Got rear ended by a drunk :(
08-24-2017, 12:00 AM
#21
Melting Slicks
Gripping story. I thought you were going to punk us and say it was fiction at the end! U B crazy to chase the unknown like that, wow!
Did local LEO reprimand you for giving pursuit?
Did local LEO reprimand you for giving pursuit?
08-24-2017, 12:22 AM
#22
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The lower valence can be purchased discounted for around $456 and it comes painted. The heat shield can be purchased painted for $195. The tow eye cap is $3.50. Bumper retainers are $22 each (4 of them), if you need any of them. The absorber behind the bumper is $105. Your 1/4 panel support bracket might be bent, the bracket is $6.
A body shop is going to charge retail for these parts, which will be more than the prices I quoted above (from GM Parts Direct). Your shop might be able to match these prices if you know someone at the shop, otherwise you could just order the parts yourself.
The mufflers are expensive if you need them, especially if you have NPP. They look ok to me. Hard to tell from these pics, but it looks like there is no damage to the red bumper cover. Are the lights loose?
A body shop is going to charge retail for these parts, which will be more than the prices I quoted above (from GM Parts Direct). Your shop might be able to match these prices if you know someone at the shop, otherwise you could just order the parts yourself.
The mufflers are expensive if you need them, especially if you have NPP. They look ok to me. Hard to tell from these pics, but it looks like there is no damage to the red bumper cover. Are the lights loose?
I do have NPP and the valve actuator or what ever you want to call it that comes out of the side and opens/closes the valves got hit and is pushed back with the bumper. It might just be mounts, but without removing the bumper it's difficult to say.
No they seemed more preoccupied with dealing with a DUI hit and run.
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08-24-2017, 01:02 AM
#23
Safety Car
As long as we're playing what ifs, that dude could have stopped his car and shot and killed him even if he had never hit him in the first place. That's the thing about speculation - it's not the truth at all - it's just guessing.
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08-24-2017, 01:03 AM
#24
Racer
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The lower valence can be purchased discounted for around $456 and it comes painted. The heat shield can be purchased painted for $195. The tow eye cap is $3.50. Bumper retainers are $22 each (4 of them), if you need any of them. The absorber behind the bumper is $105. Your 1/4 panel support bracket might be bent, the bracket is $6.
A body shop is going to charge retail for these parts, which will be more than the prices I quoted above (from GM Parts Direct). Your shop might be able to match these prices if you know someone at the shop, otherwise you could just order the parts yourself.
The mufflers are expensive if you need them, especially if you have NPP. They look ok to me. Hard to tell from these pics, but it looks like there is no damage to the red bumper cover. Are the lights loose?
A body shop is going to charge retail for these parts, which will be more than the prices I quoted above (from GM Parts Direct). Your shop might be able to match these prices if you know someone at the shop, otherwise you could just order the parts yourself.
The mufflers are expensive if you need them, especially if you have NPP. They look ok to me. Hard to tell from these pics, but it looks like there is no damage to the red bumper cover. Are the lights loose?
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08-24-2017, 01:26 AM
#25
This particularly affects me, because it looks like you were driving MY car. Torch red, carbon flash mirrors/spoiler, even black badges. I don't see any exactly like that.
08-24-2017, 01:27 AM
#26
I agree 100%.
In the moment I'm the kind of person that reflexively swings back, or in this case gives pursuit without thinking. Knowing this tendency is why I typically carry, but in this instance was not, which considering in hindsight how everything went down was probably for the best.
In the moment I'm the kind of person that reflexively swings back, or in this case gives pursuit without thinking. Knowing this tendency is why I typically carry, but in this instance was not, which considering in hindsight how everything went down was probably for the best.
WTF does that have to do with the OP's incident?
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08-24-2017, 01:30 AM
#27
Racer
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Yeah that is pretty rare, I've never seen one exactly like mine. Things you can't see from the photos, carbon fiber Z06 side skirts and front splitter, exposed carbon fiber hood, and carbon fiber roof. Soon to be carbon fiber rear diffuser I hope. I love the torch red with everything blacked out.
