02-10-2006, 06:16 PM
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5 years ago I had an Infiniti and while stopped at a red light a women rear ended me while she was talking on a cell phone, not fast, 15 mph.
Fast forward 4 years, at the same damm red light within the exact hour of the day of the last incident, a woman rear ends my Boxster while talking on a cell phone 
Not fast, maybe 8 mph this time. I got out, walked to the passengers side of the truck she was driving (her boyfriend in the passengers seat thought I was going to whip some ass), he rolled the window down and a big harry arm (mine) reached in and opened the glove box and grabbed the insurance proof form. I immediatly took the form back to my Porsche and called the Police!
bigislandboxster you were lucky, the women that smacked me, her cheap ass insurance tried to give me a Dodge Neon!!!
I said just give me the rental car money instead 
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02-10-2006, 11:23 PM
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Next time, before you leave - make a monument to your car with the coral graffiti off Queen Kaahumanu Hwy 
Sorry to hear about your car...
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02-11-2006, 06:41 AM
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As much as I am a libertarian at heart, I am getting to where I would support a ban on cell phones in cars.
Some BROAD (I use this term sparingly) almost hit me yesterday. On the cell phone and fixing her hair (in her SUV of course).
This left HOW MANY HANDS for the steering wheel???????????????????
Aye Carumba!
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02-11-2006, 07:09 AM
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Thanks for the support!
Moving has been a little tough, but then this happened.....Nothing like a little extra drama in my life :ah: .....
Talked to the police who cited her and my insurance company, shes going to take care of everything, costs to fix and rental car as well.....She admitted blame at the scene, dealerships on my side as well as the police, so she knows she doesn't have a case at all. Most of this should be sorted out Monday....
Weathers been relatively good here, well, for February anyway  .....
The officer at the scene said she admitted to monkeying with her OnStar program when this happened.....She was from North of the city and was trying to find the Oakbrook mall.....
Should know more this Monday, gonna try and get a shot of the damage then as well.....
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1998 Guards Red Black/Black 5 sp.
Work done '06 :Replaced bad hose and clamps from reservoir tank
oil change and filter
replaced seals on both cam covers
brakes bled and refilled
Replaced bent rear right lower control arm
Front air dams and 3 underbody panels replaced
Halogen headlamps replaced
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02-11-2006, 07:24 AM
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bigislandboxster, who will do the body work? Was the car at Westmont Porsche?
FYI, the PCA Chicago section is having a meeting on 2/26 at Westmont Porsche. Are you planning to go?
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02-11-2006, 07:57 AM
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Yeah, the car is at Westmont Porsche, thats who was working on it....They seem to be pretty standup so far....They recommended International Body Shop in Elmhurst, say they get their work done there, so I'm going to give them a try unless you've heard something to the contrary....
Don't know if I'll have the car back by then, so we'll see about the PCA meeting
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1998 Guards Red Black/Black 5 sp.
Work done '06 :Replaced bad hose and clamps from reservoir tank
oil change and filter
replaced seals on both cam covers
brakes bled and refilled
Replaced bent rear right lower control arm
Front air dams and 3 underbody panels replaced
Halogen headlamps replaced
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02-11-2006, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by bigislandboxster
Yeah, the car is at Westmont Porsche, thats who was working on it....They seem to be pretty standup so far....They recommended International Body Shop in Elmhurst, say they get their work done there, so I'm going to give them a try unless you've heard something to the contrary....
Don't know if I'll have the car back by then, so we'll see about the PCA meeting |
No, I don't have a body shop recommendation. I'm sure the dealer knows where good work is done.
You should go to the meeting, you don't need to have your car there. The meeting agenda is a Concours School and a Chili Tasting!
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02-11-2006, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by bigislandboxster
Moving has been a little tough, but then this happened.....Nothing like a little extra drama in my life :ah: .....
Talked to the police who cited her and my insurance company, shes going to take care of everything, costs to fix and rental car as well.....She admitted blame at the scene, dealerships on my side as well as the police, so she knows she doesn't have a case at all. Most of this should be sorted out Monday....
Weathers been relatively good here, well, for February anyway .....
The officer at the scene said she admitted to monkeying with her OnStar program when this happened.....She was from North of the city and was trying to find the Oakbrook mall.....
Should know more this Monday, gonna try and get a shot of the damage then as well..... |
Funny, I was in OaK Brook this week!
