Pot hole death

mechanixhorseman · 09-08-2012, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by The X Men

Did you wife at lease notice the TPMS warning light on the dash and the sparks coming out of the front rims?

She noticed the damage instantly, however, the Michelin Pilot Super Sports apparently function just like runflats with 0 air in them. No sparks, fortunately. I'm beginning to think RFT's are just marked up lo-pros.

She didn't take a photo of the pothole and doesn't even exactly remember what exit is near within less than 5 miles. I'm getting the feeling my insurance is going to have to take care of this entirely. At least I opted for a small deductible...

mechanixhorseman · 09-22-2012, 02:12 PM

Just wanted to updated this. The collision shop is estimating $10,000 + to fully repair everything damaged as a result of this pothole. Fortunately, I've got good insurance, but to those of you who may just be rocking liability, let my experience be a lesson to how costly these cars can be from seemingly small accidents. All I've got to pay now is a $250 deductible.

ny325 · 09-22-2012, 10:33 PM

WOW! Where you driving on the Cross Bronx Expressway near Yankee Stadium?

C ///M · 01-05-2013, 12:55 AM

Wow...what was the list of damaged parts?

E90_boostjunky · 01-05-2013, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by mechanixhorseman

Just wanted to updated this. The collision shop is estimating $10,000 + to fully repair everything damaged as a result of this pothole. Fortunately, I've got good insurance, but to those of you who may just be rocking liability, let my experience be a lesson to how costly these cars can be from seemingly small accidents. All I've got to pay now is a $250 deductible.

god damn! 10,000 dollars in damage! what was all damaged? and how did she manage to drive the car with "no air" without it pulling to the left or right.. wow.

GOTMH8N · 01-05-2013, 08:12 AM

Holy shit! I'm sorry but how do you not see a pot hole big enough to do damage like that?

GOTMH8N · 01-05-2013, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by mechanixhorseman

Just wanted to updated this. The collision shop is estimating $10,000 + to fully repair everything damaged as a result of this pothole. Fortunately, I've got good insurance, but to those of you who may just be rocking liability, let my experience be a lesson to how costly these cars can be from seemingly small accidents. All I've got to pay now is a $250 deductible.

That's crazy! Yes full coverage is amazing, I hit a deer and did 5k in damage and only had to pay my $500 deductible

korr · 01-05-2013, 10:49 AM

holy shit... WOW

AndyR83 · 01-05-2013, 12:11 PM

I have a "mod" coverage on my insurance policy that pays out up to 5k to repair/replace aftermarket parts as long as I can provide receipts showing original purchase prices. I wonder if that would cover my aftermarket wheels, or if something like this would filed as a collision claim for me?

Cheer OP, glad this is working out for you!

gds52 · 01-05-2013, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mechanixhorseman

Just wanted to updated this. The collision shop is estimating $10,000 + to fully repair everything damaged as a result of this pothole. Fortunately, I've got good insurance, but to those of you who may just be rocking liability, let my experience be a lesson to how costly these cars can be from seemingly small accidents. All I've got to pay now is a $250 deductible.

wow...10k +...thts huge. What other things are damaged? I wouldnt blame your wife for the pothole...anyone can hit it. you really dont have time and space to avoid it.
potholes can be nasty, my older Ford once hit a pothole on the edge and the tire, shock absorber, steering arm were damaged. To my surprise the wheel (Dynamic..dont know from where) was 100% intact, just needed balancing.

Malibu1 · 01-05-2013, 12:40 PM

Pot hole? Was there like 100's of other cars pulled over on the side of the road also?

Insurrance should cover that.

djsolution · 01-05-2013, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CombatNinja

She drove for 2 hours on a flat tyre and broken wheel!?

How big is your kitchen, exactly?

Brilliant! Hahaha

wwc310 · 01-05-2013, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by CombatNinja

She drove for 2 hours on a flat tyre and broken wheel!?

How big is your kitchen, exactly?

^this

chaz_master · 01-06-2013, 09:34 AM

Judging by the state of that wheel, I'm not that surprised there's 10k worth of damage. There must have been a load of things that got broken with that force.

How anyone, woman or not, could drive on after hitting something that hard is beyond me.

I guess common sense is lost in some...

Dark_Knight_335 · 01-06-2013, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SubzeroVR4

It appears as though she hit a curb more than a pot hole.

The lip could have caught with the asphalt edge of the pothole before it took the plunge, causing the damage.

