Road Hazard last night in Annapolis! - Page 3 - LotusTalk

Valenz · 10-15-2008, 05:26 PM

Oh man, I'm sorry to see that. It's toast. Unfortunately, I have to drive to Atlanta tomorrow for the Elises's 1000 mile service. I was already worried about I-20 and I-285 because this nonsense turns up on those highways too often. I won't sleep well tonight. Maybe there's some hope of finding the irresponsible idiot who did this. Don't we pay taxes for safe driveable highways?

I'm glad that you weren't hurt. Good luck on having it "made right."

Rei · 10-15-2008, 05:28 PM

Have it totaled and get another one I really hope you have a good insurance company that doesn't try to BS you and give you enough to get a new one. Maybe time to upgrade to an exige

carlover · 10-15-2008, 05:31 PM

Sorry about your luck, and to anyone out looking to turn a salvage into a track car, I'd steer clear of this one. IMHO

ryoung99 · 10-15-2008, 05:32 PM

I think I am going to throw up.

My condolensces on your loss.

Good luck dealing with your insurance company, etc.

Icedog_16 · 10-15-2008, 05:33 PM

It would be nice if you and others had police reports and they tracked the offending party down - wishful, I know. But, I can't tell you how many times we've had dirt/sand/gravel haulers that have dropped stuff for whom we've had to report claims. So if you can track it down, it's in your best interest.

Baysailor · 10-15-2008, 05:39 PM

There may be useful information in these two threads (both of these were totalled):
Wood Block Vs. Exige......Block +1 (56K no way)
Avoid large objects in the road! (chunks of concrete)

There is another thread where someone hit a bumper or part of a bumper that was in the road, but I haven't found it yet. I think that Lotus was totalled too.

You definitely aren't alone:
Your worst object in middle of highway story

def · 10-15-2008, 05:50 PM

Sucks, and dealing with insurance and getting it inspected may not be fun for the next couple of weeks, but hang in there and you'll be in a new elise soon enough

Also be glad there wasn't a pile up on the freeway, didnt lose control, or the peice wasn't hit up and went through the windshield. Cars are replacable!

lotusforsale · 10-15-2008, 05:55 PM

Guess you're not going to be at Brits by the Bay on Saturday...

Good luck, sorry to see the damage. I drive that stretch of road dozens of times each year.

Aedo · 10-15-2008, 05:59 PM

So glad to hear you are OK - that object could have done a lot more damage and potentially caused you to loose control!

Sad news though is the chassis is definitely toast and is a relatively expensive item. What is expensive it removing everything off your broken one and bolting it to the good one

. Usually though much bodywork is destroyed before the chassis is damaged and as such a chassis swap + many panels etc will total a car. Even in your case with minimal panel damage it is unlikely that repair will be economic.

Hope there is a way to track that object and find the offender!

PS: just so that you know we aren't pulling your chain here are links to two similar incidents that totalled cars:
hit bumper (still had tag so culprit identified!)
hit block of wood

Catbird · 10-15-2008, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rei

Have it totaled and get another one I really hope you have a good insurance company that doesn't try to BS you and give you enough to get a new one. Maybe time to upgrade to an exige

If it is truely toast... it will be replaced by another Elise... love the open top ... the top has not been on since I bought it..
SC? Hmmmm...

Catbird · 10-15-2008, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lotusforsale

Guess you're not going to be at Brits by the Bay on Saturday...

Good luck, sorry to see the damage. I drive that stretch of road dozens of times each year.

Still drives well... where is brits on the bay?

cokey · 10-15-2008, 06:37 PM

damn that sucks.. yea deff looks totaled.. if you could, i would still buy it back and get a new one.. spare motors and other small things are always good to have.. you could even use the spare motor as a rebuild project.. make a beast out of it.. or just sell some good parts.. good luck with everything..

serpent · 10-15-2008, 07:00 PM

sorry man but these guys are right...the car is done. i say take it to crisswell tomorrow...i'll probably see you there too

(i'll come by)

Life is too short to be sad...so smile...everything will work out in your favor. Hope to see you in an exige.