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02-11-2006, 08:48 AM
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Funny, I was in OaK Brook this week!
Hmmm, now THAT is a coincidence! 
Not exactly a stones throw from Cali!
Checkin out the mall? 
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1998 Guards Red Black/Black 5 sp.
Work done '06 :Replaced bad hose and clamps from reservoir tank
oil change and filter
replaced seals on both cam covers
brakes bled and refilled
Replaced bent rear right lower control arm
Front air dams and 3 underbody panels replaced
Halogen headlamps replaced
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02-11-2006, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by bigislandboxster
Funny, I was in OaK Brook this week!
Hmmm, now THAT is a coincidence!
Not exactly a stones throw from Cali!
Checkin out the mall?
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I still have a healthcare consulting practice that is a part time gig for me. I was in seeing a client.
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02-11-2006, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Brucelee
Funny, I was in OaK Brook this week!
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Richard, are you in Oak Brook often? My office is in Oak Brook.
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02-24-2006, 07:40 AM
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Heres the info I got from the other partys insurance.....Looks like they have it covered pretty well.........
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1998 Guards Red Black/Black 5 sp.
Work done '06 :Replaced bad hose and clamps from reservoir tank
oil change and filter
replaced seals on both cam covers
brakes bled and refilled
Replaced bent rear right lower control arm
Front air dams and 3 underbody panels replaced
Halogen headlamps replaced
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02-24-2006, 08:25 AM
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Hi,
Read your Estimate... a couple things to consider. Make sure they spec OEM Paint, it's not so marked on the Est. Also, be sure they go for a 4-wheel alignment!!! Unibody Cars when struck can throw a wheel on the opposite corner out - you don't want a high speed vibration because of something they overlooked. Be very skeptical and realize that they want to Estimate the job at the minimun to reduce their exposure...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
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02-24-2006, 12:40 PM
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Thanks for the helpful advice MNBoxster! ....I'll check on the paint, tho it is being done by a place recommended by the Porsche dealer....and the alignment issue is very important as well...
Have a great one!
Lou
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1998 Guards Red Black/Black 5 sp.
Work done '06 :Replaced bad hose and clamps from reservoir tank
oil change and filter
replaced seals on both cam covers
brakes bled and refilled
Replaced bent rear right lower control arm
Front air dams and 3 underbody panels replaced
Halogen headlamps replaced
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03-22-2006, 06:29 PM
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Little update of sorts...
The car has left the shop and is now at the dealers so they can do an overall Quality Control check of the work done and to see if anything was missed in the initial appraisal....So far they have found that the right rear control arm is bent and needs to be replaced. Alignment as well needs to be done....car is pulling to the right.....also the rear spoiler is sticking and not moving freely as it should. So some good news, but its not over yet....Westmont Porsche is also checking the coolant system and repressurizing it and testing it. At this point we're still waiting to hear back from her insurance company on the control arm and alignment....
Otherwise, alls good!
Hope to have her back pretty soon, I miss my Box!
Lou
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1998 Guards Red Black/Black 5 sp.
Work done '06 :Replaced bad hose and clamps from reservoir tank
oil change and filter
replaced seals on both cam covers
brakes bled and refilled
Replaced bent rear right lower control arm
Front air dams and 3 underbody panels replaced
Halogen headlamps replaced
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04-04-2006, 03:54 PM
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Shes back!.....
and I have to say I couldn't be happier! 49 days later and the original problem with the anti freeze leak is corrected and the car has been put back together.....I have to say in all honesty the car looks better than it did when it first arrived. Chips and nicks on the doors and rear quarters are now gone, and the paint was a perfect match.....Westmont Porsche and International Body Shop get a big thumbs up for the work they did, I would highly recommend them both. You hear horror stories from some dealers, but these guys were top notch....Geno and Cary thanks a lot for the great service! They threw in a nice detail job as well to boot.....
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1998 Guards Red Black/Black 5 sp.
Work done '06 :Replaced bad hose and clamps from reservoir tank
oil change and filter
replaced seals on both cam covers
brakes bled and refilled
Replaced bent rear right lower control arm
Front air dams and 3 underbody panels replaced
Halogen headlamps replaced
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04-04-2006, 08:27 PM
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What a beauty, hopefully there's some more top down weather for you on the way so you can get reaquainted!
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