And then depression sets in....just got rear ended.

[Solo1Supra]

While leaving work, I was waiting at an intersection, with my left turn signal on. Next thing I know, CRUNCH. This makes my 2nd Supra that got hit.
If it would have been my MKII, I really wouldn't have cared all that much, BUT, I was in my MKIII. For those that have seen it, you know why.
Driver side rear quarter is buckled, bumper cover is, well, screwed.
I didn't bother to try to open the hatch for fear of not getting it closed again.
My neck and back are fine, I'm just aggravated....
Once again, I'm at the mercy of an insurance company.
Pics will follow.

[williamb82]

damn, that sucks. im the opposite though, an mk3 i wouldnt care but an mk2 id be pissed.

[Solo1Supra]

My MKIII is in a helluvalot better shape than my MKII.

[Phil G.]

Sorry to hear that Joe. Hoefully insurance will cover everything and they will fix it up good as new. Keep us posted.

[Malloy]

Sorry to hear Joe. Im sure it will all work out

[Superium]

That sucks to hear Joe. I would definitely fight for as much as you can get especially if the car was super clean. A lot of guys on supramania were getting $5k+ for their wrecked mk3s. Find as many high priced mk3s on ebay,craigslist,autotrader, etc. similar to yours in the same condition and/or miles. Print them out and wait for the insurance company to lowball the hell outta you because they are going to.

[Solo1Supra]

Good advice Mark, thanks.

[935motorsports]

Ouches.

I have a 91 shell that originates from PA.

Pay the shipping and you can have it. Rolling chassis, but fairly stripped.

Originally black with shadow gray interior (gone), 130k

[Solo1Supra]

If you were on the East coast, I'd consider it.
I'm going to get my ducks in a row and see what happens.

[jefe_not]

Ouch! Sorry to hear that yet another asshat didn't see a car waiting to turn left...
Hopefully the guy that hit you has insurance.

[Junkie]

That's bites big time Joe. For those that haven't seen this car .... I would have kept/driven it, had I gotten my hands on it --- that, from the guy that feels 95% of all mkiii's are nothing but donor cars.

[Solo1Supra]

Thanks guys, yes he has insurance, he already stopped in and gave them the scoop.
Part that bites is, he's a friend of mine from years ago.
Shawn, depending on what happens, I may have to hit you up for a 7MGTE swap harness, although I hope it doesn't have to come to that.

[Junkie]

Anytime Joe, though, I hope to not get that call/PM.

[turbogoo1]

That sucks!!!! Hope all goes well.

Glad to see you are ok.

[Solo1Supra]

Thanks Scott, but I do have a bit of a headache and a sore neck...dammit.
Headache could be from just being aggravated about the whole thing....

[Road Ripper]

Aww man, sorry to hear that. I hope you feel better soon, and the insurance dealings go smoothly and in your favor.

[sickntwstdtoy]

Joe you just can't win.....old lady takes of your door, now an old friend takes out the quarter. Sorry man, you need any help fixin shit up lmk i'll be up

[Greg G]

Sux bigtime Joe... really sorry to hear this.

My advice is dont settle for whatever the first insurance offer is.

[Solo1Supra]

Trust me Greg, I'm not.

[Dean]

Sorry to hear this Joe. Play hardball with the insurance company and get what it takes to fix it right.

[Austin E]

Sorry to see you got in an accident joe, good luck with the insurance. Be patient, and persistant. We just got 4700$ plus the car for my buddies 83p type.

[ra24man]

Well that just sucks Joe! Hope it all works out for you in the end...insurance companies are as bad as the mob

[AJ]

Joe hang in there Sir!! Never sign off with the insurance company, no tape conversations and be sure to go to your own personal doctor for a checkup and let the insurance know there paying for the visit...

[Junkie]

be sure to go to your own personal doctor for a checkup and let the insurance know there paying for the visit...

Gotta be careful here ...unfortunately. No ride in the aid car, from the scene, can screw you .... BTDT. If I EVER, get hit again, I'll be going for a ride, and the car will get towed .... even if I feel OK at the time.

[AJ]

Shawn agreed Sir...

I got a check for a stiff neck and my doctor told me to take off 10 shifts, never signed the medical release.

I got more grief from my insurance company when I filed a hit and run report for a vehicle parked on my own property???


Gotta be careful here ...unfortunately. No ride in the aid car, from the scene, can screw you .... BTDT. If I EVER, get hit again, I'll be going for a ride, and the car will get towed .... even if I feel OK at the time.

[bklynsupraman]

Sorry to hear about the MKIII Joe, it really was a clean ride, hope you get it back in pristine condition again. I remember you telling me how much you loved that car.

[Xeno_omega]

Sorry to hear the bad news Joe. Such a shame, it was a real nice mk3.
Just fight the insurance and hopefully they'll fix it.

[RaptorRacing]

Wow :(...sucks royally Joe. Hopefully everything works out for you!!

[Solo1Supra]

Thanks again everyone, some plans are in the works, I'm just waiting on a phone call and a few appointments.

[TRD 83 SUPRA XX]

Sorry to hear what happend. Hope everything turns out for the best.

[mavrick666999]

That was a beautiful MkIII i have sold a few friends supras with the pics i got of it from the meet. Best of luck my friend i hope you get her back 100%. I agree with Shawn on this one the next wreck i get into i will be getting a ride in the meat wagon and i will be calling the most expensive tow company i know.

[Solo1Supra]

I got a phone call alittle while ago, the MKIII goes in for an estimate on Tuesday.
Crossing my fingers everything goes in my favor....

