Another teen texting victim - Page 2

PalmerGA · 12-15-2014, 07:46 PM

Youch! Glad everyone is okay. These Gen5s are really built... amazing what your car did to her big ass SUV.

Can I have your spoiler? Right color and everything.

SCREAMING EAGLE · 12-15-2014, 07:51 PM

Neither vehivle is totaled but both have extensive damage.

CruisingSpeed · 12-15-2014, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TommyTheCat

And exhaust and whatever inside the trunk he'll need. Who knows what damage is under that
My friends 09 Vibe just has scratches and the lower grille is cracked

but the frame is completely wrecked.

Just a joke there, but yeah your right.

Gee · 12-15-2014, 08:02 PM

Just wow. These accidents can be so preventable. I turn on my lame ATT app that auto replies to texts saying "I'm driving I'll call you later". Its never worth it. Some people forget or don't realize a collision going from just 45-50 mph to Zero MPH, is enough to kill you or cause brain/spinal damage. I know one such person who lost the GIFT of walking, and talking normal, all because some dick couldn't wait to text his buddy about that he was almost there. Hopefully that woman will realize, its just not worth it.... Glad youre ok man.

kevinw · 12-15-2014, 08:58 PM

OP glad you are ok. THese camaros are tanks. no doubt. i frankly wouldnt want that camaro back after that hit. yes, verts can be an issue, especially the 2011 and 2012 of which your car was. get the phone records from that girl and press charges too. good luck, maybe go ahead and get a new ZL1 vert now!

sycraft · 12-15-2014, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tjk_art

Your car took the hit like that because it was designed to..

Looks like the exhaust is bent, which could mean your frame is damaged as well.

If they don't total it and the frame is bent, I would argue with the insurance you bought the car for it's safety ratings and you don't feel safe in a car with a repaired frame.

Camaro does not have a frame, its a unibody vehicle and designed to be repaired. just because the unibody is tweaked, it can be put back in specs. Probably not a total. if repaired. get it looked at and then sell if you do not like the repairs.

wadeh · 12-15-2014, 09:31 PM

My Corvette (also a convertible) was rear-ended in very similar circumstances. The other guy's insurance company wanted to total it, but their offer was ridiculous. My own insurance company was happy to repair it at a shop of my choosing.

In my case, the rear crossmember on the frame was damage and needed to be replaced. They had to disassemble the whole back half of the car, replace the crossmember and reassemble it. They used only Chevrolet parts and replaced every damaged piece. There are no used or repaired parts on the car. All told, it was $20k worth of repairs.

My insurance company recovered the entire cost of repairs through subrogation and I paid no deductible (was out of pocket zero). I also collected diminished value from the other insurance company, but I needed to hire an attorney and file a lawsuit to do it.

The Corvette is built on a ladder frame, like a truck, and it was fully repairable. It was also fairly new at the time, with a market value that justified a $20k repair. With the lower value of the Camaro and unibody construction, I would guess that it's a total loss (and I would not want a unibody with substantial repairs anyway).

Nor Cal ZL1 · 12-15-2014, 09:54 PM

In the second picture it looks like she is still screwing around with the phone while standing next to two bent cars. I hate these phones and how they are used on the roads. Ticket for phone use while driving should be $$$$$$$$.

Sorry for your accident, and glad your ok.

Mr. iNCREDIBLE · 12-15-2014, 10:35 PM

based on the crinkles in your quarter panels and around the top, I would be very surprised if it isn't totaled.

the only way to fix those rear panels is to cut them and weld in new ones, that's a lot of labor and most insurance companies won't do it in my experience

sycraft · 12-15-2014, 10:39 PM

bottom line, it needs to get to a shop and looked at, the rear quarters are fine, once pressure is relived from pulling they will repair, rear body replacement for sure, floor repair possibly but needs to get a look at it
. As a body man from long ago, looks like a fairly simple repair.

christianmotox · 12-15-2014, 10:40 PM

Glad you're ok, I was recently rear ended too but mine was not as bad.

That SUV really took a beating and the camaro looks like it took the hit well

ActNup NY · 12-15-2014, 11:06 PM

I really hate seeing people texting and driving man. Cause they are more into the text more so the road. Just by looking at the pic I'd say the car is salvageable . Glad your okay that accident looked pretty bad.

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Kurtscamaro · 12-15-2014, 11:14 PM

Yea man iam sorry about your ride, the same thing happen to me in my avenger thank god it wasnt my camaro but i was stoped at a red light and then bam i get rear ended of course the guy said he wasnt paying attention so as soon as he gets out hes still texting i was laughing so hard like dude you diddnt learn anything from this huh?

SIN R G · 12-15-2014, 11:47 PM

Texting is getting unbelievable. Last summer the wife and I were just coming into a small town, we could see a crotch rocket coming at us. I thought someone was riding on the back because we could see someone sitting up. As the bike got closer and went past us, it was the guy driving. He was sitting straight up with his phone between his hands texting while riding a crotch rocket in town. If I had not seen it, I would not believe it.

