Oh man - took a hit!
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Racer
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From: Hauser ID
Oh man - took a hit!
Driving along minding my own business when the remnants of a 24" box tree come flying out of the back of a landscape truck. Multiple pieces were coming at me. I tried my best, but still took a hit.
Of course, none of the 650 people in the truck habla englais. Luckily there was a sign on the front door, which I called and explained to the nice lady what happened. I followed the truck to the yard and those guys scattered like you know what. The owner showed up and I could tell when he was driving up he was thinking "Geez, why did it have to be a Corvette". Anyway, he offered to have it repaired. The light is cracked and will have to be replaced. Unfortunately, the new one will make the other side look like crap. So i'm thinking, why not do a MOD and put a positive spin on this. I started looking at the clear style housings out there. Correct me if I am wrong, but in CA the side markers have to be amber? Clear with an amber bulb is a no-no? I found 8 dealers on the aution site with prices from $64 to $117 shipped for ones that were all clear and looked identical. I found 3 others that had the side marker amber for $85 to $102. I saw 1 with black trim instead of clear. Which do you think would look better on DBGM?
Of course, none of the 650 people in the truck habla englais. Luckily there was a sign on the front door, which I called and explained to the nice lady what happened. I followed the truck to the yard and those guys scattered like you know what. The owner showed up and I could tell when he was driving up he was thinking "Geez, why did it have to be a Corvette". Anyway, he offered to have it repaired. The light is cracked and will have to be replaced. Unfortunately, the new one will make the other side look like crap. So i'm thinking, why not do a MOD and put a positive spin on this. I started looking at the clear style housings out there. Correct me if I am wrong, but in CA the side markers have to be amber? Clear with an amber bulb is a no-no? I found 8 dealers on the aution site with prices from $64 to $117 shipped for ones that were all clear and looked identical. I found 3 others that had the side marker amber for $85 to $102. I saw 1 with black trim instead of clear. Which do you think would look better on DBGM?
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You'll need to get insurance involved... you have no guarantee he'll stroke the check when the time comes.
Also, when they take off the front facia to repair and paint it they might find more. Or if the facia is torn it may need to be replaced.
I was an adjuser for ver 2 years.
Also, when they take off the front facia to repair and paint it they might find more. Or if the facia is torn it may need to be replaced.
I was an adjuser for ver 2 years.
Melting Slicks
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From: Plainfield, IL
I would stay away from the totally clear front lenses because to me they stand out too much and look more ricey. I would either go back with stock or the first two you have pictured actually look pretty darn good (the ones with amber still). I like those.
As for getting the bumper re-shot just make sure it gets done right. Nothing is worse than having a front bumper that doesnt match perfectly. And always check it out it different types of light. The best to see this is in evening direct sunlight.
Hope this helps.
JT
As for getting the bumper re-shot just make sure it gets done right. Nothing is worse than having a front bumper that doesnt match perfectly. And always check it out it different types of light. The best to see this is in evening direct sunlight.
Hope this helps.
JT
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with your color i like the clear better! hopefully it all works out for ya, sorry your baby got hit, but glad it wasnt worse! I always do the same thing when i break something, replace it with something aftermarket.
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I think the one that has the amber side marker in it and the black trim would look best.
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Originally Posted by Cobra4B
You'll need to get insurance involved... you have no guarantee he'll stroke the check when the time comes.
Also, when they take off the front facia to repair and paint it they might find more. Or if the facia is torn it may need to be replaced.
I was an adjuser for ver 2 years.
Also, when they take off the front facia to repair and paint it they might find more. Or if the facia is torn it may need to be replaced.
I was an adjuser for ver 2 years.
Burning Brakes
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From: Brooklyn New York
Originally Posted by filmelf
I agree, go through your insurance company and make a police report.
