Had a wreck today

mzrmatt · 02-22-2004, 03:23 PM

Well, I rearended a truck about 2 hours ago. I feel like such a dumba$$. Not only did I hit somebody, but I hit them while they were stopped at a red light. When I hit the brakes the car felt like it didn't want to stop, pedal went all the way to the floor and felt really soft.

PS headlight is completely destroyed, bumper scratched, fender bent and hood is bent. Only a $500 dollar deductible though.

I'm going to try to get a SC/T hood instead of OEM. How much more would I have to pay for it?

Going to take pics in a few minutes.

mzrmatt · 02-22-2004, 03:32 PM

ouch that hurts

mzrmatt · 02-22-2004, 03:34 PM

another angle

Jagey · 02-22-2004, 03:36 PM

sorry to hear that dude. Hopefully you'll get the sc/t hood out of the deal, and it looks like you figured out how to clear the amber from the headlights too! See, there is a positive side to everything somehow.

mzrmatt · 02-22-2004, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jagey
and it looks like you figured out how to clear the amber from the headlights too! See, there is a positive side to everything somehow.

I was thinking the same thing
When I got out to look at the light, I was thinking "wow no amber reflector"

GrandAmChick · 02-22-2004, 04:05 PM

Damn that headlight took a beating!! Only weird to me cuz I noticed when other GAs wrecked, their headlights usually held up pretty well.. but I guess it's cuz u went under the rear of the truck..

At least noone got hurt.. but kinda sucks to hit something that's not moving. Was it determined if there's something wrong with ur brakes?

mzrmatt · 02-22-2004, 05:15 PM

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Originally posted by GrandAmChick
Was it determined if there's something wrong with ur brakes?

I haven't had anymore problems with the brakes. The cop made me make sure they were working before I left. I don't know why they did that. Going to the garage in the morning for estimate and to let them check things out.

mzrmatt · 02-23-2004, 08:31 AM

Just got back from the bodyshop and the total comes to $2353.32 for repair. Not going to be able to get the SC/T hood can't afford it right now.

But I am going to get my mirrors painted to match and get debadged.

RAZE · 02-23-2004, 08:36 AM

Are you getting a new passenger side fender? According to the picture, it is repairable and you'd be saving a couple hundred by fixing it instead. I got hit by an 18 wheeler over the summer and my fender was easily fixed.

kse73 · 02-23-2004, 08:44 AM

Looks like the front bumper came out pretty much dentless. There looks like a small scratch in it, but thats fixable. Are they trying to tell you that you need a new bumper too?

mzrmatt · 02-23-2004, 08:57 AM

They are replacing the fender, but they are just going to repair the bumper. I only have to pay $500 (still alot but not $2300) so I am going to let them do what they think they need to.

Avsguy01 · 02-23-2004, 09:02 AM

If your going too fast and you slammed your brakes on and it also looks like you turned to the left slightly it does feel like there is nothing there. Thats anti lock coming into play. With out that you would have been skidding str8 or spinning around. Ive had that happen to me a few times. Turning and braking extreme hard in our cars doesnt work to well with our stock brakes.

mzrmatt · 02-23-2004, 09:18 AM

My Dad just called and told me he would pay the difference between the stock hood and the SC/T. So I am going to get the SC/T hood. Going to order it off of PFYC tonight.

ND4SPDIII · 02-23-2004, 09:21 AM

ssry bout ur accident bro, hope u get it fixed..

AMRAAM4 · 02-23-2004, 10:06 AM

ABS = teh suck

good luck with the fix

AaronGAGT · 02-23-2004, 10:15 AM

Damn... $2300??? thats crazy... or maybe i'm just naive to repair prices

mzrmatt · 02-23-2004, 10:51 AM

Here is what the estimate says:
RT Fender - 248.08
RT Lower molding SE - 27.60
RT Headlamp - 246.08
Hood 368.23
Other misc. parts badges, etc.
Repair Front Bumper

Parts - 981.08
Body Labor - 9.7 hrs @ $36.00/ hr - 349.20
Paint Labor - 15.2 hrs @ $36.00/ hr - 547.20
Paint Supplies - 15.2 hrs @ $24.00/ hr - 364.80

Total + tax - 2353.32

Damn that is alot of money.

redfox · 02-23-2004, 10:55 AM

**** get the parts yourself, a fender of ebay 60 bucks, headlight 100. you can save alot of money

redfox · 02-23-2004, 10:57 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2460609110 -- fender

