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Segsy1LE · 03-20-2013, 09:46 AM

With just a rc hair less of 2 months ownership, I was in traffic and had to give my brakes a good test in their ability to stop quickly... and I just managed not to hit the person in front of me. Yay! But while breathing a sigh of relief... bang! Yep, got rear-ended. And even though I was just a rc hair from hitting the person in front of me, it didn't budge forward at all, the back just lifted up a little bit.

Luckily? there isn't too much damage, small scratch, rubbing, and it looks like the exhaust or that panel it goes through got a little shifted. Now I get to find out how much damage a relatively minor rear-ender costs, not that I'm going to be the one paying for it. Ugh.

Dropspeed · 03-20-2013, 10:50 AM

Sorry to hear that! :(

OzzySS · 03-20-2013, 12:55 PM

that sucks...even minor stuff has a way of becoming really expensive. so it was just cosmetic damage to the bumper cover and your rear diffuser (the exhaust panel) popped loose?
at least you didn't pushed up into the guy you just avoided rear-ending!

OzzySS · 03-20-2013, 12:56 PM

that sucks...even minor stuff has a way of becoming really expensive. so it was just cosmetic damage to the bumper cover and your rear diffuser (the exhaust panel) popped loose?
at least you didn't pushed up into the guy you just avoided rear-ending!

SlingShot · 03-20-2013, 01:33 PM

I had the same happen to me in my SS a while back, it's amazing how fast you can get these cars to stop when you grab a gear and hit the binders at the same time. Just wished the other cars behind me were able to do the same.

RoadieWingZ · 03-20-2013, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Segsy1LE

With just a rc hair less of 2 months ownership, I was in traffic and had to give my brakes a good test in their ability to stop quickly... and I just managed not to hit the person in front of me. Yay! But while breathing a sigh of relief... bang! Yep, got rear-ended. And even though I was just a rc hair from hitting the person in front of me, it didn't budge forward at all, the back just lifted up a little bit.

Luckily? there isn't too much damage, small scratch, rubbing, and it looks like the exhaust or that panel it goes through got a little shifted. Now I get to find out how much damage a relatively minor rear-ender costs, not that I'm going to be the one paying for it. Ugh.

I think these cars hide the internal damage pretty well on a rear end impact from what Ive read, but it's what's underneath the flexing panels that will be the real story.... Hope it truly is a minor issue, but don't be surprised if there's more to it than the exterior marks...

Segsy1LE · 03-20-2013, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by OzzySS

that sucks...even minor stuff has a way of becoming really expensive. so it was just cosmetic damage to the bumper cover and your rear diffuser (the exhaust panel) popped loose?
at least you didn't pushed up into the guy you just avoided rear-ending!

Yeah, that chrome insert that the exhaust pushes out of looks out-of-whack. The black molding or whatever it is, that goes from the bumper and looks like it attaches to the bottom of the mufflers, one side had the fastener pop out.

Doesn't look so bad, I was expecting worse, and that's the first time I've been in a wreck where someone was pretty much going under me. Felt like I was in a pit stop getting a tire change. Certainly didn't think it would happen in this car... maybe I need to get it lowered...

Segsy1LE · 03-20-2013, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

I had the same happen to me in my SS a while back, it's amazing how fast you can get these cars to stop when you grab a gear and hit the binders at the same time. Just wished the other cars behind me were able to do the same.

Yep, and I forgot to mention that it rained earlier so the roads weren't exactly dry. I don't think I skidded at all, just plain stopped like a Roadrunner cartoon. Amazing really... but yeah, unfortunately the guy behind me wasn't in an SS too.

beany323 · 03-20-2013, 09:58 PM

i live in so cal where people think you can go 95 in the pouring rain and tailgate. I get in the center lane and cruise at a decent speed. tap the brakes to keep my distance from the guy in front and to let the other person know...

doesnt always work.. but when it does.. lol..

sorry to hear bout the bump!!

Mgizzle · 03-21-2013, 10:22 PM

Now imagine if the guy behind you had GM brakes, you'd be all set and no problems.

03-20-2013, 09:46 AM	#1
Segsy1LE Drives: Black 1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Round Rock Posts: 16	Great brakes... but... With just a rc hair less of 2 months ownership, I was in traffic and had to give my brakes a good test in their ability to stop quickly... and I just managed not to hit the person in front of me. Yay! But while breathing a sigh of relief... bang! Yep, got rear-ended. And even though I was just a rc hair from hitting the person in front of me, it didn't budge forward at all, the back just lifted up a little bit. Luckily? there isn't too much damage, small scratch, rubbing, and it looks like the exhaust or that panel it goes through got a little shifted. Now I get to find out how much damage a relatively minor rear-ender costs, not that I'm going to be the one paying for it. Ugh.

03-20-2013, 10:50 AM	#2
Dropspeed 2013 Camaro SS1LECTSVZ28 Drives: 2013 AGM 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Suburbs of Detroit, MI Posts: 2,440	Sorry to hear that! :( __________________ My 1LE Build/Journal : http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=351990

03-20-2013, 12:55 PM	#3
OzzySS Drives: 2013 2SS/1LE, 2004 Cavalier Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: jax, FL Posts: 1,344 View My Garage	that sucks...even minor stuff has a way of becoming really expensive. so it was just cosmetic damage to the bumper cover and your rear diffuser (the exhaust panel) popped loose? at least you didn't pushed up into the guy you just avoided rear-ending! __________________ Build thread linked in the pic...

03-20-2013, 12:56 PM	#4
OzzySS Drives: 2013 2SS/1LE, 2004 Cavalier Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: jax, FL Posts: 1,344 View My Garage	that sucks...even minor stuff has a way of becoming really expensive. so it was just cosmetic damage to the bumper cover and your rear diffuser (the exhaust panel) popped loose? at least you didn't pushed up into the guy you just avoided rear-ending! __________________ Build thread linked in the pic...

03-20-2013, 01:33 PM	#5
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	I had the same happen to me in my SS a while back, it's amazing how fast you can get these cars to stop when you grab a gear and hit the binders at the same time. Just wished the other cars behind me were able to do the same. __________________

03-20-2013, 09:58 PM	#9
beany323 Drives: Camaro 2SS /RS/1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Southern Cali. Posts: 1,566 View My Garage	i live in so cal where people think you can go 95 in the pouring rain and tailgate. I get in the center lane and cruise at a decent speed. tap the brakes to keep my distance from the guy in front and to let the other person know... doesnt always work.. but when it does.. lol.. sorry to hear bout the bump!! __________________ "The fact the GT500 can barely beat a $37k car with 200 less horsepower speaks volumes. There are about a million mods you can do to a LS3 to make a Camaro do the 1/4 faster then a GT500." (Vroom.) Updated w/ Willow Springs: 1. Nissan GTR Track Pack 1:19.6 2. Ducati 1198 S 1:19.7 3. Nissan GTR 1:20.3 4. Corvette Z06 1:20.4 5. Audi R8 V10 Plus 1:22.0 6. Ferrari 458 Italia 1:22.3 7. CAMARO SS 1LE 1:22.7 8. Shelby GT 500 1:23.5 9. Mustang Gt Track Pack 1:25.8

03-21-2013, 10:22 PM	#10
Mgizzle Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LE 1SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,252	Now imagine if the guy behind you had GM brakes, you'd be all set and no problems. __________________ I work for General Motors and am not an official spokes person for General Motors. My views and opinions are my own and not those of General Motors.