Official North Texas Area Chat Thread (#2)

secretsquirrel · 08-03-2011, 08:23 AM

Thats surprising. As long as the part is OEM, it should be treated just like the factory part.

michael1284 · 08-03-2011, 08:55 AM

I called the insurance company again yesterday. Good thing is the guy is also a "car guy" so he said he knows how I feel. He was actually pretty cool and said he understands that I want to get the car back to how it is. He told me that it's because the software they use just prepopulates it to whatever the VIN is. Told me to tell Classic to ensure they get me the right bumper and that it's no problem. He even said "I don't care what bumper you decide to put on it, as long as it's reasonable." I was pleasantly surprised and I'll let the girl at Classic know once she calls me. They were supposed to be doing the tear down yesterday/today to let me know whats up.

For the insurance guy, he just basically said, look - it's not like I have a blank check to just get you fixed up, but for whatever you had on there we will get you back to where you were. I don't care what bumper you end up putting on there, as long as there's a part number or whatever, we'll make it happen.

After driving the altima for a week, I'm not sure I can jump down that many levels of car into a beater

gstno1 · 08-03-2011, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by secretsquirrel

Thats surprising. As long as the part is OEM, it should be treated just like the factory part.

This is true. Most collision shops order off of the VIN# and that pulls up all the parts the vehicle is "born" with. Im sure they do not get alot of vehicles that have a mix of other bmw parts on it. So in that aspect, it does make it a little more difficult for them to order the parts. But i dont think thats any excuse for being lazy and not varifying the parts ordered.

michael1284 · 08-03-2011, 09:42 AM

It's probably because this insurance company is small and they actually subcontract out their adjusters to another company.

artifice · 08-03-2011, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michael1284

It's probably because this insurance company is small and they actually subcontract out their adjusters to another company.

This sucks man.

michael1284 · 08-04-2011, 01:34 PM

After part 1 of teardown (body guy only, mechanical still awaiting)...car might be totaled.

georgelb · 08-04-2011, 02:01 PM

that sucks

Laguna · 08-06-2011, 01:12 AM

Random question, didn't want to start a whole new thread. Does anyone know any tint-friendly state inspection places in the DFW area that will pass you with darker tint? It's hot as hell here so every bit helps!

I've heard of people paying someone off but that means you gotta find the guy at the shop who will do the actual inspection. If you could PM me any suggestions I'd really appreciate it, thanks!

gstno1 · 08-08-2011, 09:19 PM

And so it was......

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...0#post10185840

michael1284 · 08-10-2011, 07:57 AM

duh duh duh

PaiNFuLSeDaTiVe · 08-10-2011, 03:30 PM

DAYM!! I'm regretting it for you man!

artifice · 08-12-2011, 11:34 AM

Somebody, buy my car, I will give you *special* price lol.

alphajen · 08-13-2011, 07:54 AM

Not sure if I've introduced myself, if not, howdy to you all.
Does anyone know where I can purchase LED AE lights in the DFW area? One of mine went out and I do not want to ride around with my car 'winking'. LUX is on backorder and I need a quick fix.

bpsu07 · 08-13-2011, 10:33 AM

MTEC!

gstno1 · 08-15-2011, 08:51 AM

Sold! "Bessi" left sunday to its new owner.

But I Welcome This............

secretsquirrel · 08-15-2011, 11:39 AM

Anyone know of a good body shop? I've got a dent in my front bumper from a rogue tire in the road and also some hail damage. I'd like the opportunity to change my bumper to and hood to an LCI or MTech if possible. PM me if you'd like. Thanks

michael1284 · 08-15-2011, 01:10 PM

Nice brendan when does it come in?

PS. Got off phone w/ BMW. Supplemental is over 18k. Total estimate in dmgs over 23k. They better total my car.

gstno1 · 08-15-2011, 01:30 PM

Hopefully next week!

I predict a total loss.

DFW_MThree · 08-15-2011, 10:18 PM

very nice upgrade..love the S5.

