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fumanchu1 · 10-27-2015, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Don't think they would go for that one. I got hit by a very large, flying chunk of steel (I suspect it was a lower control arm) that a truck hit and threw at me. The adjuster asked me about 10 times if it was moving and hit me or if I hit it. Wasn't until the end of the conversation where she told me if it was moving it was comprehensive that I understood what the intense interest in the physics of the incident was all about.

Say if someone were to slingshot them

Tcoat · 10-27-2015, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by fumanchu1

Say if someone were to slingshot them

Now that just may work!

Casey10s · 10-27-2015, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by fumanchu1

Say if someone were to slingshot them

But having it happen around Halloween would make it easier to get the adjuster to agree.

Kaotic Lazagna · 10-27-2015, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Don't be so glib about the poor raccoon. Think of it's family waiting for it too come home. "Mommy where is daddy with the garbage?"

TruRace · 10-27-2015, 11:22 PM

I hit a piece of tire debris on the highway and it cracked my bumper by the tow hook pretty bad. I got that and some damage on my a-piller repaired for 900. Find a good body shop in your area and get a quote.

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Delfiki · 10-28-2015, 12:33 AM

I had some free time today and went by a Toyota body shop. Just from looking at it, i was told easily over $2,000 worth to start. bumper, paint, all of the underside plastics in front of the radiator, grill, apparently I also broke a fog light, and possible a 4 wheel alignment since i spun out. They said it could easily be worse once they get underneath the car. Seems to look more and more like i'll be going the insurance route.

now, i wonder if i can talk them into throwing in a full TRD lip kit...lol. thanks everyone for your help and advice!

ajcarson11 · 10-28-2015, 01:33 PM

Lets see the damage.

I hit a tree stump that fell off a truck. It knicked up the bumper pretty good at the bottom and broke apart the grill. With a lot of handiwork/prep and $65 in supplies I fully repaired mine and most wouldn't be able to notice.

Saved me from submitting a claim (raising my premium) and saved me $800 on a new bumper.

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Higher Being · 10-28-2015, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Delfiki

I had some free time today and went by a Toyota body shop. Just from looking at it, i was told easily over $2,000 worth to start. bumper, paint, all of the underside plastics in front of the radiator, grill, apparently I also broke a fog light, and possible a 4 wheel alignment since i spun out. They said it could easily be worse once they get underneath the car. Seems to look more and more like i'll be going the insurance route.

now, i wonder if i can talk them into throwing in a full TRD lip kit...lol. thanks everyone for your help and advice!

definitely get more than one quote.

You would be surprised at the price variance of some shops. I got rear ended a month or so after i purchased my car. the damage was minor but i was quoted 1200 by one shop and 1400 -1700 at a few others. Go to 2-4 if possible it will give you the best gauge on who to give your business.

Zhangy · 12-10-2015, 12:00 AM

did it die?

Turbo95eg6 · 12-11-2015, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Zhangy

did it die?

It ded

Manic · 12-11-2015, 03:02 AM

As previously mentioned, zip-ties. Give 'er the ole drifter's stitch.
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KR-S · 12-11-2015, 08:22 AM

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did it die?

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zooki · 12-13-2015, 04:42 AM

Same thing happened to me. Hit raccoon early one morning on my way to work. Broke the bumper, driving light & bezel, gravel guard, just like you. Unlike you, I had a deer hit me 3 days later in very dense fog, and took out the rest of the bumper, the headlight, hood, front fender, door, and rear quarter panel...did I mention I had already filed a claim on the raccoon damage and had to call my insurance company back and file another claim on the deer? They love me....

RichardsFRS · 12-13-2015, 01:42 PM

OUCH, I'd pay my 100$ deductible and get my car fixed. I would not ride around with my car all torn apart. Is that skid plate knocked out? A racoon did all this? wow

10-28-2015, 01:33 PM	#21
ajcarson11 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited (Black) Location: Indianapolis Posts: 511 Thanks: 253 Thanked 206 Times in 149 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Lets see the damage. I hit a tree stump that fell off a truck. It knicked up the bumper pretty good at the bottom and broke apart the grill. With a lot of handiwork/prep and $65 in supplies I fully repaired mine and most wouldn't be able to notice. Saved me from submitting a claim (raising my premium) and saved me $800 on a new bumper. http://pasteboard.co/1IAp1Fjx.jpg http://pasteboard.co/1IAr4G35.png (sorry, images aren't showing right in the thread) Last edited by ajcarson11; 10-28-2015 at 01:44 PM.

12-11-2015, 03:02 AM	#25
Manic Is not fast. Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2014 Whiteout M/T Location: SoCal Posts: 521 Thanks: 208 Thanked 473 Times in 198 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	As previously mentioned, zip-ties. Give 'er the ole drifter's stitch. [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6hlVoX0B_k"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6hlVoX0B_k[/ame] __________________ "America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed." - Eleanor Roosevelt, 1936

12-13-2015, 04:42 AM	#27
zooki Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: waiting on a 2021... Location: Texas Posts: 770 Thanks: 190 Thanked 410 Times in 233 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Same thing happened to me. Hit raccoon early one morning on my way to work. Broke the bumper, driving light & bezel, gravel guard, just like you. Unlike you, I had a deer hit me 3 days later in very dense fog, and took out the rest of the bumper, the headlight, hood, front fender, door, and rear quarter panel...did I mention I had already filed a claim on the raccoon damage and had to call my insurance company back and file another claim on the deer? They love me.... __________________ 2016 4Runner Tail edition 2020 Camry 2020 RAV4 2013 Chevy 3500 4x4 Duramax 1999 Ford F250 Powerstroke, the tow rig 1969 Mustang, the fast car....(:

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TruRace Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: FRS-Raven-MT Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 336 Thanks: 58 Thanked 143 Times in 99 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I hit a piece of tire debris on the highway and it cracked my bumper by the tow hook pretty bad. I got that and some damage on my a-piller repaired for 900. Find a good body shop in your area and get a quote. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Delfiki Master of All Things Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: New Orleans Posts: 11 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I had some free time today and went by a Toyota body shop. Just from looking at it, i was told easily over $2,000 worth to start. bumper, paint, all of the underside plastics in front of the radiator, grill, apparently I also broke a fog light, and possible a 4 wheel alignment since i spun out. They said it could easily be worse once they get underneath the car. Seems to look more and more like i'll be going the insurance route. now, i wonder if i can talk them into throwing in a full TRD lip kit...lol. thanks everyone for your help and advice!

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Zhangy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: 2015 FRS Location: Toronto Posts: 361 Thanks: 14 Thanked 106 Times in 83 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	did it die?

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RichardsFRS Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Drives: 2013 Pearl White 6MT Location: Gainesville Ga Posts: 938 Thanks: 5 Thanked 356 Times in 246 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	OUCH, I'd pay my 100$ deductible and get my car fixed. I would not ride around with my car all torn apart. Is that skid plate knocked out? A racoon did all this? wow

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