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xShadows · 11-04-2012, 06:49 AM

Finally got a decent job, saved the money, traded in the Honda Civic and got myself a real car! 2008 135i Sedona Red with Black interior. Picture is from the dealer yesterday when I got it. Mods soon to come!

Lucky1 · 11-04-2012, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by xShadows

Finally got a decent job, saved the money, traded in the Honda Civic and got myself a real car! 2008 135i Sedona Red with Black interior. Picture is from the dealer yesterday when I got it. Mods soon to come!

Congrats on the car. Your friend over there looks a bit shy though "No pictures!"

xShadows · 11-04-2012, 11:02 PM

And some asshole turned out infront of me not even 24 hours after getting my car. I'm going to kill someone....

Ammonia · 11-04-2012, 11:11 PM

Holy shit man. Wow that looks bad... :[

xShadows · 11-04-2012, 11:14 PM

All I got was a, "My bad dude."

Didn't look at me or speak another word to me.

splitsecond · 11-04-2012, 11:14 PM

Wow, that's terrible. But if it's not totaled, that's a good excuse to slap on some vented fenders/hood and a 1M or BMW-P bumper...

xShadows · 11-04-2012, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by splitsecond

Wow, that's terrible. But if it's not totaled, that's a good excuse to slap on some vented fenders/hood and a 1M or BMW-P bumper...

Would insurance cover that if I include it in my quote? o.o

splitsecond · 11-04-2012, 11:34 PM

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Would insurance cover that if I include it in my quote? o.o

Most insurance companies will let you do it, as long as the cost is the same or less. Or you can top up if you want something expensive. Especially if you go for the BMW Performance parts, which are available from your dealer.

Schmiedmann has a cool set of vented fenders. And one guy just did a 1M conversion with insurance money.

Ammonia · 11-05-2012, 09:08 AM

Which body shop is your insurance sending you to? We have one here at our dealership if you want lol.

Dackelone · 11-05-2012, 09:27 AM

Ohh man! That really bites. At least you came out ok and uninjured. We all wish you all the best buddy.

xShadows · 11-05-2012, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Ammonia

Which body shop is your insurance sending you to? We have one here at our dealership if you want lol.

I need to get quotes, but if I can take it to a place I know wont mess it up or do a half ass job, then that's cool too. I'll PM you my phone number.. give me a call or something so we can figure something out.

andybui82 · 11-05-2012, 01:11 PM

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All I got was a, "My bad dude."

Didn't look at me or speak another word to me.

damn sorry to hear that. but what else do you want the guy to do? He just admit he was at fault. give you a happy ending too?

xShadows · 11-05-2012, 02:12 PM

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damn sorry to hear that. but what else do you want the guy to do? He just admit he was at fault. give you a happy ending too?

A simple, "Are you ok?" was have been a little more acceptable in my eyes than "My bad dude." And then when I asked for his phone number and information he didn't say anything, walked away and waited for his daddy to show up. Neither of them would say a word to me.

Dackelone · 11-05-2012, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by xShadows

A simple, "Are you ok?" was have been a little more acceptable in my eyes than "My bad dude." And then when I asked for his phone number and information he didn't say anything, walked away and waited for his daddy to show up. Neither of them would say a word to me.

Sounds like its not this Kid's first Rodeo (accident) he has caused.

andybui82 · 11-05-2012, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by xShadows

A simple, "Are you ok?" was have been a little more acceptable in my eyes than "My bad dude." And then when I asked for his phone number and information he didn't say anything, walked away and waited for his daddy to show up. Neither of them would say a word to me.

yeah i feel ya man. technically hes not even supposed to say anything haha. but glad to hear that youre okay

splitsecond · 11-05-2012, 05:56 PM

Yeah, I've been in a couple of accidents where the other person was on the phone with the police/insurance/husband before even saying a word to me. I know you're not supposed to talk to the other person due to the risk of saying something self-incriminating, but I feel like you could at least say things like "are you OK?" and "hey, I'm just calling my insurance company so that they can tell me what to do next"...

xShadows · 11-05-2012, 09:44 PM

I'm just trying to stay positive and hoping that it's not totaled. If it's not I'm going to look into getting the 1M kit or at least the bumper / fenders... as well as matt black grills and hood. :P I hit him sooo square on the side that all of my glass is in-tacked. They gave me an over the phone appraisal of 28k for the car.. I don't think the damage is going to cost that.. 15k tops from the looks of it. Lets just hope the frame and engine is fine!

dskjl · 11-05-2012, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by xShadows

I'm just trying to stay positive and hoping that it's not totaled. If it's not I'm going to look into getting the 1M kit or at least the bumper / fenders... as well as matt black grills and hood. :P I hit him sooo square on the side that all of my glass is in-tacked. They gave me an over the phone appraisal of 28k for the car.. I don't think the damage is going to cost that.. 15k tops from the looks of it. Lets just hope the frame and engine is fine!

