I wrenched my C7
05-15-2017, 02:42 PM
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05-15-2017, 08:48 PM
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First it's obvious he isn't in the US. ALL states require state name on plates.
You all have no idea which direction they travel, it could be either way. THere are plenty of US cars with the drivers on the "wrong" side in places like Jamaica.
That car is totaled. Chassis badly damaged? Done. Now could some third world hack, try? Sure. But it's still totaled..
You all have no idea which direction they travel, it could be either way. THere are plenty of US cars with the drivers on the "wrong" side in places like Jamaica.
That car is totaled. Chassis badly damaged? Done. Now could some third world hack, try? Sure. But it's still totaled..
05-15-2017, 09:44 PM
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Based on the way the curve warning arrows in pic #3, looks like the OP should be driving on the left side of the road. So, why is the right side damaged, and why is going in the wrong direction.
Unless he crossed over two lanes of the opposite direction and ended up in the ditch!!!
Unless he crossed over two lanes of the opposite direction and ended up in the ditch!!!
05-16-2017, 02:45 PM
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Sorry you had the problem. Agree the car looks bad but the frame is reparable by replacing parts in sections (at a qualified shop) so perhaps a new right frame section, cradle and left front (and perhaps rear) suspension parts front can get it repaired. The insurance company will make that determination.
Looking at your pics it doesn't appear tires were that bad to cause you to go off the road.
Was it cold?
Was it raining?
How fast were you going?
Looking at your pics it doesn't appear tires were that bad to cause you to go off the road.
Was it cold?
Was it raining?
How fast were you going?
Don't see tires just being 7,k miles on them being bad, was it rain, cold weather, You can look at this one other way NEW VETTE TIME..
But sorry you wrecked the car man, I know unless you had replacement cost you will be taking a bath from your fig's..
05-16-2017, 03:15 PM
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At any rate you can easily wear down tires pretty quickly depending on alignment, tire pressure, driving habits, etc.
05-16-2017, 10:45 PM
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Sorry you had the problem. Agree the car looks bad but the frame is reparable by replacing parts in sections (at a qualified shop) so perhaps a new right frame section, cradle and left front (and perhaps rear) suspension parts front can get it repaired. The insurance company will make that determination.
Looking at your pics it doesn't appear tires were that bad to cause you to go off the road.
Was it cold?
Was it raining?
How fast were you going?
Looking at your pics it doesn't appear tires were that bad to cause you to go off the road.
Was it cold?
Was it raining?
How fast were you going?
Bought the car 3 YEARS AGO WITH 7K MILES ON IT. I'd guess today it has at least double the miles or more.
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05-16-2017, 10:56 PM
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First it's obvious he isn't in the US. ALL states require state name on plates.
You all have no idea which direction they travel, it could be either way. THere are plenty of US cars with the drivers on the "wrong" side in places like Jamaica.
That car is totaled. Chassis badly damaged? Done. Now could some third world hack, try? Sure. But it's still totaled..
You all have no idea which direction they travel, it could be either way. THere are plenty of US cars with the drivers on the "wrong" side in places like Jamaica.
That car is totaled. Chassis badly damaged? Done. Now could some third world hack, try? Sure. But it's still totaled..
Well, what state?
05-16-2017, 11:03 PM
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05-16-2017, 11:05 PM
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See post #16.
05-17-2017, 12:01 AM
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we were extremely lucky
Its in Taiwan XD , it was my last run before service and I was going to change new set of tires well its too late now : ( I had MICHELIN PILOT SUPER SPORT it pull 2g at 90mph in corner all the time in good conditions. the day at the accident tires didn't feel like it used to be it was very slippery I should've see that coming but my adrenaline were high at that time, well on the bright side it was a valuable lesson for me. We were lucky to walk out unscratched. i had the top off the car could have flipped in that case it could be different story, instead it went into the ditch and follow the curves, airborne and made a good exited out of the ditch
05-17-2017, 12:10 AM
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A little over 1g is the best you could ever expect on hot (sticky) fresh tires, but just out of curiosity what was the temperature at the time, and how long had you driven before the accident? The OEM PSS is an awesome tire, but it's not good at all until it has some heat in it.