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2461063743 --- light

Avsguy01 · 02-23-2004, 10:59 AM

Yeah but doesnt he have insurance? All he pays is a deductible

02-22-2004, 03:23 PM	#1
mzrmatt Zoom Zoom AKA: Matt Join Date: May 2003 Location: Waco, TX Age: 38 Posts: 536 Vehicle: 2007 mazdaspeed 3	Had a wreck today Well, I rearended a truck about 2 hours ago. I feel like such a dumba$$. Not only did I hit somebody, but I hit them while they were stopped at a red light. When I hit the brakes the car felt like it didn't want to stop, pedal went all the way to the floor and felt really soft. PS headlight is completely destroyed, bumper scratched, fender bent and hood is bent. Only a $500 dollar deductible though. I'm going to try to get a SC/T hood instead of OEM. How much more would I have to pay for it? Going to take pics in a few minutes. __________________ 2007 Sunlight Silver MazdaSpeed 3 - MazdaSpeed CAI

02-22-2004, 03:32 PM	#2
mzrmatt Zoom Zoom AKA: Matt Join Date: May 2003 Location: Waco, TX Age: 38 Posts: 536 Vehicle: 2007 mazdaspeed 3	ouch that hurts Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2007 Sunlight Silver MazdaSpeed 3 - MazdaSpeed CAI

02-22-2004, 03:34 PM	#3
mzrmatt Zoom Zoom AKA: Matt Join Date: May 2003 Location: Waco, TX Age: 38 Posts: 536 Vehicle: 2007 mazdaspeed 3	another angle Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2007 Sunlight Silver MazdaSpeed 3 - MazdaSpeed CAI

02-22-2004, 03:36 PM	#4
Jagey Red is cool AKA: Jag Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Age: 37 Posts: 1,919 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT Coupe	sorry to hear that dude. Hopefully you'll get the sc/t hood out of the deal, and it looks like you figured out how to clear the amber from the headlights too! See, there is a positive side to everything somehow. __________________ 2002 Black GAGT w/ Red Accents Jagey's N-Body registry Manitoba Grand Am Club Thread

02-22-2004, 04:05 PM	#6
GrandAmChick RIP 4/25/96-6/25/05 AKA: NOT Ashlee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Central NJ Age: 38 Posts: 2,253 Vehicle: 04 stg II WRX	Damn that headlight took a beating!! Only weird to me cuz I noticed when other GAs wrecked, their headlights usually held up pretty well.. but I guess it's cuz u went under the rear of the truck.. At least noone got hurt.. but kinda sucks to hit something that's not moving. Was it determined if there's something wrong with ur brakes? __________________ Grand Visions ~ East Coast My N-Body \|\| My CarDomain E/T: 16.33 @ 84.96, R/T .071 RIP Grand Am 8/2000 - 3/13/2006 AMRAAM4: you are my hero Mel!

02-23-2004, 08:31 AM	#8
mzrmatt Zoom Zoom AKA: Matt Join Date: May 2003 Location: Waco, TX Age: 38 Posts: 536 Vehicle: 2007 mazdaspeed 3	Just got back from the bodyshop and the total comes to $2353.32 for repair. Not going to be able to get the SC/T hood can't afford it right now. But I am going to get my mirrors painted to match and get debadged. __________________ 2007 Sunlight Silver MazdaSpeed 3 - MazdaSpeed CAI

02-23-2004, 08:36 AM	#9
RAZE GAGT oldtimer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NYC - Manhattan Age: 39 Posts: 2,965 Vehicle: 2004 GTO	Are you getting a new passenger side fender? According to the picture, it is repairable and you'd be saving a couple hundred by fixing it instead. I got hit by an 18 wheeler over the summer and my fender was easily fixed. __________________ Past: 2001 GT1 Coupe 75th Anniversary Edition 8/18/01 - 11/25/03 2000 Supercharged GA: 12/24/03-9/22/05 2004 Impulse Blue GTO 99 Grand Prix GT Coupe - 10/10/08-1/9/10 2010 Black Audi S5 Coupe Current: 2009 Corolla S - Commuter car 2013 Jetta Hybrid - Commuter Car 2005 Metallic Black Pontiac GTO 2014 BMW 650iX M Sport convertible 1987 Fox Body Mustang GT

02-23-2004, 08:44 AM	#10
kse73 AVL AKA: Joe Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,543 Vehicle: GTO/Audi A6	Looks like the front bumper came out pretty much dentless. There looks like a small scratch in it, but thats fixable. Are they trying to tell you that you need a new bumper too? __________________ Procharged and cammed 2005 GTO A4 - Full Pedders Suspension 553 rwhp 479 rwtq 2012 Audi A6 3.0T Prestige