[sickntwstdtoy]

Good luck joe,,,,see ya tomorrow

[Solo1Supra]

You can check it out while you're here, and give me your opinion on the damage.

[Solo1Supra]

I heard back from the shop doing the estimate. As of now, the car will be fixed.
$1852 and change is the estimate.
Yay for me. That's about the only good news I got so far this week.
It tentatively goes in on the 26th to get redone.

[Lee_MA61]

nice, good to hear they won't be screwing you.

[sickntwstdtoy]

Glad to hear it joe. Bout time you trade in some of that bad luck for good

[turbogoo1]

Glad to hear it Joe, gonna do the rest while it there?

[Solo1Supra]

After a quote of $225-250 to repaint/refinish the wing, passing for now.

[silverbulletmk2]

glad you r getting taken care of this time joe. 2k9 might be a good year for you after all.

[Solo1Supra]

I won't hold my breath Franz....lol

[Solo1Supra]

The MKIII is fixed, I pick it up tomorrow....

[turbogoo1]

Woohooo! Congrats Joe!

[Solo1Supra]

Thanks Scott, now I can continue the search for new springs.
The 4x4 look is quite cutting it.

[Junkie]

You actually fixed that - donor - car ?





























runs and hides :D

[1982black2199]

Nice save, Joe!

[sickntwstdtoy]

You actually fixed that - donor - car ?

runs and hides :D


rofl:zzzzz::laugh::thumbsup:

[Junkie]

rofl:zzzzz::laugh::thumbsup:

You know I had to say it :naughty:

[Solo1Supra]

I guess I won't need that harness after all Shawn...LOL
Good one....got a kick out of that, thanks. I needed a good laugh today.

[Junkie]

Only did it Joe, because you know I wasn't serious ;) "well, not totaly", and wouldn't get offended.

Glad to hear it's fixed. Sometimes I kinda wish I'd have kept the 1 nice 89 I've had :(

[Solo1Supra]

Trust me, I appreciate your sense of humor.

[turbogoo1]

The masses demand pics....

lol

Shawn is about the only one that can get away stuff like that....its against the rules to beat up the geriatric.

[Prplehz]

Ohhh man, I feel your pain all too well. But in my case it was my beloved MKII on the freeway by a drunk driver. Don't you just wanna punch idiots like that?

I always wondered how people could hit a car that is sitting still in front of them. That is until I saw the car in front of me hit a PARKED car on the side of a city street at 35mph right before my own eyes. And there was even a passenger to warn the driver, lmao. Both were messing with stuff and the car slowly started veering off to the right. So I slowed down, and I remember thinking in my head "um HELLLOOOOO" as it approached the parked car. Then wham, older Nissan right into the rear of a newer parked Tbird. Everyone was fine, but I couldn't believe my eyes. And I tell you what, I took great pleasure in telling the cop what happened. He just looked over at them to be sure they couldn't see him, shook his head and laughed. And this was even at about 9 in the morning on the way to work mind you.

Don't worry you will either get it fixed better than new, or get one even better if it's possible.. I hope it all works out for you!

[Junkie]

Shawn is about the only one that can get away stuff like that....its against the rules to beat up the geriatric.

I can't help it Scott.

I look at 60's-70's full size Domestics, as Derby cars.

I look at 3rd and 4th Gen. Supras, as Donor cars.

It'sa sickness :naughty:

[sickntwstdtoy]

I can't help it Scott.

I look at 60's-70's full size Domestics, as Derby cars.

I look at 3rd and 4th Gen. Supras, as Donor cars.

It'sa GIFT :naughty:


fixed it

[turbogoo1]

I can't help it Scott.

I look at 60's-70's full size Domestics, as Derby cars.

I look at 3rd and 4th Gen. Supras, as Donor cars.

It'sa sickness :naughty:

I totally agree...unless its reaally clean mkIII...

Now a really clean Imperial...thats different;)

(Too bad they are all banned)

[ra24man]

I totally agree...unless its reaally clean mkIII...

Now a really clean Imperial...thats different;)

(Too bad they are all banned)
They make aircraft carriers smaller! Happy to hear you're back on the road JoeB...I sent your bolts out the other day.

[Malloy]

Goo deal Joe...that car is a nice piece. Gotta keep it that way!




ps. pix not found

[Solo1Supra]

I think I'd like to go to 17's next, the 16's just don't quite do it for me.
Granted they look OK, but I know I can do better.

Before and after pics? If the weather is nice tomorrow, I can grab some.

[turbogoo1]

I am posting this for Joe...
Before:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v673/turbogoo1/Parts/joebefore1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v673/turbogoo1/Parts/joebefore2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v673/turbogoo1/Parts/joebefore3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v673/turbogoo1/Parts/joebefore4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v673/turbogoo1/Parts/joebefore5.jpg

After:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v673/turbogoo1/Parts/joeafter1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v673/turbogoo1/Parts/joeafter2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v673/turbogoo1/Parts/joeafter3-1.jpg

Here ya go buddy!

[Malloy]

This color has really grown on me. How about some polished mk4 tt wheels (with proper spacers of course ;)? Just enough bling?

[Solo1Supra]

I might begin the search for Silver TT wheels when the weather breaks. I'll pass on the polished ones. But before I do that, I need to get my 85 ready for the upcoming hillclimb season, but that's for another thread.

[Malloy]

Ok. Local guy has em collecting dust. I will look for silver ones...there have been some good finds online these past few weeks