How would one remove....
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Burning Brakes
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From: Marlton New Jersey
How would one remove....
It seems that I have gone as far as I can with GEICO to get more money from them for totaling my Z06; https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...hate-them.html
I asked them for advice and assistance about how to go after the other driver's insurance carrier for the difference.
While the machinations of trying to collect from the other driver work themselves out, I will be asking my daughter to go and collect my personal belongings and a few items off of or out of the Z before it goes to its final resting place.
The Z is in Bangor Maine and I live in New Jersey, 550 miles away.
If anyone can offer instructions for a non-mechanically inclined individual on how to remove the following items, I would really appreciate it.
1. Hood panel (the stock under the hood one from GM) I can sell this for a few bucks.
2. The name plaque on the console. I had one specially made ($200.00 option) and I want to keep it.
3. Deck liner (the Z is a convertible) I can install this in the replacement Z06/ZR1 so no need to order it again.
I wish I had a set of old wheels with air-holding rubber that would fit the Z. If so, I think I could swap them for the OEM Z06 chrome wheels.
Thanks folks.
I asked them for advice and assistance about how to go after the other driver's insurance carrier for the difference.
While the machinations of trying to collect from the other driver work themselves out, I will be asking my daughter to go and collect my personal belongings and a few items off of or out of the Z before it goes to its final resting place.
The Z is in Bangor Maine and I live in New Jersey, 550 miles away.If anyone can offer instructions for a non-mechanically inclined individual on how to remove the following items, I would really appreciate it.
1. Hood panel (the stock under the hood one from GM) I can sell this for a few bucks.
2. The name plaque on the console. I had one specially made ($200.00 option) and I want to keep it.
3. Deck liner (the Z is a convertible) I can install this in the replacement Z06/ZR1 so no need to order it again.
I wish I had a set of old wheels with air-holding rubber that would fit the Z. If so, I think I could swap them for the OEM Z06 chrome wheels.
Thanks folks.
Race Director
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Phila Suburbs 2023 C8 & 2013 650ix
These comments are just offered for information:
The "value" of your totaled car and what the insurance pays is based on the car as it was at the time of the accident. That value includes the wheels and the condition of the tires that were on the car. If you changed the wheels/tires after the accident to wheels/tires of a lesser value then GEICO would adjust the "value" of the car by that amount and pay you that lesser amount. So while I understand you were just talking hypothetically that action would not amount to a financial benefit.
The "value" of your totaled car and what the insurance pays is based on the car as it was at the time of the accident. That value includes the wheels and the condition of the tires that were on the car. If you changed the wheels/tires after the accident to wheels/tires of a lesser value then GEICO would adjust the "value" of the car by that amount and pay you that lesser amount. So while I understand you were just talking hypothetically that action would not amount to a financial benefit.
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Chicago Burb
I read that thread and didn't see where you mention who the other insurance company was. Anytime I have been involved in an accident where someone is ticketed the other party is given notice of the the pending court date. Being that you weren't provided that and you are not sure if he was ticketed, I have doubts that he was. That said and the fact he blames your daughter somewhat, I don't think that the other insurance company was going to accept full responsibility and hand you a check for what you think your car was worth. Going through Geico was probably your best and only option. They will fight it out between themselves and in the end may end up sharing the claim, possibly resulting in a bump in your premium.
Also, what make you believe you can go in and take parts of the car? You could remove items that you installed after your purchase and put back original parts, but you can't just go in and start stripping the car. The car has salvage resale value to the insurance company and will want all good part to remain on the vehicle.
Also, what make you believe you can go in and take parts of the car? You could remove items that you installed after your purchase and put back original parts, but you can't just go in and start stripping the car. The car has salvage resale value to the insurance company and will want all good part to remain on the vehicle.
Le Mans Master
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From: Northern California
St. Jude Donor '15
Those items in your list can be removed with a trim tool. I recommend one like this from Sears:
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-uphol...FQhjfgod4McDIg
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-uphol...FQhjfgod4McDIg
Melting Slicks
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From: Baton Rouge LA
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