Best of luck to you, what a bummer.

splitsecond · 11-06-2012, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by xShadows

I'm just trying to stay positive and hoping that it's not totaled. If it's not I'm going to look into getting the 1M kit or at least the bumper / fenders... as well as matt black grills and hood. :P I hit him sooo square on the side that all of my glass is in-tacked. They gave me an over the phone appraisal of 28k for the car.. I don't think the damage is going to cost that.. 15k tops from the looks of it. Lets just hope the frame and engine is fine!

If you don't want to have to modify the wheels/tire balance (which would be necessary with a 1M conversion, since it's a widebody), you could also go for one of the many other choices at a similar or cheaper price. If I were in your place, I'd consider the following setup:

BMW Performance front bumper ($500ish)
BMW Performance side skirts ($500ish)
CF vented hood ($700ish)
M3-style fenders from Schmiedmann ($800ish)
Upgraded FMIC, since yours was probably damaged ($700ish)
Aftermarket wheels of your choice

(add in the cost of paint)
Overall, I think you might actually end up spending less this way.

Come to think of it, it sounds like you're getting a great opportunity to do mods for which the rest of us have to pay full price.

xShadows · 11-06-2012, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by splitsecond

If you don't want to have to modify the wheels/tire balance (which would be necessary with a 1M conversion, since it's a widebody), you could also go for one of the many other choices at a similar or cheaper price. If I were in your place, I'd consider the following setup:

BMW Performance front bumper ($500ish)
BMW Performance side skirts ($500ish)
CF vented hood ($700ish)
M3-style fenders from Schmiedmann ($800ish)
Upgraded FMIC, since yours was probably damaged ($700ish)
Aftermarket wheels of your choice

(add in the cost of paint)
Overall, I think you might actually end up spending less this way.

Come to think of it, it sounds like you're getting a great opportunity to do mods for which the rest of us have to pay full price.

Thanks for the info. I will be getting as many after market parts as possible as long as this thing isn't totaled out. I should know in a few days, I'll keep you all updated.

donsaxena · 11-11-2012, 11:52 PM

I am sorry this has happened to you. If it was me personally I wouldn't want to be modifying a car that has been in a wreck bc in the end when it comes to sell that car will show up that it had a wreck and will be harder to sell. I would try to get it totaled for more than you payed for it then modify on that solid base. Claim also your taxes you probably recently paid on the car and make sure their insurance puts you in no less than a cadillac for a rental. Just my two cents.

xShadows · 11-12-2012, 11:05 AM

Here's a better picture of the damage.

11-04-2012, 06:49 AM	#1
xShadows Private First Class Drives: 2008 135i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sanford, NC Posts: 171 iTrader: (2)	My first BMW! Finally got a decent job, saved the money, traded in the Honda Civic and got myself a real car! 2008 135i Sedona Red with Black interior. Picture is from the dealer yesterday when I got it. Mods soon to come!
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11-04-2012, 11:11 PM	#4
Ammonia Captain Drives: n54 135i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 641 iTrader: (3)	Holy shit man. Wow that looks bad... :[ __________________ Mods: JB4 \| Berk Race Axel-Back \| VSRF DPs \| BMS DCI \| CM Meth + CMGS Controller \| Stett CP \| Tial BOV \| RR Scoops \| BMS LED AE \| Matte Grills \| 10% Tint \| M Pedals \| Blackline LCI \| CSR Eyelids \| Amber Overlays \| Rear OEM Flaps \| Seibon GTR Hood \| Painted Spoiler \| H-Style Front Lip \| VMR V701s

