Not a great way to start my day [Update]

"TheRealBicycleBuck" (therealbicyclebuck) 01/27/2016 at 11:47 • Filed to: None

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T-boned by an Accord. He forgot the last part of look left, then right, then left again. He was cited for failure to yield.

The impact spun me almost 180°. I was alone, so there wasn’t anyone to experience the joy of having a side-curtain airbag go off next to them. There was an impressive whump when he hit me, but I don’t know if it was from the impact or the air bag going off.

The sheet metal is digging into the tire and the sidewall is cut, so a new set of tires will be needed. There’s also a chip in the wheel, so I’m guessing that will need to be replaced too. It didn’t want to move by itself, so the police officer used his car to push it off the road to clear traffic.

The rear wheel is pointed about 10° to the right, so there must be suspension damage and there might be additional damage to the drivetrain. It’s at the body shop now and I’m working on getting a rental. More to come....

I spoke with TWO insurance adjusters, one from his insurance, one from mine. They will be coordinating an estimate for repair sometime in the next two days.

Thank you for all the sympathy and well-wishes. I’ll update when I get the rental.

atrombs > TheRealBicycleBuck 01/27/2016 at 11:48

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:-(

Takuro Spirit > TheRealBicycleBuck 01/27/2016 at 11:49

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Glad to hear you’re okay. Poor Subie. Damn Accord opened it like a tin can. :(

TheHondaBro > TheRealBicycleBuck 01/27/2016 at 11:50

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Oh shit that wheel doesn’t look good. You’re right, there must be further damage with the suspension and/or control arms. Good thing you’re okay though. The car can always be repaired, but you can’t be.

Zip-McBump > atrombs 01/27/2016 at 11:51

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Damn Accords.

TheHondaBro > Zip-McBump 01/27/2016 at 11:52

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I SWEAR I HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS!

$kaycog > TheRealBicycleBuck 01/27/2016 at 11:53

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That really sucks. So sorry.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > TheHondaBro 01/27/2016 at 11:53

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Tell that to the 6 million dollar man...

(just lightening up the mood)

OPPOsaurus WRX > TheRealBicycleBuck 01/27/2016 at 11:53

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opposaurusWRX does not like that

Brian, The Life of > TheRealBicycleBuck 01/27/2016 at 11:53

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Let’s play a game! How much damage does RBB’s Scoobie have?

My guess is ~$5500.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > TheRealBicycleBuck 01/27/2016 at 11:54

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Man, that sucks. Glad you’re alright Subie is in bad shape. That’ll be a big bill.

Zip-McBump > TheHondaBro 01/27/2016 at 11:54

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Sam > TheRealBicycleBuck 01/27/2016 at 11:56

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Well, time to plan out your upgrades with the insurance money.

Agrajag > TheRealBicycleBuck 01/27/2016 at 11:56

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That sucks ass. Glad you’re okay.

TractorPillow > TheRealBicycleBuck 01/27/2016 at 11:59

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Terrible. Glad you’re okay. Hope the repairs go well and insurance isn't a PITA

450X_FTW > TheRealBicycleBuck 01/27/2016 at 11:59

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I’m sorry for your loss. I send my deepest sympthies. I’ll also say a prayer that the Accord driver is struck by a bus that they were waiting for since they don’t have a car to drive.

Autohaus Derp > TheRealBicycleBuck 01/27/2016 at 12:01

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So sorry to see this, that really sucks Hope it all gets sorted soon.

gin-san - shitpost specialist > TheRealBicycleBuck 01/27/2016 at 12:02

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At least you're alright, although the damage looks pretty expensive. Hopefully insurance has got this all covered...

TheHondaBro > Zip-McBump 01/27/2016 at 12:02

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Mustafaluigi > Brian, The Life of 01/27/2016 at 12:03

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I’m saying low 5 figures. Below surface metal repair, non replaceable panels repaired, two new doors, suspension damage, new airbags and fixing interior trim as well as the passenger seat the airbag came out of.

gizmo-ms3 > TheRealBicycleBuck 01/27/2016 at 12:15

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Looks expensive. Hopefully it’s totaled. I wouldn’t want my car back after something like that. Glad you’re okay!

