yourself a $500 Toyota beater. Leave the Camaro at home during the week.

Tried that the first week I had it; wife said we didn't buy the camaro to just sit in the garage. :(

06-17-2010, 11:28 PM	#43
Mightygrasshopper Drives: 2012 45th anniversary edition 'vert Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 277	man that sucks!! sorry to see this.. if it helps (probably doesn't)..about a week prior to my lease end of my last car, a stupid construction sign falls in front of my car at just the right distance where i couldn't stop in time (it was in mid-fall), i couldn't change lanes (it was a construction zone with the other lane pylon'd off) and i just had to keep going. it was crazy..scretched up my front and the entire side of my car..... this type of stuff you really can't do anything about it. hope it gets fixed up soon __________________ MightyGrasshopper www.mightygrasshopper.com Into health, wellness and fitness? Check out my site for natural health product reviews, health articles and industry news. Want to get into summer time shape? I'm a former fatty who's lost the weight - "Train With Me" for FREE - sexy abs in 16 weeks! Just follow along!

06-17-2010, 11:38 PM	#46
SSinatra Andretti 2$$ Drives: 94 ss, 2008 gxp, soon to be2011 2ss Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: OAKLAND, CA Posts: 266	OUCH...SORRY MAN... I KNOW THAT HURTS .. GIVE THE MARO MY CONDOLENCES __________________ burn rubber & write your name in the street

06-18-2010, 12:01 AM	#49
Doc Dances With Mustangs Drives: 2010 1SS/RS MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 3,819 View My Garage	Another issue with tires is how old they are. Tires are often sold as "new unused" which may be true in that they were never put on a car or truck, but they may have sat in a warehouse for years. If they've sat through several cycles of cold and heat over the years they get hard and brittle, just like a rubber band does. Put them on a vehicle and in no time they'll completely blow apart because the rubber is brittle and can't handle the stresses of use and heat or cold. Every tire has a manufacture date on it. Look on one side or the other of a tire and near the rim you'll see the word DOT, some code and then an oval that can either have letters and numbers or just numbers in it. If it has more than 4 numbers in it, the last four numbers are the date it was made. For example mine have 0509 which means they were made in May of 2009. The first two are the month (01-12) and the last two are the year. If the date code on a tire is more than 4 years old, then don't buy it or if it's already on your car, replace it. Tell the dealer who has the tire to contact the manufacturer; they should be able to pull old stock like that and replace with new tires. They can recycle the rubber. Tires that have been sitting unused for more than 4 years are just time bombs waiting to explode. You'd be surprised at how old some "new" tires actually are. __________________ Blue Angel is here!! 1SS/RS LS3 M6 IBM

06-18-2010, 12:39 AM	#51
PonyKiller74 Drives: 2012 Triple Black ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 584 View My Garage	Like everyone said, better the car than you to get hurt. It is disheartening to see the damage... :flag1: hopefully shes back up and running soon __________________ CenterForce DYAD Dual Disc Clutch, JDP stage 2 Clutch Reservoir, Rotofab CF CAI with Big Gulp and WW Reservoir Relocate, Stainess Works LT Headers and Retro Cat-Back with Cat Delete, MGW ST Shifter with custom Knob, CF Tail light Bezels, more to come... Build Thread for my Z is in the works.....

06-18-2010, 12:30 PM	#52
LS376 Drives: 2010 RS/M & Camaro SS/6M Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 28	As long as your fine...You should be happy that now you can change your factory front to aftermarket! __________________ Life is For Enjoying!

06-17-2010, 11:30 PM	#44
Dr.Bender Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 462 View My Garage	F! That sucks!

06-17-2010, 11:59 PM	#48
naga Always be positive!!! Drives: IMB 1ss/ MT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: west palm beach/ FL Posts: 189	damn man that suck!!! can get it fixed though!!!!!

06-18-2010, 01:39 PM	#53
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	wow, that must have been scary. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

06-18-2010, 03:06 PM	#54
brtaus Drives: None Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 574 View My Garage	I should change the title of this thread to "I love State Farm" So, this happened on Wednesday. I called State Farm that afternoon. Their claims department called me yesterday. They told me a claims rep will get with me next week sometime. Well, lo and behold, the claims rep called me this morning, looked at the car, and cut me a check on the spot. The car is now in the very capable hands of Piccione's Custom Paint and Body.

06-18-2010, 03:32 PM	#55
mikel441 Drives: 2014 Sonic, 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 2,453 View My Garage	Minimize the chances of this happening again. Get yourself a $500 Toyota beater. Leave the Camaro at home during the week. __________________

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