What a 60mph hit will do to a Camaro. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

BowtieBelle · 11-02-2014, 06:22 PM

Happened Tuesday. As many of you know, I have hundreds of man hours and my blood, sweat, tears and love in this car. She was just recently featured in a Camaro calendar. I've done all the mods myself, and it's fully loaded with tons of engine mods, Hotchkis track pack suspension, many new body pieces, custom interior and engine bay, etc. I was terrified that because the side curtain and seat airbags deployed, the car would be a total loss. But fortunately, they valued her so high, it's not a total, thank God. Some people were telling me I should be happy if they totaled it, and for a while we thought it would be and were looking for an IBM SS (which is VERY hard to find in an automatic, loaded, because of how rare the color is, I discovered) but I wanted MY car, not a different one, and I broke down and cried when they told me they valued her at almost $20K even with 100k miles on her and that I'm going to get to keep her because there's only about $10k in damage. I was shocked how they included all my mods in the valuation; State Farm has truly been fantastic. They are covering my transportation, gas, time off work, medical bills, everything.

I was able to start her up and back her off the road, but the axle is badly bent and the suspension is trashed, so she's getting a new rear end, new 1LE wheel, new headliner and seat (which I actually needed), etc, but she's going to be fine. I'm shaken up and very sore, but she protected me, and before she even stopped moving after I was hit, OnStar was on the line asking me if I was okay and calling an ambulance. I will continue to pay for OnStar now because it truly was a huge relief to hear that voice talking to me and sending out first responders. I'm pretty sore; it was a hell of a hit, but the damage could have been far worse, and if she had hit me even three feet to the left I may not be able to sit here and tell you all about it. So I'm in my second car for a few weeks while they do repairs, and licking my wounds at home.

I was so distraught. When I posted about it on Facebook, some jerk made the comment that my priorities are all f'd up and it's just a car and blah blah blah, but this car is the reason I met my husband, and it has SO much sentimental value and so many good memories and it absolutely irreplaceable-- the first car I ever bought new, with signed stuff from everyone who built her at Oshawa. My baby!

Lot of wrecks lately; 5 just within our Camaro club. Be safe out there, guys. Your whole life can change in just a blink.

P.S. Airbags are disgusting. They smell like cow sh*t and get smoke and dust EVERYWHERE!

Scott 78 · 11-02-2014, 06:30 PM

Sorry to see your baby all tore up. At least you are safe.

ChrisBlair · 11-02-2014, 06:32 PM

Never worry abut anything negative posted on Facebook

Glad you're OK

Jeff_SS · 11-02-2014, 06:33 PM

Glad you're okay. Stories like this make me wonder if OnStar is worth it. Even just getting their least expensive package without the bells and whistles and shit..

kdalters · 11-02-2014, 06:37 PM

Ouch! Glad you survived. Cars can be fixed......find a good shop and get your baby back on the road. Looks like it protected you well. Yes, airbags do smell-up a car after they're deployed!

Homer2 · 11-02-2014, 06:42 PM

Glad you are ok.. and the car will be fixed. That's the damage a 60mph hit does? I would have expected the back end torn off... seriously a solid build.

Sapper12b · 11-02-2014, 06:45 PM

60 mph ? Looks like you got off easy, some of the more recent posts people have been getting it a lot worse. Glad you are able to walk away.

spyderbuddy · 11-02-2014, 06:46 PM

Glad your Ok, And we know how you feel about your Baby. May you get it fixed with no problems. I took a similar hit back in August of last year. Really sucks, and don't forget your depreciation value, I got $8oo.

BowtieBelle · 11-02-2014, 07:14 PM

over 100K miles, I doubt they will give me a diminished value claim.

Muscle Car Lover · 11-02-2014, 07:29 PM

Geezus~~~~

So glad you are ok!