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > TheRealBicycleBuck 01/27/2016 at 12:29

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I’m sorry man, that really sucks :( hopefully it’s fixable!

If not, STI?

BKosher84 > TheRealBicycleBuck 01/27/2016 at 12:37

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My wife was rearended by a Volvo S60 (She drives a XV Crosstrek) and did extensive damage to the right rear suspension, which was seen by the auto-body shop and not the insurance adjuster. So don’t be surprised that there is more wrong than what meets the eye.

Funktheduck > Brian, The Life of 01/27/2016 at 12:40

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I'm going with totaled. I think there will be enough structure damage they'll write it off.

Boxer_4 > Brian, The Life of 01/27/2016 at 12:49

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Given that my parking lot run-in this past fall was $2,500, I’m saying $8,500.

Brian, The Life of > Funktheduck 01/27/2016 at 13:03

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I don’t think so. The repair estimate would have to get within 75% of ACV for the insurance co to total it. I’m guessing this is a 2013 or 2014 WRX? Those easily go for the low 20's so damage would have to be over $15k to total it. I’d be well and truly shocked if the estimate comes back that high.

Brian, The Life of > Boxer_4 01/27/2016 at 13:04

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That was honestly the first number that popped in my head but then I thought, “Nah, that’s too much.”

So ... you’re probably right ;)

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Brian, The Life of 01/27/2016 at 13:10

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$7300

Brian, The Life of > Mustafaluigi 01/27/2016 at 13:10

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What panels aren’t replaceable? Do you mean inner structure? I’m seeing:

New front door skin

New rear door assembly

New sidebody panel

Repair the wheel (unless it’s bent)

Some suspension work (I think fairly minor)

Refinish (paint+clear) new panels

The front and rear fascias are undamaged which really helps lower the severity of these kids of hits.

Boxer_4 > Brian, The Life of 01/27/2016 at 13:16

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This is $2,500 worth of damage. Newer cars aren’t exactly inexpensive to repair.

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > TheRealBicycleBuck 01/27/2016 at 13:19

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Yeah it wasn’t a good week for me either, someone bumped my Z and pushed it getting out of a parking space. Sorry.

TheRealBicycleBuck > 450X_FTW 01/27/2016 at 13:35

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Thanks for the sentiment, but don’t pray that prayer. The guy was really apologetic and given what I heard of his life story while we were waiting for the police, he needs positive prayers.

TheRealBicycleBuck > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 01/27/2016 at 13:36

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Funny thing is, the list of 2014 hatches is mostly STIs. I’ve driven one. They ride a little rough for a daily driver. Yeah, maybe I’m too old....

450X_FTW > TheRealBicycleBuck 01/27/2016 at 13:37

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Prayer rescinded

TheRealBicycleBuck > BKosher84 01/27/2016 at 13:38

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With the way the rear wheel is pointing, I’m sure it looks nasty underneath.

yitznewton > TheRealBicycleBuck 01/27/2016 at 13:43

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Blues :(

gawdzillla > TheRealBicycleBuck 01/27/2016 at 13:48

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Don’t forget to fight for diminishing value

TheRealBicycleBuck > gawdzillla 01/27/2016 at 13:51

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Thanks for the reminder.

Mustafaluigi > Brian, The Life of 01/27/2016 at 13:55

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By non replaceable I mean a panel like a front fender that can be unbolted and new one put in its place. The rear fender and inner rear fender structure that goes into the rear door sills are both pieces you need to cut and weld back in. That is neither cheap nor is it easy. Doors themselves are like 4-500 bucks before markup. Lets just assume new wheel, $350. Quickly adding parts up for rear suspension, because they will most likely replace most the components on the right rear with it shifted like that, will easily come up to around a grand. Then you have seat upholstery, multiple air bags at probably a couple hundred each. Add some markup to all those parts, then there is paint, alignment and labor. While I doubt it will be 15k+ I can definitely see it being 5 figures when all said and done. Plus with it being an insurance covered job, you know well and good they will milk it for what its worth.