12-15-2014, 07:46 PM	#15
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,754 View My Garage	Youch! Glad everyone is okay. These Gen5s are really built... amazing what your car did to her big ass SUV. Can I have your spoiler? Right color and everything. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

12-15-2014, 10:35 PM	#23
Mr. iNCREDIBLE Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: SoCal Baby... Posts: 2,530	based on the crinkles in your quarter panels and around the top, I would be very surprised if it isn't totaled. the only way to fix those rear panels is to cut them and weld in new ones, that's a lot of labor and most insurance companies won't do it in my experience __________________ *I'm only responsible for what I say, not for what you fail to understand.*

12-15-2014, 10:39 PM	#24
sycraft COTW 5/06/2013 Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport-Ho-Vette Join Date: May 2012 Location: Milford, Michigan Posts: 3,201 View My Garage	bottom line, it needs to get to a shop and looked at, the rear quarters are fine, once pressure is relived from pulling they will repair, rear body replacement for sure, floor repair possibly but needs to get a look at it . As a body man from long ago, looks like a fairly simple repair. __________________ 2017 Grand Sport, Borla X Pipe.....Enough Said

12-15-2014, 10:40 PM	#25
christianmotox Drives: ( . )( . ) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,827	Glad you're ok, I was recently rear ended too but mine was not as bad. That SUV really took a beating and the camaro looks like it took the hit well __________________

12-15-2014, 11:06 PM	#26
ActNup NY Drives: 2011 1LT Black Camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 2,495 View My Garage	I really hate seeing people texting and driving man. Cause they are more into the text more so the road. Just by looking at the pic I'd say the car is salvageable . Glad your okay that accident looked pretty bad. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ *The DREAM is free... It's the HUSTLE that is sold seperately*

12-15-2014, 07:51 PM	#16
SCREAMING EAGLE Drives: 2012 CAMARO 2SS 45TH,L99 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 114	Neither vehivle is totaled but both have extensive damage.

12-15-2014, 08:02 PM	#18
Gee Silver Ice Drives: 2011 1LT Coupe SIM Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: MA Posts: 1,418 View My Garage	Just wow. These accidents can be so preventable. I turn on my lame ATT app that auto replies to texts saying "I'm driving I'll call you later". Its never worth it. Some people forget or don't realize a collision going from just 45-50 mph to Zero MPH, is enough to kill you or cause brain/spinal damage. I know one such person who lost the GIFT of walking, and talking normal, all because some dick couldn't wait to text his buddy about that he was almost there. Hopefully that woman will realize, its just not worth it.... Glad youre ok man.

12-15-2014, 08:58 PM	#19
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,764	OP glad you are ok. THese camaros are tanks. no doubt. i frankly wouldnt want that camaro back after that hit. yes, verts can be an issue, especially the 2011 and 2012 of which your car was. get the phone records from that girl and press charges too. good luck, maybe go ahead and get a new ZL1 vert now!

12-15-2014, 09:31 PM	#21
wadeh Drives: 2011 2SS/RS/M6, Silver Ice Metallic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Snohomish, WA Posts: 124	My Corvette (also a convertible) was rear-ended in very similar circumstances. The other guy's insurance company wanted to total it, but their offer was ridiculous. My own insurance company was happy to repair it at a shop of my choosing. In my case, the rear crossmember on the frame was damage and needed to be replaced. They had to disassemble the whole back half of the car, replace the crossmember and reassemble it. They used only Chevrolet parts and replaced every damaged piece. There are no used or repaired parts on the car. All told, it was $20k worth of repairs. My insurance company recovered the entire cost of repairs through subrogation and I paid no deductible (was out of pocket zero). I also collected diminished value from the other insurance company, but I needed to hire an attorney and file a lawsuit to do it. The Corvette is built on a ladder frame, like a truck, and it was fully repairable. It was also fairly new at the time, with a market value that justified a $20k repair. With the lower value of the Camaro and unibody construction, I would guess that it's a total loss (and I would not want a unibody with substantial repairs anyway).

12-15-2014, 09:54 PM	#22
Nor Cal ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,825	In the second picture it looks like she is still screwing around with the phone while standing next to two bent cars. I hate these phones and how they are used on the roads. Ticket for phone use while driving should be $$$$$$$$. Sorry for your accident, and glad your ok.

12-15-2014, 11:14 PM	#27
Kurtscamaro Drives: 2014 camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 32 View My Garage	Yea man iam sorry about your ride, the same thing happen to me in my avenger thank god it wasnt my camaro but i was stoped at a red light and then bam i get rear ended of course the guy said he wasnt paying attention so as soon as he gets out hes still texting i was laughing so hard like dude you diddnt learn anything from this huh?

12-15-2014, 11:47 PM	#28
SIN R G Drives: 2008 VW R32, 2011 Synergy Green 2SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Randolph, Wisconsin Posts: 1,544	Texting is getting unbelievable. Last summer the wife and I were just coming into a small town, we could see a crotch rocket coming at us. I thought someone was riding on the back because we could see someone sitting up. As the bike got closer and went past us, it was the guy driving. He was sitting straight up with his phone between his hands texting while riding a crotch rocket in town. If I had not seen it, I would not believe it.