It finally happened to me....

fire-n-ice · 06-01-2007, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by takedown8

Well, I gotta see if they do quality work still, so my judgment hasn't been passed yet.

Exactly. The proof is in the pudding I always say.

155MPH · 06-01-2007, 06:11 PM

Now I am a little late to this party, but I want to pass on my condolences. This really sucks. I hate parking my ///M anywhere except in my garage. And when I do have to I park as far away from anything and any one and then walk. So, I know how you must feel.

On the other hand, it is somewhat freeing to say screw it, and just drive the hell out of it now without having to worry about it!

takedown8 · 06-01-2007, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 155MPH

Now I am a little late to this party, but I want to pass on my condolences. This really sucks. I hate parking my ///M anywhere except in my garage. And when I do have to I park as far away from anything and any one and then walk. So, I know how you must feel.

On the other hand, it is somewhat freeing to say screw it, and just drive the hell out of it now without having to worry about it!

I do the exact same thing. I always park on end spaces or in between pillars, etc. or ridiculously far away from the car beside me. In this case, it was a small parking lot, and I got an end space. But no matter how hard you try, you can't avoid some bad driver pulling out of their space and driving or backing into your car.

I remember joking on z4um how I was going to start carrying pilons in my trunk to put around my Zed whenever I parked. I'm starting to seriously consider it.....

fire-n-ice · 06-01-2007, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by takedown8

I remember joking on z4um how I was going to start carrying pilons in my trunk to put around my Zed whenever I parked. I'm starting to seriously consider it.....

Hey, maybe I can let you borrow my set of http://www.safetystoppers.com/files/S2D2.wmv You know, for those who follow too close...my favorite pet peeve

155MPH · 06-01-2007, 06:39 PM

I bought my first BMW in 1999 (a 328i) and parked it in a parking lot at the airport when it was 3 weeks old. When I returned from my trip at 1 AM I found it had a HUGE Dent in the drivers door. Turned out the parking lot shuttle bus had backed into it. It was parked on the END of an isle because I thought it would be one less side likely to have someone open their door into it. Live and learn....

BTW - I just traded that car in after 8 years for a brand new 328i. No dents yet, but it is coming up on three weeks old

Dammmittt · 06-01-2007, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by fire-n-ice

Hey, maybe I can let you borrow my set of http://www.safetystoppers.com/files/S2D2.wmv You know, for those who follow too close...my favorite pet peeve

Didn't look like those things did a hell of a lot.

fire-n-ice · 06-01-2007, 08:21 PM

It's to demonstrate how quickly it comes out of the back of the car and in general its effectiveness in being practically unavoidable to run over. It's better to flatten more then one tire at once as it allows the vehicle to stay in better control as it comes to a stop. It also stops the vehicle quicker.
Also, it's not as dramatic as TV and movies would have you believe. Just like when you watch a show where doctors are using paddles to attempt to shock someone's heart back into a rhythm, and the body jumps and the actors' back arches

. The fact of the matter is, they hardly move at all.
Anyway, it was supposed to be funny.

takedown8 · 06-01-2007, 10:48 PM

Well I've had my Zed since Oct 2006, and I've parked it away from everyone and avoided any dings or dents until now. But you can only do so much.

155MPH · 06-02-2007, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by fire-n-ice

Hey, maybe I can let you borrow my set of http://www.safetystoppers.com/files/S2D2.wmv You know, for those who follow too close...my favorite pet peeve

That is cool. DO you have rocket launchers too that I can borrow for the a-hole in front of me that is going toooooo slow!

155MPH · 06-06-2007, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ZGirl4U

Last time I checked people dont hang out in my driveway :P

I can understand why, not a safe place

takedown8 · 06-06-2007, 09:52 AM

Just dropped my baby off at the collision place this morning.....nervous, nervous.

06-06-2007, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by takedown8

Just dropped my baby off at the collision place this morning.....nervous, nervous.

Good luck again!!!

inTgr8r · 06-06-2007, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by takedown8

Just dropped my baby off at the collision place this morning.....nervous, nervous.

