Next question. HOW THE HELL DID YOU DO THAT?

 

Nah i live in forest hills, queens

 

you forgot airbags...$2k each.

 

Here is my theory:

"VDC was on. TCS was on. i had just started the car 5 minutes prior and my only real error was driving in tiptronic in 2nd during rain. The car spun out because of a mix of rain, dirt and oil that was on the road. trucks unload there all day so it was the wrong place at the wrong time to make such a loose turn. cops didnt even bug me they could telle exactly what happened so they just felt sorry for me. i was doin about 15 so damage was minimal on the first impact, its the fact that i was launched into 2 trucks that caused all that ugly stuff."

 

Well, the physical body damage is apparent. But since it looks like you may have hit a curb i.e. the flat tire you may also have suspension damage. We'll see.

 

^^If he was going 15mph I doubt it.

 

Yup, headlights and wheels alone are probably +$5k.

All in I would say you are looking at around $15k in damages, depending on the shop it could go up from there.

Just make sure you get it fixed somewhere reputable who offer a good warranty. Look for things like paint match, make sure the body panels line up good, make sure the car doesnt track left or right, vibrations at speed, etc. Just be picky as you can when you get it back, its a lot easier to get these things fixed immedately after delivery than it is after a year or two.

 

Are you sure you were going 15mph? I think it takes hitting a barrier @ 14mph or a parked car the size of our G @ 28mph to set those things off. Well, I guess the hydrant would be a barrier.

 

Hey Callaway, Great theory! Now note the posting times. Must of posted while I was typing. Thanks for your brilliant observation and have a wonderful day!

George, Sorry about your ride man! I have not had my baby in the rain yet, But seeing this,I know I will be feathering her throttle when i do. I have been kinda suspect already about the Potenza's in the wet. This confirms my suspicions!

 

By the way, If it is only cosmetic as you stated, Don't let anyone scare you. Your car will drive just as it did before the crash. The key is to find a first flight body shop who will not cut corners and fix it right! Ask the right questions and make sure they use genuine Infiniti parts.(although I doubt there are any copies as of yet) The paint blending is very important also. Check to see what other kind of vehicles are being repaired. Check to see if any already repaired cars are on the premises and then ask what was repaired. Check to see if they have upgraded paint booth and equipment. And most of all, If you have a funny feeling they are shady or jacking you around,Don't hesitate to tell your adjuster that you prefer that another shop performs the repairs. If the adjuster balks, Insist on it!

Take no prisoners and most of all...................Good Luck!

 

Sorry about your luck man but it still sounds weird that you could break the wheels loose at only 15 and with the VDC on and cause that much damage.

Rain or not, I try to trick my VDC all the time and it only barely slides out.

 

If it will make you feel better, be very thankful they aren't giving you a ticket for wreckless driving. Anytime you loose control of your vehicle.. it's wreckless driving. A lot of other cars took that turn that day and didn't kiss the hydrant.. definate pilot error here, fact you were in sport mode kind of says it all. Don't mean to be cruel but it's better if you accept responsibility, know that you did it and learn so you don't do it again.

They definate cut you some slack, probably cause they knew you're already paying a heavy mental fine. We have the technology and can rebuild her, be thankful no one got hurt.

 

You are probably right, and I am sure George now knows this, However, do we really need to rub salt in the wound?

 

bro believe me the last thing im saying is blaming it on weather conditions. i could have and should have made that turn but i didnt, so **** it. i wasnt speeding, i wasnt wreckless, but i didnt have as much control and pre-meditated action going into that turn as i shouldve. it was my fault

But yeah my main concern now is the condition of my car when this is over. i'll keep you guys posted. spoke to Geico today, the adjuster is gonna come by this week so i'll have the numbers

 

holy sheep man. At least you are fine health wise.