The Curse Strikes. Again. - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

SubieNate · 02-07-2013, 05:03 PM

Welp. This happened 4 weeks ago but I didn't want to post anything publicly until the insurance settled everything. Needless to say that took much longer than I would have hoped for. There was some dispute as to the timing of everything involved. In the end, I was declared 100% not at fault by both insurance companies and the CHP so that's good.

I was headed out for burritos with one of my Subaru buddies, we had been working on his STi swapped RS coupe all afternoon and were starved. I got on the freeway and not 5 minutes later, it happened. I was two lanes to the right of the other driver initially and I made a lane change to the lane next to her car. Shortly after I finished changing lanes, I noticed her drifting into my lane, and then suddenly she swerved back into her lane, overcorrected, and snap oversteered right into the side of my baby.

We were able to get to the side of the freeway safely and no one was hurt, which was the most important thing. We waited over an hour for the CHP to come because there was a shots fired in the area immediately prior to us calling in.

My drivers door and doorframe are pretty jacked up. But the shop says it looks cosmetic and that they'll have it good as new. Once everything is said and done I'll be sure to post a review of the shop for you locals. Until then I'd like to leave any particulars out.

Pics:

Her car was damaged on the front right end, they ended up totaling it as her front right frame rail was bent.

So. Here's hoping the shop does a good job and my baby is back to good as new soon.

Cheers
Nathan

GT86drifter · 02-07-2013, 05:06 PM

that doesnt look too bad it looks like you just need a new door

SubieNate · 02-07-2013, 05:06 PM

The shittiest thing is that I've been driving for 8 years now, virtually accident free. (Nothing that required insurance involvement or even body work). I buy a brand new car, and BAM! I get run into. Welcome to Southern California I guess.

SubieNate · 02-07-2013, 05:07 PM

The doorframe is dented up underneath, there's a big dent it in along the bottom edge. The front edge of the quarter where it meets the door about 5" from the windowsill also is slightly out of shape from the door pushing in and pulling the metal in there. I didn't get any pics of that before taking it in.

They're going to end up cutting and replacing that section and then repainting the entire rear quarter.

For the record, these cars are stable as heck and handle side impacts in a very drama free manner.

Shagaliscious · 02-07-2013, 05:08 PM

Good to hear everyone is OK.

It looks like it's just the door from those pics, which is good. I take it the side airbag didn't go off? Edit, just read it's more then the door, that sucks.

But to the important stuff, what car was she driving, and was she hot?

SubieNate · 02-07-2013, 05:10 PM

An older Sentra, and meh.

GT86drifter · 02-07-2013, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SubieNate

The doorframe is dented up underneath, there's a big dent it in along the bottom edge. The front edge of the quarter where it meets the door about 5" from the windowsill also is slightly out of shape from the door pushing in and pulling the metal in there. I didn't get any pics of that before taking it in.

They're going to end up cutting and replacing that section and then repainting the entire rear quarter.

For the record, these cars are stable as heck and handle side impacts in a very drama free manner.

dats alot of work...Rocket Bunny time

SubieNate · 02-07-2013, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GT86drifter

dats alot of work...Rocket Bunny time

That's a lot of cash. +wheels to fit it + paint on the other side = way out of my pricerange. For now.

Nathan

DarkSunrise · 02-07-2013, 05:33 PM

Damn man, sorry to see that! Good to hear you were declared not at fault. You might want to look into a diminished value claim if allowed under your policy.

http://www.bodyshopbusiness.com/Arti...insurance.aspx

SubieNate · 02-07-2013, 05:36 PM

I'm definitely looking into it, but it's through her insurance so I'm not sure how that works out.

post_break · 02-07-2013, 05:38 PM

What is on the window frame?

motofan · 02-07-2013, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubieNate

The doorframe is dented up underneath, there's a big dent it in along the bottom edge. The front edge of the quarter where it meets the door about 5" from the windowsill also is slightly out of shape from the door pushing in and pulling the metal in there. I didn't get any pics of that before taking it in.

