DONATION Set Up For The Stig/Stieger/RJ's Totaled Camaro Fund

[toesuf94]

For you naysayers who do not 'get' this whole program, Google Tom Medley and his 1940 Ford Coupe. Long story short, car burned to the ground - hot rod community chipped in with $$ and time and parts and got it back to him like new...he never asked for anything...it just happened.

[Moreno1]

Originally Posted by Doc

Geez what's wrong with some of you people!?? This thread is about helping RJ! If you don't want to help don't post in here!

Originally Posted by Doc

He's rebuilding and replacing his project car that burned to the ground and some of us are choosing to help him. If you have a problem with that then don't contribute; including contributing your negativity in this thread. He's done a lot for a lot of people on this forum and we're responding to that. You don't like it? Then stay out of it 'cause it's none of your business.

Doc, there's just something about you that I like perhaps it's your "tell it like it is" attitude, LOL

Originally Posted by toesuf94

For you naysayers who do not 'get' this whole program, Google Tom Medley and his 1940 Ford Coupe. Long story short, car burned to the ground - hot rod community chipped in with $$ and time and parts and got it back to him like new...he never asked for anything...it just happened.

I read that story and saw the car at GNRS or Del Mar Good Guys, maybe SEMA, can't remember. Great story.

Love to see something like this happen the RJ.



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[thespymaster]

Originally Posted by 2010SS2SS

I think the same thing happened to "spymaster" when his wrap or paint was damaged.

My mistake or lack of knowledge at the time , was not declaring all the mods done to the car with the insurance company ! I lost $$$$$ and during their
investigation they found out I was drag racing the car and terminated the policy!

With my ZL1 every mod that can be covered is documented with new carrier and a recent appraisal was done and valued at $105K.

Now I will not DONATE to "The Stig" but I will take him out for a nice dinner I just realized he switched his user ID and he's helped me out in the past !

So the question for "The Stig" are you a "all you can eat buffet type or steak and lobster type?"

[terry_b]

I'll admit, at first I was a bit skeptical about donating anything at all, but looking at over 100 pages of build thread really speaks to how much of the guys heart was poured into the car. Yeah, it's only a car, and at least he's ok... but as much as it was only an object - it was his pride and joy and one hell of a kick in the teeth. Especially considering the fraction of the car's physical value (not to mention sentimental) value that he's getting back from insurance.

Sure, a lot of people in Oklahoma are in worse situations, but that's not putting it into perspective all. Putting it into perspective is pointing out that children are starving in Africa and you piled too much food on your plate at the buffet. We can't feel bad for everyone and we can't help everyone in a bad spot. If we did we would all be miserable depressed wrecks, with nothing to show for it.

I'll donate, because we share a passion and I really feel for him right now. As a community we share that passion and to see anybody dragged down like this just flat out blows. My Camaro pales in comparison, but I'd be lying if I said I would not be in a rough place, both financially and mentally, in a similar situation. It's great that the community rallied around him so much, and I would be touched to see the same thing happen if I lost my mediocre Camaro.

[11BEE]

Originally Posted by terry_b

I'll donate, because we share a passion and I really feel for him right now. As a community we share that passion and to see anybody dragged down like this just flat out blows. My Camaro pales in comparison, but I'd be lying if I said I would not be in a rough place, both financially and mentally, in a similar situation. It's great that the community rallied around him so much, and I would be touched to see the same thing happen if I lost my mediocre Camaro.

Very well said!

[AdamZ]

Originally Posted by terry_b

I'll admit, at first I was a bit skeptical about donating anything at all, but looking at over 100 pages of build thread really speaks to how much of the guys heart was poured into the car. Yeah, it's only a car, and at least he's ok... but as much as it was only an object - it was his pride and joy and one hell of a kick in the teeth. Especially considering the fraction of the car's physical value (not to mention sentimental) value that he's getting back from insurance.

Sure, a lot of people in Oklahoma are in worse situations, but that's not putting it into perspective all. Putting it into perspective is pointing out that children are starving in Africa and you piled too much food on your plate at the buffet. We can't feel bad for everyone and we can't help everyone in a bad spot. If we did we would all be miserable depressed wrecks, with nothing to show for it.

I'll donate, because we share a passion and I really feel for him right now. As a community we share that passion and to see anybody dragged down like this just flat out blows. My Camaro pales in comparison, but I'd be lying if I said I would not be in a rough place, both financially and mentally, in a similar situation. It's great that the community rallied around him so much, and I would be touched to see the same thing happen if I lost my mediocre Camaro.

Future President

[102SS]

Originally Posted by thespymaster

My mistake or lack of knowledge at the time , was not declaring all the mods done to the car with the insurance company ! I lost $$$$$ and during their
investigation they found out I was drag racing the car and terminated the policy!

With my ZL1 every mod that can be covered is documented with new carrier and a recent appraisal was done and valued at $105K.

Now I will not DONATE to "The Stig" but I will take him out for a nice dinner I just realized he switched his user ID and he's helped me out in the past !

So the question for "The Stig" are you a "all you can eat buffet type or steak and lobster type?"

I really don't understand the reasoning Ins. Co's use to justify these cancellations.

Would they preffer that we street race and endanger the general public?

Your insurance doesn't cover you at the track anyway so WTF is the problem?