BD SM3RF · 08-19-2011, 03:33 PM

Hey I am new to this forum. I am a former 325i owner who after a 5 year cost cutting detour as a VW GTI owner I am just about ready to come home. Planning to order a fully loaded 335i silver, M-Sport, Premium, Convenience and Nav. Think I want to order before production ends on the E90 rather than roll the dice on the new F30.

gstno1 · 08-20-2011, 08:26 AM

Sorry to hear the news Michael, whats next?

michael1284 · 08-21-2011, 12:18 PM

Car is officially totaled.

08-03-2011, 08:23 AM	#1321
secretsquirrel Colonel 130 Rep 2,291 Posts Drives: f80 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Far North Dallas iTrader: (2)	Thats surprising. As long as the part is OEM, it should be treated just like the factory part.
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08-03-2011, 08:55 AM	#1322
michael1284 Colonel 210 Rep 2,629 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Comp Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DFW iTrader: (44)	I called the insurance company again yesterday. Good thing is the guy is also a "car guy" so he said he knows how I feel. He was actually pretty cool and said he understands that I want to get the car back to how it is. He told me that it's because the software they use just prepopulates it to whatever the VIN is. Told me to tell Classic to ensure they get me the right bumper and that it's no problem. He even said "I don't care what bumper you decide to put on it, as long as it's reasonable." I was pleasantly surprised and I'll let the girl at Classic know once she calls me. They were supposed to be doing the tear down yesterday/today to let me know whats up. For the insurance guy, he just basically said, look - it's not like I have a blank check to just get you fixed up, but for whatever you had on there we will get you back to where you were. I don't care what bumper you end up putting on there, as long as there's a part number or whatever, we'll make it happen. After driving the altima for a week, I'm not sure I can jump down that many levels of car into a beater __________________ e92, e90, f30 #DieselLife, e46, f80
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08-03-2011, 09:42 AM	#1324
michael1284 Colonel 210 Rep 2,629 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Comp Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DFW iTrader: (44)	It's probably because this insurance company is small and they actually subcontract out their adjusters to another company. __________________ e92, e90, f30 #DieselLife, e46, f80
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08-04-2011, 01:34 PM	#1326
michael1284 Colonel 210 Rep 2,629 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Comp Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DFW iTrader: (44)	After part 1 of teardown (body guy only, mechanical still awaiting)...car might be totaled. __________________ e92, e90, f30 #DieselLife, e46, f80
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08-04-2011, 02:01 PM	#1327
georgelb nsomneeak 39 Rep 501 Posts Drives: E92 RB 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DFW, TX iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 335i [8.00]	that sucks
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08-06-2011, 01:12 AM	#1328
Laguna Private 1 Rep 80 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: DFW iTrader: (2)	Tint friendly state inspection? Random question, didn't want to start a whole new thread. Does anyone know any tint-friendly state inspection places in the DFW area that will pass you with darker tint? It's hot as hell here so every bit helps! I've heard of people paying someone off but that means you gotta find the guy at the shop who will do the actual inspection. If you could PM me any suggestions I'd really appreciate it, thanks!
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08-08-2011, 09:19 PM	#1329
gstno1 Private First Class 11 Rep 122 Posts Drives: 2007 335i coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Las Colinas TX iTrader: (3)	And so it was...... http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...0#post10185840 __________________ Wait what? This is a BMW forum? Im lost.
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08-10-2011, 07:57 AM	#1330
michael1284 Colonel 210 Rep 2,629 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Comp Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DFW iTrader: (44)	duh duh duh __________________ e92, e90, f30 #DieselLife, e46, f80
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08-10-2011, 03:30 PM	#1331
