Hit a BIG rock in the road!!! - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

MPREZIV · 2005-10-09, 09:43 PM

Well, for the time being, I am Subaru-less. My car is in the body shop, as I hit a rock the size of a basket ball in the middle of the road! Front bumper got busted, dented the floor under the passenger seat, and the gas tank holds less gas now (that's okay, I'll be lighter now!). The problem is, the rock caused my rear end to get loose, as I was about 45-50 mph in a corner, and pitched me off the side of the road into a small tree! Busted rear bumper, tail light, and dented in the quarter panel! The quarter panel is being fixed as we speak, (thank you slicknick for letting me borrow your stock tail light while I wait for my new JDM to show up in the mail) and I will likely end up getting a body kit, as that'll save me about 500 dollars over replacing the bumpers with new stock pieces. (don't worry, I'm not going rice. It'll basically be a stock looking front, with a lip, smooth sides instead of the unpainted stock ones, and a smoother rear bumper without the separate spats on the bottom.) Also, when I went over the curb backwards, the r.r. strut got bent a little, so no better time than now to get my TEIN ss coilover kit!! Ha Ha!! I didn't get any pics of the damage, but I'll try to post some of the makeover in progress, and completed!

Nick Koan · 2005-10-09, 09:46 PM

damn, that sucks.

good luck dude

btw, I might be able to get a stock unpainted front bumper skin for cheap ('01 I believe).

Dean · 2005-10-09, 10:04 PM

Bummer. I assume everyone is OK.

MPREZIV · 2005-10-09, 10:08 PM

oh, yeah. no harm done. I was by myself. and the accident altogether wasn't that bad. just screwed the car up some. I've been thinking of kitting my car for a while anyway, so now I have an excuse! nKoan, i do really appreciate the offer though!

JC · 2005-10-10, 05:19 AM

That sucks man, at least you get some new parts out of it.

Libila · 2005-10-10, 05:26 AM

That sucks, but it's good to hear that you're alright.

JonnydaJibba · 2005-10-10, 06:11 AM

How's that gonna be in the insurance?

tysonK · 2005-10-10, 06:41 AM

Good Luck with the repairs, hopefully you'll be back on the road soon.

MPREZIV · 2005-10-10, 02:25 PM

For the price, I'm not even gonna go through my insurance. I'd pay just shy of what I am for the damage to the quarter panel to be fixed, and then out my ass for the premium increase! I'm just going to kit the car, and replace my bent strut with a complete Tein coilover setup, so to hell with letting my insurance company screw me! Ha Ha!

sperry · 2005-10-10, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MPREZIV

For the price, I'm not even gonna go through my insurance. I'd pay just shy of what I am for the damage to the quarter panel to be fixed, and then out my ass for the premium increase! I'm just going to kit the car, and replace my bent strut with a complete Tein coilover setup, so to hell with letting my insurance company screw me! Ha Ha!

It's all in how the claim is filed. If the rock happened to roll out into your way so that you couldn't avoid it, I believe it's a comprehensive claim, and shouldn't effect your rates.

Where's Art, he's the resident insurance guy!

Dean · 2005-10-10, 03:20 PM

So are you stuck driving some lame Nissan loaner?

Kevin M · 2005-10-10, 04:17 PM

Yeah, if you can get a comprehensive claim written, it won't hurt you. But if you only had one at-fault accident on your next renewal, it still shouldn't cost you more than all your repairs will.

MPREZIV · 2005-10-10, 06:36 PM

No lame Nissan loaner! Ha Ha!! Got me a Chevy truck too, so I'm driving it right now. I do miss my Suby though, dammit.

ScottyS · 2005-10-11, 05:34 PM

Wow, Cory, that's messed up. However, it sounds like you're turning it into a good thing...

MPREZIV · 2005-10-11, 06:59 PM

gotta take the good with the bad scotty! I once heard a wise man say: "I don't plan modifications, I just break stuff and upgrade!" It's kinda crappy, but I've always been an "oh well" kinda guy. Can't be undone, so just move on! Ha Ha!

MPREZIV · 2005-10-11, 07:02 PM

Also, I just wanted to say thanks to everybody for the e-support! I wasn't looking for sympathy, but the idea that everyone cares is nice to see!

dknv · 2005-10-11, 08:55 PM

I'm just glad to know you didn't get hurt yourself. Cars can be fixed or replaced; but people's bodies can be painful to heal, and sometimes impossible to do so.

