Wrecked Elise... New 2.0 Elise member? - LotusTalk

Wasabi · 11-13-2007, 11:31 PM

Happened earlier today in Hayward, wasn't my fault - they fled the scene of the accident - CHP was a joke, 911 never even picked up my call... lots of bad stuff... god I'm depressed right now, but I bought some hard liquor on my way home after my night class (used mom's car) so I should at least sleep ok tonight... car is going to be towed to SVAG tomorrow morning

I don't know to hope it gets totaled or repaired... my deductible is 500$ and I can't sue for diminished value unless they catch the other driver (fat f'in chance) so... god I just don't know, depends what USAA considers the value of the car, not enough I'm sure... I'm going to try and sleep, anyway here are a couple pics I took...

Mr. Know · 11-13-2007, 11:37 PM

Ack!! These pics made me sick...my condolences.

charliex · 11-13-2007, 11:38 PM

sucks man.

Bavarian Motorist · 11-13-2007, 11:41 PM

Man, I hate to see Elises go

And I hate to see them in that shape....

jammersplace · 11-13-2007, 11:50 PM

sorry to hear about your lise hope everything works out for ya

gameson · 11-13-2007, 11:52 PM

Sorry for your loss, but looking at the pictures, it might be just cosmetic, meaning they may not totalled the car. the oil cooler may get damaged, but it looks like the structure is still OK. you may get a new clam. if so, ask to get an exige front clam (if you like exige front clam)

uclacyc · 11-13-2007, 11:54 PM

Did they speed off in front of you? Damn, that sucks. Your alignment might be off as well. Was this on 880? You didn't happen to catch the license plate?

This makes me all the more want to get the Chase cam. I just need to figure out which package to order (wish that there was one with two cameras, one for front and one for back).

cstetter · 11-14-2007, 01:39 AM

That royally sucks!

I feel your pain, man. Hope it gets fixed or settled fast and you are in the saddle again soon.

chuck_risen · 11-14-2007, 02:34 AM

Totally sucks. Glad you are alright. Hope it is just the clam.

lotusmark · 11-14-2007, 03:18 AM

That'll rub right out.

Vangman · 11-14-2007, 04:44 AM

At least you are all right. Hang in there. And just think, now you can get one of those supercharged Elises!

Vampyre · 11-14-2007, 05:39 AM

Wow, did you see this happen?

don't worry about the car it can be fixed...

wallabyguy · 11-14-2007, 06:25 AM

Pictures like that make me ill. I am happy that you were not hurt. The car can be replaced but you can't.

Blacktan · 11-14-2007, 06:33 AM

glad that you are Ok ...

Donbecker · 11-14-2007, 06:33 AM

Sorry to hear about your car.

I hope it all works out for ya...remember that they still make these cars, you could get a new one later.

Keep in mind that stuff that sucks like this is temporary...

Conan · 11-14-2007, 06:55 AM

I somewhat know how you feel. And like gameson said, it might not be as bad as you thought. I crashed mine on the track and was able to repair it myself. As long as there is no frame damage, you should be ok. Here are a few pics of what happened to mine and some of how it looks now. Maybe they will give you a little hope....

Icedog_16 · 11-14-2007, 06:59 AM

Bummer! On the plus side, it looks to be quite repairable, though.

Audiophile · 11-14-2007, 07:07 AM

First let me say what others have said, I'm glad your physically OK. Having been in a very bad car crash its not something I would wish on anyone, your whole life can literally change in a second. Secondly your car may be lucky, if the frame isn't tweaked, it should be fairly easy to repair. Its hard to tell from those pictures, it looks like the RF wheel is pushed back a little, but it could just be the angle of the picture. Good luck with everything!

fishguy · 11-14-2007, 07:21 AM

USAA is the best insurance company i have ever dealt with.
rest assured, they will take care of you minus your $500 deductable.
material things dont matter, you are ok , thats what matters.
Ricky

JoshS · 11-14-2007, 07:25 AM

Sereboff1 should chime in, but I think you might be able to go after your own insurance company for diminished value.

11-13-2007, 11:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Wasabi Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Ramon, CA Posts: 401	Wrecked Elise... New 2.0 Elise member? Happened earlier today in Hayward, wasn't my fault - they fled the scene of the accident - CHP was a joke, 911 never even picked up my call... lots of bad stuff... god I'm depressed right now, but I bought some hard liquor on my way home after my night class (used mom's car) so I should at least sleep ok tonight... car is going to be towed to SVAG tomorrow morning I don't know to hope it gets totaled or repaired... my deductible is 500$ and I can't sue for diminished value unless they catch the other driver (fat f'in chance) so... god I just don't know, depends what USAA considers the value of the car, not enough I'm sure... I'm going to try and sleep, anyway here are a couple pics I took... Attached Images

11-13-2007, 11:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
charliex disproving HD MTBF daily Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Las Vegas , NV Posts: 8,290	sucks man. __________________ Black Exige S - http://goth.am 265 Mule / Elan M100 ECU Tuning, http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39660 Arguing with an engineer is like wrestling with a pig in mud. After a while, you realise the pig is enjoying it.

11-13-2007, 11:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bavarian Motorist Live to Drive Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rye, NY Posts: 8,387	Man, I hate to see Elises go And I hate to see them in that shape.... __________________ Driving a Lotus Exige with sticky... performance tires on icy roads or in standing water is about as much fun as walking a high wire treated with WD-40 - Car & Driver BWR supercharged... I suppose I "got the power" now?? Last edited by Bavarian Motorist : 11-13-2007 at 11:46 PM.

11-13-2007, 11:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
jammersplace Drive it to the limit.... Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Starks, LA Posts: 34 Images: 4	sorry to hear about your lise hope everything works out for ya __________________ Yes, driving an Elise is as much fun as you can have without the risk of contracting an STD.

