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erickangulo · 01-24-2017, 04:44 PM

My Camaro hydroplaned into a center divider at approximately 60 miles an hour. It is a 2014 Camaro 1SS/M6 with 32,000 miles. 3 airbags deployed, and I had total loss of power and steering. Could any experienced people chime in on their thoughts? Thank you.

redcoats1976 · 01-24-2017, 04:49 PM

i wouldnt think so as long as its running/driving ok and nothings mangled underneath.

Reaper85 · 01-24-2017, 04:49 PM

That doesn't look that bad for going 60 into anything. It depends if the frame is damaged. If it's just the rims bodywork and 3 airbags I'd say not totaled. But it's the stuff we can't see that gets real expensive. Your just going to have to wait and see what the shop says.

chuckie669 · 01-24-2017, 04:50 PM

It looks fixeable but you don't know i guess until you dig into the underlying damage. Cost of air bags replaced add up quick

Gunmetal Speedster · 01-24-2017, 05:02 PM

That sucks! Hope everyone involved is alright

zr1chris · 01-24-2017, 05:06 PM

The wheels both look off center. Might be some heavy damage to the rear end and other suspension and chassis parts.

polizzio · 01-24-2017, 05:39 PM

That rear wheel is pushed back a couple inches for sure. Broken or bent suspension pieces. Front left suspension whacked too. Betting chassis damage, shifted.

I'm gonna say totaled.

deweyg63 · 01-24-2017, 05:43 PM

No way to tell from pics. You wouldn't ask a body man to give an estimate based on a pic

polizzio · 01-24-2017, 06:00 PM

never mind...

Welker2 · 01-24-2017, 06:09 PM

Glad everyone is OK. It's hard to tell the total amount of damage done to the suspension and undercarriage from your pictures, so there is no way for anyone here to make a good call. The overall estimated cost of repairs will determine whether or not your insurance company totals it.

erickangulo · 01-24-2017, 06:10 PM

Thanks everyone for the input. I did notice that the wheels were looking way messed up from both sides, but since I'm not too savvy with undercarriage stuff. Thanks Polizzio for the suggestions!

erickangulo · 01-24-2017, 06:13 PM

Everything went well, although it was scary as hell. These are some of the toughest cars built. No whiplash, pain, or anything off of crashing at 60 MPH is pretty amazing. Thank you to everyone for your concern.

prod · 01-24-2017, 06:36 PM

Glad you are ok.
Well, considering the replacement cost of your car is over $20k, I doubt there is $20k in damage, so no.

polizzio · 01-24-2017, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erickangulo

Everything went well, although it was scary as hell. These are some of the toughest cars built. No whiplash, pain, or anything off of crashing at 60 MPH is pretty amazing. Thank you to everyone for your concern.

The bottom line is as long as you and any passengers are physically fine, it's a win. Any car can be repaired or replaced.

01-24-2017, 04:44 PM	#1
erickangulo Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Valley Center Posts: 186	Is my car totaled? My Camaro hydroplaned into a center divider at approximately 60 miles an hour. It is a 2014 Camaro 1SS/M6 with 32,000 miles. 3 airbags deployed, and I had total loss of power and steering. Could any experienced people chime in on their thoughts? Thank you. Attached Images

01-24-2017, 05:02 PM	#5
Gunmetal Speedster Drives: Savitar; The 500rwhp N/A Monster! Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 2,914 View My Garage	That sucks! Hope everyone involved is alright __________________ **SOLD504HP/433**TQ \| Night Fury cammed • Cold Air Inductions intake • Bo White ported TB • Speed Engineering 1 7/8 longtubes • NPP catback • QTP low profile cutouts • Powerbond 25% UDP • 3.73 gears • JRE scoop • ZL1 grille • R1 Concepts drilled/slotted rotors • built/tuned by Weapon X Motorsports Instagram \| YouTube \| Build Thread

01-24-2017, 06:09 PM	#10
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	Glad everyone is OK. It's hard to tell the total amount of damage done to the suspension and undercarriage from your pictures, so there is no way for anyone here to make a good call. The overall estimated cost of repairs will determine whether or not your insurance company totals it. __________________

01-24-2017, 04:49 PM	#2
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	i wouldnt think so as long as its running/driving ok and nothings mangled underneath.

01-24-2017, 04:49 PM	#3
Reaper85 Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Barrie, Ontario Posts: 598	That doesn't look that bad for going 60 into anything. It depends if the frame is damaged. If it's just the rims bodywork and 3 airbags I'd say not totaled. But it's the stuff we can't see that gets real expensive. Your just going to have to wait and see what the shop says.

01-24-2017, 04:50 PM	#4
chuckie669 Drives: 2011 ss Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: E-TX Posts: 764	It looks fixeable but you don't know i guess until you dig into the underlying damage. Cost of air bags replaced add up quick

01-24-2017, 05:06 PM	#6
zr1chris Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Port Saint Lucie FL Posts: 1,224	The wheels both look off center. Might be some heavy damage to the rear end and other suspension and chassis parts.

01-24-2017, 05:39 PM	#7
polizzio Drives: 2012 1LT SIM Camaro Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 375	That rear wheel is pushed back a couple inches for sure. Broken or bent suspension pieces. Front left suspension whacked too. Betting chassis damage, shifted. I'm gonna say totaled.

01-24-2017, 05:43 PM	#8
deweyg63 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS 500+ h.p. monster Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Charleston IL Posts: 272	No way to tell from pics. You wouldn't ask a body man to give an estimate based on a pic

01-24-2017, 06:00 PM	#9
polizzio Drives: 2012 1LT SIM Camaro Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 375	never mind...

01-24-2017, 06:10 PM	#11
erickangulo Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Valley Center Posts: 186	Thanks everyone for the input. I did notice that the wheels were looking way messed up from both sides, but since I'm not too savvy with undercarriage stuff. Thanks Polizzio for the suggestions!

01-24-2017, 06:13 PM	#12
erickangulo Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Valley Center Posts: 186	Everything went well, although it was scary as hell. These are some of the toughest cars built. No whiplash, pain, or anything off of crashing at 60 MPH is pretty amazing. Thank you to everyone for your concern.

01-24-2017, 06:36 PM	#13
prod Drives: HHR Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: GTA ON CA Posts: 451	Glad you are ok. Well, considering the replacement cost of your car is over $20k, I doubt there is $20k in damage, so no.