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GraffitiPanda

12-16-2008, 11:00 PM

at 10:30 pm Dec. 16th 2008 my car is totaled...
side swiped by a truck and held at fault pictures when i can getm....

if anyone has a miata i can make payments on id be very happy...

the car is dead... but my passion isnt....

see you all thursday....

ban me or whatever but im not going to be able to do secret santa... sorry...

Jack-MX5ATLanta.com

12-16-2008, 11:06 PM

Crap. You ok?

MeFryRice

12-16-2008, 11:07 PM

I'm sorry to hear man!! I hope everything works out in your favor!

GraffitiPanda

12-16-2008, 11:09 PM

unfortunately im ok..... i put so much time and effort and now its all gone.... but im stripping her and gonna do my best to find a rolling shell 97..

Sawyer

12-16-2008, 11:11 PM

Hope everything works out ok for you. At least you aren't hurt!

GraffitiPanda

12-16-2008, 11:12 PM

i dont have any money is the problem and i was held at fault thanks to lawrenceville's poorly designed intersection...

liability fixes most but im broke til friday...

Jack-MX5ATLanta.com

12-16-2008, 11:12 PM

unfortunately im ok..... i put so much time and effort and now its all gone.... but im stripping her and gonna do my best to find a rolling shell 97..

I hope you mean fortunately!

I know how **** it can be. I lost my 2.5RS just over a year ago. There's not a day that goes by where I don't think of it.

Roadster

12-16-2008, 11:14 PM

Damn, sorry to hear that. :(

GraffitiPanda

12-16-2008, 11:23 PM

im so sick rite now thinking about how i felt... this is my 7th wreck in my life....
and not the worst but close to it..... my worst was 15 rolls in a caged del sol in NC no bue'no street racing.... but its weird how my body shut down in the accident and took the impact...

silver280zx

12-16-2008, 11:29 PM

Holy crap man that sucks sorry, I almost lost the Z earlier this year in gainesville, she got all banged up, but i managed to save her. Sorry for your loss.

GraffitiPanda

12-16-2008, 11:34 PM

thanks for the kind words... im def. depressed....

metalman

12-17-2008, 12:50 AM

Damn dude, that sucks.
I wrecked my first Miata, only wreck I have ever had too.
It worked out in the long run...it always does.

Jack-MX5ATLanta.com

12-17-2008, 12:58 AM

Yep, just think of it as an opportunity to have a fresh start and work at a different angle!

RotorNutFD3S

12-17-2008, 03:39 AM

Sorry to hear that man! Hopefully things will turn around for you and you'll find what you're looking for. Hell, you know how everyone on here is always looking for something, now finding you a rolling shell is our new project. If we can find Steve an NA, we can find anyone anything. :)

And don't worry about the Secret Santa thing, we'll figure that all out.

Doppelgänger

12-17-2008, 06:45 AM

:(

teh suckage. Things work out in the end though.

jester911

12-17-2008, 07:09 AM

Sorry to hear it. Hope you get back on the road soon.

Georgia Cracker

12-17-2008, 07:24 AM

I'm glad you are ok. Hope you were able to salvage your hood for posterity, or the next car.

Acro

12-17-2008, 07:33 AM

Oh damn man. That sucks bigtime. I've lost 2 Miata's out of the 4 I've had. I'm glad to hear you are okay though, and you weren't hurt.

Doppelgänger

12-17-2008, 08:29 AM

MeFryRice

12-17-2008, 08:44 AM

That's not a bad idea.

wildfire0310

12-17-2008, 08:47 AM

Nic, have you thought about maybe going to the bank and getting a small personal loan to buy another car? Then, you can sell parts off your 91 and pay it toward the loan. Just an idea. There are plenty of Miatas out there for $4k or less.

What mike said or if your motor all that is still good try and find some rolling shell and just swap over all the parts.

Hey just look at it this way you where talking about wanting to redo the whole paint on your car now you have a new canvas to work with instead of having to paint over the old. BTW I hope your hood and trunk made it so you can atleast hold on to that.

I vote: part out your current wreaked car and use the motor to buy a rolling shell and swap over your drive train.

Good luck and I'll see you Thursday if you end up going.

MeFryRice

12-17-2008, 08:58 AM

What mike said or if your motor all that is still good try and find some rolling shell and just swap over all the parts.

