Did something real stupid today. Need Help - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

hpbadger · 11-26-2006

Ok I really messed up today.

I am owner of #192. Went over a hill today in third gear, accelerating moderately. Right over the nicely paved hill was about 1500 feet of terrible dirt/gravel road.

I fishtailed terribly and headed straight for a head on collision with the front of a guardrail. Was able to pitch car to the right to avoid a major catastrophe (such as head on collision or rolling car into a ditch). Unfortunatly for my ZR1 I clipped the rear driver's sider quarter panel on the front of the guardrail.

The rear quarter panel was about 1 foot from the bumper. It will have to be replaced as well as rear bumper pieces. Rest of the car looks about perfect. I will also have to replace the rear driver's side wheel.

My wife and I were not injured.

Needless to say I am greatly embarassed and pissed off at myself for damaging this great car. Funny thing is I was complaining about a small scratch I found on the hood this morning.

Well, my ZR1 is no longer nearly perfect thanks to one idiot driver/owner.

I have comprehensive insurance that can take care of the damaged body pieces.

Can anybody reccomend a source for the rear quarter panel and bumper as well as a good body shop in Arizona? I am in Tucson. The car is still very drivable and would consider taking it to Phoenix to have it repaired by somebody who knows what they are doing.

Thanks.

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11-26-2006	#1
hpbadger Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 25	Did something real stupid today. Need Help Ok I really messed up today. I am owner of #192. Went over a hill today in third gear, accelerating moderately. Right over the nicely paved hill was about 1500 feet of terrible dirt/gravel road. I fishtailed terribly and headed straight for a head on collision with the front of a guardrail. Was able to pitch car to the right to avoid a major catastrophe (such as head on collision or rolling car into a ditch). Unfortunatly for my ZR1 I clipped the rear driver's sider quarter panel on the front of the guardrail. The rear quarter panel was about 1 foot from the bumper. It will have to be replaced as well as rear bumper pieces. Rest of the car looks about perfect. I will also have to replace the rear driver's side wheel. My wife and I were not injured. Needless to say I am greatly embarassed and pissed off at myself for damaging this great car. Funny thing is I was complaining about a small scratch I found on the hood this morning. Well, my ZR1 is no longer nearly perfect thanks to one idiot driver/owner. I have comprehensive insurance that can take care of the damaged body pieces. Can anybody reccomend a source for the rear quarter panel and bumper as well as a good body shop in Arizona? I am in Tucson. The car is still very drivable and would consider taking it to Phoenix to have it repaired by somebody who knows what they are doing. Thanks.