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ravensjeff · 02-19-2013, 02:28 PM

I doubt this is the first time Richie Rich did something stupid. Your fault for hanging around someone like that just because they have money.

rez333 · 02-19-2013, 02:29 PM

I'll be the one exceptional dissenting voice in this thread.

Assuming your car's engine will cut off at redline, I think it's your fault that you didn't mod the car sufficiently enough to handle the power. There's a reason why the ZL1 has better parts throughout - because it was designed to handle the power. People can't just slap on a blower and expect their engines not to crap out.

Of course I am assuming that you did not in fact modify those parts that broke.

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Originally Posted by fastvee

My shift points are slightly elevated as I have a blower cam and in paddle shifter mode it will let you redline up to I believe its 7200rpm or so....

I'm pretty sure your car wasn't modded to handle 7200rpm reliably, so if you modded your car to do that, and someone drove it to the new redline - you want to blame him for that?

peterg. · 02-19-2013, 02:42 PM

Here is how I would handle it. I would report it to YOUR OWN auto insurance company as a non-permissive use of the vehicle, and see if they will cover it under your comprehensive coverage (akin to a claim of vandalism). This should eliminate any deductible. They will then subrogate against your friend (i.e., make demand for reimbursement) to him, and if he wants, he can try to run it through his own insurance carrier or whatever. IMHO, that would be a very diplomatic way to handle it, yet achieve the same - if not better, since you don't have to chase money -- result.

caverman · 02-19-2013, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by rez333

I'm pretty sure your car wasn't modded to handle 7200rpm reliably, so if you modded your car to do that, and someone drove it to the new redline - you want to blame him for that?

I have to agree here. If the car was truely tuned to redline at 7200 RPM then it's partially the OP/tuner's fault. I doubt very seriously the motor was built for that.

However, even if it was set to redline at 7200 RPM, the OP has been able to keep his foot out of it and not take it that high for any length of time. It was still the friend who basically stole the car and pushed it beyond it's limits. I still feel that it broke under the so called friends foot and he didn't have permission to do so. He should pay.

I also agree with the other person that posted about the springs. You should go ahead and replace all the springs. Keep the ones you take out as spares. That's what I would do. After all the other 7 have more wear on them than the new ones.

caverman · 02-19-2013, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by peterg.

Here is how I would handle it. I would report it to YOUR OWN auto insurance company as a non-permissive use of the vehicle, and see if they will cover it under your comprehensive coverage (akin to a claim of vandalism). This should eliminate any deductible. They will then subrogate against your friend (i.e., make demand for reimbursement) to him, and if he wants, he can try to run it through his own insurance carrier or whatever. IMHO, that would be a very diplomatic way to handle it, yet achieve the same - if not better, since you don't have to chase money -- result.

Actually, this sounds like a very reasonable option. I would definately talk to your insurance agent about something like this. That way it will ultimately be between the insurance company and the guy that stole the car. Let the insurance company take him to court.

Jessie · 02-19-2013, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rapid Runner

You know... I got one of those too, My one and only best friend.. consider him my brother

I had to kick my best friends ass before... He whopped my ass as well, at the end of the day he is still my friend that if I was ever in a jam.. he'll be there.

That being said.. me personally I would have ate the repair cost to an extent, would have told him about it.. tell him no sweat. THEN ATTEMPT TO BREAK HIS GODDAMN JAW!!!

Fu** the car.. that can be replaced, you got in a 600 horsepower car drunk!!! and could have been killed, or worse.. killed somebody else.. would have told him "IF YOU EVER DO SOME CRAZY CRAP LIKE THAT AGAIN.. I'LL KILL YOU MYSELF" then we would grab a few beers and enjoy our friendship that we had for 23 years!

I remember when I was young and stupid.. I picked up one of his rifles and put a couple rounds in the air.. he laugh and said "let me see that" and took the butt of his AK-47 and smashed my damn face in telling me how stupid and unsafe that was.. gave me a ice cold beer to soothe the bruise on my face.. never forget it... Love that man!

skipinminn · 02-19-2013, 05:15 PM

HE needs a friend Named "BILL" When he completes the program, hand hm your cost for repairs. He will understand he has things to make up for

12 ZL1 #1725 · 02-19-2013, 05:47 PM

If he's a good friend.... When you tell him, he damaged it when he went for his joy ride... He should automatically offer to pay for the damages!!!! If he respects you!! That's just the right thing to do...

