😔...so this happened

HYPER1LE · 03-31-2018, 08:17 PM

I went for what I had hoped would be a relaxing and fun drive in the north GA mountains when on my way back home this guy runs a stop sign and t-bones me. At least he owned up to it to the Union County Sheriff’s deputy. Presently, I’m still stranded here in Blairsville until the tow truck gets here to take both of us back to Woodstock. Lord I hope I’ll be happy with the repair and paint work.

iarepeyton · 03-31-2018, 08:22 PM

Damn dude :/ That winch really dug into you. I hope it didn’t damage anything beyond the body panels

Pollock · 03-31-2018, 08:22 PM

Glad you are okay. That really sucks.

Mark114 · 03-31-2018, 08:23 PM

Ouch! Glad you're OK. Hope they do you right on the repair!

JK001 · 03-31-2018, 08:24 PM

Dang! Sorry this happen to you. I hope the insurance company treats you well...

Boost Creep · 03-31-2018, 08:32 PM

Hope all are Ok.
I would currently be looking for a replacement.

HYPER1LE · 03-31-2018, 08:54 PM

A replacement. I hear that. I’m really sick about this as I’ve read on this forum others have been about theirs. So, because of the bind this has put me in and the logistics due to distance (90 miles) from where I live, I’ve chosen my own insurance to help me out for now and then have them seek subrogation with his later. My biggest concern if repairable, and it appears that it is, is will I be “whole” again (fit, finish, diminished value). We will see. And darn it, I had just bought a helmet today before this happened over at Atlanta Motorsports Park in Dawsonville!

So, does anyone in the Acworth, Woodstock, Kennesaw area know of a top-notch body shop? Or, should I take it to a Chevrolet dealership body shop, especially since it is a 1LE and has future track days and autocross days ahead? I’ve got til Monday morning to make final decision.

appleman22 · 03-31-2018, 09:09 PM

I and a few of my friends have had diminished value claims before. This guy was the best. http://www.zbllc.net

Call them and ask for John. Tell him Ed K. sent you.

Good luck!

HYPER1LE · 03-31-2018, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by appleman22

I and a few of my friends have had diminished value claims before. This guy was the best. http://www.zbllc.net

Call them and ask for John. Tell him Ed K. sent you.

Good luck!

Thanks for that info ��

driven2exceSS · 03-31-2018, 10:31 PM

That's hard to accept even if he owned up to it, good for him you were on a relaxing drive. I too would be looking for a replacement after something like this, I think. Hope it works out!

sdavis2702 · 03-31-2018, 10:31 PM

Smh. Glad everyone is okay but damn. :/

GA Camaro 2SS · 03-31-2018, 10:58 PM

Man that sucks Larry. I’m glad your ok. I would check with the dealer but some of the smaller ones just sub out repairs like that. I would most definitely demand only oem parts and I would want all the metal replaced no pull and patch. High end body shops can do wonders. I would let them fix it and give me DV. You can always trade it in later when you find a killer year end deal. Good luck buddy.

HYPER1LE · 03-31-2018, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GA Camaro 2SS

Man that sucks Larry. I’m glad your ok. I would check with the dealer but some of the smaller ones just sub out repairs like that. I would most definitely demand only oem parts and I would want all the metal replaced no pull and patch. High end body shops can do wonders. I would let them fix it and give me DV. You can always trade it in later when you find a killer year end deal. Good luck buddy.

Thanks Gary. We shall see if it looks worse than it really is. ��

HYPER1LE · 03-31-2018, 11:17 PM

Thanks everyone for your kind remarks. Back home now with it stored in the garage until Monday rather than some unknown, distant storage lot.

