DISASTER! I wrecked my Z!!! - Page 3 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Paul Workman · 03-09-2008

Thank God U are OK! Now...to see if the patient can be revived, I recon. I hope Jeffvette is wrong, as I'm sure he does as well. But, his point is well taken: gotta know when to give final rights (so to speak). I know I wouldn't be quick to give up until I could no longer get a pulse from her! When you get done assessing, and if it is a "go", give us a list, and mebby the "Z boyz fm Illinoiz" can pool resources and get her back on the road with a little TLC and some sweat!

Sorry 'bout your mishap. BTDT (different vehicles) and it happens so fast!! We're all are sick at the stomach with ya, I'm sure.

P.

ZR1Vette · 03-09-2008

Damn that must hurt... so sorry to hear

Michael

LGAFF · 03-09-2008

I have worked in insurance claims for years, and have seen alot, what I do know is that a car can always be replaced, and on the other hand any car can be repaired, it really depends upon the quality of the repair facility and level of interest the owner has financially.

LGAFF
92 ZR1
#234

kenthompson · 03-09-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by XfireZ51

Well? Did you win?

I could handle the stock one, until he hit the button. License plate said "NITROUS" on it.

The twin turbo car, I had nothing for. They were suprised at the 17 yr old technology n/a car that could play with them. (Just a C4!)

When it came down to it, they were tools, taking HUGE risks on the freeway.

Decided not to go on the cruise today, because I knew what my attitude would be with the C5 and C6 cars.

Aurora40 · 03-09-2008

Hey sorry to hear that! Like everyone said, the most important part of the car is ok, the occupant. It happens, don't get too upset about it. The alternative would be to leave it in your garage occasionally wiping it with a diaper or starting it up on jackstands. I'd say better to wrap it around a pole, having enjoyed the hell out of it up to then.

On the plus side, here's your chance to go CF with the hood and cut the weight down some. And no need to keep it original for "collectability", mod the hell out of it! Also maybe a chance to get some new rims.

WB9MCW · 03-09-2008

So sorry for your mishap and glad you are OK. Good luck on the rebuild if you can go that way and as a few others said there are plenty of ZR-1's around as to get another if needed. Now you will find out how good or not your insurance company is. Keep us posted on it all as I am sure most are interested in the ongoing saga and eventual outcome. The best thing at this point is that you can out well and the Z protected you well. You we can't replace!!!

32valvZ · 03-10-2008

Just got back from Florida...and this is not what I hoped to see!! Glad you werent hurt. Have the Z checked out for any hidden damage & go from there.......Good Luck!

Hack · 03-11-2008

Don't feel too bad, you're not the only one that got bit by black ice this winter.

I on the other hand hope that either the repair cost comes close to/exceeds what I owe on the car, or it is officially totalled. I have had friends (who happen to be truly talented collision repair/paint specialists) look at it and tell me the same thing that Jeff said, that the car will probably never be the same. Add to that, the fact that it is a "high mileage" (65K+) car with a questionable history, and I would rather see the car be sacrificed for the good of other ZR-1s.

FWIW, the damage is more extensive than it first appears. Look closely at the third brakelight. From this angle;

you can sort of see that the whole body is twisted. Keep in mind that this impact was at approximately 30-35 mph with an unsuspecting tree. (Before anyone asks, no I was not driving like a jackass. More importantly I was not hurt at all.)

03-11-2008

Glen, sorry to hear about your accident, but seeing the back end shot seals it. It can be repaired, but why? Give me a shout tomorrow.

ckulchar · 03-11-2008

Sorry to hear about both accidents. Fortunately neither of you were injured.

03-09-2008	#21
Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,493	Can't let fate stand! Thank God U are OK! Now...to see if the patient can be revived, I recon. I hope Jeffvette is wrong, as I'm sure he does as well. But, his point is well taken: gotta know when to give final rights (so to speak). I know I wouldn't be quick to give up until I could no longer get a pulse from her! When you get done assessing, and if it is a "go", give us a list, and mebby the "Z boyz fm Illinoiz" can pool resources and get her back on the road with a little TLC and some sweat! Sorry 'bout your mishap. BTDT (different vehicles) and it happens so fast!! We're all are sick at the stomach with ya, I'm sure. P.

