The good and the heartbreak

NJ Krish · 05-01-2015, 09:08 PM

So finally I pulled the trigger on a mtech bumper from ebay and dropped it off to Tom over at coleman auto in Lawrenceville NJ. Working with him and his staff was amazing and I would recommend anyone in NJ to go to him.

Today I got the bumper installed and I was so excited. Perfect fitment and all. Now waiting on carbon fiber lip for it.

Now for he heart break. Going to the gym I was waiting behind someone while she was about to turn left into a parking lane. But she decided to reverse and hit my car. I was so heated and broken up and now sad. Cops came and got info and she stated it was her fault. There was no way to avoid it since there was a car behind my up my butt so I couldn't reverse or move. There was enough space for her to reverse but she floored it.

Now this is the result with hood that can't close, grill is broken and bumper scratched and I have to wait until Monday to make calls to shops. Tom if you see this, looks like I'm coming back.

In the mean time anyone think I should go oem or look for different hood. So heated right now but nothing can be done =( thanks for listening!

Mike. · 05-01-2015, 09:22 PM

Im sorry dude. I guess headers will have to wait

NJ Krish · 05-01-2015, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike.

Im sorry dude. I guess headers will have to wait

Still will be getting headers soon haha. Mike at eshift gave good quote.

Mike. · 05-01-2015, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by NJ Krish

Still will be getting headers soon haha. Mike at eshift gave good quote.

ah, Im happy you could reach him haha.

Alen E90 · 05-01-2015, 09:34 PM

Really sorry to see that but at least it's good that your bumper didn't get cracked and just has a minor scratch on it. Hopefully you get her fixed up real soon.

BTW, IMO you should stick with an OEM hood

NJ Krish · 05-01-2015, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Alen E90

Really sorry to see that but at least it's good that your bumper didn't get cracked and just has a minor scratch on it. Hopefully you get her fixed up real soon.

BTW, IMO you should stick with an OEM hood

Thanks! Ya I was debating to get a vented hood or stay with OEM. The hassle is just going through the insurance process and since it's Friday, I have to wait until Monday to get the word out to the shop.

SAADTHESAV · 05-02-2015, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by NJ Krish

Thanks! Ya I was debating to get a vented hood or stay with OEM. The hassle is just going through the insurance process and since it's Friday, I have to wait until Monday to get the word out to the shop.

I really like the vented hoods and isn't the price difference for an OEM hood + paint + install around the same as a Vented hood + paint + install?

Sorry about what happened. I hate how life has to ruin good moments /:

EvlShiftrE92 · 05-02-2015, 02:57 AM

Damn that really sux man hey at least ur cars running mines in the shop again good luck mtech front bumper looking good 😁😈

330xtrai · 05-02-2015, 10:53 AM

damn that sucks. but at least you can go for a vented hood now and you didnt crack your bumper. Its still pain to leave your car at the shop esp since the weather is finally getting better.

NJ Krish · 05-02-2015, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 330xtrai

damn that sucks. but at least you can go for a vented hood now and you didnt crack your bumper. Its still pain to leave your car at the shop esp since the weather is finally getting better.

Ya the bumper looks like it held, so will wait and see what the shop says when they take it off. Also the weather ugh, it's finally going to be in the 80s for us.

Deebo · 05-02-2015, 11:50 AM

Sucks man, I had the same thing happen. Got a new bumper and had somebody back into me while parked the next day. Shit happens, at least her insurance is going to cover it.

SPJR · 05-02-2015, 04:46 PM

No shit man!

I just had my hood fixed (similar damage to what you have) and bumper repainted over at Tommys place two weeks ago. Three days later someone ended doing a hit and run and scraped the shit out of my bumper in a parking lot.

Now I'll be headed over there again next week.

EDIT:::

I would stick with an OEM hood, that might even be able to get repaired. I looked into going with a SEIBON CF hood but seemed to much of a headache with fitment, having catch pins installed etc.

NJ Krish · 05-02-2015, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SPJR

No shit man!

I just had my hood fixed (similar damage to what you have) and bumper repainted over at Tommys place two weeks ago. Three days later someone ended doing a hit and run and scraped the shit out of my bumper in a parking lot.

Now I'll be headed over there again next week.

EDIT:::

I would stick with an OEM hood, that might even be able to get repaired. I looked into going with a SEIBON CF hood but seemed to much of a headache with fitment, having catch pins installed etc.

Dam that sucks! Glad to see tommys name pop up though. Hit and runs are always a pain in the ass.

I'm sticking with OEM since I don't want fitment issues or out of pocket expenses honestly, since other persons at fault (she stated it directly to the cop) I'm not sure if I should go through my insurance or hers. I just want it to be fully fixed and paid for. I'm not looking to get the hood just fixed lol since I'm not at fault I rather have them replace it all together.

SPJR · 05-02-2015, 05:51 PM

Hell yeah then get a new hood if it's for free

Tommy-G · 05-04-2015, 06:12 AM

Thanks for the kind words, but DAMN!!!

Hit me up, I can deal with the insurance and take care of whatever you want to do.

NJ Krish · 05-04-2015, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TommyG@***************

Thanks for the kind words, but DAMN!!!

Hit me up, I can deal with the insurance and take care of whatever you want to do.

This is why we love this guy!

Will do.

BoogeyMan'sBMW · 05-05-2015, 09:06 AM

Sorry man, that sucks. Cole is selling his cf hood for e92 tho, it looks pretty sweet. He's in NJ too!

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Deebo Lieutenant 247 Rep 553 Posts Drives: 2011 AW E90 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Laguna Hills, CA iTrader: (2)	Sucks man, I had the same thing happen. Got a new bumper and had somebody back into me while parked the next day. Shit happens, at least her insurance is going to cover it.
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SPJR Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 202 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Jersey iTrader: (2)	No shit man! I just had my hood fixed (similar damage to what you have) and bumper repainted over at Tommys place two weeks ago. Three days later someone ended doing a hit and run and scraped the shit out of my bumper in a parking lot. Now I'll be headed over there again next week. EDIT::: I would stick with an OEM hood, that might even be able to get repaired. I looked into going with a SEIBON CF hood but seemed to much of a headache with fitment, having catch pins installed etc.
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