...m... · 10-15-2008, 07:23 PM

...i really hope your insurance coverage comes through...not to put the fear of god into you, but last year i drove over a rock dropped by a construction truck, punctured my oil pan, and insurance wouldn't cover it...

lotusforsale · 10-15-2008, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catbird

Still drives well... where is brits on the bay?

Downs Park, Anne Arundel County, Pasadena (the REAL Pasadena, not the bogus California Pasadena).

Don't worry about the link saying '2007', it's got the 2008 show info.

Brits By The Bay 2007

serpent · 10-16-2008, 04:33 AM

Catbird: let me know if you are going to criswell today!!

jim-clayton · 10-16-2008, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catbird

If it is truely toast... it will be replaced by another Elise... love the open top ... the top has not been on since I bought it..
SC? Hmmmm...

Good choice.

chapster5 · 10-16-2008, 05:51 AM

OMG, sooo sorry to see this you should definatly keep the car and seel parts from it if the insurance gets you a new one, that way the money made from selling parts could get you better parts for the new elise, Good Luck

brooksfletcher · 10-16-2008, 06:33 AM

Ouch, my heart goes out to you. i know exactly how you feel. Something similar happened to my Z. That thing could've ripped through the damn floor board and done some serious to you as well. Im with the others, get it totaled and get it replaced with another. Good luck.

Catbird · 10-16-2008, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by serpent

Catbird: let me know if you are going to criswell today!!

An insurace guy is going to come to me..
I'm going sit tight, it may end up there...I'm not sure

10-15-2008, 05:28 PM	#42 (permalink)
Rei Lotus/TRD Geek Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond WA Posts: 623	Have it totaled and get another one I really hope you have a good insurance company that doesn't try to BS you and give you enough to get a new one. Maybe time to upgrade to an exige __________________ Kids in the Back seat causes Accidents Accidents in the Back Seat causes Kids Moral Stick with a Two Seater

10-15-2008, 05:32 PM	#44 (permalink)
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10-15-2008, 05:39 PM	#46 (permalink)
Baysailor Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,205	There may be useful information in these two threads (both of these were totalled): Wood Block Vs. Exige......Block +1 (56K no way) Avoid large objects in the road! (chunks of concrete) There is another thread where someone hit a bumper or part of a bumper that was in the road, but I haven't found it yet. I think that Lotus was totalled too. You definitely aren't alone: Your worst object in middle of highway story __________________ 2006 Lotus Elise - Solar Yellow, HT, LSS, LSD/TC, Touring, StarShield, S111 RTDbrace, S111 microMirror, S111 Carpet Buttons, Painted A/C Surround, CF Center Console, Nitron S/A, Tempest BAB26-12 AGM Battery, Fujita Intake, Top Speed Pro 1 Exhaust, 4Tress Harness Bar, 6000k 35w HID kit, Moroso Oil Pan, Plinthless front clam, Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 Wheels w/ RE01-R's for street use, Heater Core By-Pass, Shifter Reinforcement, LETSLA v2 Shift Kit Last edited by Baysailor : 10-15-2008 at 05:46 PM.

10-15-2008, 05:50 PM	#47 (permalink)
def ...ault Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 2,610	Sucks, and dealing with insurance and getting it inspected may not be fun for the next couple of weeks, but hang in there and you'll be in a new elise soon enough Also be glad there wasn't a pile up on the freeway, didnt lose control, or the peice wasn't hit up and went through the windshield. Cars are replacable! __________________ //kevin - 05 Graphite Gray - Red Touring / LSS / Starshield / Stage 2 + more SOLD after 1192 days and 22961 miles

10-15-2008, 06:37 PM	#52 (permalink)
cokey i'm fast Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: brooklyn ny Posts: 320	damn that sucks.. yea deff looks totaled.. if you could, i would still buy it back and get a new one.. spare motors and other small things are always good to have.. you could even use the spare motor as a rebuild project.. make a beast out of it.. or just sell some good parts.. good luck with everything.. __________________ BMW steel grey 04' neon srt4 ???hp ???ft lbs pulled the motor myself n rebuilt it.. got my baby back and its running strong. here for the love of the Elise, Exige and gaining the knowledge before I can get my own... my car.. http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f152...ny-pics-62883/

