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Sharp-ZL1 · 09-04-2012, 06:25 AM

I came around a corner and found a car in my lane. I had to turn hard to the right which was taking me into a bank with a curb. I nailed the throttle and turned hard left broke the rear tires loose and slide the right rear tire into the curb. It was that or smash into the car or do body damage by hitting the bank. So now I have to replace the Toe Rod, Wheel and Tire.

Of course the other driver did not stop. Drove the car home and parked it.

Now I will be doing some upgrade to the suspension in the rear. Probably new control arms, toe rods and bushing. Was not looking to upgrade that area yet.

USAA IS GREAT they are covering it.

rpepka · 09-04-2012, 06:51 AM

JWR046 · 09-04-2012, 06:59 AM

That suks. Have to imagine that wheel is a good .$750. How is the tire looks ok.

james347 · 09-04-2012, 07:07 AM

That totally BLOWS! Would ruin my day/week/month for sure. But at least it's covered and you might do some nice upgrades while your at it. Still, a real pain for sure.

Sharp-ZL1 · 09-04-2012, 07:13 AM

Tire is ok But I am ask for a new one. I had to drive it home and then to the shop for the estamate. This is causing the outside of the tire to wear quickly. I asked the dealer to include two new tires. Only have 1100 miles on the car. Now its parked waiting for them to order the parts. Since I am in Germany it will take some time. It will be quicker if I order the upgrade parts.

The Toe Rod as they call it only cost $25.00 the Wheel 750 tire 450. Plus labor and the Germans don't work cheap either.

I was a tored up for the rest of the day!

Uneducated Guess · 09-04-2012, 07:13 AM

it'll buff out.

kidding....that sucks. bad things do happen sometimes and that's why we have insurance. glad they're covering it and it'll be fixed.

Drake Heminger · 09-04-2012, 07:23 AM

USAA!!!

Bad@ssCamaro · 09-04-2012, 01:50 PM

Good piece of driving to save from further damage.

Glad to hear no one was hurt(physically

) Look forward to hearing more of your adventures in Deutchslande.

2010 SSRS · 09-04-2012, 01:52 PM

ouch, that definitely hurt

101fng · 09-04-2012, 01:58 PM

usaa is awesome. hope you get it fixed real soon. i'd've turned around and chased that douchebag if it was possible though, and at least gotten a plate number.

Hercules · 09-04-2012, 02:07 PM

Depending on your deductable I think the wheels are available from GM parts warehouse for around 550 and tires at tire depot for under 400. I don't know about overseas shipping. Amazing, they run you off the road

and don't even check to see if you are alive.

DanSS24 · 09-04-2012, 02:13 PM

Glad you didn't get road rage.

Sounds like you kept your cool.

Silverguardrail · 09-04-2012, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sharp-ZL1

I was a tored up for the rest of the day!

I would be too ! Probably would have PUKED !
Fortunately you're Ok and the ZL1 will get fixed.

RSF · 09-04-2012, 04:05 PM

Sounds legit for insurance purposes!!!

09-04-2012, 06:25 AM	#1
Sharp-ZL1 MSG,Retired US. ARMY Drives: 2012 ZL1, 11 XC 90, 15 BMW 328i SW Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 233 View My Garage	Here's what happens when You get run off the Road. I came around a corner and found a car in my lane. I had to turn hard to the right which was taking me into a bank with a curb. I nailed the throttle and turned hard left broke the rear tires loose and slide the right rear tire into the curb. It was that or smash into the car or do body damage by hitting the bank. So now I have to replace the Toe Rod, Wheel and Tire. Of course the other driver did not stop. Drove the car home and parked it. Now I will be doing some upgrade to the suspension in the rear. Probably new control arms, toe rods and bushing. Was not looking to upgrade that area yet. USAA IS GREAT they are covering it. Attached Images

09-04-2012, 06:51 AM	#2
rpepka Drives: 2013 ZL1 # 2195 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 965	__________________ http://www.sarasotahomestore.com/

09-04-2012, 07:23 AM	#7
Drake Heminger Drives: 2014 Stingray Z51 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 2,951	USAA!!! __________________ "What a coincidence, Drake returns and brings brand new ZL1's with him...." - CAM....ZL1

09-04-2012, 01:50 PM	#8
Bad@ssCamaro BeckyD Rocks :-) Drives: 2015 1SS/1LE Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: CT Posts: 5,778 View My Garage	Good piece of driving to save from further damage. Glad to hear no one was hurt(physically ) Look forward to hearing more of your adventures in Deutchslande. __________________ 2015 CRT 1SS/1LE RS/Recaro's/NPP/Nav/Rear vision pkg./BA speaker upgrade. Stage 3 BMR cam, ARH 1 7/8 headers, CAI, BMR 1.25 drop springs, JPSS Billet Bushings, Peddars Cradle Bushings...460 whp...so far....SOLD, but not forgotten!

09-04-2012, 01:52 PM	#9
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	ouch, that definitely hurt __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

09-04-2012, 06:59 AM	#3
JWR046 Drives: 2012 ZL1 #1786 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 239	That suks. Have to imagine that wheel is a good .$750. How is the tire looks ok.

09-04-2012, 07:07 AM	#4
james347 Drives: 2006 Crownline Join Date: May 2012 Location: . Posts: 700	That totally BLOWS! Would ruin my day/week/month for sure. But at least it's covered and you might do some nice upgrades while your at it. Still, a real pain for sure.

09-04-2012, 07:13 AM	#5
Sharp-ZL1 MSG,Retired US. ARMY Drives: 2012 ZL1, 11 XC 90, 15 BMW 328i SW Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 233 View My Garage	Tire is ok But I am ask for a new one. I had to drive it home and then to the shop for the estamate. This is causing the outside of the tire to wear quickly. I asked the dealer to include two new tires. Only have 1100 miles on the car. Now its parked waiting for them to order the parts. Since I am in Germany it will take some time. It will be quicker if I order the upgrade parts. The Toe Rod as they call it only cost $25.00 the Wheel 750 tire 450. Plus labor and the Germans don't work cheap either. I was a tored up for the rest of the day!

09-04-2012, 07:13 AM	#6
Uneducated Guess '12 ZL1 #742 Drives: his wife crazy Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Wilson, NC Posts: 1,055	it'll buff out. kidding....that sucks. bad things do happen sometimes and that's why we have insurance. glad they're covering it and it'll be fixed.

09-04-2012, 01:58 PM	#10
101fng Drives: 2009 Mustang GT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 97	usaa is awesome. hope you get it fixed real soon. i'd've turned around and chased that douchebag if it was possible though, and at least gotten a plate number.

09-04-2012, 02:07 PM	#11
Hercules Drives: 13 ZL1 1091, 04 Ram 2500, 12 CX9 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 559 View My Garage	Depending on your deductable I think the wheels are available from GM parts warehouse for around 550 and tires at tire depot for under 400. I don't know about overseas shipping. Amazing, they run you off the road and don't even check to see if you are alive.

09-04-2012, 02:13 PM	#12
DanSS24 Drives: Dream Cars in my head Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 808 Posts: 1,290	Glad you didn't get road rage. Sounds like you kept your cool. __________________ Wishful thinking...but I sure can dream big.

09-04-2012, 04:05 PM	#14
RSF Drives: 2012 ZL1 #382 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 4 View My Garage	Sounds legit for insurance purposes!!!