ArthurS · 2005-10-13, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

It's all in how the claim is filed. If the rock happened to roll out into your way so that you couldn't avoid it, I believe it's a comprehensive claim, and shouldn't effect your rates.

Where's Art, he's the resident insurance guy!

Scott's right in every way. If the rock hit you, its comprehensive. Rates will not be effected.

MPREZIV · 2005-10-13, 04:49 PM

Well, the sheet metal damage around the tail light area is all fixed now. I'll have the car back, as soon as Lithia gets off their duff and gets the little trim piece that goes under the light. That got all banged up as well, so the body shop had to order a new one.

My new JDM tails will be in tomorrow (friday) according to my UPS tracking number. Then I can give Nick his back!

Just a simple update!

MPREZIV · 2005-10-13, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArthurS

Scott's right in every way. If the rock hit you, its comprehensive. Rates will not be effected.

Well, the rock was just kinda sitting there, in the middle of the inside of a blind corner. Technically, I hit it! Ha Ha!
Honestly, I appreciate the concern from everyone, but it's not a big deal. I'll have it all taken care of, and it won't break me, so no biggie.

Thanks again though!

MPREZIV · 2005-10-18, 11:46 AM

Aahhh. . . much better. Got my car back today. Big thanks to Cindy and Greg at Cito Auto body for taking such good care of me! I highly recommend them! All the sheet metal damage is repaired, and honestly, it looks like it never happened!

Now time for Teins and body kit. . .

JC · 2005-10-19, 09:19 AM

Body kit? Dude

MPREZIV · 2005-10-19, 11:08 AM

gonna do the coil-overs first. the body kit, as affore mentioned, will basically be stock-ish, with a front lip, smooth side skirts, and a rear bumper with a lower integral lip, instead of the "spats". Also saving a decent chunk of change over replacing the bumper skins with factory pieces. Subaru is really proud of their factory stuff! $$$$$

MPREZIV · 2005-10-25, 11:31 AM

Okay, that hurt just a little bit. I just ordered a complete TEIN "flex" coil-over kit. Pillowball upper mounts, adjustable camber, EDFC compatible, the whole shit! Not cheap. I'm not getting the EDFC quite yet, it's just another $400 that I don't feel like spending right now. It can be added later if I feel the need though. I still have a set of Team Dynamics that I plan to have powdercoated, (I'm a lazy bastard) and that's gonna be 400 bucks itself. Better spent I think.

Anyway, just an update for anyone who may have been keeping track.

sperry · 2005-10-25, 11:42 AM

$400 sounds expensive for powder-coating, doesn't someone have a hookup on here for like $60 or $70 per wheel?

2005-10-09, 09:43 PM	#1
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	Hit a BIG rock in the road!!! Well, for the time being, I am Subaru-less. My car is in the body shop, as I hit a rock the size of a basket ball in the middle of the road! Front bumper got busted, dented the floor under the passenger seat, and the gas tank holds less gas now (that's okay, I'll be lighter now!). The problem is, the rock caused my rear end to get loose, as I was about 45-50 mph in a corner, and pitched me off the side of the road into a small tree! Busted rear bumper, tail light, and dented in the quarter panel! The quarter panel is being fixed as we speak, (thank you slicknick for letting me borrow your stock tail light while I wait for my new JDM to show up in the mail) and I will likely end up getting a body kit, as that'll save me about 500 dollars over replacing the bumpers with new stock pieces. (don't worry, I'm not going rice. It'll basically be a stock looking front, with a lip, smooth sides instead of the unpainted stock ones, and a smoother rear bumper without the separate spats on the bottom.) Also, when I went over the curb backwards, the r.r. strut got bent a little, so no better time than now to get my TEIN ss coilover kit!! Ha Ha!! I didn't get any pics of the damage, but I'll try to post some of the makeover in progress, and completed! __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2005-10-09, 09:46 PM	#2
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	damn, that sucks. good luck dude btw, I might be able to get a stock unpainted front bumper skin for cheap ('01 I believe). __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2005-10-09, 10:04 PM	#3
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Bummer. I assume everyone is OK. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2005-10-09, 10:08 PM	#4
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	oh, yeah. no harm done. I was by myself. and the accident altogether wasn't that bad. just screwed the car up some. I've been thinking of kitting my car for a while anyway, so now I have an excuse! nKoan, i do really appreciate the offer though! __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2005-10-10, 05:19 AM	#5
JC Ask me about dubs! Real Name: JC Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 2,895 Car: 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R	That sucks man, at least you get some new parts out of it. __________________ Actually, I am a rocket scientist.

