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JMF · 10-31-2009, 04:53 PM

Think this will buff out?

Anyone want to estimate the odds of it being totalled?

zygotesoup · 10-31-2009, 04:58 PM

id say the chances are high.

what the hell happened?

JMF · 10-31-2009, 05:11 PM

Hit a combination of water runoff and sand....

VMO/MMO · 10-31-2009, 06:07 PM

what a shame :-(

doug_porsche · 10-31-2009, 06:20 PM

That is too bad. Glad you are ok? Think I met you at HPR this spring. Was a great looking car.

shay2nak · 10-31-2009, 07:01 PM

I guess if the chassis is not damaged it wouldn't be totaled. Is the front damage the only place? Glad you're ok.

JMF · 10-31-2009, 09:38 PM

That was me at HPR.

The only other damage that was usexpected was the battery came out of the bracket and knocked out the rear tail light.

doug_porsche · 10-31-2009, 09:55 PM

Here is remembering happier times!

E_Swift · 10-31-2009, 10:26 PM

Really, does not look that bad.

Uncle Sam · 10-31-2009, 10:30 PM

Condolences.

yellowlotus · 11-01-2009, 01:44 AM

it should be a sin to drive the Elise on the snow.

Dragon · 11-01-2009, 04:22 AM

Doesn't look like too hard of a fix and possibly a good time to do some upgrading in the front end.. ie. brake lines, radiator, HID's etc...

zygotesoup · 11-01-2009, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doug_porsche

Here is remembering happier times!

is that a S111 folding tow hook folded down on your car? how'd you do that?

JMF · 11-01-2009, 03:40 PM

The snow was not a factor. denver got 2 feet a few days earlier and the weather had been in the 50/60 siince so the roads were pretty clear except for run off. No s111 tow hook just the hole for the factory hook once the grill was removed.

Sounds like it's not likely to be totalled?

RacyTracy · 11-01-2009, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMF

Sounds like it's not likely to be totalled?

I'm voting 'No, it's not.'

alil'britdifferent · 11-02-2009, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zygotesoup

is that a S111 folding tow hook folded down on your car? how'd you do that?

I've heard lots of people say they don't fold down on an Elise, but mine does.

kestrel74 · 11-02-2009, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alil'britdifferent

I've heard lots of people say they don't fold down on an Elise, but mine does.

Mine does also. and (back to the original subject) the clam doesn't look that bad....I'd say it's not totaled.

JMF · 11-12-2009, 04:19 PM

Well, it was totalled, for fun I am attaching the repair estimate. Strangely enough, after the check from progressive and selling exta wheels and tops, I should come out a few $k ahead.

For the record, the VIN is sccpc11125HL30197.

What to buy next???

10-31-2009, 04:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
JMF Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Denver Posts: 54	It started off as a rear panel (only) elimination Think this will buff out? Anyone want to estimate the odds of it being totalled? Attached Images Last edited by RacyTracy : 10-31-2009 at 07:08 PM. Reason: resize picture

10-31-2009, 04:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
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doug_porsche Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 381	Here is remembering happier times! Attached Images __________________ "They swap ends at remarkable speed" - David Hobbs Japanese Grand Prix Practice 2009

10-31-2009, 05:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
JMF Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Denver Posts: 54	Hit a combination of water runoff and sand....

10-31-2009, 06:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
VMO/MMO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 14	what a shame :-(

10-31-2009, 09:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
JMF Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Denver Posts: 54	That was me at HPR. The only other damage that was usexpected was the battery came out of the bracket and knocked out the rear tail light.

10-31-2009, 10:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
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Dragon Hydrocarbons Rule Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okinawa Japan Posts: 1,742 Images: 2	Doesn't look like too hard of a fix and possibly a good time to do some upgrading in the front end.. ie. brake lines, radiator, HID's etc... __________________ 2006 Exige; BWR Supercharger, Adj Sway Bar, Ohlins Suspension, BSK Oil Catch Can, Moroso Oil Pan, ORC Clutch, Custom Exhaust, Black Volk Racing CE28N's w/ Toyo R1R's, 2 piece rotors, Pagid Blue Pads, BSK Wet Carbon (Side Skirts, Front Lip Spoiler, Gas Cap Cover, Center Console, Door Panels), Dry Carbon rear Diffuser, Harness Bar, BWR Gauge Mount, OMP Superquadro steering wheel, LETSLA Short Shifter, V2arms, Rear Tow Link Brace, RLS Battery Bracket, BOE Tow Bar, Stickers.

11-01-2009, 03:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
JMF Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Denver Posts: 54	The snow was not a factor. denver got 2 feet a few days earlier and the weather had been in the 50/60 siince so the roads were pretty clear except for run off. No s111 tow hook just the hole for the factory hook once the grill was removed. Sounds like it's not likely to be totalled?

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