Emerald Coast Camaros

[JoshBobGuptaMarley]

Originally Posted by Ivan @ Southwest Speed

Right on!! Way to get out there and get into it!!

Sweet video too!
Ivan

It's a great sound clip for the exhaust system too.

[dickSS]

Originally Posted by Ivan @ Southwest Speed

In!!!....oh wait. nvrmnd.

Hey, nice 2nd gen there! Hopefully one of the fellas like Jason (Zebra) or Nick (FosterSS) can help you out. I know both of them fellas know a little about LS motors.

Ivan

that just wrong sir.
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[fsusmithc2]

Originally Posted by JoshBobGuptaMarley

It's a great sound clip for the exhaust system too.

Yessir. Main reason I wanted to catch it on video, so I can hear it and not just everybody else.

Sad news though, as with every car I've owned my Camaro is no exception to some unknown [expletive] person deciding (accidentally or otherwise) to cause harm to my vehicle.

So yeah, this happened some time between last night and after I got off work today. My best guess is last night as someone was parked in my spot when I got home and I parked directly opposite my spot in an otherwise available, non-marked (visitor) spot. Some couple hours later I heard the spot thief back out and leave and I thought I heard a bump. When I went to look (in the dark, with my puny little led keychain flashlight) I couldn't see anything but I saw this clear as day when I left work today.

Would you guys file an insurance claim on this and get it re-painted or try to fix it yourself? I'd be willing to entertain the possibility of adding a body kit at some point but I'm not sure what kits would fully cover that area and the expense is not something I'm willing to plunk down right now.

Thoughts? So mad right now.... Grrrr.

[68/2010]

I'm so sorry Chris.

[zebra]

Originally Posted by TheMeat

Nope. I think I might just buy the front accessory drive to put on a iron block LS. Guy has a pretty decent deal on the motor though for $1500 complete LS1. If you can go and take a peek, I can get some directions and times available..?
It is going into this car....

wow, that sounds like a great project & i really wish i could help, but the next few weeks are gonna be murder at work getting finished with school & taking care of graduation & all. i'm sorry - that's why i mentioned it, though... so hopefully somebody else could chime in.

Originally Posted by fsusmithc2

Yessir. Main reason I wanted to catch it on video, so I can hear it and not just everybody else.

Sad news though, as with every car I've owned my Camaro is no exception to some unknown [expletive] person deciding (accidentally or otherwise) to cause harm to my vehicle.

So yeah, this happened some time between last night and after I got off work today. My best guess is last night as someone was parked in my spot when I got home and I parked directly opposite my spot in an otherwise available, non-marked (visitor) spot. Some couple hours later I heard the spot thief back out and leave and I thought I heard a bump. When I went to look (in the dark, with my puny little led keychain flashlight) I couldn't see anything but I saw this clear as day when I left work today.

Would you guys file an insurance claim on this and get it re-painted or try to fix it yourself? I'd be willing to entertain the possibility of adding a body kit at some point but I'm not sure what kits would fully cover that area and the expense is not something I'm willing to plunk down right now.

Thoughts? So mad right now.... Grrrr.

whoa... sorry man.

[fsusmithc2]

Thanks guys. I just hate these little ouchies. Not bad enough to bother using a $500 deductible, but bad enough it's still going to cost a few hundred to properly repair it. Then the ultimate decision on is it bad enough or could I live with just covering it up?

Ugh. There's better things to worry about than this though. Life goes on...

[Ivan @ Southwest Speed]

Originally Posted by acatlover13

OK Ivan....that was just mean.

Originally Posted by dickSS

that just wrong sir.
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I totally almost forgot that Im in NM now.....it still feels unreal. I was wanting to go so I was like "heck yeah!!! IN!!" then I snapped.

Damn me. Sorry gang.
Ivan :(

[Baldman]

Originally Posted by Ivan @ Southwest Speed

I totally almost forgot that Im in NM now.....it still feels unreal. I was wanting to go so I was like "heck yeah!!! IN!!" then I snapped.

Damn me. Sorry gang.
Ivan :(

Who's this "IVAN" person?

[Whisper Jet]

Originally Posted by Baldman

Who's this "IVAN" person?

Is he the guy who tried to join ECC and got banished. Than we had a good-bye dinner for him and sent him back to NM.

I like I remember that guy.

[menendez1293]

Originally Posted by fsusmithc2

Thanks guys. I just hate these little ouchies. Not bad enough to bother using a $500 deductible, but bad enough it's still going to cost a few hundred to properly repair it. Then the ultimate decision on is it bad enough or could I live with just covering it up?

Ugh. There's better things to worry about than this though. Life goes on...

If you file it with your insurance won't your insurance increase in price? I would take it to a shop and see what they quote you. Remember that here in town Brian (rangerchevy) works at the legacy toyota and he might be able to help because they have to collision center there.
Sorry that happened to you

[cammed06]

Hey, finally got on the dyno to check afr with new pulley and less boost. 685/585 on 9psi, 11.2-11.4 afr. No meth and yes, 9psi...

[fsusmithc2]

Originally Posted by menendez1293

If you file it with your insurance won't your insurance increase in price? I would take it to a shop and see what they quote you. Remember that here in town Brian (rangerchevy) works at the legacy toyota and he might be able to help because they have to collision center there.
Sorry that happened to you

Any claim stands a chance of increasing your rates and the damage here likely wouldn't be enough to even clear the deductible so it wouldn't be worth it.

Milissa gave me Brian's # and he also called me. I'll stop by today or tomorrow for them to have a look but I'm betting it may end up just being a buff and forget kind of deal here. Especially if I'm serious about getting a body kit at some point, though my bank and credit card are telling me that'll be a while.

The damage isn't terrible and with bug damage, rock chips, and road rash, a daily driver won't be perfect for long so I've mellowed out about it since Tuesday.

[Ivan @ Southwest Speed]

Originally Posted by Baldman

Who's this "IVAN" person?

Your account with Southwest Speed has been Flagged Christa says....LOL

Originally Posted by Whisper Jet

Is he the guy who tried to join ECC and got banished. Than we had a good-bye dinner for him and sent him back to NM.

I like I remember that guy.

I still have my sticker on! Doesn't that count!!! LOL Not taking it off and I have 3 spares just in case!

Originally Posted by menendez1293

If you file it with your insurance won't your insurance increase in price? I would take it to a shop and see what they quote you. Remember that here in town Brian (rangerchevy) works at the legacy toyota and he might be able to help because they have to collision center there.
Sorry that happened to you

There's less than $500 in damage there so even filing a claim for repair at this point would prolly not be worth it. And that's if you have $500 deductibles.

I'd follow the advice of the fellas here and ask around. Between RangerChevy, Nick (NAZZ) and the dozens of other good folks here, somebody is bound to know somebody that can get ya fixed up righteous.

Honestly it doesn't look all that bad from here. No cracks in the panel and that's great. Most of it looks like paint work.

Good luck and keep us posted man.

Originally Posted by cammed06

Hey, finally got on the dyno to check afr with new pulley and less boost. 685/585 on 9psi, 11.2-11.4 afr. No meth and yes, 9psi...

Tell me you're runnin a stock bottom end.....make my day please.

Nobody believes me when I tell em that Gen4 LS Motors can take a whippin.

Those are some fierce numbers....sorry that I missed seein your car in person. Sounds right up my alley.

Ivan

[cammed06]

Yes, it is the stock bottom end, but I don't beat on it much, it'd cost me my job. So I take it pretty easy on the skreet and with no track.... No fancy times.