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Old 05-01-2002, 02:05 PM
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I have the Check!!!

met with the insurance Adjuster today. He handed me two checks.

1 check for $1000 for the rental... My father has let me use his extra car, so that means that $1000 is my new wheels I will be ordering.

1 check for $3700 for the car repairs. Now my bodyshop guy has told me he will charge me $1500 to fix the car. so that leaves me with around $2000 to do some other upgrades. Thats new tires and sport shocks or new tires and a bodykit. And maybe I can squeeze in the shocks.

So in looking at it, I should be able to get the car fixed and do the mods I wanted.

I can't wait until I have dropped it off at the shop to begin its repairs. I plan on ordering the wheels and tires soon, so by the time they have the car repaired the tires and wheels can go on it. so it can go for the alignment after the work is done.

Hopefully I'll be able to do the full bodykit, otherwise I'll just do the front and rear bumpers and then get the side skirts later. but we shall see. I have to get the car to the bodyshop and discuss it with them.

I'll keep you guys posted ont he progress. I plan on taking pictures as they do the work if I can.

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Old 05-01-2002, 02:11 PM
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Alon,

Good luck with all the repairs and upgrades!

I'm sure you are anxious to get started.....now you can!
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Old 05-01-2002, 02:34 PM
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I'm very excited. now I have ot figure out what mechanical and body work will cost to see exactly what upgrades I can get. I know I can get the wheels and tires, and I know I can get sport shocks. But I might forgo the shocks for now if I can, and get the bodykit instead.

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Old 05-01-2002, 06:50 PM
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Alon,

You sound very excited ! If I was you I will be the same :p

Don't forget to consider a pair of euro headlights, that will complete the whole project. You might look around for the best prices on all the other items and still can get the headlights.

Just an idea !
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Old 05-01-2002, 07:12 PM
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I'll do euros ina couple of months. I want to get 500E Euros

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Howdy Alon,
How are you doing with your injuries?¿
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Old 05-02-2002, 01:57 AM
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Alon,

I am very interested on knowing which is the difference between the euroheadlights ( Hella or Bosch ) and the 500E euros.

Are those the ones with the inner set of auxiliary driving lights that are pencil beam long with the chroming treatment on the inner walls ?

Do you know where can I look for a picture of them ?

Please let me know !

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Old 05-02-2002, 02:07 AM
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Alon,

It's me again. Sorry to bother you, I made the search and found very interesting information on the 500E euros.

The only thing I was not able to find was the picture of them on a car. Any idea where can I find it ?

Thanks again !
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Old 05-02-2002, 03:35 AM
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try to find a pic of neils 500e. he has euros on it.

They look killer.

Frank. Started physical therapy. going in for x-rays. Had their little stimulation pads on for a bit today and a nice back massage and rub down. I'm going back on friday, and am getting xrays done because they did not like how my back and neck and shoulder were.

Right now, I'm feeling spasms galore all over the show, and my back and neck feel very tight. Its not fun. I'm going to have to take a jacuzzi for 30 mins just so I can sleep a bit.

I'll keep you guys posted on my progress, and my cars progress. I am taking it in to my mechanic to have him see what it really needs as he will give me a real deal and all on what needs to be fixed.

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Old 05-02-2002, 09:20 AM
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hi power
go to hot rod forum and look in the "500e light" thread.
pictures and everything.

alon
destiny is calling you to your euro lights...it might take a couple of months for them to come in.
that group purchase is the BEST price for euros [500e ones].
go for it.
with the insurance money you wouldn't have too much out of pocket

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Old 05-02-2002, 01:37 PM
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Alon

Either you're a real wizard or you've got a tremendous insurance company. I hope that you and the car end up looking and feeling better that ever.

Keep us apprised on the body kit. I'm still searching for what I'm going to do when I replace my front spoiler.
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Old 05-02-2002, 06:29 PM
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Alon and Peter,

Thanks for sharing the information. I found a very nice picture from a Ricardo's 500E on his website.

If there is a group buy for 500E euros, consider me in !
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Old 05-02-2002, 06:48 PM
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yes the euros are calling me, but I do need to get wheels and tires, and a front bumper at least. so while I am doing the front bumper, I might as well do a bodykit for a few hundred dollars more.

I still have to see what exactly my mechanic says about the mechanical repairs. If there is no frame bending of the control arm mounts etc. Then he will be able to repair it for me. At the same time, I'll be having him redo the wheel bearings on all 4 corners too. And possibly new suspension bushings.

I have to budget correctly. if the mechanical repairs come to a very cheap price, then I can most likely do the euros or sport shocks. Personally I'd go with sport shocks as I have found my rear shocks already leaking, and I feel they need to be replaced.

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