2005-10-10, 05:26 AM	#6
Libila EJ205 Real Name: Tim Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,384 Car: '94 L	That sucks, but it's good to hear that you're alright.

2005-10-10, 06:11 AM	#7
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	How's that gonna be in the insurance?

2005-10-10, 06:41 AM	#8
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	Good Luck with the repairs, hopefully you'll be back on the road soon. __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2005-10-10, 02:25 PM	#9
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	For the price, I'm not even gonna go through my insurance. I'd pay just shy of what I am for the damage to the quarter panel to be fixed, and then out my ass for the premium increase! I'm just going to kit the car, and replace my bent strut with a complete Tein coilover setup, so to hell with letting my insurance company screw me! Ha Ha! __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2005-10-10, 03:20 PM	#11
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	So are you stuck driving some lame Nissan loaner? __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2005-10-10, 04:17 PM	#12
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Yeah, if you can get a comprehensive claim written, it won't hurt you. But if you only had one at-fault accident on your next renewal, it still shouldn't cost you more than all your repairs will. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2005-10-10, 06:36 PM	#13
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	No lame Nissan loaner! Ha Ha!! Got me a Chevy truck too, so I'm driving it right now. I do miss my Suby though, dammit. __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2005-10-11, 05:34 PM	#14
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	Wow, Cory, that's messed up. However, it sounds like you're turning it into a good thing... __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2005-10-11, 06:59 PM	#15
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	gotta take the good with the bad scotty! I once heard a wise man say: "I don't plan modifications, I just break stuff and upgrade!" It's kinda crappy, but I've always been an "oh well" kinda guy. Can't be undone, so just move on! Ha Ha! __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2005-10-11, 07:02 PM	#16
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	Also, I just wanted to say thanks to everybody for the e-support! I wasn't looking for sympathy, but the idea that everyone cares is nice to see! __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2005-10-11, 08:55 PM	#17
dknv EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: 39n53, 119w90 Posts: 2,698 Car: RX-8 Class: CS maybe	I'm just glad to know you didn't get hurt yourself. Cars can be fixed or replaced; but people's bodies can be painful to heal, and sometimes impossible to do so.

2005-10-13, 04:49 PM	#19
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	Well, the sheet metal damage around the tail light area is all fixed now. I'll have the car back, as soon as Lithia gets off their duff and gets the little trim piece that goes under the light. That got all banged up as well, so the body shop had to order a new one. My new JDM tails will be in tomorrow (friday) according to my UPS tracking number. Then I can give Nick his back! Just a simple update! __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2005-10-18, 11:46 AM	#21
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	Aahhh. . . much better. Got my car back today. Big thanks to Cindy and Greg at Cito Auto body for taking such good care of me! I highly recommend them! All the sheet metal damage is repaired, and honestly, it looks like it never happened! Now time for Teins and body kit. . . __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2005-10-19, 09:19 AM	#22
JC Ask me about dubs! Real Name: JC Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 2,895 Car: 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R	Body kit? Dude __________________ Actually, I am a rocket scientist.

2005-10-19, 11:08 AM	#23
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	gonna do the coil-overs first. the body kit, as affore mentioned, will basically be stock-ish, with a front lip, smooth side skirts, and a rear bumper with a lower integral lip, instead of the "spats". Also saving a decent chunk of change over replacing the bumper skins with factory pieces. Subaru is really proud of their factory stuff! $$$$$ __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2005-10-25, 11:31 AM	#24
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	Okay, that hurt just a little bit. I just ordered a complete TEIN "flex" coil-over kit. Pillowball upper mounts, adjustable camber, EDFC compatible, the whole shit! Not cheap. I'm not getting the EDFC quite yet, it's just another $400 that I don't feel like spending right now. It can be added later if I feel the need though. I still have a set of Team Dynamics that I plan to have powdercoated, (I'm a lazy bastard) and that's gonna be 400 bucks itself. Better spent I think. Anyway, just an update for anyone who may have been keeping track. __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2005-10-25, 11:42 AM	#25
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	$400 sounds expensive for powder-coating, doesn't someone have a hookup on here for like $60 or $70 per wheel? __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

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