steve R

looks good mate, how much did the face lift nose panel and grills set you back?

yup had a chat to ray this morning, extremely helpful and has given me some ideas of what to do... eg buying back the wreck. he said if it ended up being written off and sold at turners...it would probably end up with him.

Hmmm well im at least going to make the police aware of what has happened, and be getting a statement from the witness.

may hold the glass together....then all that happens is the c**ts use a razor and cut the glass out, makes it easier and silent.

So in a new twist to the story, my dad was talking to someone at work today about my crash. Turns out they were driving in the middle lane behind me and saw the whole thing happen. She said that the car that i hit had slammed on the brakes because the car in front of her was going slow (a 4x4) she hit the 4x4, which would explain why she was going so slow when i hit her, but the 4x4 didn’t stop. i didn’t see that happen as i turned to look over my shoulder, but i did here her tyres screech, which is why i looked back. i didn't walk around the front of the car that i hit to have a look so did not see any damage. I couldn’t understand why the car i hit needed to be towed when the only damage that had been done was to the bumper and hatch. it was in alot better shape than mine. so maybe this explains it? I was given a $150 fine at the scene by the police for Careless driving, do you think there is any chance of me getting off that? I also realise that from an insurance point of view…I went in to the back of her car so that makes it my fault. But should I argue this? Anyway, the car is off to BayCollisionRepairs tomorrow and will be assessed on Thursday, if it’s a writeoff I will most likely buy back the wreck and. Then decide what im going to do from there

the write off in my policy is stated at 60% of the insured value. the insurance company also had the car valued at the same time today, and it was valued at 12k, the same its insured for. its has 114ks on the clock. the damage is all to the right hand side of the car. from what i could see it needed new bonnet new right front quarter new radiator and other bits new headlight/ indicator etc front bumper is repairable and other bits and pieces the other thing to consider is that 328s cant be imported any more so maybe the value wouldn't drop that much. i have thought about writing it off and getting an e46. but my friend has a 328ci and i really wouldn't be interested in anything less than a 330ci. which is out off my price range....and i would prefer and e36 m3 for that price. to many options to consider i will call the insurance company tomorow and see what options i can sort out, supplying parts may be an option and that way i will be able to get it repaired where i want. but i dont know if thats acceptable. any idea of what it would be worth to a wrecker? 1995 factory M-spec 328. in good condition (minus the accident damage) half leather, Msport suspension package etc

Insurance assessor

i have been thinking exactly the same thing, only problem i have with that is the fact that it would take me awhile to find the right car in the right condition, i have an idea in my mind of what i want and i know they don't come around very offten and would probably be looking at spending another few grand on top of the pay out money. the other issue i have is with the wheels, if the car is a write off, the wheels will be staying with the car, and i wont be getting any extra money for them. would cost atleast 2.5g to replace these. Unless i can go down to the tow yard and throw some other wheels on it

so i heard back from the insurance company today. its a borderline write off. around about 6g damage, but still need to get a panel beater to look at it. The cars insured for 12g so now I need peoples opinions, I told the insurance company I want it to be repaired at precision or Euro collision, they said either place is to expensive and if I choose to have the work done there then they would write it off. So can any one else recommend a place to have it done? i want a good job done. I have also been thinking about sourcing the parts myself ( brand new, genuine) as I get them at a good price, do you think this would be acceptable to an insurance company? And then I could have the work done at precision etc. Just trying to get some ideas of what to do next Thanks Steve

yea was terrible timing but these things happen yup thats who i had in mind.

of course, i dont want cheap and nasty. European specialist would be preferred

so i had a little accident on the motor way this afternoon, was looking over my shoulder to change lanes, when the person in front of me slammed on the brakes, for no apparent reason, traffic was flowing fine, was doing 100ks on the inside lane, by the time i looked back it was to late damage is pretty bad, bonnet wasted, right front panel wasted, right head light smashed panels pushed back in onto the radiator etc. and not know what else as couldn't get the bonnet open or look around the car so im looking for some where to get the car repaired (by insurance) if they will have it repaired. who do you use? who would you recommend?

so i guess that means strat1 won the auction but didnt follow through?

just out of interest what do these go like?

pffft not http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C....htm?key=500791

ditch the flaps

if you are looking at getting an m3, look around at some of the European cars to see how they should be modified, no 20's and compressed springs there

$60

they are BBS and very sought after, also, they are very sexy

mmm style 5's....get them polished up!

haha i ran a red light once when some girls in bikinis waved at me

he was originally asking 35, so start where you want to start

so thats for a whole new insert?

price on front and side clear lights?

does anyone have any experiences with re valveing and regasing bilstein socks? are rebuilt shocks as good as new? any idea on price? have heard $80ish a corner but don't know how accurate this is