Damage - is this repairable? - LotusTalk

Colinsmix · 03-24-2007, 05:28 PM

Coming home from Santana Row today. Someone lost a bumper on the freeway and caused a traffic jam. I didn't see it until it came under the 4X4 in front of me. We were only doing about 25 MPH, but I recieved a nice hole in the underside of the clam and the front piece of aluminum.

I think I'll have to replace the aluminum, but can the fiberglass be repaired, or does this mean a new clam?

MERLIN · 03-24-2007, 05:43 PM

Bummer!

Looks repairable to me, though. Alternatively, you could move to a state requiring front plates . . . .

///Mink · 03-24-2007, 05:50 PM

So you kept the bumper?

FWIW, 5STE554 is a 1987 Nissan Pathfinder, VIN JN6ND14Y8HW002861 Maybe they're insured?

AgentTripleX · 03-24-2007, 06:00 PM

I think you can report them and somehow get them to pay for the damage to your car because their bumper wasn't properly secured to their car. Recently a woman in San Francisco died from a tire flying off a taxi and they are trying to figure out how is responsible the taxi driver or the shop he just came from. So this bumper not being on properly is somebody's fault

Chris(MA) · 03-24-2007, 06:02 PM

Claim from their insurance! one thing that pisses me off is people that drop crap on the roads, junk, nails, screws and all kinds of crap that causes damage.
I'd make a claim from their insurance, perhaps getting your insurance company to pursue their losses from the other party.

Ian · 03-24-2007, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris(MA)

Claim from their insurance! one thing that pisses me off is people that drop crap on the roads, junk, nails, screws and all kinds of crap that causes damage.
I'd make a claim from their insurance, perhaps getting your insurance company to pursue their losses from the other party.

+1

DragonRider1 · 03-24-2007, 07:58 PM

If that is the bumper with the tag, then go after them. No excuses.

A nightfall blue at that.. <sigh>

lotus54 · 03-24-2007, 08:16 PM

Yeah, you could certainly fix that from what I can see. I doubt you'd be able to see it unless you really looked closely.
the paint blend is what you would probably notice the most.

I caught a rock right where the plate would go last fall sometime. It didn't break anything, but flexed enough where the paint cracked on the upper part. I flowed in some coloured resin. I can see it, but not big deal.
I'm going to put a 'psudo' plate on the front anyway I think. (printed copy, laminated and cutdown a bit).

Mark

Colinsmix · 03-24-2007, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Mink

So you kept the bumper?

FWIW, 5STE554 is a 1987 Nissan Pathfinder, VIN JN6ND14Y8HW002861 Maybe they're insured?

Yea, I wanted the evidence!! I'm not going to ask how you got that info, but thank you very much!!!!!

I'm going to give all this info to my insurance company and let them chase 'em down.

cudacharlie · 03-24-2007, 08:22 PM

I LOVE THE INTERNET! Go git 'em!

pwn3d.

cpforyou · 03-24-2007, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Colinsmix

Yea, I wanted the evidence!! I'm not going to ask how you got that info, but thank you very much!!!!!

I'm going to give all this info to my insurance company and let them chase 'em down.

http://www.smogcheck.ca.gov/vehtests/pubtstqry.aspx I use this website myself. To look up any car that has been smogged once.

Tintin · 03-24-2007, 08:43 PM

If the insurance is going to pay, then don't bother trying to save money. Just get it replaced. I got a similar gash in mine a few months ago, although the hole wasn't as big. I ended up replacing the clam for a total cost of about $9,000

I used Dell Autobody in Cambell. They were recommended to me by the local Lotus dealer (Silicon Valley Auto Group).

cstetter · 03-24-2007, 10:07 PM

Sorry to hear about this!

You should have come on the drive with us instead

. Actually - maybe not - one of us blew out his rear windscreen going down Page Mill Road

powerbookguy · 03-24-2007, 10:10 PM

just report it to your insurance, they will deal with the subrogation (getting the other guy to pay).

Dietrich · 03-24-2007, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian

+1

this++

rnr · 03-24-2007, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Tintin

If the insurance is going to pay, then don't bother trying to save money. Just get it replaced.

Better yet a check for replacement and spend ~$2k fixing it

Edit: And get an FF 275/Tripoint SC with the money you save

habendanio · 03-25-2007, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by cstetter

Sorry to hear about this!

You should have come on the drive with us instead

. Actually - maybe not - one of us blew out his rear windscreen going down Page Mill Road

I noticed from the last drive I was on not to follow too close. These cars can throws rocks pretty good.
Got any pics of your gullwing top?
This thread sounds like one to follow. Hope his/her insurance pays up.

habendanio · 03-25-2007, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by cpforyou

http://www.smogcheck.ca.gov/vehtests/pubtstqry.aspx I use this website myself. To look up any car that has been smogged once.

Funny now that I know about this site, I've been checking a few cars that have there license plate in the pics. Don't think I could handle the power.

The Shop Indy · 03-25-2007, 06:58 AM

Easily repaired

RacyTracy · 03-25-2007, 02:31 PM

When they say 'Did you get the license plate?'.....you REALLY got the license plate. I am really surprised at the number of bumpers along the road with plates on them. I can't imagine leaving mine behind if it fell off or even if it came off in a wreck.