I just need my Ins to cover me from all the crazy drivers while I am on the street,I am perfectly safe at the dragstrip.

Can anyone in the Insurance industry answer this?

[Moreno1]

Originally Posted by 102SS

I really don't understand the reasoning Ins. Co's use to justify these cancellations.

Would they prefer that we street race and endanger the general public?

Your insurance doesn't cover you at the track anyway so WTF is the problem?

I just need my Ins to cover me from all the crazy drivers while I am on the street,I am perfectly safe at the drag strip.

Can anyone in the Insurance industry answer this?

Insurance is the management of risk. In their eyes, as a drag racer, they apparently, for whatever their reason, don't feel the "Drag racer" is a good risk.

To get the reason, you would have to speak with the underwriter to get their thoughts behind it.

[Moreno1]

Originally Posted by terry_b

I'll admit, at first I was a bit skeptical about donating anything at all, but looking at over 100 pages of build thread really speaks to how much of the guys heart was poured into the car. Yeah, it's only a car, and at least he's ok... but as much as it was only an object - it was his pride and joy and one hell of a kick in the teeth. Especially considering the fraction of the car's physical value (not to mention sentimental) value that he's getting back from insurance.

Sure, a lot of people in Oklahoma are in worse situations, but that's not putting it into perspective all. Putting it into perspective is pointing out that children are starving in Africa and you piled too much food on your plate at the buffet. We can't feel bad for everyone and we can't help everyone in a bad spot. If we did we would all be miserable depressed wrecks, with nothing to show for it.

I'll donate, because we share a passion and I really feel for him right now. As a community we share that passion and to see anybody dragged down like this just flat out blows. My Camaro pales in comparison, but I'd be lying if I said I would not be in a rough place, both financially and mentally, in a similar situation. It's great that the community rallied around him so much, and I would be touched to see the same thing happen if I lost my mediocre Camaro.

Terry, it's guys like you that make this community great! Couldn't have said it better myself

[thespymaster]

Originally Posted by 102SS

I really don't understand the reasoning Ins. Co's use to justify these cancellations.

Would they preffer that we street race and endanger the general public?

Your insurance doesn't cover you at the track anyway so WTF is the problem?

I just need my Ins to cover me from all the crazy drivers while I am on the street,I am perfectly safe at the dragstrip.

Can anyone in the Insurance industry answer this?

It's the risks...........People have wrecked their cars on the track, and have stage the scene elsewhere to get paid!!!

You wreck you car in street racing, etc, or anything perceived as racing related accident...........and your SOL

[vroomapunk]

Originally Posted by Nathan Moreno

Insurance is the management of risk. In their eyes, as a drag racer, they apparently, for whatever their reason, don't feel the "Drag racer" is a good risk.

To get the reason, you would have to speak with the underwriter to get their thoughts behind it.

Originally Posted by thespymaster

It's the risks...........People have wrecked their cars on the track, and have stage the scene elsewhere to get paid!!!

You wreck you car in street racing, etc, or anything perceived as racing related accident...........and your SOL

Curious what insurance comapny/policy you guys think will cover performance mods for a DD?

I have geico and went to add my mods, they removed the exhaust and intake, but kept the lighting, paint, cosmetic stuff.

Is there anyway to get a policy that can insure my other mods?

[c_LoW29]

Originally Posted by vroomapunk

Curious what insurance comapny/policy you guys think will cover performance mods for a DD?

I have geico and went to add my mods, they removed the exhaust and intake, but kept the lighting, paint, cosmetic stuff.

Is there anyway to get a policy that can insure my other mods?

Thats strange I have geico as well, I called them to add my mods after seeing what happend to Stig and they didnt question any of the mods to include exhaust, headers, intake, suspension. They added with no questions asked. Now maybe you are trying to put it in the wrong sections they added all of my parts on my comprehensive portion. I dont think that me being in the military makes a difference in their eyes as far as additions to the car.

[vroomapunk]

Originally Posted by c_LoW29

Thats strange I have geico as well, I called them to add my mods after seeing what happend to Stig and they didnt question any of the mods to include exhaust, headers, intake, suspension. They added with no questions asked. Now maybe you are trying to put it in the wrong sections they added all of my parts on my comprehensive portion. I dont think that me being in the military makes a difference in their eyes as far as additions to the car.

Here is my email after adding my mods online.

"We completed your request to update your vehicle information. Your premium will remain the same.

To ensure smooth claims handling, please make sure to retain all of the receipts for your customizations.

We are unable to cover performance modifications (such as engine, transmission, intake, or exhaust upgrades), lifts higher than six inches, or equipment designed for off-road use, since these types of equipment are used for activities not covered under your automobile policy contract.

You may view your updated policy information by logging in at service.geico.com."

[c_LoW29]

Originally Posted by vroomapunk

Here is my email after adding my mods online.

"We completed your request to update your vehicle information. Your premium will remain the same.

To ensure smooth claims handling, please make sure to retain all of the receipts for your customizations.

We are unable to cover performance modifications (such as engine, transmission, intake, or exhaust upgrades), lifts higher than six inches, or equipment designed for off-road use, since these types of equipment are used for activities not covered under your automobile policy contract.

You may view your updated policy information by logging in at service.geico.com."

That is weird I havent got an email from them like that maybe try and call to add them dont do it online.