zeitgeist57 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Andy et al...totally understand where you guys are coming from. You all know I'm just having fun. I have to admit that I'm looking forward to finishing my pilot's license. If you want to hit 135+mph and have 3-axis g-force control over your vehicle and body in a way that running around the track can't deliver...that's the way to do it. Equally as pricey ($750/yr for flight insurance to cover plane rental, $125/wet hr in the plane, $40/hr instructor) but the mental/physical workout and focus/commitment is amazing. Don't get me wrong; I love tracking a car...but I'm not as competitive as you guys are from a car standpoint and flying is a commitment I need to follow-through on at this point in my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOn19s Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Andy et al...totally understand where you guys are coming from. You all know I'm just having fun. I know ...I think I'm on the rag today or something! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS69 Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 My brother races in NASA and used his 911 and corvette to get his license. After he got his license his track car is a Civic with a Prelude engine in it. I believe he had his 911 and vette insuranced for the track time, but when it came to the racing, thus the Honda. The thinking is the Honda is cheap enough to fix and rebuild while the others cars would get pricey insurance or otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGEvo Posted September 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Well just a quick update, insurance is cutting me a check for 6k so im using that to get things fixed and in the end itll have a few ricer things on it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Well just a quick update, insurance is cutting me a check for 6k so im using that to get things fixed and in the end itll have a few ricer things on it lol why only 6k? did they use any estimates or send out an adjuster to look it over? Save Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 I disagree, there are many people who profit well from automotive investments Buying something that someone undervalued due to their lack of automotive mechanical knowledge and the owner was just sick of and willing to take any offer in the realm of "whatever" to make a quick $1500-$4,000 off of is something that literally benefits less than .00001% of the population. So by the numbers, cars are a horrible investment since the remaining 99.99999% of the population lose their ass most of the time. There are basically no cars out there worth close to what they cost new accounting for inflation. I'm sure Geetard67 will chime in saying something about some crazy one off example though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS69 Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Well just a quick update, insurance is cutting me a check for 6k so im using that to get things fixed and in the end itll have a few ricer things on it lol That is great news, they are covering you. Hopefully, they don't drop you after this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGEvo Posted September 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 why only 6k? did they use any estimates or send out an adjuster to look it over? Save So adjuster came out and looked it all over, wrote his est for 6k. I tried to fight it because he wrote to repair everything and replace nothing, so i called to ask for a new rear quarter and new rear bumper. The answer was if they add any more to the estimate then i have to accept the car getting totaled out. Luckily i found a shop that a good friend works at that quoted me 6k with rear quarter replacement, new fender and new rear bumper. So im going that route, and they are allowing me to get the big parts and just providing labor and the little odds and end. Normally I wouldn't go out of my way and spend money on appearance mods, well because race car lol, but this seemed like a good time to do a couple things outside just replacing things with the same new parts. So some money is coming from my side to get the parts I want, but not a lot thankfully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 Buying something that someone undervalued due to their lack of automotive mechanical knowledge and the owner was just sick of and willing to take any offer in the realm of "whatever" to make a quick $1500-$4,000 off of is something that literally benefits less than .00001% of the population. So by the numbers, cars are a horrible investment since the remaining 99.99999% of the population lose their ass most of the time. There are basically no cars out there worth close to what they cost new accounting for inflation. I'm sure Geetard67 will chime in saying something about some crazy one off example though. However that's like saying houses are also a bad investment because 99.99999 percent don't pay cash so you loose your ass in your loan and upkeep of the house as well just like a car, but for those who buy smart and invest smart a car like a house as well becomes a true profitable investment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 However that's like saying houses are also a bad investment because 99.99999 percent don't pay cash so you loose your ass in your loan and upkeep of the house as well just like a car, but for those who buy smart and invest smart a car like a house as well becomes a true profitable investment Ask a financial expert what you should buy new, a car or house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99StockGT Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 So adjuster came out and looked it all over, wrote his est for 6k. I tried to fight it because he wrote to repair everything and replace nothing, so i called to ask for a new rear quarter and new rear bumper. The answer was if they add any more to the estimate then i have to accept the car getting totaled out. Luckily i found a shop that a good friend works at that quoted me 6k with rear quarter replacement, new fender and new rear bumper. So im going that route, and they are allowing me to get the big parts and just providing labor and the little odds and end. Normally I wouldn't go out of my way and spend money on appearance mods, well because race car lol, but this seemed like a good time to do a couple things outside just replacing things with the same new parts. So some money is coming from my side to get the parts I want, but not a lot thankfully. Welcome to the wonderful world of, Oops I broke it... well I could do stock parts for X.. but performance bits for X + ... Glad to hear it all seems to be working out for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 Buying something that someone undervalued due to their lack of automotive mechanical knowledge and the owner was just sick of and willing to take any offer in the realm of "whatever" to make a quick $1500-$4,000 off of is something that literally benefits less than .00001% of the population. So by the numbers, cars are a horrible investment since the remaining 99.99999% of the population lose their ass most of the time. There are basically no cars out there worth close to what they cost new accounting for inflation. I'm sure Geetard67 will chime in saying something about some crazy one off example though. No I agree with you, the only people that make money of cars regularly are the people who work in the industry and really not even them all the time (look at how many used car lots fail, and how many make their money off shady financial arrangements rather than the cars themselves). But fuck you anyway, just because. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Fix that quarter all day long. Nothing needs replaced on that except the tail light. Now that I see this on a computer. 6k is totally accurate. I did a 16k hit evo a few years back, but it was suspension and half way around the car. We did put a quarter on it. Good luck getting it fix. Keep up with the repair process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 i found a shop that a good friend works at that quoted me 6k with rear quarter replacement, new fender and new rear bumper. So im going that route, and they are allowing me to get the big parts and just providing labor and the little odds and end. They're getting the check and you're buying the parts? Is that what Im reading. Are they giving you labor credits anywhere? I should probably just stay out of it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx2guy19 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Ask a financial expert what you should buy new, a car or house. Umm...neither? Damn you talk out of your ass a lot. Just because you personally don't have the intelligence to make money on cars (or houses), doesn't mean there isn't financial gain out there for a good portion of people. I am personally friends with 10+ people who have made millions in real estate, and personally friends with people who have made a shit load of money from flipping cars. Don't be so quick to jump to assumptions about things you've never dabbled in. I made 45k when I was 17 years old flipping cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
criitter7 Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Andy et al...totally understand where you guys are coming from. You all know I'm just having fun. I have to admit that I'm looking forward to finishing my pilot's license. If you want to hit 135+mph and have 3-axis g-force control over your vehicle and body in a way that running around the track can't deliver...that's the way to do it. Equally as pricey ($750/yr for flight insurance to cover plane rental, $125/wet hr in the plane, $40/hr instructor) but the mental/physical workout and focus/commitment is amazing. Don't get me wrong; I love tracking a car...but I'm not as competitive as you guys are from a car standpoint and flying is a commitment I need to follow-through on at this point in my life. Where you getting insurance for 750?!?! Mine was only 158 a year. Where you getting lessons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 I made 45k when I was 17 years old flipping cars. and i made 148k/year and drove a cougar. not sure if you were here for that one. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx2guy19 Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 and i made 148k/year and drove a cougar. not sure if you were here for that one. lol There you go...just because someone doesn't understand something, doesn't mean it's a bad business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 Ask a financial expert what you should buy new, a car or house. Umm...neither? +1. Saw Samsonite's post and said the same thing. and i made 148k/year and drove a cougar. Know how I know you're OG? Sagar, congrats on getting SOMETHING to fix your Evo! I'm sad I tagged my CTS-V earlier this year, but have been very happy since I got it back from Kevin. :thumbup: If you're going to keep it for a long time, shouldn't be anything to worry about. $heeeeeeit...10-15 years from now you'll be lucky to find an Evo that wasn't tagged at some point in it's life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGEvo Posted November 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 Just an update for those that care haha, car is pretty much fixed, should be picking her up in the next few days http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll154/ihockey123/Evo%20Repairs/received_10210356480329006_zpso663d3pa.jpeg http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll154/ihockey123/Evo%20Repairs/received_10210356480609013_zpsjl8d1mta.jpeg http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll154/ihockey123/Evo%20Repairs/received_10103882535275190_zpsgvqefuxd.jpeg http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll154/ihockey123/Evo%20Repairs/received_10210356475368882_zpsgqwd6jkz.jpeg http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll154/ihockey123/Evo%20Repairs/received_10103885630736860_zpsvlrti1ik.jpeg http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll154/ihockey123/Evo%20Repairs/received_10103885630222890_zpseffolzno.jpeg http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll154/ihockey123/Evo%20Repairs/received_10103892137392470_zps2sp8qjj9.jpeg the rest are here there's a bunch http://s287.photobucket.com/user/ihockey123/library/Evo%20Repairs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted November 3, 2016 Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 The real question-taking it back to Mid Ohio? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGEvo Posted November 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2016 haha next year for sure lol, the goal is always to hit as many tracks as I can in a season. This year I made it to Gingerman, Road Atl, and Mid Ohio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 Repair looks good, glad it worked out. Hell yes take it back to the track. It's not cherry any longer so nothing to lose there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versluis Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 Looks awesome and congrats on getting it fixed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99StockGT Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 First battle scars healed, get her ready through the winter then back to the track in the spring! Glad to see no major wounds to you OR the ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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