03-24-2007, 05:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Colinsmix \ / Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 298	Damage - is this repairable? Coming home from Santana Row today. Someone lost a bumper on the freeway and caused a traffic jam. I didn't see it until it came under the 4X4 in front of me. We were only doing about 25 MPH, but I recieved a nice hole in the underside of the clam and the front piece of aluminum. I think I'll have to replace the aluminum, but can the fiberglass be repaired, or does this mean a new clam? Attached Images __________________ B7 Audi S4, Black 68 Mustang Fastback, Highland Green (Bullitt) RIP - NFB, Biscuit, Touring, Stage II, Gull Wing Top, V-1, Ragnorak Mirror, Painted console, RC-10 Remote, Ipod adapter, Polk DB400 & DB650 upgrade, Trunk Bootie,

03-24-2007, 05:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
MERLIN Fulfilled @ Last AR Elite Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Lotus-land (Upstate NY) Posts: 285	Bummer! Looks repairable to me, though. Alternatively, you could move to a state requiring front plates . . . . __________________ Member, AR ELITE a.k.a. Lotus-Eater (one who loses all desire for earthly pursuits or memory of family and home, whose only desire is to live in bliss in Lotus-land) 2005 Elise: Ardent red, touring, biscuit, starshield 2006 WRX wagon (CGM) with short shifter 1999 10th Anniversary Miata (for sale, 25K miles) 1990 Miata (sold) 1985 MR2 (sold) 1976 MG Midget and 1971 TR6

03-24-2007, 05:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
///Mink Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sacramento Posts: 215	So you kept the bumper? FWIW, 5STE554 is a 1987 Nissan Pathfinder, VIN JN6ND14Y8HW002861 Maybe they're insured? __________________ 2005 Elise: Laser Blue, LSS, Touring, HT, SS, Stage II. - SOLD

03-24-2007, 06:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
AgentTripleX #101 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 3,262	I think you can report them and somehow get them to pay for the damage to your car because their bumper wasn't properly secured to their car. Recently a woman in San Francisco died from a tire flying off a taxi and they are trying to figure out how is responsible the taxi driver or the shop he just came from. So this bumper not being on properly is somebody's fault __________________ www.twitter.com/autoVXNs http://sprvxn.tumblr.com/ "There is no right or wrong. Just the consequences of our actions." Californication My PM box here is way over capacity, so please send all emails to sprvxn@gmail.com

03-24-2007, 07:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
DragonRider1 Sports Photographer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Knoxville, Tn Posts: 1,369	If that is the bumper with the tag, then go after them. No excuses. A nightfall blue at that.. <sigh> __________________ 2005 Elise Ardent Red/Black LSS, TP, HT, Knoxville, TN. Surrounded by: Deal's Gap (318 curves in 11 miles) Cherohala Skyway (45miles of sweeping mountain curves) Devil's Triangle (Deal's Gap but with more attitude) ...and of course, the Great Smokey Mountains Parks! Welcome to Elise Country

03-24-2007, 06:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
Chris(MA) Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Benicia, CA Posts: 95	Claim from their insurance! one thing that pisses me off is people that drop crap on the roads, junk, nails, screws and all kinds of crap that causes damage. I'd make a claim from their insurance, perhaps getting your insurance company to pursue their losses from the other party.

03-24-2007, 08:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
lotus54 Nightfall Blue Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Port Angeles, WA Posts: 611	Yeah, you could certainly fix that from what I can see. I doubt you'd be able to see it unless you really looked closely. the paint blend is what you would probably notice the most. I caught a rock right where the plate would go last fall sometime. It didn't break anything, but flexed enough where the paint cracked on the upper part. I flowed in some coloured resin. I can see it, but not big deal. I'm going to put a 'psudo' plate on the front anyway I think. (printed copy, laminated and cutdown a bit). Mark

03-24-2007, 08:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
cudacharlie wow this thing is small.. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mulholland Speedway Posts: 380	I LOVE THE INTERNET! Go git 'em! pwn3d. __________________ 06 Elise - chrome orange scootypuff 06 Magnum SRT8 - loaded black rocketbrick 05 SSR - yellow funbuggy 70 Charger R/T 440 - plum crazy snarlybeast 70 Cuda 440 convert - sublime burlycruiser

03-24-2007, 08:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
Tintin Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,062	If the insurance is going to pay, then don't bother trying to save money. Just get it replaced. I got a similar gash in mine a few months ago, although the hole wasn't as big. I ended up replacing the clam for a total cost of about $9,000 I used Dell Autobody in Cambell. They were recommended to me by the local Lotus dealer (Silicon Valley Auto Group).

03-24-2007, 10:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
cstetter Nothing witty to say Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,449	Sorry to hear about this! You should have come on the drive with us instead . Actually - maybe not - one of us blew out his rear windscreen going down Page Mill Road

03-24-2007, 10:10 PM	#14 (permalink)
powerbookguy Looking Down The Inside Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 968	just report it to your insurance, they will deal with the subrogation (getting the other guy to pay).

03-25-2007, 06:58 AM	#19 (permalink)
The Shop Indy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 265	Easily repaired

03-25-2007, 02:31 PM	#20 (permalink)
RacyTracy Adminatrix Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Palatine, IL Posts: 9,713 Images: 2	When they say 'Did you get the license plate?'.....you REALLY got the license plate. I am really surprised at the number of bumpers along the road with plates on them. I can't imagine leaving mine behind if it fell off or even if it came off in a wreck.

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