My 1LE and I had a Bad Morning! - Page 3

ZPirate · 03-26-2023, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

LOL, I go that, I meant what part of the state in general.

The eastern part of the state. East of I-95.

2SS Capt · 03-26-2023, 01:26 AM

That sucks but it looks mainly cosmetic, hopefully no structure was damages, find a great body shop and get it fixed up right.. My fear every time I take my "weekend fun car" out into the public of nutty drivers...

ZPirate · 03-26-2023, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by DancingJess

I’m sorry that happened to you. I hope the insurance fixes everything and you can get it back to what it was before.

I live in Florida and I have to drive thinking some idiot will crash into me at anytime. The stupidity over here is at all times high. I’m always watching out for people pulling out of parking spaces because a lot of them don’t even look

And dont get me started about the amount of people who just cut you off and dont even accelerate to match your speed.

Anyway, I’m sorry. That blue color is so pretty, I’d be pissed

Thanks. It is such a nice color. And I am pissed. Not just because of the damage but because of the hassle of the entire ordeal and the time and effort involved in putting it back to what it was.

I'm such a defensive driver. I'm always watching out for stupid, distracted and inconsiderate drivers. This lady just came out of nowhere. I literallydidn't see her untila split second beforeimpact. I would have never thought someone would have come out of this particular business without seeing another car. It's so close to a busy intersection with a traffic light. The parking lot is literally on the corner of the intersection. Plus she was on the wrong side of the driveway cut. I really don't think she saw me at all. She is from out of state and the side of the drive she was on is partially obstructed by some low shrubbery. I was approaching the red light with several cars stopped at the light in front of me when she hit me. I was going so slow that I was able to pull into same driveway cut to the left of her after the collision.

paradigm · 03-26-2023, 06:43 AM

Sorry to see that, but at least it seems to be purely cosmetic.

See if you can tell the body shop to keep your old parts (front bumper and the wheel) as those are salvagable and can be repaired as spares, or whatever.

FarmerFran · 03-26-2023, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ZPirate

The eastern part of the state. East of I-95.

I am in the mid section.

Good luck with the car

PICNIC101 · 03-26-2023, 07:29 AM

Oh Man!! This hurts to see. I haven’t had my car but a couple months and have already had some close calls that would have been worse if I wasn’t paying close attention to other drivers.

I too am glad you are okay. I believe you said you have a good body shop to work with. Here’s to them making it like brand new!!!

ZPirate · 03-26-2023, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by paradigm

Sorry to see that, but at least it seems to be purely cosmetic.

See if you can tell the body shop to keep your old parts (front bumper and the wheel) as those are salvagable and can be repaired as spares, or whatever.

Thanks. I thought about keeping the wheel. I think it can be repaired by a good rim repair company, but I hadn't considered the front facia. That's a good idea. The fender is completely ruined. I know the body shop owner so keeping those items shouldn't be an issue.

ZPirate · 03-26-2023, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

I am in the mid section.

Good luck with the car

Gotcha. I didn't realize that you were in NC.

And thanks. I suppose I'll see this week once I can talk to the insurance adjuster.

darkfader · 03-27-2023, 11:15 AM

I let out a few painful noises seeing the pics. You have my condolences as well man. Definitely don't accept any deal from their insurance until it's a deal you're more than comfortable with and that should definitely include diminished value since your car will forever be branded as involved in an accident. Hate to bring up pain, but you've got to deal with that insurance company until you get absolutely everything you're due. They will try to lowball you the entire time. If negotiations aren't going your way, don't hesitate to bring up the "lawyer" word. They typically quit lowballing after that. I've been through this. Never settle for the first offer.

ZPirate · 03-27-2023, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by darkfader

I let out a few painful noises seeing the pics. You have my condolences as well man. Definitely don't accept any deal from their insurance until it's a deal you're more than comfortable with and that should definitely include diminished value since your car will forever be branded as involved in an accident. Hate to bring up pain, but you've got to deal with that insurance company until you get absolutely everything you're due. They will try to lowball you the entire time. If negotiations aren't going your way, don't hesitate to bring up the "lawyer" word. They typically quit lowballing after that. I've been through this. Never settle for the first offer.

Thanks Darkfader. I let out a few four letter words when it happened myself! I was in shock at that point. Now I'm

I've filed a claim and waiting to hear from the adjuster. I also spoke with the owner of the body shop I've dealt with before about how backed up they are. It might be the beginning of July before they can get to it.

Don't worry I know quite a few attorneys. I'm not going to settle until I'm satisfied.

adamjwilson · 03-27-2023, 12:24 PM

Man.. I am so sorry to see that happen!

I know you post alot here, so keep us posted on the progress and your car back to like new again!

JTS · 03-27-2023, 01:14 PM

I just seen this , I as well feel bad for you , like you stated , I think most of us try to do our best to keep an eagle eye out for the drivers that are distracted, always in a hurry , or plain don't care .
You were going very slow , that was a good thing. I to 46 years ago was taken out by a guy who ran a stop sign , didn't give a rats a$$ he did,
said it was my fault , and my car was old and a piece of junk. Lucky there was an old guy reading the paper on his front porch , and came to my rescue, witness an all. My pride and joy was totaled. ZPirate I'm sure all will work out , stay diligence on the Insurance company , I'm glad you found a good shop .
Oh I almost forgot , and the old piece of junk, as that jerk referred to , was a 1965 Oldsmobile 442
one owner 50k garaged kept , a guy my Dad worked with , was selling . The year was 1975.
Out of all bad , sometimes good arises . With the insurance settlement , I purchased my 1st Camaro 1968 SS .

