Really Bad Day - LotusTalk

blankdan · 01-31-2009, 10:54 PM

Well, I had a really bad day on Friday. So I guess now I have to figure out what to do. Anyone in the LA area have a recommendation of where to take my Lotus to get repaired? I don't think there's any frame damage (I hope not - at least there wasn't anything obvious to me). And would any place you recommend be qualified to determine if the frame is good. Or should I just take it to a dealer? Haven't had to have any major body work in ages. Thankfully insurance should cover it. Any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks.

serpent · 02-01-2009, 05:28 AM

SO what happened? or would you rather not discuss it until the matter is settled?

I would say to take the car into a lotus dealer, they will check everything for you.

chapster5 · 02-01-2009, 06:03 AM

ouch... sorry to seet this

Dragon · 02-01-2009, 06:35 AM

Look on the bright side you can do a new color or change things up now...

And it still looks better than this:

fishguy · 02-01-2009, 08:32 AM

take it to the dealership.
that wasnt a really bad day, if it were you would not be able to post this due to injuries from the accident.
just some perspective for you, its just a car, as long as you are ok, it was still a good day.

plastique999 · 02-01-2009, 08:36 AM

You may want to give SCC (Specialty Car Craft) a call, they do a lot of Lotus' and exotic car collisions.

sleeprfocus · 02-01-2009, 09:05 AM

You can also try Mulholland Motorsports near Pico and La Cienega, 310-360-0948

shay2nak · 02-02-2009, 12:16 AM

sorry about your car. I'd say try SCC also.

Chris Mackey · 02-02-2009, 10:09 AM

Good luck.

LARRY · 02-02-2009, 10:10 AM

Yeah...Dentworks. They specialize in Lotus.

Julio is VERY nice!

Mulholland Motorsports / Dent Werks

8630 West Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035 - (310) 360-0948
Open Weekdays 8am-6pm

While you're at it, have the inside of the headlights painted to match the body.

Sorry your Lotus got hurt.

daysineuropa · 02-03-2009, 12:45 AM

If you go to SCC you will see mine having its new clam fitted. Exact same color as yours, so see what you think about paint matching.

I don't think you can go wrong with either Dentwerks or SCC. Robert's paint job from Dentwerks is a work of art and SCC has some amazing techniques.

Steve at SCC has been more than helpful with insurance company.

At least you can justify a new clam. This is all it took to condemn mine...............

Mr. Know · 02-03-2009, 12:49 AM

Ouch, that makes my head hurt.

Hope it works out for the best.

blankdan · 02-05-2009, 11:33 AM

Well, I talked to the dealer (Newport European) and they're directing me over to a place in Santa Ana called European Motorcar Works. I don't recall ever seeing them mentioned here so I was wondering if anyone has any experience with them. I kind of like the idea of going someplace 'blessed' by the dealership, but barring any info I might end up over at SCC.

LBC111 · 02-05-2009, 03:03 PM

Hmmm... My rear clam was just crunched, so now I'm curious. I was goin to take mine to NE and let them handle it, but if they are sending you on your own...

01-31-2009, 10:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
blankdan 20 min into the future Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Monrovia, CA Posts: 111	Really Bad Day Well, I had a really bad day on Friday. So I guess now I have to figure out what to do. Anyone in the LA area have a recommendation of where to take my Lotus to get repaired? I don't think there's any frame damage (I hope not - at least there wasn't anything obvious to me). And would any place you recommend be qualified to determine if the frame is good. Or should I just take it to a dealer? Haven't had to have any major body work in ages. Thankfully insurance should cover it. Any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks. Attached Images

02-01-2009, 05:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
serpent Driver!! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,468	SO what happened? or would you rather not discuss it until the matter is settled? I would say to take the car into a lotus dealer, they will check everything for you. __________________ Studies show 100% of people die. Might as well have some fun.