RedRaven · 02-19-2013, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 2012InfernoSS

Id make him pay and buy me a case of beer

Case of beer my ASS! It better be a case of Bourbon!

2xSSRS · 02-19-2013, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by skipinminn

HE needs a friend Named "BILL" When he completes the program, hand hm your cost for repairs. He will understand he has things to make up for

I know Bill. For some time actually.

Mutant Racer · 02-19-2013, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ravensjeff

I doubt this is the first time Richie Rich did something stupid. Your fault for hanging around someone like that just because they have money.

There ya go jeff! Don't bother easing in to the discussion, we don't frick n' frack around on this forum, just kick that door down and let the guy have it. Show him your war face!

"frick n' frack around" I had to use that because the internet won't let me say ****.

DagoCountyGee · 02-19-2013, 06:39 PM

This is why I don't drink and why I don't hang out with drunks. Just tell your friend he's responsible for the bill. And to the guys saying why the op's friend is so cheap, maybe it's because he's cheap that he has $100+ million? Lol

cmb74656 · 02-19-2013, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by My Caroline

Yeah, I bet he intentionally tried to break something.

I know someone like that. That's why that person will NEVER drive my car.

Ghost1LE · 02-19-2013, 07:49 PM

I let my best friend drive my car once, when I first got it and he will NEVER drive it again, let's just say he was very lucky.

No one drives my car ever, except my dad.

02-19-2013, 02:28 PM	#85
ravensjeff 100% Chevy & Harley Man Drives: 2010 2SS: Blown LSX 376-B15 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eldersburg,MD Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	I doubt this is the first time Richie Rich did something stupid. Your fault for hanging around someone like that just because they have money. __________________ LSX 376-B15, TVS2300 SC, Harland Sharp Rockers w/ Trunion Bearings, ATI Balancer/keyed, AR LT Headers/Borla Catback Exhaust, DSS 1400 HP Axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, 3.70, Hotchkis Springs/Sway bars, Forgeline SO3P Aluminum Wheels (20x9.5 F/20x11 R)w/ Hidden Titanium Hardware, Nitto NT05 Tires (27540ZR20 F/31535ZR20 R), Billet LPE brake/gas pedals, Escort 9500ci Radar Detector Laser Jammer, Roto Fab CAI with Ice Silver box, Carbon fiber tube/MAF Housing Assy, LPE Aluminum coil covers, SS9 Sleeper Fiber Glass Hood (ACS), Carbotech 1521 ceramic brake pads, Elite catch can.

02-19-2013, 05:47 PM	#92
12 ZL1 #1725 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Black 6M Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,117 View My Garage	If he's a good friend.... When you tell him, he damaged it when he went for his joy ride... He should automatically offer to pay for the damages!!!! If he respects you!! That's just the right thing to do... __________________ Sit Back and Enjoy The Ride!!

02-19-2013, 07:49 PM	#98
Ghost1LE Drives: 2013 AGM 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 924	I let my best friend drive my car once, when I first got it and he will NEVER drive it again, let's just say he was very lucky. No one drives my car ever, except my dad. __________________

02-19-2013, 02:42 PM	#87
peterg. Drives: Testarossa, 911, Camel Lights car, Join Date: May 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 79	Here is how I would handle it. I would report it to YOUR OWN auto insurance company as a non-permissive use of the vehicle, and see if they will cover it under your comprehensive coverage (akin to a claim of vandalism). This should eliminate any deductible. They will then subrogate against your friend (i.e., make demand for reimbursement) to him, and if he wants, he can try to run it through his own insurance carrier or whatever. IMHO, that would be a very diplomatic way to handle it, yet achieve the same - if not better, since you don't have to chase money -- result.

02-19-2013, 05:15 PM	#91
skipinminn Chiquita Drives: 2013 1LE/1SS YELLO1LE 1 of Only 28 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Mpls. Mn./Hudson,Wi. Posts: 4,740 View My Garage	HE needs a friend Named "BILL" When he completes the program, hand hm your cost for repairs. He will understand he has things to make up for

02-19-2013, 06:39 PM	#96
DagoCountyGee Drives: '15 SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: North County Posts: 1,235	This is why I don't drink and why I don't hang out with drunks. Just tell your friend he's responsible for the bill. And to the guys saying why the op's friend is so cheap, maybe it's because he's cheap that he has $100+ million? Lol