Not even 5 days with the car & got snake bitten

[dar1327]

So I had a chance to finally take out the car today and head over to my family house to show my dad the new car. I let him take a test drive after letting him know to take it easy and this happens. To much power for him and he hit a pole. Luckily no one got hurt. Now I need to see what's the best way to approach this being that my dad was the one driving the car. Would it be better to make the claim to my insurance company or should he go through his insurance company. Also I would like to take the car to a viper specialist. I'm in SoCal so if someone can refer a shop. THANKS

 

[jasontiff]

My dad doesn't want to ride in my car with me, let alone drive it. Not that that has anything to do with your post.

I'm glad he's okay. I'd make him claim it so it's not a strike against you (pun alert).

 

[RTTTTed]

Year? If you hit a pole and damaged the nose, h-lights and hood on a Gen 1 or 2 it'll be a write-off.

Minor damage? Your insurance, his insurance? Choices?

Send a message to your regional club pres. Join the VCA so that you can take advantage of it's benefits.

Ted

 

[dar1327]

Here's the link with the pics Not even 5 days days and got snake bitten - Viper Alley - Dodge Viper Forum

 

[plumcrazy]

where do you live ?

 

[dar1327]

Diamond Bar Ca

 

[All Blue ACR]

Those pictures make me feel sick...................geez

 

[Venomiss]

So I had a chance to finally take out the car today and head over to my parents house to show my dad the new car. I let him take a test drive after letting him know to take it easy and this happens. To much power for him and he hit a pole. Luckily no one got hurt. Now I need to see what's the best way to approch this being that my dad was the one driving the car. Would it be better to make the claim to my insurance company and let them know what happened or should he go through his insurance company. Also I would like to take the car to a viper specialist to make sure the insurance adjuster doesn't low ball the repairs and make's it repairable. I'm in SoCal so if someone can refer a shop. THANKS

DC performance would be the place to call in So Cal. I'll send a PM.

 

[ViperTony]

Glad to hear everyone is OK. I noticed PS1's on Viper...are those the originals? They become rock hard and dangerous with age. Based on the pics it looks like your hood are toast. You may have frame damage based on the way that rear wheel is cocked. I would say it's totaled. Try giving JonB at Partsrack a call. He's been able to help many Viper owners with their insurance companies in these types of situations.

 

[JonB]

"I let ____ take a test Drive" seldom ends well.

As noted above, we have been able to help lots folks in your insurance predicament. Do you and dad have the same insurance company?

And also as noted above, DCPerformance is a great place to start in your area.

JonB - A Proud Club Sponsor

 

[KNG SNKE]

Talk to Jon B definitely. He is the man! He will take care of you but remember to take care of him afterwards. I can tell you he helped me through my insurance claim, helped me recieve more, then turned around and helped me with the purchase of my new car. I told him the Viper I was looking at and he said he would call me right back. Even though I had already agreed on a price to purchase the new Viper he called me back and saved me additional money, a significant amount. All of this done before I was a VCA member and before I even spent 100 bucks with him. Joined VCA because of his service!

 

[dar1327]

"I let ____ take a test Drive" seldom ends well.

As noted above, we have been able to help lots folks in your insurance predicament. Do you and dad have the same insurance company?

And also as noted above, DCPerformance is a great place to start in your area.

JonB - A Proud Club Sponsor

The Insurance adjuster just came to see the car and it looks like its a total loss. I'm just waiting for the value on the car? Depending on the buy back price I might fix it so I will contact you on some parts.

David

 

[kcobean]

The Insurance adjuster just came to see the car and it looks like its a total loss. I'm just waiting for the value on the car? Depending on the buy back price I might fix it so I will contact you on some parts.

David

Sorry to see this David, but at least your Dad is ok.. I could have told you looking at the pictures it would be a loss....That's a $20K+ hood on that car. Add in the other components and you've easily exceeded 3/4 of the cost of the car.

Take the money and get yourself into a new Viper ASAP!

 

[BJG32]

That's a $20K+ hood on that car.

I can't see the pics because I am not a member of the other site. Are we talking about a Gen 1/2 OEM hood? $20,000!!! Seriously?!?!?

 

[RTTTTed]

I can't see the pics because I am not a member of the other site. Are we talking about a Gen 1/2 OEM hood? $20,000!!! Seriously?!?!?

Unless you live in canada where my insurance adjuster told me $28,000 for a hood and nearly $6,000 for a front fascia.

Ted

 

[ViperTony]

I can't see the pics because I am not a member of the other site. Are we talking about a Gen 1/2 OEM hood? $20,000!!! Seriously?!?!?

Uh huh, yep, at least that much.

 

[kcobean]

I can't see the pics because I am not a member of the other site. Are we talking about a Gen 1/2 OEM hood? $20,000!!! Seriously?!?!?

yes, it is a Gen2 hood. Through Dodge, the hood is in excess of $20K. Damage to the hood of a Gen2 serious enough to warrant replacement of that panel is almost guaranteed to mean an insurance write-off.

 

[Venomiss]

Sorry to see this David, but at least your Dad is ok.. I could have told you looking at the pictures it would be a loss....That's a $20K+ hood on that car. Add in the other components and you've easily exceeded 3/4 of the cost of the car.

Take the money and get yourself into a new Viper ASAP!

Viper with a salvage title when you are done paying for it

or New Viper.

 

[viper GTS-R]

"I let ____ take a test Drive" seldom ends well.

I've had 1 viper owner ask me if I wanted to drive his car. Despite how hard it is to say that one word, I told him 'no'.

I'll have mine someday, but damn it's hard to resist.

--RS

 

[JonB]

Glad to hear everyone is OK. I noticed PS1's on Viper...are those the originals? They become rock hard and dangerous with age. Based on the pics it looks like your hood are toast. You may have frame damage based on the way that rear wheel is cocked. I would say it's totaled. Try giving JonB at Partsrack a call. He's been able to help many Viper owners with their insurance companies in these types of situations.

EXACTLY.....and as you know, yet another VA Viper bit the dust just last weekend, totalled as a likley result of Mis-matched tire issues. Turns out they had PS2 fronts, and n****to-rears, This results in assymetric cornering and handling and braking in an emergency. Can be OK on track where you expect it, but NOT if you get taken by surprise and have to go evasive for a dog, deer, or a *****. SURPRISE!

 

[Wolfc2e]

EXACTLY.....and as you know, yet another VA Viper bit the dust just last weekend, totalled as a likley result of Mis-matched tire issues. Turns out they had PS2 fronts, and n****to-rears, This results in assymetric cornering and handling and braking in an emergency. Can be OK on track where you expect it, but NOT if you get taken by surprise and have to go evasive for a dog, deer, or a *****. SURPRISE!

I'm glad to hear he took my (and others) advice and gave you a call...

 

[Dom426h]

someonelses dad wrecked their viper earlier this year.
its like dejavu:

http://forums.viperclub.org/srt10-srt10-coupe-discussions/632949-my-viper-totaled.html