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Shinebrightx · 01-09-2016, 01:35 PM

Well.. I was rear ended by a young boy yesterday. I've already filled with his insurance. His car was totaled, mine didn't have near as much damaged as his. Now, I've always really tried to take care of my car and even though it's a 2010 there was NO scratches, Knicks, or dents on the rear bumper or diffuser. I've only had the MRT v1 exhaust since September. Name: image.jpg
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As you can tell my left side muffler isn't showing lol it's shoved up into the side. The pipe is bent as well really bad. Do I tell the insurance company they need to pay for new tips since they weren't scratched or dented before the accident? I don't want them to put stock mufflers on it or tips since I paid for MRT. And I don't want an aftermarket bumper put on. Do I have some authority to tell them they have to use factory bumper? Thanks!

Shinebrightx · 01-09-2016, 01:36 PM

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Trifecta23 · 01-09-2016, 01:40 PM

Sorry man! That sux

Homeless Man · 01-09-2016, 01:43 PM

That blows if u look at ur car real quick it doesn't even look like there's damage and then his car looks destroyed. So how did it happen was he texting?

Shinebrightx · 01-09-2016, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeless Man

That blows if u look at ur car real quick it doesn't even look like there's damage. So how did it happen was he texting?

When I walked over to his car to see if he was okay, he had his phone in his hand. So he might have. He told the police officer that he was going about 40mph and didn't have a chance to break before he hit me. Said he wasn't paying attention. I had 2 witnesses stay behind because the boy was trying to say the light was green and make the situation better but I was at a dead stop at a red light.

RichSS2006 · 01-09-2016, 02:30 PM

It's your car. You have every right to demand OEM parts. You'd be better to have the shop of your choice repair it. They can buy a GM bumper cover and your custom exhaust components and repair them back the way you had it. This actually happened to my wife's BMW twice! Both times we demanded OEM bumper covers. Our body shop discussed this with the insurance company. The body man told them the aftermarket ones don't fit correctly. Good luck and sorry to hear about your accident.

Spec · 01-09-2016, 02:34 PM

Ouch... hard to see. His car looks bad compared to yours... but I always worry about whether the engine is affected when there's a rear-end collision. A lot of the damage may not be apparent.

It looks like you're missing an exhaust tip (at least)... that kind of shock would go all the way up to the headers and bolts on the engine.

Hope you get it all fixed up. Feel 'er out for any funny vibrations once you get it 'fixed'. Good luck... this one should be a slam dunk, open/close case.

myold88 · 01-09-2016, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Spec

Ouch... hard to see. His car looks bad compared to yours... but I always worry about whether the engine is affected when there's a rear-end collision. A lot of the damage may not be apparent.

It looks like you're missing an exhaust tip (at least)... that kind of shock would go all the way up to the headers and bolts on the engine.

Hope you get it all fixed up. Feel 'er out for any funny vibrations once you get it 'fixed'. Good luck... this one should be a slam dunk, open/close case.

Engines don't get damaged from a rear end collision Let alone the exhaust manifolds & bolts (LOL)
but in this case the rear unibody structure may be. The OP should get it to the shop of their choice
and get it repaired.

Nzcamaro · 01-09-2016, 02:48 PM

Wow I am surprised at the amount of damage on his. Sorry it happened.

The Dutchman · 01-09-2016, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Omy8ad

When I walked over to his car to see if he was okay, he had his phone in his hand. So he might have. He told the police officer that he was going about 40mph and didn't have a chance to break before he hit me. Said he wasn't paying attention. I had 2 witnesses stay behind because the boy was trying to say the light was green and make the situation better but I was at a dead stop at a red light.

I would be willing to bet he was texting or on a phone call. I think it should be a federal law that in all accidents like this they should check to see if the person was on the phone at the time of the accident. If found that the person was on the phone then there should be added penalties. If texting then the penalty should be the same or worse than a DUI.

This on the cell phone/texting while driving crap really pisses me off and must be stopped!