11-13-2007, 11:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
uclacyc Has a skinny fetish Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NorCal Posts: 920	Did they speed off in front of you? Damn, that sucks. Your alignment might be off as well. Was this on 880? You didn't happen to catch the license plate? This makes me all the more want to get the Chase cam. I just need to figure out which package to order (wish that there was one with two cameras, one for front and one for back). __________________ 2006 Solar Yellow Elise: clam protection, Multivex Mirror + mod, Center Brake Light Pulser, rear window shield, Von Hep Exhaust (twingle), Al trim ring, S111 Carpet Buttons & CF Center Console & Lidbone, toll mount, tray mod, brake light adj, headlight adj, raised letters, stealth bulb, de-snorkel?, painted cover? & caliper? ║ Forza 2 w/ Wheel & ButtKicker, CA Car Cover (less $: Covercraft Evo 4), CDI torque wrench, ProperAutoCare, Zaino Total Protection Kit, gas bib, stub tool, Etymotics.......

11-13-2007, 11:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mr. Know British by extrapolation Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Marin, California Posts: 2,165 Images: 5	Ack!! These pics made me sick...my condolences.

11-13-2007, 11:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
gameson Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,826	Sorry for your loss, but looking at the pictures, it might be just cosmetic, meaning they may not totalled the car. the oil cooler may get damaged, but it looks like the structure is still OK. you may get a new clam. if so, ask to get an exige front clam (if you like exige front clam)

11-14-2007, 01:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
cstetter Nothing witty to say Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,136	That royally sucks! I feel your pain, man. Hope it gets fixed or settled fast and you are in the saddle again soon.

11-14-2007, 02:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
chuck_risen CLR Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: I live in Glen Ellyn IL, a suburb of Chicago. Posts: 823	Totally sucks. Glad you are alright. Hope it is just the clam.

11-14-2007, 03:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
lotusmark Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 625	That'll rub right out.

11-14-2007, 04:44 AM	#11 (permalink)
Vangman Karting Maniac Join Date: May 2004 Location: Enfield, CT Posts: 1,121	At least you are all right. Hang in there. And just think, now you can get one of those supercharged Elises! __________________ Northeast E-Talk/Club111 Regional Coordinator! The NE 2008 Calendar ------------------------------------- Nothing quells chaos and disorder faster than the threat of total planetary annihilation. - Governor Tarkin acting commander of the first Death Star Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard. - Barry Melrose Measure your coffin, does it measure up to your lust? - Iron Maiden

11-14-2007, 05:39 AM	#12 (permalink)
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11-14-2007, 06:25 AM	#13 (permalink)
wallabyguy Club111. Got the groove? Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 5,333	Pictures like that make me ill. I am happy that you were not hurt. The car can be replaced but you can't. __________________ Robert (aka Sith Lord of LB) Former Lotus Sales 74 Elite 502 05 Elise (Snuffalupagous..RIP : Laser Blue, Black Leather, Touring Pack, Hardtop ) The Wallaby Will Ride Again

11-14-2007, 06:33 AM	#14 (permalink)
Blacktan 2 Exiges Owner NA & SC Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Athens,GREECE Posts: 678	glad that you are Ok ... __________________ 2006 Fed Aspen White Elise LSS -SOLD- 2006 Fed Phantom Black Exige 2006 Fed Storm Titanium Exige BWR BMW E66 745i GREEKS do it better www.lotusclub.gr

11-14-2007, 06:33 AM	#15 (permalink)
Donbecker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,035	Sorry to hear about your car. I hope it all works out for ya...remember that they still make these cars, you could get a new one later. Keep in mind that stuff that sucks like this is temporary...

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11-14-2007, 06:55 AM	#16 (permalink)
Conan with future lotus driver Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 1,833 Images: 24	I somewhat know how you feel. And like gameson said, it might not be as bad as you thought. I crashed mine on the track and was able to repair it myself. As long as there is no frame damage, you should be ok. Here are a few pics of what happened to mine and some of how it looks now. Maybe they will give you a little hope.... Attached Images __________________ "Driving involves 3 basic abilities: Accelerating, braking and turning. More power will only help acceleration. Lower weight helps all three." 2006 BRG Lotus Elise, 1986 Porsche 944spec race car, 2001 Chevy Silverado 6L 2500 HD (tow vehicle), 2007 Honda Odyssey (the wife's)

11-14-2007, 06:59 AM	#17 (permalink)
Icedog_16 He Hate Me Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,681	Bummer! On the plus side, it looks to be quite repairable, though.

11-14-2007, 07:07 AM	#18 (permalink)
Audiophile Just say no Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Outside Albany, NY Posts: 312	First let me say what others have said, I'm glad your physically OK. Having been in a very bad car crash its not something I would wish on anyone, your whole life can literally change in a second. Secondly your car may be lucky, if the frame isn't tweaked, it should be fairly easy to repair. Its hard to tell from those pictures, it looks like the RF wheel is pushed back a little, but it could just be the angle of the picture. Good luck with everything! __________________ 08 S2000 - daily driver

11-14-2007, 07:21 AM	#19 (permalink)
fishguy BLAND Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,128 Images: 1	USAA is the best insurance company i have ever dealt with. rest assured, they will take care of you minus your $500 deductable. material things dont matter, you are ok , thats what matters. Ricky __________________ 1986 Swift DB-1 1987 Porsche Spec 944

11-14-2007, 07:25 AM	#20 (permalink)
JoshS Come on down Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 1,579	Sereboff1 should chime in, but I think you might be able to go after your own insurance company for diminished value. __________________ '06 Elise Phantom Black, Touring, Starshield, Powder Coated Black Wheels, Bobble head IMUS