well..it finally happened... got in an accident

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05-16-05 | 04:59 PM

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Straight6

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angel, pm me your #.. lost your number when i switched phones.. tnx

got the check from insurance.. i'll probably order most of the parts from carson and just get a new/used (mint) door and get it painted.. then just do the switching of the interior myself..
probably the only thing that will need repair is the dent on the front door..

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05-16-05 | 05:43 PM

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If you're looking for a bodyshop, make sure you take a good look at Angel's guy. Have you seen the before & after pictures of his GS?

I saw it in person and let me tell you: IT IS AMAZING!

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05-16-05 | 09:44 PM

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well.. insurance is going to cut me a check and i'm gonna look for a body shop.. rear door is getting replaced.. i dont believe in bondo.. insurance offered to fix it at their own shop but i don't want a half *** job so i'll go to one i decide on.. carson toyota quoted me 450 plus 180 shipping for a door... just not sure it if comes complete with the bottom panel and trim..

yes the other party was at fault on the police report.. although i haven't gotten it.. but the cop did let me read it after he wrote it.. anyway.. i hope to get this resolved asap.. hate to see my baby in that condition...

i am glad that the cop wrote a report. here in cali, unless someone is hurt, those *** cops they will just tell you guys to exchange information and drive off. ha!

and no, the door panel doesn't include the lower door cap. that's a different part

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05-17-05 | 10:54 AM

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chicagoblknazn

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Sorry about the misfortune, and glad you are ok.

Is steve just sending you a new panel or the entire door, with window glass, etc?

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05-17-05 | 12:32 PM

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Change the door skins....don't let anyone bondo your car!

Doesn't look too bad though!

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05-17-05 | 06:15 PM

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called carson toyota.. unfortunately.. they don't ship door skins.. so tomorrow i'm going to check out lexus of westport in connecticut.. heard they actually have their own body shop and are meticulous about their work.. gonna get an estimate and if it's within my reach, i'll have them do it.. if not.. i'll just try to get the door from them and have somebody else finish the job..