2M · 01-06-2013, 10:27 AM

Op's wife- "Oh that little curb rash?That was there when I got the car."

BMDoublYou · 01-06-2013, 11:42 AM

take a picture of the pothole, i for one would like to stare into the eye of the devil.

Kolyan2k · 01-06-2013, 12:22 PM

my buddy killed 2 wheels and 2 tires when road workers failed to properly cover the holes on the road. i think he got tired dealing with city morons. my dad damaged his truck suspension long time ago, was easier to get compensated from insurance company though.

09-22-2012, 02:12 PM	#24
mechanixhorseman Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 261 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: North County San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	Just wanted to updated this. The collision shop is estimating $10,000 + to fully repair everything damaged as a result of this pothole. Fortunately, I've got good insurance, but to those of you who may just be rocking liability, let my experience be a lesson to how costly these cars can be from seemingly small accidents. All I've got to pay now is a $250 deductible. __________________ ///2007 335i Coupe Space Metal Gray///Sports///Premium///6AT///Piano Black Forgestar 18" F14 8.5" front 10" rear///JB3///Cooling Mist CMGS Methanol Kit///aFe DCI///Stett Chargepipe///Tial BOV///BSH Oil Catch Can
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09-22-2012, 10:33 PM	#25
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01-05-2013, 12:55 AM	#26
C ///M Lieutenant 53 Rep 494 Posts Drives: '04 M3 & '07 X3 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW X3M Prototype [10.00]	Wow...what was the list of damaged parts?
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GOTMH8N Stay Classy 70 Rep 1,021 Posts Drives: 335i Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: c iTrader: (2)	Holy shit! I'm sorry but how do you not see a pot hole big enough to do damage like that?
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01-05-2013, 10:49 AM	#30
korr Captain 36 Rep 737 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bergen / Jersey iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 335i Sedan M-s ... [10.00]	holy shit... WOW __________________ 2011 E90 335i M-Sport BSM
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01-05-2013, 12:11 PM	#31
AndyR83 Major 60 Rep 1,024 Posts Drives: E92 335i FBO Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (5)	I have a "mod" coverage on my insurance policy that pays out up to 5k to repair/replace aftermarket parts as long as I can provide receipts showing original purchase prices. I wonder if that would cover my aftermarket wheels, or if something like this would filed as a collision claim for me? Cheer OP, glad this is working out for you! __________________ Do NOT do business with IAN HAAN, aka n54bewst, aka 747tuned aka H17M3, a scammer who STILL has an account here on e90post!
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01-05-2013, 12:40 PM	#33
Malibu1 First Lieutenant 36 Rep 313 Posts Drives: Charger HC, Backdraft Cobra Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Washington State iTrader: (2)	Pot hole? Was there like 100's of other cars pulled over on the side of the road also? Insurrance should cover that. __________________ Currently own: 1965 Backdraft Cobra Replica, 2013 SVT Raptor, 2020 Charger Hellcat, 1967 Olds
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01-06-2013, 09:34 AM	#36
chaz_master Second Lieutenant 3 Rep 231 Posts Drives: 335i E92 6MT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Judging by the state of that wheel, I'm not that surprised there's 10k worth of damage. There must have been a load of things that got broken with that force. How anyone, woman or not, could drive on after hitting something that hard is beyond me. I guess common sense is lost in some...
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01-06-2013, 10:27 AM	#38
2M Colonel 503 Rep 2,200 Posts Drives: Mineral Grey M2 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New York iTrader: (2)	Op's wife- "Oh that little curb rash?That was there when I got the car." __________________ E9X Picture Game: 8 points: (High visibility jacket; Strip Club; Pizzeria; Sobriety Test; E9x dressed for Halloween, Billiards, Oil Change, Orange Cone)
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01-06-2013, 11:42 AM	#39
BMDoublYou Captain 117 Rep 622 Posts Drives: 09 E90 335xi / 08 E82 128i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: True North iTrader: (1)	take a picture of the pothole, i for one would like to stare into the eye of the devil.
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01-06-2013, 12:22 PM	#40
Kolyan2k Major General 922 Rep 5,538 Posts Drives: 2006 S2000 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boston iTrader: (1)	my buddy killed 2 wheels and 2 tires when road workers failed to properly cover the holes on the road. i think he got tired dealing with city morons. my dad damaged his truck suspension long time ago, was easier to get compensated from insurance company though.
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