I realize that Taiwan is very warm this time of year, but even the avg night time temps below 19ºC (68ºF) can cause a loss of grip if the tires have not been heated up before you start getting sporty. The sun angle in your pics looks low like it might have been early morning.
I'm glad no one was hurt.
I realize that Taiwan is very warm this time of year, but even the avg night time temps below 19ºC (68ºF) can cause a loss of grip if the tires have not been heated up before you start getting sporty. The sun angle in your pics looks low like it might have been early morning.
I'm glad no one was hurt.
Last edited by Foosh; 05-17-2017 at 12:23 AM.
05-17-2017, 12:28 AM
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It's not as bad as it looks. everything is aluminum and you insurance should cover the repair. it gonna cost the deductible though and have the replace the whole right frame rail. Also get it on the laser rack.
05-17-2017, 12:35 AM
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Tire pressure
However, I go one step further and always keep the outline of the car with the tire pressure at the 4 corners. I always want to know the condition of my tires when I'm driving. I keep track of it like I do the water temp., oil temp. and oil pressure which is in the center of the dash readout.
Sorry you had that accident!
Last edited by purple heart; 05-17-2017 at 12:36 AM.
05-17-2017, 12:37 AM
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It's a clear total, although anything can be fixed if you have the skills and time to do it yourself, but then you have a car with a salvage title. An insurance company is not going to pay a professional to do it properly because the cost will exceed the market value of the car.
Last edited by Foosh; 05-17-2017 at 12:39 AM. Reason: Quote added due to intervening post
05-17-2017, 01:17 AM
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Yes it is as bad as it looks.
It's a clear total, although anything can be fixed if you have the skills and time to do it yourself, but then you have a car with a salvage title. An insurance company is not going to pay a professional to do it properly because the cost will exceed the market value of the car.
It's a clear total, although anything can be fixed if you have the skills and time to do it yourself, but then you have a car with a salvage title. An insurance company is not going to pay a professional to do it properly because the cost will exceed the market value of the car.
05-17-2017, 01:21 AM
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Yes, I know how it works. That car is totaled.
Repair would require a complete disassembly. There is both front and rear frame damage, and perhaps everywhere in between. Labor costs alone would be ridiculous. Salvaging it for parts on the undamaged side is clearly far more cost-effective.
Repair would require a complete disassembly. There is both front and rear frame damage, and perhaps everywhere in between. Labor costs alone would be ridiculous. Salvaging it for parts on the undamaged side is clearly far more cost-effective.
Last edited by Foosh; 05-17-2017 at 01:36 AM.
05-17-2017, 06:43 AM
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I was going to change new set of tires well its too late now : ( I had MICHELIN PILOT SUPER SPORT it pull 2g at 90 mph in corner all the time in good conditions. the day at the accident tires didn't feel like it used to be it was very slippery I should've see that coming but my adrenaline were high at that time, well on the bright side it was a valuable lesson for me. We were lucky to walk out unscratched.
I always consider what is on the outside of a turn when getting near max achievable “g" force. When your testing the limit the only way to really find out for sure is when your exceed it! An never when it "feels slippery!"
We’ll at least you weren’t making that foolish move on the Pacific Coast Highway in California!
You were lucky, foolish but lucky! Better tires? Need more than that, IMO, if you hope to reach even my age!
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05-17-2017, 12:14 PM
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Yes, I know how it works. That car is totaled.
Repair would require a complete disassembly. There is both front and rear frame damage, and perhaps everywhere in between. Labor costs alone would be ridiculous. Salvaging it for parts on the undamaged side is clearly far more cost-effective.
Repair would require a complete disassembly. There is both front and rear frame damage, and perhaps everywhere in between. Labor costs alone would be ridiculous. Salvaging it for parts on the undamaged side is clearly far more cost-effective.