Good luck... I'm sure she'll be good as new.

fire-n-ice · 06-06-2007, 02:42 PM

Once again, keep us posted on her recovery

Rick Hunter · 06-07-2007, 07:02 PM

So, did you get a loaner? It would have been funny if they gave you a Chevy Cobalt.

Bluesharp · 06-07-2007, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by takedown8

Just dropped my baby off at the collision place this morning.....nervous, nervous.

Be brave, takedown. Think soothing, positive thoughts and don't forget to breathe.

soeharyo · 06-08-2007, 06:39 AM

takedown,

I am truly sorry for the damage done.

I want to let you know that I have been in a similar situation. I was involved in an accident--I lost control of the car while driving 30mph on the freeway during a snow storm. The worse part of it is that it happened on the day of the purchace of the vehicle, so I was devastated.

Anyways, I hit a pole and my left front bumper was cracked... just like yours...

you really won't know if there are other damage to the car until the collision experts open the bumper and check it out. In my case, it turns out that I had to replace the xenon headlights too... so it cost $2000 out of the pocket for me... so I went for the $1000 insurance deductible.

Don't worry... your Z will be good as new in no time

ZElephant · 06-08-2007, 11:37 AM

>.< thats sucks dude. i feel your pain

hope its sorted without to much hassle and cost

fire-n-ice · 06-08-2007, 12:51 PM

OK: It's been repaired, where are the pics? *tapping foot*...

takedown8 · 06-08-2007, 05:20 PM

Okay, here are the pics of my repair. I've posted the before & after for comparison. It took about 4 hours to repair so I picked the car up same day. Great place, great service manager, very fair prices. Half of the cost was labour for taking the bumper off and putting it back on again.

Remove/reinstall bumper, realign headlight, replace bracket attaching bumper to fender, and smooth out dent in bumper: $280.

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The only thing left are a couple of small scratches in the front of the bumper that you can't really see unless you look closely with a bright light. Not worth it for me to repaint the whole bumper given that it's not really noticeable unless you look for it, and there's no risk of rust there. We'll just count them as Zed's battle scars!

If anyone is in the Hamilton area, I recommend Dundas Valley Collision highly! Alex Szabo was awesome!

fire-n-ice · 06-08-2007, 05:44 PM

Well then see, it turned out beautifully. Any chance you can just buff out those light scratches?

Bluesharp · 06-08-2007, 05:58 PM

So refreshing to see a HAPPY customer comment!! Atta boy!