I think that's what his plans were. ;)

Grantri

12-17-2008, 09:16 AM

Damn shame, sorry man. Glad you werent hurt

wildfire0310

12-17-2008, 09:53 AM

I think that's what his plans were. ;)

I didn't catch the part about the rolling shell just the 97 and since I know his car is a 1.6 I didn't think he was planing to swap the 1.6 into a 97 rolling shell.

Ok I am going to go back to eating my pop tart now..

metalman

12-17-2008, 10:24 AM

The rolling shell idea is one that is easier said then done.
The thing about NAs is that the value or worth is NOT in the drivetrain, but in the body.
Drivetrains are very cheap in comparison to body parts, roofs, and paintjobs etc
Of course there are always exceptions but those are often a matter of luck & timing.

If it was me, I would sell either the whole thing for parts..which is the quickest route to a little cash... or part it...which can be a sloooow route....and just buy a running car.

Of course I am basing this somewhat on assumptions of damage here. What all is crunched on your car???

GraffitiPanda

12-17-2008, 10:30 AM

i have 3 options...
1. take the 99 nb i might work out payments on...
2. ask my grandfather for a loan
3. take out a loan if anyone will give me one...

GraffitiPanda

12-17-2008, 10:32 AM

ill post pics soon.. im going to get her now...

but the passenger side = ****ED

metalman

12-17-2008, 10:35 AM

ill post pics soon.. im going to get her now...

but the passenger side = ****ED

Well, doors, fenders, and quarter panels etc can all be replaced.
Its a matter of whether and how much of the frame & inner structure is crunched.

Doppelgänger

12-17-2008, 10:36 AM

1- if you work out payments, make sure to get everything in writing and have it notorized. Always document payments if you're making them to a private party.

2- Not a bad idea...maybe even get him to co-sign on a loan.

3- I'd try it first. You are at the age where you need to start building credit if you have not already. If you've had any credit cards or loans and know you've been good on the payments...then try to get one on your own.

metalman

12-17-2008, 10:42 AM

i have 3 options...
1. take the 99 nb i might work out payments on...
2. ask my grandfather for a loan
3. take out a loan if anyone will give me one...

Of these options, I would skip #1.
Anyone willing to take payments is usually getting ALOT for their 'favor' in return...or selling you a ****ty car they cant sell otherwise. Buy here/pay here is never good.

Number 3, only if its a legitimate loan from a bank where you will build credit...at a reasonable cost...not from Tony who drives a black caddy. ;)

Number 2, tricky one. Borrowing from family is dicey. Might be worth seeing IF your car can be fixed for a reasonable amount and ask him to help you with that. Just a thought.

MeFryRice

12-17-2008, 11:02 AM

Kurt explained it just right...

mustangtomiata

12-17-2008, 11:13 AM

Indeed

GraffitiPanda

12-17-2008, 01:32 PM

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19/annik5k/IMG_0548.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19/annik5k/IMG_0549.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19/annik5k/IMG_0550.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19/annik5k/IMG_0551.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19/annik5k/IMG_0552.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19/annik5k/IMG_0553.jpg

GraffitiPanda

12-17-2008, 01:33 PM

there you are in all he glory...

some ******* Japanese engineering!

SO... anyone need some parts?

wildfire0310

12-17-2008, 01:37 PM

it will buff out :D.

GraffitiPanda

12-17-2008, 01:39 PM

it will buff out :D.

*** :P

wildfire0310

12-17-2008, 01:42 PM

*** :P

yepo, glad to see you still have some humor in you. You still planing to come out tomorrow night?

check you PM's also

metalman

12-17-2008, 01:42 PM

Hard to tell from pic...but quarter panel and door are easily replaced.
The question is, whats the side frame rail like? Before I got too carried away
I would have someone look at it. Cottrell would be my choice. Fixes this kind of
thing all the time...and reasonable.
The parts are no biggie...I even have those for the most part.

wildfire0310

12-17-2008, 01:44 PM

yea I was wondering the same thing when I saw the photo.. It seems all the damage is in the upper 50% of the car. The damage to the door jam looks nasty to me, but I don't have even a 25% the knowledge you have about damage miata, Kurt.

GraffitiPanda

12-17-2008, 01:49 PM

the rail and frame are FUUUCKED!...but i dunno ill bring it up there tomorrow...

wildfire0310

12-17-2008, 01:53 PM

BTW I hope you didn't have a passager in the car.

metalman

12-17-2008, 02:04 PM

the rail and frame are FUUUCKED!...but i dunno ill bring it up there tomorrow...

