My STi is totaled

Post by **thrdeye** » Thu Dec 16, 2004 11:27 pm

i had friend at bivens body shop look at your pics. looks totaled to him, too.

Leadfoot · Post by **Leadfoot** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 6:50 am

Thanks, guys. I'm not gonna freak out until I hear something from the insurance co.

dfoulk · Post by **dfoulk** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 8:10 am

Leadfoot wrote:Also, while I'm here... Anyone know a good cheap body shop? My daughter backed into my son's Focus in the driveway. Estimates from Donnie and Fox in Oak Ridge were both about $1000. She took off the passenger-side mirror and dented the passenger door.

As fas as the mirror is concerned, you can replace it yourself. That is asuming the door is not bent where the mirror attaches. It takes about 15 to 30 minutes. I have replaced two on my wife's Focus so the next one I replace will take even less time. As far as the dent is concerned, I have had excellent results from the body shop where John works at Ted Russell Ford on Parkside drive.

Dewey

firingonfour · Post by **firingonfour** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 1:05 pm

I'd also recommend Mark Erwin (per Tim's initial recommendation). He's a great guy, ETR member, works fast, and is resonably priced. On top of that it's great work. I heard about him from Robert C., and he did some paint on the Honda after I bought it.

Post by **thrdeye** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 1:08 pm

i might have to get him to fix my front lip the next time it falls off.

Leadfoot · Post by **Leadfoot** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 5:47 pm

Donny Hitch says they told the insurance agent that my car is totaled. Now waiting to hear from the insurance agent.

Anyone have Mark Erwin's number or e-mail? Not in a big hurry, with the holidays and my car situation, but I'd like to have it handy.

Post by **thrdeye** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 5:50 pm

they have a really cool white/gold (my fav combo) 05 STi down at grayson.

I guess you could see if duff could get you one though.

Leadfoot · Post by **Leadfoot** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 6:04 pm

Yeah, I like the white/gold combo, too. I'm thinking it's time for something other than blue. I'm planning to check out Grayson tomorrow.

Dentspeed · Post by **Dentspeed** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 8:51 pm

Dave,

Sorry to see your car totaled, but glad you are healthy. Looks like quite a hit. Glad your family wasn't in the car with you. My competition just keeps getting tougher-'05 STi and all. Hope I get a ride to compare.

Leadfoot · Post by **Leadfoot** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 9:32 pm

Thanks, Trey. An '05 isn't a done deal...have to work out the finances. But don't worry, I think the '05s are just a tad slower than the '04s.

OvenMitts · Post by **OvenMitts** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 10:40 pm

wow, I am very very glad to see you're alright- its a good thing they build those Subies like tanks. You feelin' normal again yet?

If you do decide to part it out, I might be interested in a few parts along with some other board members. (dibs on the sunvisors) And at least that girl didn't hit those nice, shiny BBS wheels.

MARKP · Post by **MARKP** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 11:25 pm

thrdeye wrote:they have a really cool white/gold (my fav combo) 05 STi down at grayson.

I guess you could see if duff could get you one though.

My favorite is the champaigne color that I saw at the Subaru event in Atlanta.

I haven't had any personal dealings with either Subaru dealer but if I were buying one, I doubt I would buy it from Grayson.

gbwrx · Post by **gbwrx** » Fri Dec 17, 2004 11:28 pm

Grayson????????

That's like a curse word or something. I can't get enough of the Duff.

OvenMitts · Post by **OvenMitts** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 1:18 am

The tech guys at grayson are pretty cool, but the sales guys aren't. The parts guy is ok too. I've never been to Duff, how far away is it?

BTW, i think the "other silver" ones are hott stuff, some gunmetal rims on 'em look fantastic.

Williampreza · Post by **Williampreza** » Sat Dec 18, 2004 7:56 am

Sheeshz! You don't check the board for a couple days and look what you miss! I'm sorry to hear about your car Dave, I'm glad to hear you survived without breaking anything hard.