wide body...
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Instructor
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From: San Diego CA
wide body...
I see plenty of people doing wide body conversions for the bigger wheels/brakes and better looks.
HOW MUCH DOES IT ALL COST: PANELS, z06 BRAKES, WHEELS/TIRES, PAINT? WHAT HAS IT COST YOU?
HOW MUCH DOES IT ALL COST: PANELS, z06 BRAKES, WHEELS/TIRES, PAINT? WHAT HAS IT COST YOU?
Burning Brakes
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From: Turbocharged in NC
You're looking at $12000 or more for everything.
For me it was $4900 for the panels, $3200 for the paint, $2800 for wheels and tires, $200 for badges, and I haven't done my brakes yet.
For me it was $4900 for the panels, $3200 for the paint, $2800 for wheels and tires, $200 for badges, and I haven't done my brakes yet.
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '08
I'm in the process and will run about 10k by the time all is said and done. That includes wheels, tires, brakes and body. Not for the faint of heart for sure. Still looking for a rear sway bar.
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '08
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
I know the average Joe isnt paying anything near what you paid for paint but my question has more to do with the total investment: In a collision, would the insurance company reimburse you for the money invested on the upgrades assuming you have receipts for all parts and labor?
I know many people have opinions but I know there are quite a few insurance professionals on this forum board that can answer without guessing.
I know many people have opinions but I know there are quite a few insurance professionals on this forum board that can answer without guessing.
Burning Brakes
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From: NOVA VA
I know the average Joe isnt paying anything near what you paid for paint but my question has more to do with the total investment: In a collision, would the insurance company reimburse you for the money invested on the upgrades assuming you have receipts for all parts and labor?
I know many people have opinions but I know there are quite a few insurance professionals on this forum board that can answer without guessing.
I know many people have opinions but I know there are quite a few insurance professionals on this forum board that can answer without guessing.
I can only speak for VA (other states may have different rules), the insurance companies will ONLY pay for OEM equipment that matches the VIN. Some insurance companies have what I am told is called "riders" on the policy that can cover modifications, but those riders arent cheap.
So, in a wreck, if a body panel is damaged, they insurance will only give you what it costs to repair/replace the original. If it costs more to repair/replace the addon, then you pay the difference.
Safety Car
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St. Jude Donor '09
It might just be me, but I'd do the panels if I needed the room for wheels/tires/brakes,etc. I couldn't do the badges. I bought a C6, not a Z06. I'm not trying to rain on anybody's parade, just posting my opinion.
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