I cannot see that from the pic. It doesnt look it...but that would need to be examined.
The impact looks mostly high in the door.

To be honest, the quarter panel could probably be salvaged, I have seen much worse...but being along an edge it might
be easier to do some welding with a piece cut from another car. Body man would be the one to say what would work best.

Acro

12-17-2008, 02:12 PM

You are a lucky man Nick. Good to see you are alright. Might hurt in a few days though.

wildfire0310

12-17-2008, 02:17 PM

I cannot see that from the pic. It doesnt look it...but that would need to be examined.
The impact looks mostly high in the door.

To be honest, the quarter panel could probably be salvaged, I have seen much worse...but being along an edge it might
be easier to do some welding with a piece cut from another car. Body man would be the one to say what would work best.

Well if anything... we all know where some nice quarter panels are sitting

amaff

12-17-2008, 03:42 PM

Glad you're ok... but the only thing I can't figure out is how did you manage to get sideswiped where it was your fault???

silver280zx

12-17-2008, 03:43 PM

Ya from the pics it doesnt look like the frame is bent, the rocker panels look intact as well. However we havent seen it in person. It would be sweet if it was reparable though. Keep your hopes up man.

matredd

12-17-2008, 04:25 PM

damn dude. Glad you're ok.

GraffitiPanda

12-17-2008, 04:25 PM

SHE WILL LIVE!
i stopped by ABKS today (my old shop) and $500 plust the parts i buy from kirt will save her...

she'll be getting a new paint job... some buffing and bondo to some dents i have and all this will be behind me :)

(and to the responce of "how is it possible its your fault?)
well the lights were at fault they fuked up and gave both lanes on both side all green.
causing me to make a turn and for him to not stop.... no worries... im ok the car will be fine.... ive got the biggest smile on my face rite now :))

amaff

12-17-2008, 04:31 PM

(and to the responce of "how is it possible its your fault?)
well the lights were at fault they fuked up and gave both lanes on both side all green.
causing me to make a turn and for him to not stop.... no worries... im ok the car will be fine.... ive got the biggest smile on my face rite now :))

Do both parties corroborate that story? Did you get a police report? Witnesses? It is a big deal because you'll have an at-fault accident on your record which will do very interesting things to your insurance.

lance

12-17-2008, 05:08 PM

GraffitiPanda

12-17-2008, 05:35 PM

not all my wrecks...

only 4 and 1 (this one was "my fault")

ben91

12-17-2008, 06:16 PM

I was going to chime in and say that it looks very repairable from the photos, but I guess your body guy knows that. You'll need a quarter cut (easy enough) and a door.

GraffitiPanda

12-17-2008, 06:22 PM

I was going to chime in and say that it looks very repairable from the photos, but I guess your body guy knows that. You'll need a quarter cut (easy enough) and a door.

thanks ben never guessed i woulda needed a door :P

GraffitiPanda

12-17-2008, 06:23 PM

im looking to buy a kit to replace and cover some parts of the damage... anyone know of some bad *** low pro kits :P

GraffitiPanda

12-17-2008, 06:42 PM

Do both parties corroborate that story? Did you get a police report? Witnesses? It is a big deal because you'll have an at-fault accident on your record which will do very interesting things to your insurance.

lets think about this question....

im 20.. have guaged ears spiky blond and black hair... flashy cloths (sometimes) i drive a sports car... I have LOTS of exposed tattoos... IM 20.... DRIVE A SPORTS CAR..... and the guy who hit me was late 30s early 40's driving a GM PICKUP TRUCK in hickville Ga...

ben91

12-17-2008, 06:44 PM

Yeah, Lawrenceville is certainly hickville, USA.

If you think people treat you like a ****** because you dress like one, why not change your appearance?

