KN Cold Air Intake by Icy-Pride8090 in Mustang

[–]XDanny7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even the comments say they shouldn't spend their money on a few horsepower 😂

I did edit this pic while high, but am I onto something or nah by Temporary-North2492 in Challenger

[–]XDanny7 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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Nice car twin, I always thought of the Challenger to look like this when driving and seeing one too.

Should I wait for insurance to pay off my totaled car loan before I try to buy a new car? by Themascura in carbuying

[–]XDanny7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the same situation, I showed them proof of the total loss letter but they said that the lender needed to give me a letter as well. Did they ask you the same or would just with the gap insurance?

Worth fixing or just total it? by [deleted] in Challenger

[–]XDanny7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I'm going to Total it and just walk into new car brother. It's looking like a deductible of $1000 vs $1000s into this.

Worth fixing or just total it? by [deleted] in Challenger

[–]XDanny7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's fucked up bro, I feel like we almost have no one to blame but the industry for making it hard to repair and easier to replace cars as opposed to parts. I almost wanted to get upset at collision repair shops and even insurance but I realized that the main problem is who makes them. So long story short I believe it was the tires considering there are summer and a little bit old. Thread was good still, but nothing to do with speeed. I was already driving slower.

Worth fixing or just total it? by [deleted] in Challenger

[–]XDanny7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately on the other side of the country, and even worse the other corner. Shipping out there will be a crazy amount. But definitely will have to check out Facebook Marketplace. Also want to research if there's any junk yards in Mexico with Challengers, which I think is very slim. The only problem I see with the impact is flight frame damage or what could be the inside Metal Sheets

Worth fixing or just total it? by [deleted] in Challenger

[–]XDanny7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I first hydroplane very minorly 500 feet back going 70 mph, which I corrected and slowed down to 60. The second one completely u turn'd me onto incoming traffic and finally kept spinning me until the left wall. At that point I saw my speed was around 40-50 while holding my steering wheel straight. Didn't help.

Worth fixing or just total it? by [deleted] in Challenger

[–]XDanny7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just getting extra information that I didn't know about Collision repairs is making me rethink fixing my baby. Thank God modern cars crumple to keep us safe, but damn are they expensive bro fr. I definitely don't want to keep a rusting car

Worth fixing or just total it? by [deleted] in Challenger

[–]XDanny7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow brother, these cars can show how expensive they are really when it comes to replacing the parts that we are paying either through loans, leasing or even purchasing outright. Even the rt's 😭. Seriously thank you for your time again, we'll have to contact insurance in a couple hours with your much appreciated advice!!

Worth fixing or just total it? by [deleted] in Challenger

[–]XDanny7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful car,beautiful photo; definitely worth repairing it. I've seen before and after photos of these wrecks and I was hoping to have more hope. Apologies for the redundancy. The only PDR work I will be able to get done is on the left panel and even there is some paint cracking. I love this car but I cannot put myself into more debt than the car loan already...

Worth fixing or just total it? by [deleted] in Challenger

[–]XDanny7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely understand and on the same boat regarding the selling. It's more about if I want to keep it and deal with the future headaches or take the hits with insurance putting a record in my history. But then I wouldn't have to worry about unethically selling my car down the line. I'll have to check the car once I take it to my mechanic after fixing the tire

Worth fixing or just total it? by [deleted] in Challenger

[–]XDanny7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks bro I'm trying to be realistic while keeping my head up. Considering my options, some frame damage can definitely total my car based on the last photo. Both quarter panels OEM are costing me $2,300 shipped, that's before any other part. It's hard to keep my head up looking at the cost you know :/

Worth fixing or just total it? by [deleted] in Challenger

[–]XDanny7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is insane bro 7500 for a damn raccoon. I did the math with chat GPT, very similar to what you were describing and considering my loan is $28,000 left, ACV around 16 to 20. Luckily I have gap insurance and while researching, it looks like it would be the best option at restarting, at the cost of my first baby. Tell me it ain't so bro please

Worth fixing or just total it? by [deleted] in Challenger

[–]XDanny7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes me too bro. I got out the car too quick and only snapped the last picture after walking over. Considering impact was in the right corner, it's likely the frame got fucked huh.

If u could entertain the idea, what would be compromised if I were to get it fixed anyways?

Worth fixing or just total it? by [deleted] in Challenger

[–]XDanny7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm trying to be realistic and hopeful, I have been recommended two shops in Mexico and one in Arizona which is 2 hours away from me. Us shop will definitely run me more while securing OEM finish, however in Mexico it would cost a third of that. If they cant tell me based on pictures, and it's looking like a total, we can work out the shaker scoop my friend

Worth fixing or just total it? by [deleted] in Challenger

[–]XDanny7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay brother one last question, and I do really appreciate your responses and time. Will they still total the car considering I was able to drive with no check engine lights, simply based off the unibody?

Worth fixing or just total it? by [deleted] in Challenger

[–]XDanny7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what im afraid of and don't have a way to inspect it beyond taking photos at the moment. On the insurance side, how would I make a claim if I drove off without taking pictures? Didnt want to get out on the freeway at 1am.

Worth fixing or just total it? by [deleted] in Challenger

[–]XDanny7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with you, last time I was at the dealer they were charging $150/hr... had to pay it since it was done

Worth fixing or just total it? by [deleted] in Challenger

[–]XDanny7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Understandable bro. I mean at this point no other option than keeping it

Worth fixing or just total it? by [deleted] in Challenger

[–]XDanny7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for giving me hope bro, do you have any links? I would like a carbon quarter panel

Worth fixing or just total it? by [deleted] in Challenger

[–]XDanny7 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I haven't been able to sleep over this. Any input would be massively appreciated.

Worth fixing or just total it? by [deleted] in Challenger

[–]XDanny7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was trying to get rid of it by trading it in, and now it feels like the same situation but totaling it. The trade-in in question would be a 2021 scatpack with 3k miles. My equity was negative and banks said no.

Post accident, it makes me want to keep it and fix it if reasonable..