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CloudXTC · 03-30-2011, 11:50 PM

thats messed man... good to hear you are ok tho

BlackIce1066 · 03-31-2011, 01:53 AM

Good to hear your ok.

A Kia!!!!!!!! Im surprised it didnt get stuck in your grill like a bug. Time for a V8 M6 upgrade.

SSLarry · 03-31-2011, 07:08 AM

Sucks to hear and see this. How do you hold the steering wheel when you drive? Just wondering how the airbag hurt your hand. Maybe useful info for everyone else.

halo8hkk · 03-31-2011, 08:37 AM

glad your safe. bummer about the car.

Kendell347 · 03-31-2011, 09:09 AM

Wow, glad you're ok

woodj · 03-31-2011, 09:26 AM

Your car just depreciated by around 14% or so and obviously it will show up on a Car Fax. The other drivers insurance company should pay you that money on top of any repairs. Most people don't know this, insurance companies aren't too happy about telling you, and most people don't get that money. If you insist on it they will pay it. Get your insurance company involved if you have to.

jagan323 · 03-31-2011, 09:30 AM

I applaud GM. The Camaro has a 5 star crash safety rating. I guess the heavy body pays off. I am glad to see that you are okay. Your car will be fixed up in no time...

Also, I don't admit KIA as being a real car >=D

upflying · 03-31-2011, 09:37 AM

Ouch, $10,000 worth of damage at least. Sounds like the Kia driver violated the right of way of the OP by turning in front. Whether the Kia has insurance or not, always notify your own insurance. The OP is not the customer of the Kia's insurance company.
BTW, injurries also played a role in the collision. Time off from work, long term effects of the hand injury and hospitals bills will also be part of the claim. As always, consult an attorney for advice.

inkdemon · 03-31-2011, 09:57 AM

Glad you're ok,and good luck on the outcome!!

RSokie · 03-31-2011, 10:00 AM

That just makes me sick to see, glad your ok

DS1937 · 03-31-2011, 10:05 AM

On the brighter side, there is 1 less KIA!

Johnnyma45 · 03-31-2011, 10:32 AM

Thanks for the concern everyone! My hand is throbbing less now, but my neck/back is sore, got some massages from the wife on tap

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfr1950

Glad your gonna be healing up, Did the moron in the KIA have insurance???

Dunno...we'll find out, I've contacted mine and they'll be running down all the details. Still waiting on the police report.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbodfather

Glad to hear that you are relatively OK- and that you were wearing safety belts - once again, it proves that they should be worn all the time.

Also glad to hear that OnStar once again proved valuable.....

I'm sorry to see your Camaro in the state it's in - but hopefully it will be 'good as new" shortly - and that you'll be back on the road with a good case of
"perma-grin"......

Sorry to have banged up one of your babies...hopefully she'll be right as rain soon!

Quote:

Originally Posted by sigma_1966

Glad to hear your Ok. The car can be replaced. How bad was the KIA ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by jagan323

I applaud GM. The Camaro has a 5 star crash safety rating. I guess the heavy body pays off. I am glad to see that you are okay. Your car will be fixed up in no time...

Also, I don't admit KIA as being a real car >=D

The Kia was a LOT worse off, looks like a total loss...the entire front right side was caved in. Now, compare that to the Camaro, and we can see clearly that it's earned every star in the crash rating. Saved my life/limbs.

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Originally Posted by SSLarry

Sucks to hear and see this. How do you hold the steering wheel when you drive? Just wondering how the airbag hurt your hand. Maybe useful info for everyone else.

I'm actually not sure...I went back to the car this morning at the dealership and looked at the airbag, looks like the steering wheel breaks into three distinct pieces - horizontally, and then down the middle. Maybe one of those pieces gouged me, but I really don't know how I was cut.

Quote:

Originally Posted by woodj

Your car just depreciated by around 14% or so and obviously it will show up on a Car Fax. The other drivers insurance company should pay you that money on top of any repairs. Most people don't know this, insurance companies aren't too happy about telling you, and most people don't get that money. If you insist on it they will pay it. Get your insurance company involved if you have to.

Sigh...trying not to think about that. But will follow up for sure, thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DS1937

On the brighter side, there is 1 less KIA!

I'm doing my part!