Really sorry about the car, but happy the car kept you safe.

kevinw · 11-02-2014, 07:36 PM

OP. glad you are ok. Yes, it should be fixed. all the sentimental value plus actual mods you have done. i am happy you are ok. yes. this forum has alot of folks in accidents all of a sudden.
you know, yes, these cars are tanks. and we call them fat pigs too. but, boy, they sure protect us folks in accidents like this. take care

007s 'Vert · 11-02-2014, 08:08 PM

awesome to see you are OK, I know I no longer have my IBM but I would hate to see yours dissapear

mvrwdakingtm · 11-02-2014, 08:17 PM

Even just getting their least expensive package without the bells and whistles and shit.

Ace0751 · 11-02-2014, 08:29 PM

Glad the car did its job and before you know it your baby will be back on the road cruising around. Glad your ok though.

11-02-2014, 06:22 PM	#1
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,876 View My Garage	What a 60mph hit will do to a Camaro. Happened Tuesday. As many of you know, I have hundreds of man hours and my blood, sweat, tears and love in this car. She was just recently featured in a Camaro calendar. I've done all the mods myself, and it's fully loaded with tons of engine mods, Hotchkis track pack suspension, many new body pieces, custom interior and engine bay, etc. I was terrified that because the side curtain and seat airbags deployed, the car would be a total loss. But fortunately, they valued her so high, it's not a total, thank God. Some people were telling me I should be happy if they totaled it, and for a while we thought it would be and were looking for an IBM SS (which is VERY hard to find in an automatic, loaded, because of how rare the color is, I discovered) but I wanted MY car, not a different one, and I broke down and cried when they told me they valued her at almost $20K even with 100k miles on her and that I'm going to get to keep her because there's only about $10k in damage. I was shocked how they included all my mods in the valuation; State Farm has truly been fantastic. They are covering my transportation, gas, time off work, medical bills, everything. I was able to start her up and back her off the road, but the axle is badly bent and the suspension is trashed, so she's getting a new rear end, new 1LE wheel, new headliner and seat (which I actually needed), etc, but she's going to be fine. I'm shaken up and very sore, but she protected me, and before she even stopped moving after I was hit, OnStar was on the line asking me if I was okay and calling an ambulance. I will continue to pay for OnStar now because it truly was a huge relief to hear that voice talking to me and sending out first responders. I'm pretty sore; it was a hell of a hit, but the damage could have been far worse, and if she had hit me even three feet to the left I may not be able to sit here and tell you all about it. So I'm in my second car for a few weeks while they do repairs, and licking my wounds at home. I was so distraught. When I posted about it on Facebook, some jerk made the comment that my priorities are all f'd up and it's just a car and blah blah blah, but this car is the reason I met my husband, and it has SO much sentimental value and so many good memories and it absolutely irreplaceable-- the first car I ever bought new, with signed stuff from everyone who built her at Oshawa. My baby! Lot of wrecks lately; 5 just within our Camaro club. Be safe out there, guys. Your whole life can change in just a blink. P.S. Airbags are disgusting. They smell like cow sht and get smoke and dust EVERYWHERE! Attached Images __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike* 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

11-02-2014, 06:32 PM	#3
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	Never worry abut anything negative posted on Facebook Glad you're OK __________________

11-02-2014, 06:33 PM	#4
Jeff_SS "Cam Only" Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,709 View My Garage	Glad you're okay. Stories like this make me wonder if OnStar is worth it. Even just getting their least expensive package without the bells and whistles and shit.. __________________ 2013 AGM Camaro 2SS/RS M6 \| LSA Blower, 2.5" pulley, 10% lower, FIC1000's, Fore Innovations Twin Pump fuel system w/ Flex Fuel, CMS Custom Grind Cam, Kooks 1 7/8" headers w/ catless off-road pipes, NPP Exhaust, 3.91's, JLT ZL1 Intake, Prospeed Heat Exchanger \| Pfadt Suspension, 1LE Sway Bars \| DSS 1000hp axles \| Tuned by Ryne @ CMS E85: 734rwhp/636rwtq (mustang dyno)