PaiNFuLSeDaTiVe Lieutenant 10 Rep 426 Posts Drives: 2008 BMS E90 335i AT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Temple, TX iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 e90 335i [0.00]	DAYM!! I'm regretting it for you man! __________________ 2007 JB e90 retired! 2008 BMS e90 stock for now
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08-12-2011, 11:34 AM	#1332
artifice Major 49 Rep 1,190 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Colony, TX iTrader: (0)	Somebody, buy my car, I will give you special price lol. __________________ e92 M3 6MT, 18's, everything - Sold! e92 M3 Newer e92 335i 6MT - Wifey's with (stuff...) And.... Our daily beater, twinky truck .
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08-13-2011, 07:54 AM	#1333
alphajen New Member 0 Rep 23 Posts Drives: '07 e92 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Not sure if I've introduced myself, if not, howdy to you all. Does anyone know where I can purchase LED AE lights in the DFW area? One of mine went out and I do not want to ride around with my car 'winking'. LUX is on backorder and I need a quick fix. __________________ A girl driving a stick is sexy. End of story. '07 335i: Alpine White/Black Dakota 6MT (all stock for now )
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08-13-2011, 10:33 AM	#1334
bpsu07 Major 47 Rep 1,007 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW TX iTrader: (3)	MTEC! __________________
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08-15-2011, 08:51 AM	#1335
gstno1 Private First Class 11 Rep 122 Posts Drives: 2007 335i coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Las Colinas TX iTrader: (3)	Sold! "Bessi" left sunday to its new owner. But I Welcome This............ __________________ Wait what? This is a BMW forum? Im lost.
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08-15-2011, 11:39 AM	#1336
secretsquirrel Colonel 130 Rep 2,291 Posts Drives: f80 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Far North Dallas iTrader: (2)	Anyone know of a good body shop? I've got a dent in my front bumper from a rogue tire in the road and also some hail damage. I'd like the opportunity to change my bumper to and hood to an LCI or MTech if possible. PM me if you'd like. Thanks
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08-15-2011, 01:10 PM	#1337
michael1284 Colonel 210 Rep 2,629 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Comp Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DFW iTrader: (44)	Nice brendan when does it come in? PS. Got off phone w/ BMW. Supplemental is over 18k. Total estimate in dmgs over 23k. They better total my car. __________________ e92, e90, f30 #DieselLife, e46, f80
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08-15-2011, 01:30 PM	#1338
gstno1 Private First Class 11 Rep 122 Posts Drives: 2007 335i coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Las Colinas TX iTrader: (3)	Hopefully next week! I predict a total loss. __________________ Wait what? This is a BMW forum? Im lost.
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08-15-2011, 10:18 PM	#1339
DFW_MThree Colonel 89 Rep 2,229 Posts Drives: e92 M3 6MT/Audi A4 Prestige Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth,Texas iTrader: (5)	very nice upgrade..love the S5. __________________ SSII E92 M3 6MT/Audi A4 Prestige/2016 Tundra Limited Crewmax Previous: 07 BMW x5 4.8i\|06 BMW 330i Sport\|2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Ultd\|2012 Mercedes C250 Sport
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08-19-2011, 03:33 PM	#1340
BD SM3RF Captain 277 Rep 772 Posts Drives: 2015 YMB F80 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dallas TX iTrader: (1) Garage List 2015 BMW M3 [0.00] 2016 BMW X3 [0.00] 2011 BMW 135i [0.00]	New to the forum. Hey I am new to this forum. I am a former 325i owner who after a 5 year cost cutting detour as a VW GTI owner I am just about ready to come home. Planning to order a fully loaded 335i silver, M-Sport, Premium, Convenience and Nav. Think I want to order before production ends on the E90 rather than roll the dice on the new F30.
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08-20-2011, 08:26 AM	#1341
gstno1 Private First Class 11 Rep 122 Posts Drives: 2007 335i coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Las Colinas TX iTrader: (3)	Sorry to hear the news Michael, whats next? __________________ Wait what? This is a BMW forum? Im lost.
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08-21-2011, 12:18 PM	#1342
michael1284 Colonel 210 Rep 2,629 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Comp Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DFW iTrader: (44)	Car is officially totaled. __________________ e92, e90, f30 #DieselLife, e46, f80
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