JLSuperfly · 01-09-2016, 03:40 PM

Camaros are built like a tank.

ssrs2lt · 01-09-2016, 04:13 PM

Time and time again the 5th gen protects its owner. So glad you're ok! Def get that thing closely inspected

VA SSHEVY · 01-09-2016, 04:20 PM

It will be more damage to your exhaust than a tip. Agree, take it to your shop for repair.

sdynak · 01-09-2016, 04:25 PM

Glad ur ok.. so sorry to hear.. I would be a mess.. His car looks like horrible good to see the Camaro held up well. Hope the repair goes smooth & quick*

01-09-2016, 01:35 PM	#1
Shinebrightx Drives: 2010 Camaro Z/LT RS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Dfw, TX Posts: 336 View My Garage	Rear ended :( Well.. I was rear ended by a young boy yesterday. I've already filled with his insurance. His car was totaled, mine didn't have near as much damaged as his. Now, I've always really tried to take care of my car and even though it's a 2010 there was NO scratches, Knicks, or dents on the rear bumper or diffuser. I've only had the MRT v1 exhaust since September. As you can tell my left side muffler isn't showing lol it's shoved up into the side. The pipe is bent as well really bad. Do I tell the insurance company they need to pay for new tips since they weren't scratched or dented before the accident? I don't want them to put stock mufflers on it or tips since I paid for MRT. And I don't want an aftermarket bumper put on. Do I have some authority to tell them they have to use factory bumper? Thanks!

01-09-2016, 01:40 PM	#3
Trifecta23 Drives: 2013 Dusk 2ss/RS conv. Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Western Illinois Posts: 281 View My Garage	Sorry man! That sux __________________ 2013 Dusk Camaro/Convertible/2SS RS/6 Speed Auto/One of Sixty Nine

01-09-2016, 01:43 PM	#4
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	That blows if u look at ur car real quick it doesn't even look like there's damage and then his car looks destroyed. So how did it happen was he texting? __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

01-09-2016, 02:30 PM	#6
RichSS2006 Drives: 2010 2SSRS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 506 View My Garage	It's your car. You have every right to demand OEM parts. You'd be better to have the shop of your choice repair it. They can buy a GM bumper cover and your custom exhaust components and repair them back the way you had it. This actually happened to my wife's BMW twice! Both times we demanded OEM bumper covers. Our body shop discussed this with the insurance company. The body man told them the aftermarket ones don't fit correctly. Good luck and sorry to hear about your accident. __________________ No longer stock, but oooh so much more fun!

01-09-2016, 04:13 PM	#12
ssrs2lt Drives: too many Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: oh va pa ma tx Posts: 3,046	Time and time again the 5th gen protects its owner. So glad you're ok! Def get that thing closely inspected __________________

01-09-2016, 01:36 PM	#2
Shinebrightx Drives: 2010 Camaro Z/LT RS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Dfw, TX Posts: 336 View My Garage	This is the boys car...

01-09-2016, 02:34 PM	#7
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	Ouch... hard to see. His car looks bad compared to yours... but I always worry about whether the engine is affected when there's a rear-end collision. A lot of the damage may not be apparent. It looks like you're missing an exhaust tip (at least)... that kind of shock would go all the way up to the headers and bolts on the engine. Hope you get it all fixed up. Feel 'er out for any funny vibrations once you get it 'fixed'. Good luck... this one should be a slam dunk, open/close case.

01-09-2016, 02:48 PM	#9
Nzcamaro NZ Camaro. New Zealand Drives: 1968 camaro. 2010 2ss Camaro Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New Zealand Posts: 284 View My Garage	Wow I am surprised at the amount of damage on his. Sorry it happened.

01-09-2016, 03:40 PM	#11
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,267	Camaros are built like a tank.

01-09-2016, 04:20 PM	#13
VA SSHEVY Drives: 2012 SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 217	It will be more damage to your exhaust than a tip. Agree, take it to your shop for repair. __________________ VA SSHEVY

01-09-2016, 04:25 PM	#14
sdynak Drives: 2010 1SS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bayville, NJ Posts: 936	Glad ur ok.. so sorry to hear.. I would be a mess.. His car looks like horrible good to see the Camaro held up well. Hope the repair goes smooth & quick* __________________ 2010 1SS LS3, Black, 235/250, .621/.615, 114 + 4, Kooks Stepped Headers, 3.91's, Bo White PTB, Flowmaster Mufflers, Cold Air Industries CAI, Apex Scoop & Windshield Washer Relocate, SLP Wheels, Skip Shift Eliminate, Barton Flat Stick, OEM HID/Halos, Dyno Tuned by ECS