11-02-2014, 06:45 PM	#7
Sapper12b HTCC Member Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,868 View My Garage	60 mph ? Looks like you got off easy, some of the more recent posts people have been getting it a lot worse. Glad you are able to walk away. __________________

11-02-2014, 06:46 PM	#8
spyderbuddy Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 3,398 View My Garage	Glad your Ok, And we know how you feel about your Baby. May you get it fixed with no problems. I took a similar hit back in August of last year. Really sucks, and don't forget your depreciation value, I got $8oo. Attached Images __________________ PCP Hideaway Headlight Covers, BBK Headers & High Flow Cats, ZL1 Add-ons Wicker Bill, TL1/ZL1 Hood Insert, Gen5 DIY Frameless Mirror, ABL Dash Lighting an My link Navigation, Blacked out Rear Bowtie, all Sylvania led Turn Signals, Ceramic Window Tint By Nicks, MBRP Exhaust tips, GEN5 DIY Virginia Legal DRL Harness, Painted Brake Calipers, Vittesse Throttle Controller, Heritage Grill, Diode Dynamics Led Lighting, Manual Shifter Boot, Paddle Shifters, CNC Throttle Body, Trifecta Tune, RX Catch Can & Breather, Trunk Black out and Side Grills, Chevorlet door Sills.

11-02-2014, 06:30 PM	#2
Scott 78 Drives: 2014 SIM SS 6M Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beloit WI Posts: 301 View My Garage	Sorry to see your baby all tore up. At least you are safe.

11-02-2014, 06:37 PM	#5
kdalters Nittany Lion in Hogville Drives: 2012 Camaro conv. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Harrison, AR Posts: 31 View My Garage	Ouch! Glad you survived. Cars can be fixed......find a good shop and get your baby back on the road. Looks like it protected you well. Yes, airbags do smell-up a car after they're deployed!

11-02-2014, 06:42 PM	#6
Homer2 Drives: 50th Anni.. coming home 11/01 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Toronto. Ontario Posts: 1,636	Glad you are ok.. and the car will be fixed. That's the damage a 60mph hit does? I would have expected the back end torn off... seriously a solid build.

11-02-2014, 07:14 PM	#9
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,876 View My Garage	over 100K miles, I doubt they will give me a diminished value claim. __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

11-02-2014, 07:29 PM	#10
Muscle Car Lover Drives: 2014 2SS M6 "CHRISTINE" Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Boston Metro North Posts: 2,916 View My Garage	Geezus~~~~ So glad you are ok! Really sorry about the car, but happy the car kept you safe. __________________ "But, House Mormont remembers. The North remembers! We know no King but the King of the North whose name is Stark. I don't care if he's a bastard. Ned Stark's blood runs through his veins. He's my king–from this day until his last day." Mods: ARH headers and hi flow cats, VMAX ported throttle body, CAI air intake, Slowhawk Performance tuning

11-02-2014, 07:36 PM	#11
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,765	OP. glad you are ok. Yes, it should be fixed. all the sentimental value plus actual mods you have done. i am happy you are ok. yes. this forum has alot of folks in accidents all of a sudden. you know, yes, these cars are tanks. and we call them fat pigs too. but, boy, they sure protect us folks in accidents like this. take care

11-02-2014, 08:08 PM	#12
007s 'Vert Formerly Lil'BlueCoupe Drives: '13 2LT/RS Vert, Summit White Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Vegas Baby!!!!!!!! Posts: 1,786	awesome to see you are OK, I know I no longer have my IBM but I would hate to see yours dissapear __________________

11-02-2014, 08:17 PM	#13
mvrwdakingtm Drives: bmw Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: cc Posts: 7	Even just getting their least expensive package without the bells and whistles and shit.

11-02-2014, 08:29 PM	#14
Ace0751 GEN5 Detail Drives: 2011 Synergy Series 2SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northeast, OH Posts: 1,986	Glad the car did its job and before you know it your baby will be back on the road cruising around. Glad your ok though.