JoeTX · 03-27-2023, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ZPirate

Thanks. No, NC is a fault state. Thankfully she got a ticket. The accident report isn't available yet, but it should show she is at fault. Hopefully her insurance company want be too hard to deal with. It's Allstate.

glad that no one was hurt. Every insurance is hard to deal with, they don't want to pay. Make sure you take the car to the dealership to get it fixed and only get OEM parts.

Lupine 1LE · 03-27-2023, 03:38 PM

Well this sucks. My wife got hit in another car not the 1LE and I learned...
1) Don't cash any checks until all is said and done.
2) Insurance Co. will send out a low ball offer in hopes you take the money and pocket it and move on. (not reality on this car)
3) Good relationship with the auto body shop as they can argue for more money and usually do well. Its all a game.

You sound like you have this well in hand, its just the BS of the process to work thru.

03-26-2023, 01:26 AM	#30
2SS Capt 2020 Shadow Gray 2SS Drives: 2020 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, CAI Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,021	That sucks but it looks mainly cosmetic, hopefully no structure was damages, find a great body shop and get it fixed up right.. My fear every time I take my "weekend fun car" out into the public of nutty drivers... __________________ 2020 SGM 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, Red Calipers, Black Camaro Fender Badge, Footwell Lighting *Added after delivery:* - GMP CAI, GMP Black Strut Tower Brace, MRR017 1LE Wheels, SS Armrest, Black Fuel Door, Stainless Sport Pedals, SS Wheel Caps, Black Lugs/Locks, GM Splash Guards, DD Smoked LED Markers, Smoked Rear Reflectors, Mishimoto Catch Can, Xpel PPF - Full Front, SunTek 35% Tint, CeramicPro coating, RST Stainless Brake Lines, Castrol SRF, MSD Super Conductor Wires *Left: My "fun" ride. Right: My "work" ride: a Gulfstream G600. One's top speed is 180 Mph, the other, 620 Mph...*

03-26-2023, 06:43 AM	#32
paradigm Drives: 2022 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 377	Sorry to see that, but at least it seems to be purely cosmetic. See if you can tell the body shop to keep your old parts (front bumper and the wheel) as those are salvagable and can be repaired as spares, or whatever. __________________ 2022 Camaro 1SS 1LE 6-speed

03-27-2023, 11:15 AM	#37
darkfader Drives: Jeep Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Davis, WV Posts: 78	I let out a few painful noises seeing the pics. You have my condolences as well man. Definitely don't accept any deal from their insurance until it's a deal you're more than comfortable with and that should definitely include diminished value since your car will forever be branded as involved in an accident. Hate to bring up pain, but you've got to deal with that insurance company until you get absolutely everything you're due. They will try to lowball you the entire time. If negotiations aren't going your way, don't hesitate to bring up the "lawyer" word. They typically quit lowballing after that. I've been through this. Never settle for the first offer. __________________ 2023 Sharkskin Metallic 2SS 1LE 6MT ORDERED: 7/26/22 - 1100 ACCEPTED: 11/07/22 - 2000 UPDATE: 11/15/22 - 3100, TPW - 11/28/22 PRODUCED: 12/7/22 - 3800, No ETA DELIVERED TO DEALER: 1/24/23 - 5000 DELIVERED TO OWNER: 2/18/2023

03-27-2023, 12:24 PM	#39
adamjwilson Drives: 2022 Camaro 2SS A10 Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: FL Posts: 524	Man.. I am so sorry to see that happen! I know you post alot here, so keep us posted on the progress and your car back to like new again! __________________ 2022 Camaro 2SS/ Whipple 3.0 / 2"Headers/ PRC LTX Heads/ Forged Internals/LT4 fueling/ DSX Aux/ DSX Flex Fuel/ Meth Injection/ Katech 112 TB/ RotoFab Big Gulp/ Corsa NPP/ Various exterior mods

03-27-2023, 01:14 PM	#40
JTS Drives: 2023 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Az Posts: 624	I just seen this , I as well feel bad for you , like you stated , I think most of us try to do our best to keep an eagle eye out for the drivers that are distracted, always in a hurry , or plain don't care . You were going very slow , that was a good thing. I to 46 years ago was taken out by a guy who ran a stop sign , didn't give a rats a$$ he did, said it was my fault , and my car was old and a piece of junk. Lucky there was an old guy reading the paper on his front porch , and came to my rescue, witness an all. My pride and joy was totaled. ZPirate I'm sure all will work out , stay diligence on the Insurance company , I'm glad you found a good shop . Oh I almost forgot , and the old piece of junk, as that jerk referred to , was a 1965 Oldsmobile 442 one owner 50k garaged kept , a guy my Dad worked with , was selling . The year was 1975. Out of all bad , sometimes good arises . With the insurance settlement , I purchased my 1st Camaro 1968 SS . __________________ 2023 ZL1 A10 Shadow Gray Metallic

03-26-2023, 07:29 AM	#34
PICNIC101 Drives: 2022 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Southeast OH Posts: 9	Oh Man!! This hurts to see. I haven’t had my car but a couple months and have already had some close calls that would have been worse if I wasn’t paying close attention to other drivers. I too am glad you are okay. I believe you said you have a good body shop to work with. Here’s to them making it like brand new!!!

03-27-2023, 03:38 PM	#42
Lupine 1LE Drives: 2022 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: May 2022 Location: NJ Posts: 11	Well this sucks. My wife got hit in another car not the 1LE and I learned... 1) Don't cash any checks until all is said and done. 2) Insurance Co. will send out a low ball offer in hopes you take the money and pocket it and move on. (not reality on this car) 3) Good relationship with the auto body shop as they can argue for more money and usually do well. Its all a game. You sound like you have this well in hand, its just the BS of the process to work thru.

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