02-23-2004, 08:57 AM	#11
mzrmatt Zoom Zoom AKA: Matt Join Date: May 2003 Location: Waco, TX Age: 38 Posts: 536 Vehicle: 2007 mazdaspeed 3	They are replacing the fender, but they are just going to repair the bumper. I only have to pay $500 (still alot but not $2300) so I am going to let them do what they think they need to. __________________ 2007 Sunlight Silver MazdaSpeed 3 - MazdaSpeed CAI

02-23-2004, 09:02 AM	#12
Avsguy01 Roll'n down the road Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Clayton, De Age: 39 Posts: 717 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am GT Coup	If your going too fast and you slammed your brakes on and it also looks like you turned to the left slightly it does feel like there is nothing there. Thats anti lock coming into play. With out that you would have been skidding str8 or spinning around. Ive had that happen to me a few times. Turning and braking extreme hard in our cars doesnt work to well with our stock brakes. __________________ Michael "MSK" P O N T I A C *Grand Am GT* New time coming up this spring My N-Body Registry My Cardomain

02-23-2004, 09:18 AM	#13
mzrmatt Zoom Zoom AKA: Matt Join Date: May 2003 Location: Waco, TX Age: 38 Posts: 536 Vehicle: 2007 mazdaspeed 3	My Dad just called and told me he would pay the difference between the stock hood and the SC/T. So I am going to get the SC/T hood. Going to order it off of PFYC tonight. __________________ 2007 Sunlight Silver MazdaSpeed 3 - MazdaSpeed CAI

02-23-2004, 09:21 AM	#14
ND4SPDIII Esigneza Di Velocita Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: TX Age: 40 Posts: 444 Vehicle: 2000 grand am GT1	ssry bout ur accident bro, hope u get it fixed..

02-23-2004, 10:06 AM	#15
AMRAAM4 Wiley 'Ol Veteran AKA: Bob (aka Hoss) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Azerbaijan Age: 45 Posts: 6,935 Vehicle: See My Signature Block	ABS = teh suck good luck with the fix __________________ 2016 GoMango Challenger SRT Hellcat 2014 Redline Pearl Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT 2018 Bruiser Grey Dodge Durango SRT TRADED-2004 Black Grand Am GT,2004 Impulse Blue GTO M6, 2012 Mineral Gray Jeep SRT8, 2010 Bright Silver Jeep SRT8 LEASE TURN-IN-2006 Summit White TrailBlazer SS AWD (Vector CAI & tune) SOLD-2000 Silvermist Grand Am GT Supercharged,1994 Daytona Blue Single Turbo RX7 (427whp/330wtq), 2006 Spice Red GTO A4, 2013 Grabber Blue Shelby GT500

02-23-2004, 10:15 AM	#16
AaronGAGT Scrap scrap! AKA: Aaron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Westland, MI Age: 38 Posts: 1,804 Vehicle: 2000 Black GT Coupe	Damn... $2300??? thats crazy... or maybe i'm just naive to repair prices

02-23-2004, 10:51 AM	#17
mzrmatt Zoom Zoom AKA: Matt Join Date: May 2003 Location: Waco, TX Age: 38 Posts: 536 Vehicle: 2007 mazdaspeed 3	Here is what the estimate says: RT Fender - 248.08 RT Lower molding SE - 27.60 RT Headlamp - 246.08 Hood 368.23 Other misc. parts badges, etc. Repair Front Bumper Parts - 981.08 Body Labor - 9.7 hrs @ $36.00/ hr - 349.20 Paint Labor - 15.2 hrs @ $36.00/ hr - 547.20 Paint Supplies - 15.2 hrs @ $24.00/ hr - 364.80 Total + tax - 2353.32 Damn that is alot of money. __________________ 2007 Sunlight Silver MazdaSpeed 3 - MazdaSpeed CAI

02-23-2004, 10:55 AM	#18
redfox OUT! AKA: Kyle Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Houston/Beaumont, Tx Age: 42 Posts: 400 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am Se1 V6	**** get the parts yourself, a fender of ebay 60 bucks, headlight 100. you can save alot of money

02-23-2004, 10:57 AM	#19
redfox OUT! AKA: Kyle Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Houston/Beaumont, Tx Age: 42 Posts: 400 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am Se1 V6	http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2460609110 -- fender http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2461063743 --- light

02-23-2004, 10:59 AM	#20
Avsguy01 Roll'n down the road Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Clayton, De Age: 39 Posts: 717 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am GT Coup	Yeah but doesnt he have insurance? All he pays is a deductible __________________ Michael "MSK" P O N T I A C *Grand Am GT* New time coming up this spring My N-Body Registry My Cardomain

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