Johnnyma45 · 03-31-2011, 10:40 AM

Got a few more pics this morning at the dealership...I'll say again, VERY impressed with how it stood up to the impact. The guy showed me the engine compartment though...a lot of the framework and rails are twisted, as is the radiator and other components. He's confident it can be fixed though, just depends on how much $$$. (I did ask if he could put an SS bumper on...something I've wanted to do!

)

Sevn86 · 03-31-2011, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alain

time to upgrade to an SS. glad you're ok

03-30-2011, 11:50 PM	#43
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03-31-2011, 01:53 AM	#44
BlackIce1066 Black Ice Drives: 2SS/RS Black w/ silver ice stripes Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pueblo,Co. Posts: 898	Good to hear your ok. A Kia!!!!!!!! Im surprised it didnt get stuck in your grill like a bug. Time for a V8 M6 upgrade. __________________

03-31-2011, 07:08 AM	#45
SSLarry Drives: 2SS LS3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southeast Florida Posts: 1,309	Sucks to hear and see this. How do you hold the steering wheel when you drive? Just wondering how the airbag hurt your hand. Maybe useful info for everyone else. __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS LS3, born: 4/10

03-31-2011, 08:37 AM	#46
halo8hkk Drives: 2000 Z28. 2010 1SS IMB. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,081	glad your safe. bummer about the car. __________________ 1990 RS = First Car -SOLD 2000 Z28 = SOLD 2010 1SS/RS = Mysstique Whipple Supercharger Dyno= 618hp 555tq at the wheels IMB Silver Stripes VIN#44025 Born: 9/9/09 Delivered: 9/28/09

03-31-2011, 09:09 AM	#47
Kendell347 Doc Drives: BLACKOUT & Fifty Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,580 View My Garage	Wow, glad you're ok __________________ 1100-7/20/2009 * 6000-2/4/10 Proud Owner of Autographed Litho # 1282010 Camaro 2 SS/RS - BLACKOUT & 2017 Camaro 2 SS - 50th Anniversary #894 WWW. NY5THGEN.COM

03-31-2011, 09:26 AM	#48
woodj Drives: 2SS/RS RJT Vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 658 View My Garage	Your car just depreciated by around 14% or so and obviously it will show up on a Car Fax. The other drivers insurance company should pay you that money on top of any repairs. Most people don't know this, insurance companies aren't too happy about telling you, and most people don't get that money. If you insist on it they will pay it. Get your insurance company involved if you have to. __________________ K&N Typhoon CAI, Flowmaster Outlaw axle backs, Vertini 20" Wheels, Sparks Restorations SS Emblems, GM Wind Restrictor, Splash Guards

03-31-2011, 09:30 AM	#49
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	I applaud GM. The Camaro has a 5 star crash safety rating. I guess the heavy body pays off. I am glad to see that you are okay. Your car will be fixed up in no time... Also, I don't admit KIA as being a real car >=D __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

03-31-2011, 09:37 AM	#50
upflying Drives: '86 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,119	Ouch, $10,000 worth of damage at least. Sounds like the Kia driver violated the right of way of the OP by turning in front. Whether the Kia has insurance or not, always notify your own insurance. The OP is not the customer of the Kia's insurance company. BTW, injurries also played a role in the collision. Time off from work, long term effects of the hand injury and hospitals bills will also be part of the claim. As always, consult an attorney for advice.

03-31-2011, 09:57 AM	#51
inkdemon Drives: 2011 Synergy Green LT2 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cumming Ga Posts: 22 View My Garage	Glad you're ok,and good luck on the outcome!! __________________ And Have a Great one!!

03-31-2011, 10:00 AM	#52
RSokie Proud owner of Litho #195 Drives: 2011 CGM 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,551	That just makes me sick to see, glad your ok __________________ *Mods:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3139029#post3139029* *Team LLT Social Group Link:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=256*

03-31-2011, 10:05 AM	#53
DS1937 DS1937 Drives: 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 286	On the brighter side, there is 1 less KIA!

03-31-2011, 10:40 AM	#55
Johnnyma45 Former Camaro Owner Drives: 2011 Dodge Charger R/T Join Date: May 2010 Location: Carrollton, TX Posts: 604 View My Garage	Got a few more pics this morning at the dealership...I'll say again, VERY impressed with how it stood up to the impact. The guy showed me the engine compartment though...a lot of the framework and rails are twisted, as is the radiator and other components. He's confident it can be fixed though, just depends on how much $$$. (I did ask if he could put an SS bumper on...something I've wanted to do! ) Attached Images __________________ 6/9/10-3/30/11. RIP ROXY... :(

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