moviemadness Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 They told me that there was no guarantee and it can take months to get it, but I finally did. +1 for Geico. I finally got the checks. 1. $1000.00 Property damage coverage deductible reimbursment 2. $335.95 collision coverage payment. Total: $1335.95. Now. For those that don't remember the damages to my car, I'll post the pics up as well. Now the dilemma is... 1. use the check for damage repair 2. get some better looking aftermarket bumpers 3. get different mods. (intake, exhaust, gauges, sub, rims, springs, pedals.. etc) 4. pay friend's loans back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubaruOBXT Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 How did the damage happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moviemadness Posted November 29, 2005 Author Share Posted November 29, 2005 if you haven't heard, I was on the highway in canada, and there was traffic ahead, so I came to a full stop, but the car behind me ran into me, causing me to get pushed into the car ahead of me, then another car hit the car behind me, resulting in 4 car collision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCDetails Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 You should be able to get that fixed for less than $1300 bucks. Drop the six or seven hundred bucks on the repairs and send the rest to me...er... I mean spend the rest on something like wax. _________________________________________ “Cleanliness becomes more important as godliness becomes more unlikely.” O C D E T A I L S . C O M OCDETAILS BLOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moviemadness Posted November 29, 2005 Author Share Posted November 29, 2005 I had a feeling that it would cost more than that.. although the pic doesn't indicate very well, the emblem is also scratched up. Why would you rather get a new oem bumper than a better looking aftermarket one? also, is that the cost for repairs, or completely new parts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubaruOBXT Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Wow, I haven't been in that situation since back in college when I had a 4 door vw rabbit. Same collision scenario. I would say depending on the extent of the damage and whether or not you can live with it, to go for the suspension first. It seems to be the weakest link on the car. Repairs/cosmetics would be a close second. Suspension is the foundation for everything else thats good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moviemadness Posted November 29, 2005 Author Share Posted November 29, 2005 what kind of suspension setup do you recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubaruOBXT Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 I haven't started researching it yet, although the two avenues I am aware of are new springs to drop it and stiffen up a touch or replace the stock set up with new coil overs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moviemadness Posted November 29, 2005 Author Share Posted November 29, 2005 I was also thinking more in the line of HIDs then the gauge pod or the subwoofer option... but i'm all open ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubaruOBXT Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 HID's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moviemadness Posted November 29, 2005 Author Share Posted November 29, 2005 yes, HIDs. why do you ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubaruOBXT Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Maybe I'm missing it due to lack of sleep but what are HID's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moviemadness Posted November 29, 2005 Author Share Posted November 29, 2005 HIDs = high intensity discharge headlights.. lamest tearms: those really bright white headlights that BMWs, Benz, Audi, and Lexus have.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moviemadness Posted November 29, 2005 Author Share Posted November 29, 2005 the mods I have in mind...in no particular order 1. aftermarket bumpers 2. rims 3. suspension 4. OEM pedals 5. OEM subwoofer 6. OEM gauges 7. HIDs 8. tints 9. intake 10. exhaust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVXWRX Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 HIDs = high intensity discharge headlights.. lamest tearms: those really bright white headlights that BMWs, Benz, Audi, and Lexus have.. can't see anything with the stock lights, huh? BLING BLING! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubaruOBXT Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Gotcha, definitely cool. Sounds like you can live with the damage to get some other stuff? I would still go suspension first, but that's just me. Once I had that nailed, I agree with you on looking to the aftermarket for some different bumpers to set the car apart especially if they are comparable in cost to the repairs of the Oem bumpers and then go from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emorphien Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 yes, HIDs. why do you ask? not worth it, since they're not actually a real upgrade IMO, in terms of human vision, HIDs are a big money maker but not particularly advantageous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moviemadness Posted November 29, 2005 Author Share Posted November 29, 2005 can't see anything with the stock lights, huh? BLING BLING! there's always room for improvement. bling in my opinion is 22" rims with spinners, or LCD screens in the headrest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emorphien Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 there's always room for improvement. bling in my opinion is 22" rims with spinners, or LCD screens in the headrest. speaking of LCDs in headrests, I saw a Merc the other day without the LCDs. The headrests just had plastic inserts in the back of em, talk about tacky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVXWRX Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 there's always room for improvement. bling in my opinion is 22" rims with spinners, or LCD screens in the headrest. so instead of fixing your scratched up and dented front and rear end, you will use the money to replace your headlights (that work fine) with HID's? maybe you could get in another accident and use the money to get some giant subwoofers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlabs Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Get JDM bumpers Then pay your friend back with whatever's left over, if there's anything . Although personally I would never borrow (or lend) money from/to friends - that's just a ticket to ruining a friendship. But that's just IMHO... -=- Livin life at 140 BPM -=- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDTURBO Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 I'd pay the friends back, but that's me. 2012 Forester XT. Stage 2+ Retired from Racing. I used to build FMIC and more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCDetails Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 I had a feeling that it would cost more than that.. although the pic doesn't indicate very well, the emblem is also scratched up. Why would you rather get a new oem bumper than a better looking aftermarket one? also, is that the cost for repairs, or completely new parts? I had damage like that to the bumper of one of my cars once. The difference in repairing it versus getting a new part was less than $80 bucks. It still cost under my $500 deductible to get the work done regardless, so I just had them repair it since you never get the same fit when you get parts replaced. Take it to a paint shop and get an estimate. I'll bet I'm close to what they say. _________________________________________ “Cleanliness becomes more important as godliness becomes more unlikely.” O C D E T A I L S . C O M OCDETAILS BLOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melayout Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Get rid of any debt. Pay your friend back, then use the rest for mods. I keed I keeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCDetails Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 the mods I have in mind...in no particular order 1. aftermarket bumpers 2. rims 3. suspension 4. OEM pedals 5. OEM subwoofer 6. OEM gauges 7. HIDs 8. tints 9. intake 10. exhaust All of your money is going to be gone after the first thing on your list. You won't have enough to get your windows tinted after you pay to have bumpers imported. What I would do with that list is this: 1. HIDs (Those that say they aren't worth it obviously don't have them) -$300 2. Tint -$200 3. WRX pedals -$100 4. OEM gauges -$the rest probably with installation I talked to COBB about intakes and even they said they weren't a good idea. They said your car won't idle right again if you put one on. The suspension, rims, and exhaust are nice, but with scraped up bumpers it would drive you nuts having your car looking so good from afar but far from good. Get the bumpers fixed before you go too crazy on exterior appearance mods would be my suggestion. Upgrade some interior appearance first and then move on to the outside. Or go back to my original plan and send it all to me. _________________________________________ “Cleanliness becomes more important as godliness becomes more unlikely.” O C D E T A I L S . C O M OCDETAILS BLOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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