[Z06] Had an accident..
Feb 8, 2009 | 11:36 AM
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Drifting
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Had an accident..
Ok, bad news is that my Z is injured. Lost it on the Jackie R. in Queens,
Don't know how,but I did. Anyways I now am going to do a complete face lift. Since the hood, bumper front spoiler are damaged i am looking to upgrade these parts. I would love to hear your recommendations on who to buy from and type of hood/etc...
I'm sick that this happened, but now I am looking on the brighter side of this ! Any help will be greatly appreciated
Thanks !
dcd58
Feb 8, 2009 | 11:58 AM
Melting Slicks
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Sorry to hear about this incident. Hopefully the Vette will come out better than before.
Feb 8, 2009 | 12:05 PM
Racer
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That sucks man good luck on the upgrades
Feb 8, 2009 | 12:21 PM
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Drifting
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Thanks guys.. just grateful just the car got hurt and not me! If anyone could recommend new aftermarket parts I would appreciate it! I'm not really sure which way to go on the hood and other front parts. I'm also thinking of not putting the stripes back on (they have to come off to repaint the sides), any feedback on that too will be appreciated.
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Feb 8, 2009 | 01:09 PM
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MCM hood gets my vote.
Feb 8, 2009 | 01:10 PM
Pro
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sorry to hear that but hope it'll be greater .. go with MCM hood for sure
Feb 8, 2009 | 01:11 PM
Burning Brakes
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Thankfully you were not hurt - sorry the car was. Good luck with the repairs.
Did the air bags deploy - pics?
Feb 8, 2009 | 01:14 PM
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Drifting
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Race Prepared
Thankfully you were not hurt - sorry the car was. Good luck with the repairs.
Did the air bags deploy - pics?
Sorry no pics..can't get myself to take pics..and no airbag
just a lot of damage
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Feb 8, 2009 | 01:18 PM
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
glad you are ok
Feb 8, 2009 | 01:46 PM
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Drifting
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For some reason I can not get photobucket to work here so I made attachments.
OK, I know how everyone likes pics so I took some. There is no more headlight assembly at all..just an empty hole where it use to be. Looks too that there is some front bumper damage when I look inside the hole.The car is drivable as I did drive it back home. Won't really know the extent of all damages until it's looked at, but it looks bad.
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Feb 8, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
CRAP CRAP CRAP, Yes it does look bad, sorry to see, keep us in touch on the repair
Feb 8, 2009 | 03:37 PM
Drifting
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MCM hood gets my vote! I just picked one up and they are a beautiful piece!
Feb 8, 2009 | 03:41 PM
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Feb 8, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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Wow that's bad. Is the rear damaged too
Feb 8, 2009 | 04:59 PM
Drifting
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Need some new front marker/ turn signal housings?? I have a new set if you want them??
Feb 8, 2009 | 05:03 PM
Drifting
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Gang.. he's really looking for suggestions/help finding Vette front fascia "new design" replacment ideas from companies doing this type of work.
Look at Caravaggio, Spectre Works/Group 6...
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Feb 8, 2009 | 05:40 PM
Drifting
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sorry about your mishap aci front spoiler mcm hood good luck with the repairs
Feb 8, 2009 | 06:10 PM
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Gang.. he's really looking for suggestions/help finding Vette front fascia "new design" replacment ideas from companies doing this type of work.
Look at Caravaggio, Spectre Works/Group 6...
Thank you very much!
Feb 8, 2009 | 06:10 PM
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stig-zzz
sorry about your mishap aci front spoiler mcm hood good luck with the repairs
Thank you!
Feb 8, 2009 | 06:11 PM
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cdn ws6
MCM hood gets my vote! I just picked one up and they are a beautiful piece!
Thank you, this hood was mentioned and I will check it out