02-01-2009, 06:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
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02-01-2009, 08:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
fishguy registered nipple Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,780 Images: 1	take it to the dealership. that wasnt a really bad day, if it were you would not be able to post this due to injuries from the accident. just some perspective for you, its just a car, as long as you are ok, it was still a good day. __________________ 2008-2009 SCCA AZ Regional "Driver of the Year" 1986 Swift DB-1 Sold 2008 HSR-West FF 3rd generation Champion 2008 "The Series" FF 3rd generation Champion 1987 Porsche Spec 944 2008-2009 season SCCA AZ regional Champion

02-01-2009, 08:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
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02-01-2009, 09:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
sleeprfocus Every Car is a Project Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 817	You can also try Mulholland Motorsports near Pico and La Cienega, 310-360-0948 __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise (Jet Blue Metallic) - ForcedFed 340 2002 Ford Focus SVT (Pitch Black) - Powered by 4.6L of V8 goodness

02-02-2009, 12:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
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02-02-2009, 10:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
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02-02-2009, 10:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 17,162	Yeah...Dentworks. They specialize in Lotus. Julio is VERY nice! Mulholland Motorsports / Dent Werks 8630 West Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035 - (310) 360-0948 Open Weekdays 8am-6pm While you're at it, have the inside of the headlights painted to match the body. Sorry your Lotus got hurt. __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise. Stage II Exhaust. 2007 ProBax seats. "We know they're magical and worth every minute we spend on them. The whole Lotus owners' world is like a secret handshake among people who understand that." (R&T) Last edited by LARRY : 02-02-2009 at 10:19 AM.

02-03-2009, 12:45 AM	#11 (permalink)
daysineuropa Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Malibou Lake, CA Posts: 179	If you go to SCC you will see mine having its new clam fitted. Exact same color as yours, so see what you think about paint matching. I don't think you can go wrong with either Dentwerks or SCC. Robert's paint job from Dentwerks is a work of art and SCC has some amazing techniques. Steve at SCC has been more than helpful with insurance company. At least you can justify a new clam. This is all it took to condemn mine............... Attached Images __________________ 2007 Elise - BRG (Full Ventureshield front by SCC, LSS wheels, polycarbonate chin guards, V1 on Mr.C bracket, LETSLA and Janspeed Stage II). 2005 Volvo XC-70 (Beagle carrier) 2001 BMW Z3 3.0 Coupe Last edited by daysineuropa : 02-03-2009 at 12:55 AM. Reason: resized attachment

02-03-2009, 12:49 AM	#12 (permalink)
Mr. Know British by extrapolation Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Marin, California Posts: 3,350 Images: 6	Ouch, that makes my head hurt. Hope it works out for the best. __________________ 07 Magnetic Blue Exige S Join the Blue Lotus Team on Facebook.

02-05-2009, 11:33 AM	#13 (permalink)
blankdan 20 min into the future Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Monrovia, CA Posts: 111	Well, I talked to the dealer (Newport European) and they're directing me over to a place in Santa Ana called European Motorcar Works. I don't recall ever seeing them mentioned here so I was wondering if anyone has any experience with them. I kind of like the idea of going someplace 'blessed' by the dealership, but barring any info I might end up over at SCC.

02-05-2009, 03:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
LBC111 Dan D Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,409	Hmmm... My rear clam was just crunched, so now I'm curious. I was goin to take mine to NE and let them handle it, but if they are sending you on your own... __________________ 07 Exige S 265: GG, Track Pack, V1, RV Camera, S111 CF roof and splitter, 4.5-lb Voltphreaks battery, 10-lb Von Hep Exhaust, Green filter, 265 crank hp +/-, Volk TE 37 Wheels, RTDbrace, Scroth 6-point ASM harnesses, Innovative Motor Mounts, Saiku Michi Catch Cans. To come: IC fans, headers, and sport cat. 1955 lbs total weight (est w/tank half full) 05 Elise: Storm Titanium, Sport, Touring, Stage II (SOLD) (May '05 - Sept '06)

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