11-04-2012, 11:14 PM	#6
splitsecond Space Admiral Drives: 135i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 305 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	Wow, that's terrible. But if it's not totaled, that's a good excuse to slap on some vented fenders/hood and a 1M or BMW-P bumper... __________________ 2008 135i Montego Blue sport pkg, premium pkg, Logic 7 sound, iDrive/Nav Mods completed: JB4+ & FBO \|\| LSD \|\| BMW-P suspension + F/R sway bars \|\| 18" Breyton GTS-R \|\| M3 front bushings \|\| Vogtland camber plates \|\| BMW-P rotors + Stoptech pads \|\|\|\| Acquired, not installed: BMS WW Meth kit \|\| Logic HVI intake \|\| Mishimoto OCC \|\|\|\| Shopping for: Summer tires

11-05-2012, 09:08 AM	#9
Ammonia Captain Drives: n54 135i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 641 iTrader: (3)	Which body shop is your insurance sending you to? We have one here at our dealership if you want lol. __________________ Mods: JB4 \| Berk Race Axel-Back \| VSRF DPs \| BMS DCI \| CM Meth + CMGS Controller \| Stett CP \| Tial BOV \| RR Scoops \| BMS LED AE \| Matte Grills \| 10% Tint \| M Pedals \| Blackline LCI \| CSR Eyelids \| Amber Overlays \| Rear OEM Flaps \| Seibon GTR Hood \| Painted Spoiler \| H-Style Front Lip \| VMR V701s

11-05-2012, 09:27 AM	#10
Dackelone Moderator Drives: 135i Silber mit/Rot 6MT N54 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany Posts: 13,016 iTrader: (0)	Ohh man! That really bites. At least you came out ok and uninjured. We all wish you all the best buddy. __________________ Dackel's European Delivery Museum Guide 1addicts at Stelv1oPass

11-04-2012, 11:02 PM	#3
xShadows Private First Class Drives: 2008 135i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sanford, NC Posts: 171 iTrader: (2)	And some asshole turned out infront of me not even 24 hours after getting my car. I'm going to kill someone....

11-05-2012, 05:56 PM	#16
splitsecond Space Admiral Drives: 135i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 305 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	Yeah, I've been in a couple of accidents where the other person was on the phone with the police/insurance/husband before even saying a word to me. I know you're not supposed to talk to the other person due to the risk of saying something self-incriminating, but I feel like you could at least say things like "are you OK?" and "hey, I'm just calling my insurance company so that they can tell me what to do next"... __________________ 2008 135i Montego Blue sport pkg, premium pkg, Logic 7 sound, iDrive/Nav Mods completed: JB4+ & FBO \|\| LSD \|\| BMW-P suspension + F/R sway bars \|\| 18" Breyton GTS-R \|\| M3 front bushings \|\| Vogtland camber plates \|\| BMW-P rotors + Stoptech pads \|\|\|\| Acquired, not installed: BMS WW Meth kit \|\| Logic HVI intake \|\| Mishimoto OCC \|\|\|\| Shopping for: Summer tires

11-05-2012, 09:44 PM	#17
xShadows Private First Class Drives: 2008 135i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sanford, NC Posts: 171 iTrader: (2)	I'm just trying to stay positive and hoping that it's not totaled. If it's not I'm going to look into getting the 1M kit or at least the bumper / fenders... as well as matt black grills and hood. :P I hit him sooo square on the side that all of my glass is in-tacked. They gave me an over the phone appraisal of 28k for the car.. I don't think the damage is going to cost that.. 15k tops from the looks of it. Lets just hope the frame and engine is fine!

11-11-2012, 11:52 PM	#21
donsaxena Private First Class Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 165 iTrader: (0)	I am sorry this has happened to you. If it was me personally I wouldn't want to be modifying a car that has been in a wreck bc in the end when it comes to sell that car will show up that it had a wreck and will be harder to sell. I would try to get it totaled for more than you payed for it then modify on that solid base. Claim also your taxes you probably recently paid on the car and make sure their insurance puts you in no less than a cadillac for a rental. Just my two cents. __________________ BMW 135i Jet Black AT. Hpf intercooler, Hpf exhaust, injen intake, ER competition oil coolers, ER charge pipe, Tial BOV, AR catless DP,BMS OCC, VMR 718s 19s, BMW performance spoiler, agency power rear diffuser, slek lip (on highway somewhere), FXomar abs lip, Ohlins Suspension, All M3 bits, Cobb protuned, turner 3 clutch LSD, Escort 9500ci

11-12-2012, 11:05 AM	#22
xShadows Private First Class Drives: 2008 135i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sanford, NC Posts: 171 iTrader: (2)	Here's a better picture of the damage.

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