Jump to content

Smashed up!

negatron

By negatron
in Corolla / Corolla Sportivo Club

 Share

Recommended Posts

negatron Grand Master

negatron

Posted
Posted

Hi all,

Just rear ended a suzuki swift (the new one) and i was going pretty fast.

slammed the breaks at 65 about 3 cars away and skidded all the way to impact.

So my front end is completely screwed now.

Can anyone recommend me a good repairer near Mount Waverley in Vic?
Gascan Community Regular

Gascan

Posted
Posted
Ouch man  :( 

Roads were a little wet last night. You going to claim it under insurance?

Was the other party pretty cool about it?

Mintos Mentor

Mintos

Posted
Posted
Ouch man  :( 

Roads were a little wet last night. You going to claim it under insurance?

Was the other party pretty cool about it?

I was just thinking the other day...I have never damaged any vehicle i have driven, not even a scratch, although i have had many a close call (normally a result of someone elses incompetence) - but. If i was sitting at some traffic lights or something and some clown smashed me in the rear... :angry:

i KNOW i would get out and go for the biff (only if it were a guy of course). The farker broke my car!

I would definitely not be cool about it


Danthuyer Grand Master

Danthuyer

Posted
Posted

ouch that sucks....and with you hitting him in the end.,.........the insurance companies look at you first to put all the blame on :(

GL with it all though

negatron Grand Master

negatron

Posted
  • Author
Posted

well, the swift will prob need a new rear bumper and possible a new rear hatch. other wise in good keep.

I'm up for a new bonnet, new front bumper, possibly a new radiator, grille, and possibly some work on the front struture (the bit the bumper bar is bolted onto.)

most definitely have to go through insurance, thats way over $850 damage

BigBum Grand Master

BigBum

Posted
Posted
Were you checking out your good looks in the mirror? :lol:

ROFLMAO :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

the important thing is that your alright man. that's all that matters.

Romp Veteran

Romp

Posted
Posted
Were you checking out your good looks in the mirror? :lol:

ROFLMAO :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

the important thing is that your alright man. that's all that matters.

you might as well get an aftermarket kit and bonnet then .. prob cheaper than original toyota body parts

kcorro Grand Master

kcorro

Posted
Posted

i use DT myself but not for insurance work. the good thing about DT is that they listen and willing to redo work until you are satisfied.

but for insurance work you should consider a larger shop that is racv/aami etc certified therefore you get lifetime warranty and can complain about the work should you be unsatisfied with it.

try any of the sheen group. one of the best is graeme cuthbert prestige collision repairer in box hill.

they have all the equipment and at any given day you walk in they will have something like 2 million worth of cars. be careful though depending on the rep you get they can be snobbish. but when it comes to insurance claims they would be glad to take your business. they are snobs when they can sense you are shopping around for quotes.

they also have loan car available and you would most likely get the current model corolla.

negatron Grand Master

negatron

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Hey all,

I've settled on Nicholas body works near box hill mostly coz they can start work much faster than the others and the loaner car was immediatly available.

I asked them to see if they can replace my smashed chromey grill (sob) with the sports one and hopefully will get foggies put in too.

Well, $850 for a new grille and foggies seems like the most rip of mod yet. but well, like big bum said, at least no one got hurt.

p.s. If anyone here has any good after market bonnets sources (marcus?) pls let me know!

like, something with an integrated bonnet scoop like the new liberty would be awesome! I think i've seen a rolla at an auto show with one but i can't remember.

spec_black Veteran

spec_black

Posted
Posted
Hey all,

I've settled on Nicholas body works near box hill mostly coz they can start work much faster than the others and the loaner car was immediatly available.

I asked them to see if they can replace my smashed chromey grill (sob) with the sports one and hopefully will get foggies put in too.

Well, $850 for a new grille and foggies seems like the most rip of mod yet. but well, like big bum said, at least no one got hurt.

p.s. If anyone here has any good after market bonnets sources (marcus?) pls let me know!

like, something with an integrated bonnet scoop like the new liberty would be awesome! I think i've seen a rolla at an auto show with one but i can't remember.

i think c-one has a carbon fibre one with bonnet scoop

negatron Grand Master

negatron

Posted
  • Author
Posted (edited)

Hey all,

here's my lastest mod pics

and my new car!

Edited by negatron
oodee Grand Master

oodee

Posted
Posted (edited)

sorry to hear about the car Kevin.... hope you are ok, and there are no injuries to anyone else.... i know what it is like to have someone hit you from behind...

doesnt look like too much damage to the car, but it still hurts

Edited by HDACHE
kcorro Grand Master

kcorro

Posted
Posted

techie on the move in nunawading is the only place for corolla carbon bonnets in melb. they have original style and also with centre scoop. start from $650 i believe which is probably cheaper than getting oem and having that painted.

Romp Veteran

Romp

Posted
Posted
techie on the move in nunawading is the only place for corolla carbon bonnets in melb. they have original style and also with centre scoop. start from $650 i believe which is probably cheaper than getting oem and having that painted.

yer get aftermarket bonnet and front bar

negatron Grand Master

negatron

Posted
  • Author
Posted (edited)

HMmm, any advice on the durability of these aftermarket bonnets?

bear in mind i won't have no stock bonnet to change back to if i do this

Edited by negatron
negatron Grand Master

negatron

Posted
  • Author
Posted (edited)

Hey hey,

Bob the rolla is back! And now with foggies!

