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bcmakesiteasy · 07-31-2012, 11:04 AM

from what I know the rear is made with a lot heavier/stronger material than the front to withstand a rear end accident..but the tow guy said the hood is made of aluminum or plastic which is really easily damagable.

Tanuki · 07-31-2012, 11:16 AM

You can get legal representation and claim diminished value. The car is so new that if you play your cards right, they will pay you out on the full value so you can replace it. Keep in mind though, I think you will still have to take care of sales tax etc, so I hope you had gap or a good lawyer.

FRiSson · 07-31-2012, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reeves

If the Insurance company doesn't write it off, make sure you insist on 100% OEM parts to repair your car with!

Good luck with this!

Yes, very good point. It has an aluminum hood. Aftermarket suppliers may not have the expertise to reproduce it correctly. Or may substitute steel.

Tanuki · 07-31-2012, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRiSson

Yes, very good point. It has an aluminum hood. Aftermarket suppliers may not have the expertise to reproduce it correctly. Or may substitute steel.

I have never seen a body shop try to salvage the aluminum hoods. They scrap them the second they bend. I would imagine OEM body panels are all that are available right now though.

Shinji2787 · 07-31-2012, 11:30 AM

i guestimate possible radiator support damage....

bcmakesiteasy · 07-31-2012, 01:09 PM

So what i'm getting is, either get all factory OEM parts to replace the damages, or get a new car all together. How long will the legal process be? I just want my car back, I dont want to go through too much hassle for all this. If I can get a brand new car of course that is something I would want, but i dont know how long i wanna wait for that

Tanuki · 07-31-2012, 01:11 PM

Oh, and this is the point where you find out what kind of insurance you are paying for. I have stayed with notable companies because I see them go to bat for me. The cheap ones love to cut corners where they can.

Jeff86 · 07-31-2012, 01:16 PM

Damn that sucks man. Very sorry.

EsoBOFH · 07-31-2012, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reeves

If the Insurance company doesn't write it off, make sure you insist on 100% OEM parts to repair your car with!

Good luck with this!

There may not be the aftermarket parts available yet to fix this.. so that could be a win!

Rico415 · 07-31-2012, 01:35 PM

"Relax, all right? My old man is a television repairman, he's got this ultimate set of tools. I can fix it."

Sucks man, i feel your pain... Most of you may be too young for that quote but it is from a classic :-)

bcmakesiteasy · 07-31-2012, 04:17 PM

Requested OEM factory parts, and it is already a default because my car has less than 1200 miles! so thats taken care of..but the guy doing the damage report suggests it might be enough damage for a total so who knows I might have to get a new frs. Does anyone know how long the wait is for an frs at the dealership? I got lucky and the guy who ordered his cancelled when i walked in for a test drive...or is the frs readily available now since its been out for a few months? for those who wanted pictures for the rear end:

like i said, the rear isnt bad, the front is what killed the car..

Tanuki · 07-31-2012, 04:33 PM

And you are positive you didnt rear end the first car and then get bumped by the guy behind you?

Koji_Online · 07-31-2012, 04:47 PM

Damm well at least you're alright; here's to hoping the repair process goes smoothly with the OEM parts.
Were you sitting at the light in neutral without having the brakes applied? It looks like the guy behind barely tapped you compared to the front end damage; actually I'm confident the scuffs can be buffed out of the diffuser; it's also interesting how the diffuser took damage & not the actual bumper; that suggests the grill of the 'GMC' that hit you is actually lower than our cars; hella-flush pickup maybe? =d

RRnold · 07-31-2012, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bonburner

THE CURSE CONTINUES!
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...cursed+america

For real!!

07-31-2012, 04:47 PM	#55
Koji_Online N7 Spectre Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2017 Toyota 86 (Ablaze - 6MT) Location: Las Vegas Posts: 234 Thanks: 98 Thanked 296 Times in 49 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s)	Damm well at least you're alright; here's to hoping the repair process goes smoothly with the OEM parts. Were you sitting at the light in neutral without having the brakes applied? It looks like the guy behind barely tapped you compared to the front end damage; actually I'm confident the scuffs can be buffed out of the diffuser; it's also interesting how the diffuser took damage & not the actual bumper; that suggests the grill of the 'GMC' that hit you is actually lower than our cars; hella-flush pickup maybe? =d __________________ GT 6/ Sport PSN: Koji_Online

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07-31-2012, 11:04 AM	#43
bcmakesiteasy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 FRS Ultramarine Location: Orange County Posts: 181 Thanks: 99 Thanked 19 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	from what I know the rear is made with a lot heavier/stronger material than the front to withstand a rear end accident..but the tow guy said the hood is made of aluminum or plastic which is really easily damagable.

07-31-2012, 11:16 AM	#44
Tanuki Turtle Factory Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: Mint M3 Location: PDX Posts: 1,286 Thanks: 1,021 Thanked 614 Times in 312 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s)	You can get legal representation and claim diminished value. The car is so new that if you play your cards right, they will pay you out on the full value so you can replace it. Keep in mind though, I think you will still have to take care of sales tax etc, so I hope you had gap or a good lawyer.

07-31-2012, 11:30 AM	#47
Shinji2787 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: '85 AE86 Sprinter Trueno Location: SoCal, CA Posts: 140 Thanks: 26 Thanked 47 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	i guestimate possible radiator support damage....

07-31-2012, 01:09 PM	#48
bcmakesiteasy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 FRS Ultramarine Location: Orange County Posts: 181 Thanks: 99 Thanked 19 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	So what i'm getting is, either get all factory OEM parts to replace the damages, or get a new car all together. How long will the legal process be? I just want my car back, I dont want to go through too much hassle for all this. If I can get a brand new car of course that is something I would want, but i dont know how long i wanna wait for that

07-31-2012, 01:11 PM	#49
Tanuki Turtle Factory Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: Mint M3 Location: PDX Posts: 1,286 Thanks: 1,021 Thanked 614 Times in 312 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s)	Oh, and this is the point where you find out what kind of insurance you are paying for. I have stayed with notable companies because I see them go to bat for me. The cheap ones love to cut corners where they can.

07-31-2012, 01:16 PM	#50
Jeff86 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 86 (FR-S) Location: Tennessee Posts: 645 Thanks: 462 Thanked 215 Times in 149 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s)	Damn that sucks man. Very sorry.

07-31-2012, 01:35 PM	#52
Rico415 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 13FR-S Location: Charlotte Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	"Relax, all right? My old man is a television repairman, he's got this ultimate set of tools. I can fix it." Sucks man, i feel your pain... Most of you may be too young for that quote but it is from a classic :-)

07-31-2012, 04:17 PM	#53
bcmakesiteasy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 FRS Ultramarine Location: Orange County Posts: 181 Thanks: 99 Thanked 19 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	Requested OEM factory parts, and it is already a default because my car has less than 1200 miles! so thats taken care of..but the guy doing the damage report suggests it might be enough damage for a total so who knows I might have to get a new frs. Does anyone know how long the wait is for an frs at the dealership? I got lucky and the guy who ordered his cancelled when i walked in for a test drive...or is the frs readily available now since its been out for a few months? for those who wanted pictures for the rear end: like i said, the rear isnt bad, the front is what killed the car..

07-31-2012, 04:33 PM	#54
Tanuki Turtle Factory Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: Mint M3 Location: PDX Posts: 1,286 Thanks: 1,021 Thanked 614 Times in 312 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s)	And you are positive you didnt rear end the first car and then get bumped by the guy behind you?

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