8g Galant Vs Pole with Pics(updated 6/9/2009)
Well after recently lowering my 8g with Tien s springs, upgradng to KYB AGX Adjustable Shocks all around, 17" rims, and putting in brand new tires. Plus labor costs.
(All of which got 3months or less of use.)
My 8g hit a pole,cornering probably at 60mph and braking straight into the pole.(not sure exact speed of impact) (ya stupid I know):038:
I have a high deductible with Geico, and they still won't repair it. Saying the costs are more than 80% of the car based on their pricing value.
So after all said and done, I'm not getting much from insurance company.
I've been trying to get them to repair it, but no such luck.
Surprisingly my airbags did not deploy.
Mechanically I was able to reverse out of the pole, and drive half a mile to the nearest parking lot with no performance issues or handling, other than radiator leaking and fan blades clicking.
Body shops are quoting me 4grand to repair.
I am buying my car back from geico to try to recoup some costs/repair.
I really want to make this drivable again as I've had this car since 9600 miles and been using full synthetic for its life, did timing belt changes etc, serviced pretty much everything. Was expecting to have this car last me another 85-90k.
I think al lit needs is bodywork(the hard $ part) and a new radiator/fans.
What do guys suggest. Perhaps someone local in South Florida does bodywork on the cheap.
images to come
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