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Jord89 · 09-06-2012, 10:51 PM

Never thought it would. This is my first accident in 6 years of driving. Here's a few pics:

I would handle the damage myself if it were just the bumper. You can see in the first picture that the hood is a bit offset. There is definitely some frame damage that can be seen in the second picture. I'm already set up to have it looked at on Monday morning.

I'm considering getting the ZL1 front bumper since I'm already in this situation. I guess I'm wondering if they would pay the difference between the normal LT bumper and the ZL1 bumper. I appreciate any advice you guys have.

moserbe · 09-06-2012, 10:58 PM

Wow man, that's too bad. I'm thinking that the insurance will only pay to put it back to factory since that's how is currently is. You can make a deal with the body shop to pay the difference.

ZL1 Spoked · 09-06-2012, 10:58 PM

Looks like Megatron finally took care of Bumblebee.

RubyCamaro · 09-06-2012, 11:02 PM

Soooooooooo sorry. :( Hope it is all fixed up very soon & your permagrin is restored.

AKA · 09-06-2012, 11:05 PM

That's a way to look at it. Turn the neg to a pos.

2011*Camaro*SS · 09-06-2012, 11:06 PM

How the heck did that happen? Sooooo sorry!

SS ORANGE CRUSH SS · 09-06-2012, 11:08 PM

It is fixable and then back to Permagrin!!!!!

ZL-Bee · 09-06-2012, 11:16 PM

Sorry to hear man! Good luck getting her all restored. Maybe it'll give you an opportunity to do a few upgrades in the process since you'll have to replace some stuff.

tjk_art · 09-06-2012, 11:23 PM

congrats man! time for the ZL1 fascia !

CWI · 09-06-2012, 11:36 PM

Ouch.................

heRS · 09-07-2012, 01:08 AM

v6 · 09-07-2012, 02:23 AM

sorry to hear that man. but the insurance company will not pay for a zl1 bumper. you pay your deductible, and they will get you what you had and if you want to get the zl1 bumper then tell your body shop so they can order it from you. if you would rather pay out of pocket, you can pay the extra $800 for the ZL1 bumper if you'd like since the stock v6 bumper is around $400.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 09-07-2012, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jord89

Never thought it would. This is my first accident in 6 years of driving. Here's a few pics:

I would handle the damage myself if it were just the bumper. You can see in the first picture that the hood is a bit offset. There is definitely some frame damage that can be seen in the second picture. I'm already set up to have it looked at on Monday morning.

I'm considering getting the ZL1 front bumper since I'm already in this situation. I guess I'm wondering if they would pay the difference between the normal LT bumper and the ZL1 bumper. I appreciate any advice you guys have.

Wow. We are glad you are okay and safe. Please let us know how the body shop was able to repair this for you. I am sure you are in good hands.

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

Bumble Beast · 09-07-2012, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL1 Spoked

Looks like Megatron finally took care of Bumblebee.

Nah... Bumblebee got way more torn up than that in the past and ended up good as new.

09-06-2012, 10:51 PM	#1
Jord89 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Charleston Posts: 16 View My Garage	It happened. Never thought it would. This is my first accident in 6 years of driving. Here's a few pics: I would handle the damage myself if it were just the bumper. You can see in the first picture that the hood is a bit offset. There is definitely some frame damage that can be seen in the second picture. I'm already set up to have it looked at on Monday morning. I'm considering getting the ZL1 front bumper since I'm already in this situation. I guess I'm wondering if they would pay the difference between the normal LT bumper and the ZL1 bumper. I appreciate any advice you guys have.

09-06-2012, 10:58 PM	#3
ZL1 Spoked Drives: Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 1,130	Looks like Megatron finally took care of Bumblebee. __________________ -2013 Camaro ZL1-Black Stripe Package-Ambient Light Kit-Subwoofer Package-Sunroof-Suede Package-NAV MYLINK-MANUAL BABY-Dual Vented Fenders-Exposed Carbon Fiber Insert -Black 10 Spoke Wheels 604 RWHP 602 LBS/TQ

09-06-2012, 11:02 PM	#4
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,240 View My Garage	Soooooooooo sorry. :( Hope it is all fixed up very soon & your permagrin is restored. __________________

09-06-2012, 11:05 PM	#5
AKA Go SteeleRS/SS Drives: '11 SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 301	That's a way to look at it. Turn the neg to a pos. __________________ K&N typhoon intake Straight pipes Pfadt springs AAC lighting, 2 sub thump boxes with Rockford 10s 4 20x9" factory wheels powder coated Satin Black

09-06-2012, 11:06 PM	#6
2011CamaroSS Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Vert Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lubbock Texas Posts: 421 View My Garage	How the heck did that happen? Sooooo sorry! __________________

09-06-2012, 10:58 PM	#2
moserbe Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wellsboro, Pa Posts: 758 View My Garage	Wow man, that's too bad. I'm thinking that the insurance will only pay to put it back to factory since that's how is currently is. You can make a deal with the body shop to pay the difference.

09-06-2012, 11:08 PM	#7
SS ORANGE CRUSH SS Drives: Inferno Orange 2SS RS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Edmonton Canada Posts: 636	It is fixable and then back to Permagrin!!!!! __________________ Likes to Cruise!!!!

09-06-2012, 11:16 PM	#8
ZL-Bee Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: York, PA Posts: 576	Sorry to hear man! Good luck getting her all restored. Maybe it'll give you an opportunity to do a few upgrades in the process since you'll have to replace some stuff.

09-06-2012, 11:23 PM	#9
tjk_art Drives: 2010 Join Date: May 2010 Location: US Posts: 1,661	congrats man! time for the ZL1 fascia !

09-06-2012, 11:36 PM	#10
CWI Helping Build America Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,LS3 2013 Duramax 3500HD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Freeport LPG Export Posts: 3,836 View My Garage	Ouch................. __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy shit, what a ride!"

09-07-2012, 01:08 AM	#11
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	__________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

09-07-2012, 02:23 AM	#12
v6 Drives: 2012 45th 2LT RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chico, California Posts: 1,002 View My Garage	sorry to hear that man. but the insurance company will not pay for a zl1 bumper. you pay your deductible, and they will get you what you had and if you want to get the zl1 bumper then tell your body shop so they can order it from you. if you would rather pay out of pocket, you can pay the extra $800 for the ZL1 bumper if you'd like since the stock v6 bumper is around $400.