GraffitiPanda

12-17-2008, 07:19 PM

dont care....

amaff

12-17-2008, 07:20 PM

lets think about this question....

im 20.. have guaged ears spiky blond and black hair... flashy cloths (sometimes) i drive a sports car... I have LOTS of exposed tattoos... IM 20.... DRIVE A SPORTS CAR..... and the guy who hit me was late 30s early 40's driving a GM PICKUP TRUCK in hickville Ga...

lmao if lawrenceville is hickville, y'all must not get out much

metalman

12-17-2008, 07:23 PM

lmao if lawrenceville is hickville, y'all must not get out much

I dunno...Larry Flynt came here and got shot...just because his publications depict black guys with white girls. Thats pretty hick! LOL.... :lol:

GraffitiPanda

12-17-2008, 07:25 PM

I dunno...Larry Flynt came here and got shot...just because his publications depict black guys with white girls. Thats pretty hick! LOL.... :lol:

LOL what he said... :)

silver280zx

12-17-2008, 07:34 PM

lol @ hickville, come out to watkinsville, ga or yellville, Arkansas, where my family is from. Its scary, I dont know how we turned out so well, lol.

amaff

12-17-2008, 07:39 PM

I dunno...Larry Flynt came here and got shot...just because his publications depict black guys with white girls. Thats pretty hick! LOL.... :lol:

I'm not going to lie, we HAVE hicks here, but lawrenceville's not a terrible place. Go up to NE GA, or North FL, most places in SC or AL... they make lawrenceville look like a shining beacon of cultural excellence LOL

GraffitiPanda

12-17-2008, 07:40 PM

true

ben91

12-17-2008, 07:58 PM

Lawrenceville has more asians than hicks, and more mexicans than asians.
Where is hickville exactly? I dunno, but I'd think that the mountains of West Virginia is probably a good place to start looking. I broke down once there and it was scurry.

simontibbett

12-17-2008, 08:06 PM

Wow that's bad...sorry but I wouldn't even bother trying to fix that. Glad you are ok though. Cars can be replaced.

GraffitiPanda

12-17-2008, 08:41 PM

its completely fixable... so im going through with it

deerock

12-17-2008, 09:08 PM

yeah nic called me about an hour after it happened, and i was glad to hear he was alright.
sad about his rolling artwork, but if it can be repaired i have found some links to some very affordable miata, running, or shells that you might find interesting.

full running car, keep the panda look!
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/cto/956589811.html

use your hood, and maybe bumper?
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/cto/945578078.html

thats all i found so far lol, im still looking :)

GraffitiPanda

12-17-2008, 09:56 PM

thanks man.... but i found out today SHES GONNA LIVE!
youll see her tomorrow! :)

silver280zx

12-17-2008, 09:58 PM

"Where is hickville exactly? I dunno, but I'd think that the mountains of West Virginia is probably a good place to start looking."

Ozark Arkansas. Youve seen deliverance right? ya thats how it really is. lol

GraffitiPanda

12-17-2008, 10:14 PM

wow.. lets keep it on topic LOL!

simontibbett

12-17-2008, 10:52 PM

It didn't bend the windshield frame or anything? I can't tell in detail from the pics. Or frame rails?

GraffitiPanda

12-17-2008, 11:31 PM

nope and.. only slightly but they can and will be pulled...

GraffitiPanda

12-19-2008, 09:31 PM

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a19/annik5k/DSC00026-1.jpg
so... its getting there... slowly... but it will be on the frame machine soon :)

metalman

12-19-2008, 09:34 PM

Doesnt look as bad now that the wacked parts are removed.
It'll be back in no time. :)

GraffitiPanda

12-19-2008, 09:37 PM

indeed i started the cuts... but im not moving on untill the frame machine has done its job... the only thing i worry about is the inside dash rail... its gonna be a ***** if thats bent...

if it is ill have the frame streight and its still warped i have no other choice but to gut it and redo it custom....

btw when did fifth gear become a level LOL! my car grinds in 5th... jack ill give you $$ to change mine to zombie LOL!

GraffitiPanda

12-19-2008, 09:39 PM

btw i made that avatar... im putting that painted on the hood after shes to the painting stage :)

more updates coming as repair progresses...

metalman

12-19-2008, 09:58 PM

.. the only thing i worry about is the inside dash rail... its gonna be a ***** if thats bent...

Dash rail?? Are you taking the bar inside the dash?
If thats bent the dash should be cracked or buckled.

GraffitiPanda

12-19-2008, 10:00 PM

Dash rail?? Are you taking the bar inside the dash?
If thats bent the dash should be cracked or buckled.

it is slightly... it cracked the back of my cluster

(jack $5 and a burger next time i see you (high five)

metalman

12-19-2008, 10:04 PM

it is slightly... it cracked the back of my cluster

Hmmm...well the dash itself is no big issue, just the unibody IF it were to be tweaked.
However, often dashes take a beating from the driver/passenger etc even though you may not even realize it. Was there an airbag deployment?