06-01-2007, 06:11 PM	#46
155MPH Major 61 Rep 1,379 Posts Drives: E89 Z4 sDrive28i M Performance Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Jersey Shore iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW xDrive430i ... [0.00] 2014 BMW Z4 sDrive2 ... [5.00]	Now I am a little late to this party, but I want to pass on my condolences. This really sucks. I hate parking my ///M anywhere except in my garage. And when I do have to I park as far away from anything and any one and then walk. So, I know how you must feel. On the other hand, it is somewhat freeing to say screw it, and just drive the hell out of it now without having to worry about it!
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06-01-2007, 06:39 PM	#49
155MPH Major 61 Rep 1,379 Posts Drives: E89 Z4 sDrive28i M Performance Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Jersey Shore iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW xDrive430i ... [0.00] 2014 BMW Z4 sDrive2 ... [5.00]	I bought my first BMW in 1999 (a 328i) and parked it in a parking lot at the airport when it was 3 weeks old. When I returned from my trip at 1 AM I found it had a HUGE Dent in the drivers door. Turned out the parking lot shuttle bus had backed into it. It was parked on the END of an isle because I thought it would be one less side likely to have someone open their door into it. Live and learn.... BTW - I just traded that car in after 8 years for a brand new 328i. No dents yet, but it is coming up on three weeks old
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06-01-2007, 08:21 PM	#51
fire-n-ice Lieutenant 20 Rep 506 Posts Drives: 2003 Z4 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ga iTrader: (0)	It's to demonstrate how quickly it comes out of the back of the car and in general its effectiveness in being practically unavoidable to run over. It's better to flatten more then one tire at once as it allows the vehicle to stay in better control as it comes to a stop. It also stops the vehicle quicker. Also, it's not as dramatic as TV and movies would have you believe. Just like when you watch a show where doctors are using paddles to attempt to shock someone's heart back into a rhythm, and the body jumps and the actors' back arches . The fact of the matter is, they hardly move at all. Anyway, it was supposed to be funny.
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06-01-2007, 10:48 PM	#52
takedown8 Major 56 Rep 1,068 Posts Drives: 2005 BMW Z4 3.0i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	Well I've had my Zed since Oct 2006, and I've parked it away from everyone and avoided any dings or dents until now. But you can only do so much.
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06-06-2007, 09:52 AM	#55
takedown8 Major 56 Rep 1,068 Posts Drives: 2005 BMW Z4 3.0i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	Just dropped my baby off at the collision place this morning.....nervous, nervous.
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06-06-2007, 02:42 PM	#58
fire-n-ice Lieutenant 20 Rep 506 Posts Drives: 2003 Z4 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ga iTrader: (0)	Once again, keep us posted on her recovery
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06-07-2007, 07:02 PM	#59
Rick Hunter Skull Squadron Leader 307 Rep 2,031 Posts Drives: '07 M Coupé & '16 435xi GCoupé Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Emerald City iTrader: (20)	So, did you get a loaner? It would have been funny if they gave you a Chevy Cobalt. __________________
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06-08-2007, 06:39 AM	#61
soeharyo lettuce 18 Rep 201 Posts Drives: 2003 BMW Z4 3.0i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ann Arbor, MI iTrader: (0)	been there takedown, I am truly sorry for the damage done. I want to let you know that I have been in a similar situation. I was involved in an accident--I lost control of the car while driving 30mph on the freeway during a snow storm. The worse part of it is that it happened on the day of the purchace of the vehicle, so I was devastated. Anyways, I hit a pole and my left front bumper was cracked... just like yours... you really won't know if there are other damage to the car until the collision experts open the bumper and check it out. In my case, it turns out that I had to replace the xenon headlights too... so it cost $2000 out of the pocket for me... so I went for the $1000 insurance deductible. Don't worry... your Z will be good as new in no time
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06-08-2007, 11:37 AM	#62
ZElephant Private First Class 10 Rep 199 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	>.< thats sucks dude. i feel your pain hope its sorted without to much hassle and cost
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06-08-2007, 12:51 PM	#63
fire-n-ice Lieutenant 20 Rep 506 Posts Drives: 2003 Z4 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ga iTrader: (0)	OK: It's been repaired, where are the pics? tapping foot...
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06-08-2007, 05:20 PM	#64
takedown8 Major 56 Rep 1,068 Posts Drives: 2005 BMW Z4 3.0i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	Okay, here are the pics of my repair. I've posted the before & after for comparison. It took about 4 hours to repair so I picked the car up same day. Great place, great service manager, very fair prices. Half of the cost was labour for taking the bumper off and putting it back on again. Remove/reinstall bumper, realign headlight, replace bracket attaching bumper to fender, and smooth out dent in bumper: $280. BEFORE AFTER BEFORE AFTER The only thing left are a couple of small scratches in the front of the bumper that you can't really see unless you look closely with a bright light. Not worth it for me to repaint the whole bumper given that it's not really noticeable unless you look for it, and there's no risk of rust there. We'll just count them as Zed's battle scars! If anyone is in the Hamilton area, I recommend Dundas Valley Collision highly! Alex Szabo was awesome!
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06-08-2007, 05:44 PM	#65
fire-n-ice Lieutenant 20 Rep 506 Posts Drives: 2003 Z4 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ga iTrader: (0)	Well then see, it turned out beautifully. Any chance you can just buff out those light scratches?
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06-08-2007, 05:58 PM	#66
Bluesharp Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 Roadster, Montego Blue Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonds, WA iTrader: (0)	So refreshing to see a HAPPY customer comment!! Atta boy!
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