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1BADLS3 · 06-11-2012, 05:55 PM

I hope all goes well with the repairs.

Back in 2001, a guy in a K5 blazer sideswiped my '97 Camaro while I was standing next to it, filling it with gas. Huge scrape down the front left fender. He stopped after he hit it, and then pulled out into traffic. The filling station was at a Costco, and it was busy as hell. I took off after him on foot and got him out to talk to me. He was like "oh, I didn't realize I hit you".

And then he gave me bogus info. I thought I was good since I got his license info and an ins policy number. But he didn't live at that address anymore, and the policy had terminated. Effing scumbag...I'll catch up to him in hell

Secret Squirrel · 06-11-2012, 07:27 PM

In most cases, people on here would be telling you "sounds like the perfect time to get yourself a ZL1 bumper"...so I'll say it first...Sounds like the perfect time to get yourself another ZL1 bumper!
Glad to hear the guy did the right thing. Funny we all know what that is, but it is so difficult for most people to do it for some reason. Good on him.

Regio_42 · 06-11-2012, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by christianmotox

Cool story, gives you hope in humanity.
On a side note, are you gonna replace the bumper or are they gonna fix it?

I'm going to replace the entire front fascia but will use most of the parts that i have to keep the cost down for the guy. I called him and asked if he wanted to pay for the damage with insurance or out of pocket and he said that he would pay for it himself which to me seems real nice.

The damage is not a lot but i cannot say that its minor since the bumper in person looks more damaged than in the picture due to the color.

Oh and the guy had no damage to his truck since he had a trailer ball hitch that's why i only have damage on that side and not the entire bumper.

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Originally Posted by awfarley

The guy is in his early 50's so i think that has something to do with it, but i was shocked, by the most part people leave.

heRS · 06-11-2012, 07:49 PM

That's cool, some people still choose to do the right thing even when nobody is looking.

ActNup NY · 06-11-2012, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BowtieBelle

There are some good people in the world!

I agree ! But the problem is finding them amongst all the bad ones.

Good for him and I'm also happy for you. Atleast it bring some calm to your nerves to know that someone owned up to their mistake. Nice car !!!

RJTV6A · 06-11-2012, 08:21 PM

Ok I'll say it. Kick him in the nutz

Thats what you get for being a good person

SSTG · 06-11-2012, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RJTV6A

Ok I'll say it. Kick him in the nutz

Thats what you get for being a good person

You know what they say about Karma!

THE1chopper · 06-11-2012, 08:42 PM

'merica

FINALLYSATISFIED · 06-11-2012, 08:45 PM

You know, you should go to the dealer and get an estimate so they can re-order you the correct bumper for your vehicle per your VIN.

Hope everything works out for you, good thing to hear your safe and did not have any bodily injuries.

SS Cat · 06-13-2012, 11:55 PM

Nice...someone hit my parked car yesterday and drove off like nothing happened. The worst thing about it though is that I didn't notice the damage until I got home.

Ozzie RS · 06-14-2012, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by SSTG

Sadly, we are in times were people should be rewarded for doing the right thing. So that they continue to do the right thing.
In reality it should just be what we do. No reward needed.

I agree to a point but that you should do is write him a hand written note thanking him and explaining how it was unexpected now days where people usually don't own up to their actions.

In the last three years I have had three incidents in parking lots where no one has owned up to there mistake. It sucks but I pride myself in that if I F.U. then I have to pay the consequences and I know many do, we just don't usually hear about it. Thanks for sharing.

Revo1 · 06-14-2012, 01:06 AM

This is how EVERYONE ought to behave. Cheers to him for doing the right thing.

yotaman96 · 06-14-2012, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Secret Squirrel

In most cases, people on here would be telling you "sounds like the perfect time to get yourself a ZL1 bumper"...so I'll say it first...Sounds like the perfect time to get yourself another ZL1 bumper!
Glad to hear the guy did the right thing. Funny we all know what that is, but it is so difficult for most people to do it for some reason. Good on him.

He already has a ZL1 bumper.

ihaveacamaro · 06-14-2012, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MY1STCAMAR0

You know, you should go to the dealer and get an estimate so they can re-order you the correct bumper for your vehicle per your VIN.

Hope everything works out for you, good thing to hear your safe and did not have any bodily injuries.

If he did that he wouldn't still have the ZL1 bumper... I don't think he should do that lol

06-11-2012, 07:27 PM	#16
Secret Squirrel Drives: 1965 Chevelle Malibu Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 472 View My Garage	In most cases, people on here would be telling you "sounds like the perfect time to get yourself a ZL1 bumper"...so I'll say it first...Sounds like the perfect time to get yourself another ZL1 bumper! Glad to hear the guy did the right thing. Funny we all know what that is, but it is so difficult for most people to do it for some reason. Good on him. __________________

06-11-2012, 07:49 PM	#18
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	That's cool, some people still choose to do the right thing even when nobody is looking. __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

06-13-2012, 11:55 PM	#24
SS Cat Drives: '10 Black SS/RS M6 491RWHP Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Daphne, AL Posts: 88	Nice...someone hit my parked car yesterday and drove off like nothing happened. The worst thing about it though is that I didn't notice the damage until I got home. __________________ l ******** 5 Ch. System Enhancement l Pioneer AVIC Z-110BT l ACS T4 Splitter/Bumper Assembly l ACS T4 Side Rockers l AAC Concept Sidemarkers l PFADT Stage 2 l D2 Forged FMS-02 l Night Fury Cam Package l Stainless Works ZL1 Retro Chambered Catback & 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers l CAI Cold Air Intake l RX Catch Can/Breather l Dyno/Street Tuned by Lethal Racing

06-14-2012, 01:06 AM	#26
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	This is how EVERYONE ought to behave. Cheers to him for doing the right thing. __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

06-11-2012, 05:55 PM	#15
1BADLS3 Drives: Sold: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 1,896	I hope all goes well with the repairs. Back in 2001, a guy in a K5 blazer sideswiped my '97 Camaro while I was standing next to it, filling it with gas. Huge scrape down the front left fender. He stopped after he hit it, and then pulled out into traffic. The filling station was at a Costco, and it was busy as hell. I took off after him on foot and got him out to talk to me. He was like "oh, I didn't realize I hit you". And then he gave me bogus info. I thought I was good since I got his license info and an ins policy number. But he didn't live at that address anymore, and the policy had terminated. Effing scumbag...I'll catch up to him in hell

06-11-2012, 08:21 PM	#20
RJTV6A Drives: 69 Camaro I6 no prob,11 V6 big prob Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 475 View My Garage	Ok I'll say it. Kick him in the nutz Thats what you get for being a good person

06-11-2012, 08:42 PM	#22
THE1chopper Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Beaumont Tx Posts: 25	'merica

06-11-2012, 08:45 PM	#23
FINALLYSATISFIED Est.1775 Drives: '15 Challenger Hellcat (sold) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,502	You know, you should go to the dealer and get an estimate so they can re-order you the correct bumper for your vehicle per your VIN. Hope everything works out for you, good thing to hear your safe and did not have any bodily injuries.