It seems in South Florida, when it rains, people suddenly forget how to drive. Luckily, even thgough I was hit twice, the car sustained minor damage. Three cars involved, my blue Cobra, a 94 white Toyota, and a 2000 Toyota.
I was heading West on Commercial Blvd (for those of you familar with South FL) about 300 yeards from University Drive... when BAM! -- my car moved ... I was like WTF .... then a half second later a slight bam... then BAM! -- my car moves again. At this point, I realize whats happening, nobody in front of me, and I nail the gas to get out of the way of a potiential pileup.
Nothing else occurred, but I was braced for impact. Got out, everyone is fine, the two Toyotas are damaged fairly bad, I cringe, go to the back of my car, and look. There is a little white paint and some scratches, but not bad. Deep breath. OK. Looking lower, nothing is dripping, trunk is fine, pop the trunk... everything as it should be. Whew. Look lower outside, OK, the tips to my Magnaflows are bent up.... no biggie. Look for a far distance, the pipes coming back from the mufflers have not moved... bonus.
Car seems fine, a little trip to my mechanic for a full inspection on the underside and a new bumper cover from Ford (painted and installed) and I'm good to go. He could not have hit me at more then 10-15 mph. Airbag did not deploy in any of the cars. If it can be said, I rule this a "good" accident. I haven't been in one in over 12 years (once, when I was 18 and young/stupid). So, I'll take this type any day.
I'm supposed to be in a car show in two weeks... the dude has Allstate and I just finished with the claim filing 5 minutes ago. Car will be inspected by Allstate and my mechanic tomorrow. I may ask for an alignment, told them I wanted a free rental car while my car was up. Did not contact my insurance company (they don't need to know, do they?) and don't plan to. Hopefully, I can still make the show, my paint will still be drying =P
So, the reason for my post... take it to Ford? If so, de-mod? No? Take it to a good paint shop and let them do it?
Feedback is welcome... thanks!
John
I was heading West on Commercial Blvd (for those of you familar with South FL) about 300 yeards from University Drive... when BAM! -- my car moved ... I was like WTF .... then a half second later a slight bam... then BAM! -- my car moves again. At this point, I realize whats happening, nobody in front of me, and I nail the gas to get out of the way of a potiential pileup.
Nothing else occurred, but I was braced for impact. Got out, everyone is fine, the two Toyotas are damaged fairly bad, I cringe, go to the back of my car, and look. There is a little white paint and some scratches, but not bad. Deep breath. OK. Looking lower, nothing is dripping, trunk is fine, pop the trunk... everything as it should be. Whew. Look lower outside, OK, the tips to my Magnaflows are bent up.... no biggie. Look for a far distance, the pipes coming back from the mufflers have not moved... bonus.
Car seems fine, a little trip to my mechanic for a full inspection on the underside and a new bumper cover from Ford (painted and installed) and I'm good to go. He could not have hit me at more then 10-15 mph. Airbag did not deploy in any of the cars. If it can be said, I rule this a "good" accident. I haven't been in one in over 12 years (once, when I was 18 and young/stupid). So, I'll take this type any day.
I'm supposed to be in a car show in two weeks... the dude has Allstate and I just finished with the claim filing 5 minutes ago. Car will be inspected by Allstate and my mechanic tomorrow. I may ask for an alignment, told them I wanted a free rental car while my car was up. Did not contact my insurance company (they don't need to know, do they?) and don't plan to. Hopefully, I can still make the show, my paint will still be drying =P
So, the reason for my post... take it to Ford? If so, de-mod? No? Take it to a good paint shop and let them do it?
Feedback is welcome... thanks!
John
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