Decided I preferred my chromey grill instead of the the TRD one so now the legend of the Bling bling Hilux can live on!

Edited by negatron
BigBum Grand Master

BigBum

Posted
Posted
Hey hey,

Bob the rolla is back! And now with foggies!

Decided I preferred my chromey grill instead of the the TRD one so now the legend of the Bling bling Hilux can live on!

that's the way mateeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :D

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing



  • Join The Club

    Join the Toyota Owners Club and be part of the Community. It's FREE!

  • Latest Postings

    1. 0

      Remote start

      What bipass do i need for immobilliser to install a remote start to my 2021 hiace
      chris mc1 in Audio/Video/Electronics
    2. 1

      1999 Camry Driver's door locking hatch issue

      It's possible that it could be something fouling or dirt build up, dry, or a broken mechanism, so have a look and give the mechanism some lubrication, most likely though, it'll be the actuator. I found one for a good price on Ebay, $25 delivered: Front Door Lock Actuator Right Side For Toyota Camry 1997-2001 | eBay
      Monad in Camry Club
    3. 0

      Query about the correct rotors for 2006 ACV40 Camry.

      Hi, I'm looking at a set of front rotors for an ACV40 2006, 2.4L Camry. I got a good price on some RDA's at Sparesbox. However both RDA8112 and RDA7686 show as for my car and I'm wondering what the difference is and if there were changes to the rotors during the model production. So does anyone know which rotor is the correct one? Many thanks in advance.
      Monad in Camry Club
    4. 9

      Android auto

      It's a simple solution though? Already laying down 60k for a RAV4, so what's another 1k on a phone to make everything work seamlessly? 👍
      L4WL3SS in RAV4 Club
    5. 9

      Android auto

      Your solution is akin to suggesting that switching to a different car manufacturer would resolve the issue. However, not everyone shares the same enthusiasm for using an iPhone as you do.
      Equi28 in RAV4 Club
    6. 1

      Turboed Corolla Overbuilt?

      that engine will be fine, the rods are the main thing to be concerned about. The 2860 is a decent turbo for the 1zz but in this day and age I'd go for a G25-550. The injectors might be on the small side, we run DW1000's. You need a full length injector, the shorter injectors with adaptors like ID1050x dont fit the 1zz head. You don't need an aftermarket intake manifold, if you do go down that path, avoid the CNC innovations unit, it's garbage. Do the boost control with a MAC valve and control it with the aftermarket ECU of your choice, I use Link stuff on most of my builds with the G4x Storm as the minimum. I also wire a fuel pressure sensor and oil pressure sensor to the ECU in my installs. Use a decent intercooler, the better cores (ARE, PWR, Garrett, Vibrant, Plazmaman, Hypertune) work a lot better than the chinese stuff like Aeroflow. a 450x250-300 fits fairly well with custom end tanks to route the cooler pipes through next to the radiator Don't forget about the clutch and gearbox. These days I like the Uniclutch twinplate, Above 300whp you'll want to think about upgrading the 3rd and 4th gears in the box also with the SSC (Hollinger) gear set and install an LSD of your choice. If you're going to give it a hard time, you'll also want an oil cooler. I like the HKS thermostat type sandwich plates and setrab or mocal oil coolers with -10 speedflow fittings/lines (Chinese AN fittings neck down to a lot smaller internal diameter in their bends, not great for flow) You'll also want to think about brakes, Celica or Sportivo front calipers will bolt on with sportivo discs as a starting point. To have somewhere like Tunehouse do the work you'll want to budget somewhere between 20-40K
      CHA54 in Corolla / Corolla Sportivo Club
    7. 3

      Camry Touring 2010 Fuel consumption 15.2L/100km. Normal?

      I did the mathematics myself regarding costs vs benefits for fuel injector cleaner. I have changed from 91ULP to 95PULP and 98PULP. Price difference can be about 13 -20 cents. Compared to 91ULP, Premium quality fuel should have a better quality additive package designed to have superior engine cleaning capabilities so the engine can perform at their best.
      campbeam in Camry Club
    8. 3

      Camry Touring 2010 Fuel consumption 15.2L/100km. Normal?

      "Fuel injector cleaner is a waste of money" Only if you by the cheap crap if you use LiquMolly a German Product it does work and you won't waste your Money.
      Aussie Camry in Camry Club
    9. 0

      Camry Touring 2010 A/C Issues.

      Hi Guys, My Camry 2010 Touring just had a regas done on it and the next day for some reason it wasn't blowing cold air but the next day it is and now working with nice cold air BUT every now and then we can hear and feel a buzz for a few secounds and today while my sister took my car I could her like a mild knocking sound when stopped but goes away when driving off. Any idea what this could be and the A/C is always working now for now.
      Aussie Camry in Camry Club
    10. 6

      My Toys & Collectables

      Friday the 13th added
      L4WL3SS in Club Lounge
×
×
  • Create New...

Forums

News

Membership