So my gf learned why you don't give it gas in a wet corner...
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So my gf learned why you don't give it gas in a wet corner...
Its been raining here in Tampa for a few days straight, my gf had to use my car to get to work and she gave it a little gas in a corner. The gas tank was nearly empty so the back end was super light, and its got a good 300 whp. Whipped around, hit the curb, 1/4 flip, stopped by trees that saved her from going upside down in a swamp.
I'll be fixing her back up, but it'll be with a salvage title because my insurance decided to total it.
Not pictured is the roof panel that is dented in, but the pillars are fine.
I'll be fixing her back up, but it'll be with a salvage title because my insurance decided to total it.
Not pictured is the roof panel that is dented in, but the pillars are fine.
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She had a slight concussion and some bruising on her leg, but she's fine otherwise, and yeah we are still together, haha. She had never experienced driving it in the wet, so I should have put more emphasis on watching the gas in the corners.
Its swapped, edelbrock Chevy 350 kit. Its *around* 300whp, the engine makes 318 to the crank, so it loses some in the drive train. Gotta get a dyno run before I get the efi kit.
Its swapped, edelbrock Chevy 350 kit. Its *around* 300whp, the engine makes 318 to the crank, so it loses some in the drive train. Gotta get a dyno run before I get the efi kit.
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Sorry to hear about this. You need to have a talk with the insurance company about their decision. If the sub frame isn't tweaked, or, twisted, there is nothing "totaled" about that car. They must be basing their decision on the cost of repair vs the market value of the car.
Overall, I'll just chock this up to "**** happens" and move on.
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Wow!!! GF sitting at the curb awaiting help. Great sign.
Slight concussion? An oxymoron. Serious stuff. Needs watching.
Except for that curb, she might have gotten away with a flat spin and no damage to her or car.
I've done more than a few studies to determine ACV in my past career. ACV is best defined as the amount agreed on by a willing seller and a willing buyer. Finding comparables and using Kelly r similar help do that. Advertised price is misleading.
Insurance companies are interested in dollar value. no more, no less.
A somewhat simple formula. Repair if the cost does not exceed ACV less salvage. O'wise it is a "constructive total". Not worth fixing.
Why they would consider her time of work is a bit odd????
My best to the three of you!!
Carl
Slight concussion? An oxymoron. Serious stuff. Needs watching.
Except for that curb, she might have gotten away with a flat spin and no damage to her or car.
I've done more than a few studies to determine ACV in my past career. ACV is best defined as the amount agreed on by a willing seller and a willing buyer. Finding comparables and using Kelly r similar help do that. Advertised price is misleading.
Insurance companies are interested in dollar value. no more, no less.
A somewhat simple formula. Repair if the cost does not exceed ACV less salvage. O'wise it is a "constructive total". Not worth fixing.
Why they would consider her time of work is a bit odd????
My best to the three of you!!
Carl