They're going to end up cutting and replacing that section and then repainting the entire rear quarter.

For the record, these cars are stable as heck and handle side impacts in a very drama free manner.

I think for a side impact, the underside door frame is the piece which takes the load the most. The beams in the door itself plays secondary role. It's a shame that the body frame was damaged.

SubieNate · 02-07-2013, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by post_break

What is on the window frame?

It's a section of foam pipe insulation. The window is about 1/2" out from the trim so I had to do something so that it didn't leak when it rained a week ago.

Asterisked Accolade · 02-07-2013, 05:46 PM

I'm afraid that if i buy an FRS, the moment i pull it off the lot a piano or anvil will fall from the sky and total it. 'Things are seriously cursed.

02-07-2013, 05:03 PM	#1
SubieNate Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Ultramarine Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 959 Thanks: 288 Thanked 560 Times in 269 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The Curse Strikes. Again. Welp. This happened 4 weeks ago but I didn't want to post anything publicly until the insurance settled everything. Needless to say that took much longer than I would have hoped for. There was some dispute as to the timing of everything involved. In the end, I was declared 100% not at fault by both insurance companies and the CHP so that's good. I was headed out for burritos with one of my Subaru buddies, we had been working on his STi swapped RS coupe all afternoon and were starved. I got on the freeway and not 5 minutes later, it happened. I was two lanes to the right of the other driver initially and I made a lane change to the lane next to her car. Shortly after I finished changing lanes, I noticed her drifting into my lane, and then suddenly she swerved back into her lane, overcorrected, and snap oversteered right into the side of my baby. We were able to get to the side of the freeway safely and no one was hurt, which was the most important thing. We waited over an hour for the CHP to come because there was a shots fired in the area immediately prior to us calling in. My drivers door and doorframe are pretty jacked up. But the shop says it looks cosmetic and that they'll have it good as new. Once everything is said and done I'll be sure to post a review of the shop for you locals. Until then I'd like to leave any particulars out. Pics: Her car was damaged on the front right end, they ended up totaling it as her front right frame rail was bent. So. Here's hoping the shop does a good job and my baby is back to good as new soon. Cheers Nathan

02-07-2013, 05:06 PM	#2
GT86drifter Drift Specialist Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 180SX,GT86 Location: JDM ONLY Posts: 1,041 Thanks: 237 Thanked 475 Times in 276 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	that doesnt look too bad it looks like you just need a new door __________________ My 86 \| Instagram \| Store \| Limit Garage

02-07-2013, 05:33 PM	#9
DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,794 Thanks: 2,164 Thanked 4,242 Times in 2,220 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Damn man, sorry to see that! Good to hear you were declared not at fault. You might want to look into a diminished value claim if allowed under your policy. http://www.bodyshopbusiness.com/Arti...insurance.aspx __________________ "Never run out of real estate, traction, and ideas at the same time." 2022 BRZ Build 2013 FR-S Build

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02-07-2013, 05:07 PM	#4
SubieNate Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Ultramarine Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 959 Thanks: 288 Thanked 560 Times in 269 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The doorframe is dented up underneath, there's a big dent it in along the bottom edge. The front edge of the quarter where it meets the door about 5" from the windowsill also is slightly out of shape from the door pushing in and pulling the metal in there. I didn't get any pics of that before taking it in. They're going to end up cutting and replacing that section and then repainting the entire rear quarter. For the record, these cars are stable as heck and handle side impacts in a very drama free manner.

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SubieNate Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Ultramarine Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 959 Thanks: 288 Thanked 560 Times in 269 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	An older Sentra, and meh.

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SubieNate Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Ultramarine Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 959 Thanks: 288 Thanked 560 Times in 269 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm definitely looking into it, but it's through her insurance so I'm not sure how that works out.

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