03-31-2018, 08:17 PM	#1
HYPER1LE Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE HBM Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 316	😔...so this happened I went for what I had hoped would be a relaxing and fun drive in the north GA mountains when on my way back home this guy runs a stop sign and t-bones me. At least he owned up to it to the Union County Sheriff’s deputy. Presently, I’m still stranded here in Blairsville until the tow truck gets here to take both of us back to Woodstock. Lord I hope I’ll be happy with the repair and paint work. Attached Images

03-31-2018, 10:31 PM	#10
driven2exceSS Drives: 2016 2SS BLK A8 Vert Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: MA Posts: 1,029	That's hard to accept even if he owned up to it, good for him you were on a relaxing drive. I too would be looking for a replacement after something like this, I think. Hope it works out! __________________ NPP, MRC, Tinted side & rear reflectors, OEM ZL1 Rockers / 3rd Brake / Darken tail lights, OEM Blk rear splash guards, Satin hood wrap, Fuse pull, Sound tube delete, Cat delete, Ported 95 TB, Ported MSD IM, Dry RotoFab, ARH 1 7/8 headers, E85, "Performance Dyno" Tune, BMR "pieces", "Track" alignment, Hawk DCT-70/70's w/SRF, Goodridge lines, Ti shims, Red powdered calipers, 18" APEX SM-10's w/ Pirelli DH's, FE4 Vert swaybars, Brake cooling ducts, ATI 10% UD, Vorshlag camber plates, OEM 1LE Splitter w/APR Ext., Velossa BIG MOUTH Ram Air, CF QA1, ZLE brakes(F)

03-31-2018, 10:31 PM	#11
sdavis2702 Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 154	Smh. Glad everyone is okay but damn. :/ __________________ San Diego, CA - 2017 2SS (A8) Arctic Blue Metallic

03-31-2018, 08:22 PM	#2
iarepeyton Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT V6 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Kentucky Posts: 95	Damn dude :/ That winch really dug into you. I hope it didn’t damage anything beyond the body panels

03-31-2018, 08:22 PM	#3
Pollock LT4 M6 Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 1,249	Glad you are okay. That really sucks.

03-31-2018, 08:23 PM	#4
Mark114 Drives: 2016 2SS Convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,709 View My Garage	Ouch! Glad you're OK. Hope they do you right on the repair!

03-31-2018, 08:24 PM	#5
JK001 Drives: ZHP, Alfa 4C, RAM, X5, 17SS1LE-sold Join Date: May 2017 Location: East Coast Posts: 270	Dang! Sorry this happen to you. I hope the insurance company treats you well...

03-31-2018, 08:32 PM	#6
Boost Creep Drives: '18 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 2,571	Hope all are Ok. I would currently be looking for a replacement.

03-31-2018, 08:54 PM	#7
HYPER1LE Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE HBM Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 316	A replacement. I hear that. I’m really sick about this as I’ve read on this forum others have been about theirs. So, because of the bind this has put me in and the logistics due to distance (90 miles) from where I live, I’ve chosen my own insurance to help me out for now and then have them seek subrogation with his later. My biggest concern if repairable, and it appears that it is, is will I be “whole” again (fit, finish, diminished value). We will see. And darn it, I had just bought a helmet today before this happened over at Atlanta Motorsports Park in Dawsonville! So, does anyone in the Acworth, Woodstock, Kennesaw area know of a top-notch body shop? Or, should I take it to a Chevrolet dealership body shop, especially since it is a 1LE and has future track days and autocross days ahead? I’ve got til Monday morning to make final decision.

03-31-2018, 09:09 PM	#8
appleman22 Drives: 2017 1ss 1le Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: new york Posts: 436	I and a few of my friends have had diminished value claims before. This guy was the best. http://www.zbllc.net Call them and ask for John. Tell him Ed K. sent you. Good luck!

03-31-2018, 10:58 PM	#12
GA Camaro 2SS Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA. Posts: 210	Man that sucks Larry. I’m glad your ok. I would check with the dealer but some of the smaller ones just sub out repairs like that. I would most definitely demand only oem parts and I would want all the metal replaced no pull and patch. High end body shops can do wonders. I would let them fix it and give me DV. You can always trade it in later when you find a killer year end deal. Good luck buddy.

03-31-2018, 11:17 PM	#14
HYPER1LE Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE HBM Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 316	Thanks everyone for your kind remarks. Back home now with it stored in the garage until Monday rather than some unknown, distant storage lot.

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