got a call fromt he insurance adjuster who has the car at their bodyshop for their own estimate. they didn't like my $3800.00 estimate.
Turns out their estimate is $4700 about $1000 more than the shop I took it to. Plus i am allocated $50.00 a day for a rental for Max of 20 days, and I don't need a rental. My father has been gracious enough to lend me his rolls until my car is fixed. Geez doesn't that suck?!
hehe I have to be burdened with driving around in a rolls for a few weeks. oh the shame..
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If all is said and done, I should hopefully end up with about $5500.00 to fix the car. My bodyshop said he will do it for $1500. so if I get paid out the max which I hope I do, I can do the suspension, wheels, tires, and bodykit and still have some $$$ left over.
I'll keep you all posted. As it is now, I am going to try to arrange to have them allow me to purchase the parts.. hehe so I can drop a nice load of $$$ on our fellow members and of course fastlane. for the parts I need.
I am hoping the estimate does not show any frame damage. The insurance claims adjuster feels that it is pretty much open and shut since I was hit from behind. The rear damage is basically nothing.
Fad... Believe me when I say Conti touring tires are crap, even int he dry.... No way I'll ever put them on my car again. only reason I did was because I had 2 good contis already and I got the other two for a steal at $130.00 plus $20.00 for mounting and balancing.
I have a feeling my ins bodyshop is putting for new wheels. as well which accounts for the higher estimate.
At least I know my bodyshop can make the erebuni kit fit and work. he does this kind of stuff all the time. I too have heard horror stories, but I am willing to take a chance. Worst case scenario is I get erebuni to guarantee fitament or my money back. Who knows if they will do it, but I would assume that I can fanagle some kind of deal like that. Even if I can only use the front and rear bumper covers from them, I'd still be pleased. it can't be that hard to make them fit, its only fibreglass, and my bodyshop guy can do wonders with fibreglass.
I'll keep you guys posted, so far things are looking good, but physical therapy is gonna suck.
Alon