McDowell Performance Tunin Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I hit some black ice, in my 06 LGT Ltd 5 speed, while turning going about 15-20MPH, and my front passenger tire slammed into the curb pushung my wheel back just before the wheel well. I drove the car about 10ft so it was out of the way and accessable for the tow truck. There was no damage done to the body and the rim and tire look alright. The funny thing I haven't "actually" bought the car yet. (The finance guy said he'd call be when he found the best rate) The car is back at the dealership now and now I have a rental, they won't be able to look at it until tomorrow. My deductable is $500. If anyone has had a similar experiance, did it cost more than $500 when it was all said and done? www.facebook.com/mcdowelltuning [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Click Here for Stage1, Stage2 and Stage3 Tuning and eTuning Info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I'm thinking you "actually" did just buy this car. I would hope I don't qualify for a loan and then change my phone number. It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDowell Performance Tunin Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 No, I got the loan. I'm going in tomorrow to sign. I have really good insurance and enough cash to cover the deductable, so it could be worse. And thankfuly I didn't damage the body at all. www.facebook.com/mcdowelltuning [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Click Here for Stage1, Stage2 and Stage3 Tuning and eTuning Info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeslk Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 It shouldn't cost more that your deductable, guess you will find out what the damage is exactly tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDowell Performance Tunin Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 I hope so. I have a clean driving record and would like to keep it that way... www.facebook.com/mcdowelltuning [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Click Here for Stage1, Stage2 and Stage3 Tuning and eTuning Info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommypenguin Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 If you didn't know and your ride is on the stock potenza tires re -92's, they are crap, especially in the snow.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubLGTaru Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 why all the hating on the stock tires? I have the re -92's and have got through plenty of snow with them. Haven't had a single problem at all with them, but I'm sure that they don't rival a nice set of snow tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbacis Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 You could be really shady about it and say that you don't want the car anymore, based on how easily it slid off the road. If you haven't signed anything then the damage will be covered by the dealership's insurance and they'll take the car back. Then go to a different dealership to buy another one. I'm not condoning that at all, but that would be the American way. ;-) Actually, you'd have to sue for emotional damages incurred to really do it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fweasel Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 If you didn't know and your ride is on the stock potenza tires re -92's, they are crap, especially in the snow.... They're fine. There are only two types of tires that would have prevented this accident, studded and flat. Both impractical to drive on. ignore him, he'll go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommypenguin Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 They're fine. There are only two types of tires that would have prevented this accident, studded and flat. Both impractical to drive on. ' I was saying in general the re-92's are no good in the snow, on black ice, not much will slow you down, even on a good snow tire. I went through last winter here in colorado with the re-92's, definitely unpredicatable and scary at times in the snow even at low speeds IMO. For the first time in my life I bought snow tires this year (General-Artics) and have finally seen their worth. I drove through 5-6"s of snow to get to work today, didn't slide once, it was actually really fun. If you live in an area that gets snow consistently I would highly look into getting snow tires IMO. Good luck with your ordeal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 You could be really shady about it and say that you don't want the car anymore, based on how easily it slid off the road. If you haven't signed anything then the damage will be covered by the dealership's insurance and they'll take the car back. Then go to a different dealership to buy another one. I'm not condoning that at all, but that would be the American way. ;-) Actually, you'd have to sue for emotional damages incurred to really do it right. Your neck should be hurting about now....you need a shady lawyer...where's kartracerboy when you need him? It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubLGTaru Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 He's probably still working on his frozen parking brake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fweasel Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 ' I was saying in general the re-92's are no good in the snow, on black ice, not much will slow you down, even on a good snow tire. I went through last winter here in colorado with the re-92's, definitely unpredicatable and scary at times in the snow even at low speeds IMO. For the first time in my life I bought snow tires this year (General-Artics) and have finally seen their worth. I drove through 5-6"s of snow to get to work today, didn't slide once, it was actually really fun. If you live in an area that gets snow consistently I would highly look into getting snow tires IMO. Good luck with your ordeal.Fair enough. I dislike the blanket RE-92 poor performance statements. ignore him, he'll go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDowell Performance Tunin Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 Alright, Looks like it's going to be a bit more than I thought... $1,200...wheel/tire wheel bearing, axle, and control arm...luckily my work is cool and they're paying for my deductable ( $500 since I was technically running an errand for work) so I'm just going to pay the remaining $700. So I guess it could be worse. Plus I'll have the car back tomorrow. I think it must have the stock tires on still, since the car has 25K miles and the tred is only about 30% left. I guess some new tires will be my next investment. www.facebook.com/mcdowelltuning [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Click Here for Stage1, Stage2 and Stage3 Tuning and eTuning Info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carter Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 So you arent going through insurance?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDowell Performance Tunin Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 No I'm not. I'd rather pay $700 and not have it go on my record. I only pay $70 for full coverage with everything maxed out plus towing and rental car coverage www.facebook.com/mcdowelltuning [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Click Here for Stage1, Stage2 and Stage3 Tuning and eTuning Info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDowell Performance Tunin Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 I told my boss I was thinking about just paying for the whole thing and he said if I wanted to do that they'd pay for $500 od the $1200 www.facebook.com/mcdowelltuning [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Click Here for Stage1, Stage2 and Stage3 Tuning and eTuning Info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilrabbit129 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I'm not sure if something like this would technically count "against" you. Mainly cause it wasn't really negligence but just an unavoidable accident. I dont have much snow/insurance experience though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDowell Performance Tunin Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 Alright got my car back and all is well. I checked and it would have been counted against me, even with the circumstances the way they were. Oh well, it's over with now www.facebook.com/mcdowelltuning [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Click Here for Stage1, Stage2 and Stage3 Tuning and eTuning Info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radzio Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Sorry to hear that...I suggest you try something that I always do when purchasing a new vehicle, especially in the snow....go to empty parking lot, spend an hour experiencing how the car behavies in the snow, rain, ice...might be usefull... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDowell Performance Tunin Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 Funny thing is I actually did that and it seemed great. The problem was the section of black ice I hit unexpectedly. If it was just powder, like everywhere else that morning, it would have been alright... www.facebook.com/mcdowelltuning [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Click Here for Stage1, Stage2 and Stage3 Tuning and eTuning Info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieAA Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Fair enough. I dislike the blanket RE-92 poor performance statements. In my short experience, I believe the compound they use for the rubber in the stock RE-92s loses elasticity faster in cold weather compared to other all season tires, making it less effective in challenging grip conditions in cold weather. I think the rubber compound is optimized for warm conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacks GT Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Stop bashing the RE-92's im sure that they could put far worse stocks on than them!! I just moved from Florida to montana and have used them in 3inches of rain to 10inches of snow, 2degrees to 90degrees no problems just be careful and look where your going and you should be fine. What do ya expect subaru to do?? Give you a set for summer and a set for winter?? (sounds good acctually) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 What do ya expect subaru to do?? Give you a set for summer and a set for winter?? (sounds good acctually) Now there's a marketing concept! - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieAA Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Stop bashing the RE-92's im sure that they could put far worse stocks on than them!! I just moved from Florida to montana and have used them in 3inches of rain to 10inches of snow, 2degrees to 90degrees no problems just be careful and look where your going and you should be fine. What do ya expect subaru to do?? Give you a set for summer and a set for winter?? (sounds good acctually) There is no such thing as a perfect all-season tire by definition; and Subaru has leaned toward warm-weather, performance, IMHO, for their stock all-seasons, instead of better grip, shorter life and sub-optimal warm weather performance. Nothing wrong with their decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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