It was fun while it lasted... FL5 hit at red light 😞

[Tuxedo Mask]

Oh

Oh wow, thanks for the clarification. Are you comfortable with this being repaired or would you have preferred if it were totaled? I know there are differing opinions on repairs of this magnitude.

Given the state of the Type R market now, I'm glad they're repairing it since I didn't want to deal with trying to find another one. There was a point when I thought, "if this car gets totalled, would I buy another one or get something else?"

Also, the idea of extending my debt didn't seem so appealing plus "losing money" in the taxes and registration (CA costs a pretty penny). I'll try to push for a diminished value claim and hopefully get something from that to pay down the car even faster.

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[TypeRD]

Yeah, definitely get a diminished value claim if you can. Once the car is fixed, it will have the collision on its permanent record, including details like airbag deployment. This is NBD if you don’t plan to sell it. However, I’m sorry to say this, but it will absolutely affect resale value, even if the car is brought back to 99.9% factory original.

 

[Tuxedo Mask]

Yeah, definitely get a diminished value claim if you can. Once the car is fixed, it will have the collision on its permanent record, including details like airbag deployment. This is NBD if you don’t plan to sell it. However, I’m sorry to say this, but it will absolutely affect resale value, even if the car is brought back to 99.9% factory original.

Even if I don't plan on selling, that's money that can go towards paying it down.

 

[Civiz]

If they can properly fix it, the real headache will probably be the wait time to get parts. One step at a time. At least no one was hurt. That’s the main thing.

Should be able to at least get aftermarket front bumper
Know there'sfl5 replica bumpers already available as seen on this sedan

 

[TypeRD]

Should be able to at least get aftermarket front bumper
Know there'sfl5 replica bumpers already available as seen on this sedan

While that may be true, it won’t fit the wide body fenders of the FL5. Good thought tho.

 

[garoto]

D

Should be able to at least get aftermarket front bumper
Know there'sfl5 replica bumpers already available as seen on this sedan

Dear gawd.

 

[Tuxedo Mask]

This update is a week overdue, but I'm finally back in the Type R

Last weekend is was cold and rainy in SoCal, but this morning was perfect to get back out on the mountain!

(figured I'd at least stop for pics if the conditions weren't good enough to drive last weekend)

Today though was perfect and reminded me how bad I need to get this car on a track!! I had one scheduled before the accident but ultimately had to cancel....

 

[ScumbagRob]

This update is a week overdue, but I'm finally back in the Type R

Last weekend is was cold and rainy in SoCal, but this morning was perfect to get back out on the mountain!

(figured I'd at least stop for pics if the conditions weren't good enough to drive last weekend)

Today though was perfect and reminded me how bad I need to get this car on a track!! I had one scheduled before the accident but ultimately had to cancel....

YESSSS welcome back!!

 

[Cornercarver]

Very sorry to hear that. Good advice above for sure. As hard as it is to get one of these, hopefully it is fixable quickly. As for frame damage, if there is any- hopefully not- I would not be okay with just having it straightened, as the integrity of the frame will still not be the same - making it less safe in any future crash, and may affect the feel when driving.

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