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> OT! Bad News for the Lotus...
Qarl
post Nov 6 2006, 02:25 PM
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This is no joke...

fu@K, Sh!+, CR^P! DAMAGE!!!!
First of all, I did EVERYTHING I was supposed to except stick around and watch.

Dropped my Elise off to the local Goodyear shop to have new F1G3s installed. My Father-in-law is the service manager and has been for 10 years. He is out on medical leave, but he met me at the shop this morning, because he understands the uniqueness of the car.

I handed them the tire tools and opened the Owner's Manual to the jacking instructions so they would be clear. We went over all the instructions and they assured me I was in good hands.

We (my father-in-law and I both left)

1 hour later I get a call about the "accident" and that I needed to come down...

WTF!

The picture above is what I found...

It get's better. They said they read the manual, but not to the point where it spoke about the 4-point lift. After the crash, they continued reading. Yipee for me.

The damage is inclusive of the rear clam, front clam, underneath the driver's door, and a nice puncture through the bottom diffuser around the passenger seat area.

More pics here... http://www.my914-6.com/crap

When I was there, they had a wrecker attached with a winch to the front end so it wouldn't come crashing down. After it cleared the lift, the front end swung around and crashed into some tool chests.

I'm mostly worried about the rear structure... the puncture underneath and the loss of value of the car (it's paid off free and clear)!

I've already called Dimmit in Clearwater and they are expecting the vehicle. Goodyear has filed the claim with their carrier and has promised to fully cover the repair. Luckly my FIL was there as a witness.

What else do I need to be concerned about in the repair/insurance claim? Diminished value, loss of use (not my primary vehicle), etc.

Dammit!!!! And I have the Central Florida Lotus Fun Run on Saturday which I've been organizing. Guess I'll have to drive the 911.
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post Nov 6 2006, 02:28 PM
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Holy guacamole!!! That sucks, to say the least. I've got no constructive input, but Good Luck nonetheless!!!
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post Nov 6 2006, 02:35 PM
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oh my,,,,,,that purely sucks.....you didn't kill anyone!!!! I think you need to show up in your pheasent hunting outfit!!!
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post Nov 6 2006, 02:37 PM
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Jeez I am seeing this happen more and more. Do people just not know how to use lifts anymore.
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post Nov 6 2006, 02:49 PM
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OH Karl that just makes me sick looking at your pictures. I'm so sorry this happend to your Elise. Make sure they check the "frame" for any bends..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif)
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post Nov 6 2006, 02:54 PM
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Karl that is really crappy!!! i would be beyond f'in pissed......
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post Nov 6 2006, 02:55 PM
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Since you are free t0 post this I assume you are not in the county lockup which is where I would be after severely injuring those idiots reproductive organs. You are a better man than me Karl. I am really sorry to see that.

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post Nov 6 2006, 03:03 PM
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Crap Qarl.

I'm suprised it weathered the fall as well as it did actually.
If it was my car I'd certainly be worried about the tub.
Insist on all new parts!
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post Nov 6 2006, 03:03 PM
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QUOTE(Qarl @ Nov 6 2006, 12:25 PM) *

WTF!


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my worst nightmare ...
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post Nov 6 2006, 03:05 PM
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Looking at the other pictures it looks like it is twisted....sorry to hear about it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Nov 6 2006, 03:08 PM
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That SUCKS!!!

And you showed incredible patience at not (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) the numbnuts that did this.

I don't know where the monocoque ends and the body panels begin. The body panels, I'd be less worried about, but if the tub is tewaked, they'd better be buying you a new car... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif)


Strangely enough, this is the THIRD thread that I've read about this. I first saw it on my local autox forum, from a fellow Elise owner who posted a link from the Elise forum.

They say good travels fast, and bad news travels even faster...

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post Nov 6 2006, 03:12 PM
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WOW, that sucks...glad no one was hurt.

Given the nature of how these cars are built ect. I would not want that car back.

Hope it works out for the best.

Ferg.
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post Nov 6 2006, 03:18 PM
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Damn Q.... you showed unbelieveable restraint... I would have killed the sumbitches (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif)
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post Nov 6 2006, 03:21 PM
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Holy cr@p, that's terrible! Such a beautiful car. That's the ONLY new car currently on the market that gets my blood pumping. Even the undercarriage is beautiful!

How does that happen?!?
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post Nov 6 2006, 03:27 PM
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That's terrible
You did show great restraint given the situation
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I hope that you can get it all sorted out with the insurance and whatnot
Good luck

Ouch again,
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post Nov 6 2006, 03:27 PM
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Its a thing and all things can be fixed. Just glad no one was underneath it. Everyone taught to use a lift knows to check the car when it's just off the ground to see if it's stable.

I am sure your father-in-law feels horrible. Make sure he knows its not his fault.

I would find as aggressive an estimate as possible, see if you can get it written off and replaced.

Sorry to see that. I am sure you will work it out.
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post Nov 6 2006, 03:39 PM
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Good luck on the repairs. Hopefully you get a high quality repair shop. (although their doesnt seem to be many of those around anymore.)
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post Nov 6 2006, 03:40 PM
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Bummer Qarl...

I hope they take care of it in a timely manner and to your full satisfaction...
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post Nov 6 2006, 03:47 PM
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QUOTE(KaptKaos @ Nov 6 2006, 01:27 PM) *

Everyone taught to use a lift knows to check the car when it's just off the ground to see if it's stable.


They may have done that... Note the front wheel is off. It may have been stable with the wheel on there, but once the wheel removal moved the CG... woops!

Qarl: Sounds like they're going to take care of you, but be ready to fight if they try to screw you! Oh, and thanks again for the pizza recipe.. yum!
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post Nov 6 2006, 03:55 PM
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Check for damage on the exhaust too. That detail shot of the door makes it appear there is a bit of twist to the frame. Do the doors open a close properly, have you tried removing and reinstalling the top?

It is mid-engined for cryin' out loud, how do they dump it on its ass?
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