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kevinw · 01-08-2014, 07:25 PM

why paint the whole car? i would just do the repair, and have the shop redo your front and maybe the hood. i hope the frame wasnt damaged on your car

My 5th · 01-08-2014, 09:43 PM

Because of the damage I imagine I'll have to keep this car a long time. A GOOD paint job with no orange peel and repairing the chipped gills and other minor dings would go a long way to making it a newer car in my mind. I think my original paint was pretty good for a factory job, but it could be better. It rreally depends on how much a complete paint job costs. The only part of the car they will have to blend is the rear quarter panel and roof pillar area, and while black is pretty hard to mismatch I wouldn't want to risk seeing a color shift or difference in appearance due to angle, light, etc.

PalmerGA · 01-09-2014, 07:32 AM

Man that sucks! Glad y'all are okay though. I'm guessing it will be totaled. Tough break having the dipsh*t with the high beams on blinding you but... you should not have turned while being blinded by the light. I guess you know that now - lesson learned. I truly hope things work out well for you.

Mr Monte · 01-09-2014, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by My 5th

... A GOOD paint job ..... would go a long way to making it a newer car in my mind....... I wouldn't want to risk seeing a color shift or difference in appearance due to angle, light, etc.

If its not totaled I would repaint the whole car. It shouldn't cost that much more to paint the rest of the car unless you do a color change.

revived · 01-09-2014, 10:30 AM

I'm glad your okay and your expensive aftermarket forgelines weren't on your car man that sucks hope you get your claim sorted out fast and back on the road.

VR Code R6P · 01-09-2014, 10:58 AM

Get it repaired and trade it off. Then you will have a newer car, and peace of mind.

PalmerGA · 01-09-2014, 12:09 PM

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Get it repaired and trade it off. Then you will have a newer car, and peace of mind.

And do it FAST! Before the CarFax gets logged.

My 5th · 01-10-2014, 01:39 PM

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And do it FAST! Before the CarFax gets logged.

CafFax will have had the data for 6 months by the time I can talk my wife into a new car (ZL-1 LOL). While I'd like all of the new features on the 2014's my 2010 isn't a beater yet, so I'll just keep modding it under the radar and drive with a grin.

jd10013 · 01-10-2014, 02:09 PM

looking at your pictures again, it actually doesn't look that bad. new door, and probably cut out rear quarter panel. other than that, doesn't appear like there is any structural damage. it also looks like the front fender is unscathed, and no glass is broken. I actually wouldn't be too concerned about driving it, or loss in value.

My 5th · 01-11-2014, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Man that sucks! Glad y'all are okay though. I'm guessing it will be totaled. Tough break having the dipsh*t with the high beams on blinding you but... you should not have turned while being blinded by the light. I guess you know that now - lesson learned. I truly hope things work out well for you.

I've been wracking my brain trying to figure out why I never saw the guy coming straight through the intersection. It just dawned on me that the guy with the brights may have been the guy who hit me. If so, he went straight through the intersection from the left turn lane, and probably changed his mind at the last second and veered right to go straight through. If he did I don't know how I can prove it--unless some of the nearby businesses have security cameras that overlook the intersection.

Ryanbabz71 · 01-11-2014, 07:01 PM

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I've been wracking my brain trying to figure out why I never saw the guy coming straight through the intersection. It just dawned on me that the guy with the brights may have been the guy who hit me. If so, he went straight through the intersection from the left turn lane, and probably changed his mind at the last second and veered right to go straight through. If he did I don't know how I can prove it--unless some of the nearby businesses have security cameras that overlook the intersection.

I had this happen once (didn't get hit). Guy pulled out of left turn lane as I was turning to go straight. Next thing you know I get pulled over I was like WTF. So in talking with the officer he stated he was behind the car going straight, I said he was in the turning lane didn't he cut in front of you. Officer got pretty mad since I had called him out I guess on what actually what happened and he told me to drive safe and get on my way

Ryan

Bruins0213 · 01-11-2014, 09:20 PM

I am so sorry for your situation =[
Glad to hear you guys are okay though.
Best luck to you.

ActNup NY · 01-11-2014, 10:13 PM

Sorry to hear that man. Glad all is okay

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Dizzy82 · 01-12-2014, 01:21 AM

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he went straight through the intersection from the left turn lane,

Had this happen to me, except the jackalope was in the right turn only lane. I ended up giving the moron a one finger wave all the way through.

01-08-2014, 09:43 PM	#44
My 5th Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Black on Black Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Global Citizen Posts: 1,243	Because of the damage I imagine I'll have to keep this car a long time. A GOOD paint job with no orange peel and repairing the chipped gills and other minor dings would go a long way to making it a newer car in my mind. I think my original paint was pretty good for a factory job, but it could be better. It rreally depends on how much a complete paint job costs. The only part of the car they will have to blend is the rear quarter panel and roof pillar area, and while black is pretty hard to mismatch I wouldn't want to risk seeing a color shift or difference in appearance due to angle, light, etc. __________________ Meh

01-09-2014, 07:32 AM	#45
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Man that sucks! Glad y'all are okay though. I'm guessing it will be totaled. Tough break having the dipsh*t with the high beams on blinding you but... you should not have turned while being blinded by the light. I guess you know that now - lesson learned. I truly hope things work out well for you. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

01-09-2014, 10:30 AM	#47
revived Vrrrm. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: MA Posts: 1,495	I'm glad your okay and your expensive aftermarket forgelines weren't on your car man that sucks hope you get your claim sorted out fast and back on the road. __________________

01-11-2014, 10:13 PM	#55
ActNup NY Drives: 2011 1LT Black Camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 2,496 View My Garage	Sorry to hear that man. Glad all is okay Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ *The DREAM is free... It's the HUSTLE that is sold seperately*

01-08-2014, 07:25 PM	#43
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,765	why paint the whole car? i would just do the repair, and have the shop redo your front and maybe the hood. i hope the frame wasnt damaged on your car

01-09-2014, 10:58 AM	#48
VR Code R6P Drives: 2011 Race Red GT500 w/ SVT Perf Pkg Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: eastern CO Posts: 578	Get it repaired and trade it off. Then you will have a newer car, and peace of mind.

01-10-2014, 02:09 PM	#51
jd10013 Drives: 2012 camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: central VA Posts: 3,196	looking at your pictures again, it actually doesn't look that bad. new door, and probably cut out rear quarter panel. other than that, doesn't appear like there is any structural damage. it also looks like the front fender is unscathed, and no glass is broken. I actually wouldn't be too concerned about driving it, or loss in value.

01-11-2014, 09:20 PM	#54
Bruins0213 Drives: 2013 2LT Camaro Coupe RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: los angeles Posts: 95	I am so sorry for your situation =[ Glad to hear you guys are okay though. Best luck to you.