03-09-2008	#22
ZR1Vette Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Reston, Virginia Posts: 939	Re: DISASTER! I wrecked my Z!!! Damn that must hurt... so sorry to hear Michael

03-09-2008	#25
Aurora40 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 2,713	Re: DISASTER! I wrecked my Z!!! Hey sorry to hear that! Like everyone said, the most important part of the car is ok, the occupant. It happens, don't get too upset about it. The alternative would be to leave it in your garage occasionally wiping it with a diaper or starting it up on jackstands. I'd say better to wrap it around a pole, having enjoyed the hell out of it up to then. On the plus side, here's your chance to go CF with the hood and cut the weight down some. And no need to keep it original for "collectability", mod the hell out of it! Also maybe a chance to get some new rims. __________________ Bob Saveland Former owner of #2517 [IMG]http://a.random-image.net/aurora40/vette.jpg[/img]

03-09-2008	#26
WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,607	Re: DISASTER! I wrecked my Z!!! So sorry for your mishap and glad you are OK. Good luck on the rebuild if you can go that way and as a few others said there are plenty of ZR-1's around as to get another if needed. Now you will find out how good or not your insurance company is. Keep us posted on it all as I am sure most are interested in the ongoing saga and eventual outcome. The best thing at this point is that you can out well and the Z protected you well. You we can't replace!!! __________________ http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...9mcw/SIG-2.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/wb9mcw/vcm.gif "The Budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed, lest Rome will become bankrupt. People must again learn to work instead of living on public assistance." - Cicero, 55 BC " We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution." - Abraham Lincoln

03-10-2008	#27
32valvZ Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 1,071	Re: DISASTER! I wrecked my Z!!! Just got back from Florida...and this is not what I hoped to see!! Glad you werent hurt. Have the Z checked out for any hidden damage & go from there.......Good Luck! __________________ [B]1990 #2815[/B] [COLOR="Red"][B]Red/Red[/B][/COLOR] Ported Plenum & IH (by Pete) Haibeck Chip Rebuilt FPR (by Phil) FIC Injectors Watson LT Headers 3" Stainless Works exhaust Lingenfelter Open Air Lid Bill B Built Transmission Shifter & C Beam Plates [FONT=Impact][COLOR=red]1992 [COLOR=black]#[/COLOR] 091[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Impact][COLOR=#ff0000]Red/[COLOR=silver]Gray[/COLOR][/COLOR][/FONT] [B]SOLD[/B]

03-09-2008	#23
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,194	Re: DISASTER! I wrecked my Z!!! I have worked in insurance claims for years, and have seen alot, what I do know is that a car can always be replaced, and on the other hand any car can be repaired, it really depends upon the quality of the repair facility and level of interest the owner has financially. LGAFF 92 ZR1 #234

03-11-2008	#28
Hack Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Port Orchard Posts: 14	Re: DISASTER! I wrecked my Z!!! Don't feel too bad, you're not the only one that got bit by black ice this winter. I on the other hand hope that either the repair cost comes close to/exceeds what I owe on the car, or it is officially totalled. I have had friends (who happen to be truly talented collision repair/paint specialists) look at it and tell me the same thing that Jeff said, that the car will probably never be the same. Add to that, the fact that it is a "high mileage" (65K+) car with a questionable history, and I would rather see the car be sacrificed for the good of other ZR-1s. FWIW, the damage is more extensive than it first appears. Look closely at the third brakelight. From this angle; you can sort of see that the whole body is twisted. Keep in mind that this impact was at approximately 30-35 mph with an unsuspecting tree. (Before anyone asks, no I was not driving like a jackass. More importantly I was not hurt at all.) __________________ Glen 91 red on red(deceased):cry: Last edited by Hack; 03-11-2008 at 12:19 AM.

03-11-2008	#29
Jeffvette Guest Posts: n/a	Re: DISASTER! I wrecked my Z!!! Glen, sorry to hear about your accident, but seeing the back end shot seals it. It can be repaired, but why? Give me a shout tomorrow.

03-11-2008	#30
ckulchar Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 45	Re: DISASTER! I wrecked my Z!!! Sorry to hear about both accidents. Fortunately neither of you were injured.