10-15-2008, 05:26 PM	#41 (permalink)
Valenz Next Exit 200 Lightyears Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: West Central Alabama Posts: 285 Images: 5	Oh man, I'm sorry to see that. It's toast. Unfortunately, I have to drive to Atlanta tomorrow for the Elises's 1000 mile service. I was already worried about I-20 and I-285 because this nonsense turns up on those highways too often. I won't sleep well tonight. Maybe there's some hope of finding the irresponsible idiot who did this. Don't we pay taxes for safe driveable highways? I'm glad that you weren't hurt. Good luck on having it "made right."

10-15-2008, 05:31 PM	#43 (permalink)
carlover できそこないの傲慢嫌い Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Sorry about your luck, and to anyone out looking to turn a salvage into a track car, I'd steer clear of this one. IMHO

10-15-2008, 05:33 PM	#45 (permalink)
Icedog_16 I drank what?!? Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 4,214	It would be nice if you and others had police reports and they tracked the offending party down - wishful, I know. But, I can't tell you how many times we've had dirt/sand/gravel haulers that have dropped stuff for whom we've had to report claims. So if you can track it down, it's in your best interest.

10-15-2008, 05:55 PM	#48 (permalink)
lotusforsale Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,223 Images: 8	Guess you're not going to be at Brits by the Bay on Saturday... Good luck, sorry to see the damage. I drive that stretch of road dozens of times each year.

10-15-2008, 05:59 PM	#49 (permalink)
Aedo anglophile in exile Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 2,574 Images: 88	So glad to hear you are OK - that object could have done a lot more damage and potentially caused you to loose control! Sad news though is the chassis is definitely toast and is a relatively expensive item. What is expensive it removing everything off your broken one and bolting it to the good one . Usually though much bodywork is destroyed before the chassis is damaged and as such a chassis swap + many panels etc will total a car. Even in your case with minimal panel damage it is unlikely that repair will be economic. Hope there is a way to track that object and find the offender! PS: just so that you know we aren't pulling your chain here are links to two similar incidents that totalled cars: hit bumper (still had tag so culprit identified!) hit block of wood

10-15-2008, 07:00 PM	#53 (permalink)
serpent Driver!! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,468	sorry man but these guys are right...the car is done. i say take it to crisswell tomorrow...i'll probably see you there too (i'll come by) Life is too short to be sad...so smile...everything will work out in your favor. Hope to see you in an exige. __________________ Studies show 100% of people die. Might as well have some fun.

10-15-2008, 07:23 PM	#54 (permalink)
...m... Denuo Volatilis Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,716	...i really hope your insurance coverage comes through...not to put the fear of god into you, but last year i drove over a rock dropped by a construction truck, punctured my oil pan, and insurance wouldn't cover it... __________________ 2005 Federal Elise \| Touring \| Storm Titanium ...73,000 miles and aging beautifully... 2000 New Beetle \| Turbo \| Reflex Silver ...107,000 miles of steadfast service...

10-16-2008, 04:33 AM	#56 (permalink)
serpent Driver!! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,468	Catbird: let me know if you are going to criswell today!! __________________ Studies show 100% of people die. Might as well have some fun.

10-16-2008, 05:51 AM	#58 (permalink)
chapster5 Photochopper Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Merseyside, UK Posts: 2,639 Images: 6	OMG, sooo sorry to see this you should definatly keep the car and seel parts from it if the insurance gets you a new one, that way the money made from selling parts could get you better parts for the new elise, Good Luck __________________ http://www.chuforiagraphics.com/ FOR ALL YOUR GRAPHICS NEEDS CONTACT KEITH ON: sweetdaddydelicious (AT) hotmail (DOT) com

10-16-2008, 06:33 AM	#59 (permalink)
brooksfletcher Corners Like A House Fly Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kuwait, Alaska and California Posts: 107	Ouch, my heart goes out to you. i know exactly how you feel. Something similar happened to my Z. That thing could've ripped through the damn floor board and done some serious to you as well. Im with the others, get it totaled and get it replaced with another. Good luck.

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