Brian, The Life of > Mustafaluigi 01/27/2016 at 14:07

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Welded panels are drilled-out and replaced in collision repairs every day. Bolted panels are going the way of the dodo bird these days; most are not spot welded to the inner structure or epoxied on. I’ll be surprised if this repair hits $10K.

Funktheduck > Brian, The Life of 01/27/2016 at 14:30

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It’s probably not actually totaled but I always go with the worst possible option first. That way when it’s not, you can be happy.

I think we’ve all seen not so bad looking accidents turn out to be totaled before.

I got clipped by a drunk driver years go. He hit right behind the rear passenger wheel. Looked like mostly bumper damage, no airbag issues. Ended up being over $6k in repairs.

I’m thinking at least $10k for this.

Brian, The Life of > Funktheduck 01/27/2016 at 14:34

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It’s probably not actually totaled but I always go with the worst possible option first. That way when it’s not, you can be happy.

LOL! Fair enough!

wiffleballtony > Brian, The Life of 01/27/2016 at 14:45

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Are we going price is right rules? 1 dollar.

wiffleballtony > TheRealBicycleBuck 01/27/2016 at 14:46

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That’s pretty damn tragic. Sorry to hear that. Hope you get it back soon.

TheRealBicycleBuck > wiffleballtony 01/27/2016 at 15:19

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Thanks for the sentiment.

I’m not sure I want it back. They are never quite right after a wreck.

Brian Silvestro > TheRealBicycleBuck 01/27/2016 at 16:31

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that car is going to suck if it’s not totaled

TheRealBicycleBuck > Brian Silvestro 01/27/2016 at 18:24

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Yep. It will never be the same.

TTercel > TheRealBicycleBuck 01/27/2016 at 20:39

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Doesn’t look too bad from the outside... but there could be frame damage... so it could written off.

TheRealBicycleBuck > TTercel 01/27/2016 at 21:00

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It might be. I'll know more tomorrow.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > TheRealBicycleBuck 01/27/2016 at 23:44

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Oh no... any chance it’s totaled?

TheRealBicycleBuck > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 01/28/2016 at 00:03

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It's possible, but I'm not holding my breath. I'll know more tomorrow.

Pixel > TheRealBicycleBuck 01/28/2016 at 09:04

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Make sure both adjusters are aware that the cop pushed your car with his and so any damage from that is related to the loss and not unrelated prior damage. Last thing you want is to end up with an insurance company claiming whatever marks the cop left were there before the accident.

Stapleface > TheRealBicycleBuck 01/28/2016 at 10:04

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Did both driver and passenger side curtains go off?

Regardless, that does not look like a cheap repair, at all. I fully expect this to be totaled. It doesn't seem like much, but as was mentioned before, parts aren't cheap and neither is labor.

thejustache > TheRealBicycleBuck 01/28/2016 at 11:01

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Ouch. Using a deer on my car was a clever ploy of theirs, but we know who the real culprit is.... HONDA

TheRealBicycleBuck > Stapleface 01/28/2016 at 15:26

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Just the passenger’s side-curtain airbag deployed.

Mustafaluigi > Brian, The Life of 02/02/2016 at 16:50

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Surprised?

Brian, The Life of > Mustafaluigi 02/02/2016 at 17:29

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Yes. Quite.

GUYMANDUDE > TheRealBicycleBuck 02/29/2016 at 10:07

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2 doors at about 900 each. Rear quarter and rocker 1000. 1 wheel 250. Headliner 500. Curtain airbag 250. Rear right lower control arm 150 at best complete knee 500, if the subframe isn’t damaged. That’s all before labour. And just a Educated guess.

TheRealBicycleBuck > GUYMANDUDE 02/29/2016 at 10:19

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Read through the first contest to see what the original estimate included.

http://oppositelock.kinja.com/wrecked-wrx-up…

Then jump into the latest thread to join in the fun!

http://oppositelock.kinja.com/wrecked-wrx-gu…