Did you go with the red stitch on the interior also? It's really rare also, but ties that red paint into the interior brilliantly.
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08-24-2017, 01:45 AM
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08-24-2017, 03:51 AM
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Former law enforcement here....and I won't lie...that's a damn good story...haha. You definitely took some risks that aren't advisable but, in the heat of the moment, it's understandable. No one would've ever found the guy and 95% of LEO's would've just told you "turn it in", filled out the report and that was that. F that guy.
The chase part was good, but then you and this dude were scrapping...hahaha. Where's the PDR on this...would've been great aside from the fact you were committing crimes chasing him...haha.
Sometimes taking a chance and getting justice is worth it. At least some in this country still have a little *****.
The chase part was good, but then you and this dude were scrapping...hahaha. Where's the PDR on this...would've been great aside from the fact you were committing crimes chasing him...haha.
Sometimes taking a chance and getting justice is worth it. At least some in this country still have a little *****.
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08-24-2017, 05:58 AM
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Was it right when people said former president Obama was a Muslim? and not born here? No it wasn't. nor is it right to say something like that about our current President. I'm sure you're better than that.
Please remove that comment, it's beneath a fellow corvette brother to do that man.
Please remove that comment, it's beneath a fellow corvette brother to do that man.
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08-24-2017, 08:10 AM
#34
Le Mans Master
I agree 100%.
In the moment I'm the kind of person that reflexively swings back, or in this case gives pursuit without thinking. Knowing this tendency is why I typically carry, but in this instance was not, which considering in hindsight how everything went down was probably for the best.
In the moment I'm the kind of person that reflexively swings back, or in this case gives pursuit without thinking. Knowing this tendency is why I typically carry, but in this instance was not, which considering in hindsight how everything went down was probably for the best.
08-24-2017, 08:15 AM
#35
Agreed.
I never carry a gun on the road: my temper + gun = bad outcome
I never carry a gun on the road: my temper + gun = bad outcome
08-24-2017, 08:37 AM
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Team Owner
Make sure you put in a claim for diminished value as this could and probably will show up on a car fax
08-24-2017, 08:55 AM
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Guys, I have deleted the political posts in this thread. This is NOT a political forum, this is a Corvette forum.
I would strongly encourage you to leave your political postings at the door or go to threads in this forum based upon political views.
Cheers.....
I would strongly encourage you to leave your political postings at the door or go to threads in this forum based upon political views.
Cheers.....
08-24-2017, 09:37 AM
#38
Team Owner
Pretty wild series of events, glad in the end it all worked out and the drunk idiot was dealt with.
Good luck with the repairs.
Good luck with the repairs.
08-24-2017, 10:02 AM
#39
My friend had a similar thing happen to him, all the while the guy who hit him was on the phone with his gangbanger friends. The guy pulls over near an apartment building in a cul de sac, gets out the car and starts taunting my friend. About 6 guys show up out of nowhere and proceed to beat the **** out of my friends car with baseball bats. He gets hit in the shoulder and neck while still inside the car.
my buddy guns it in reverse, runs one of the guys over and barely escapes with his life. He calls 911 and meets the cops about 3 blocks away they tell him to stay put with one of the sheriffs.
after a few hours of talking to neighbors, they sheriffs were able to identify the driver. He was arrested the next day. Long story short. They never found the friends and he didn't rat them out. The Hit in run driver is in prison now.
be careful who you follow.... sometimes it's not worth it.
my buddy guns it in reverse, runs one of the guys over and barely escapes with his life. He calls 911 and meets the cops about 3 blocks away they tell him to stay put with one of the sheriffs.
after a few hours of talking to neighbors, they sheriffs were able to identify the driver. He was arrested the next day. Long story short. They never found the friends and he didn't rat them out. The Hit in run driver is in prison now.
be careful who you follow.... sometimes it's not worth it.
