my first accident...

[askhao]

Originally Posted by RPX5

If your exhaust is messed up, and you're thinking of adding something custom at some point down the road, now is the time to do it!!! You can probably get a great exhaust system from a key aftermarket manufacturer for about the same cost or less than the pricey stock system. Do some research, and talk numbers to the body shop!

I got rear ended and ended up with a sweet Remus system since my stock set up was bent and replacement money was included in the repairs.

lol. good idea. insurance companies make too much anyway.

[RPX5]

Originally Posted by askhao

lol. good idea. insurance companies make too much anyway.

Not even that, they'll be dishing out about the same amount either way!

[askhao]

Originally Posted by RPX5

Not even that, they'll be dishing out about the same amount either way!

not if i go for a dinan exhaust, but im guessing that would be too much.


i went to the claim center, and they will be sending me my first check for $1642.

[Ldiggs910]

They told me they dont do aftermarket exhaust work. Ironically I asked specifically because I wanted to switch mine up too. But I know they'll put back whatever is stock.

But I 100% recommend them for any body work. They offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee on their work too.

[RPX5]

Originally Posted by askhao

not if i go for a dinan exhaust, but im guessing that would be too much.


i went to the claim center, and they will be sending me my first check for $1642.

check out super sprint here Turner Motorsport | BMW*E53*Supersprint Exhaust Systems

I got my remus From bavarian motor works (bavauto.com) for around $800 delivered, I added an x-pipe for like $140 at a custom shop (after the fact) and I'm very happy with the system.

[RPX5]

Originally Posted by Ldiggs910

They told me they dont do aftermarket exhaust work. Ironically I asked specifically because I wanted to switch mine up too. But I know they'll put back whatever is stock.

But I 100% recommend them for any body work. They offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee on their work too.

My remus was bolt on, they attached the same exact way as the stock, just 2 bolts for each muffler pipe right into the center silencer, which I later removed and had an x-pipe welded in its place.

[chefwong]

askhao

NO NO NO. DO NOT ACCEPT THE CHECK.
Go to a qualified bodyshop of choice.
C&D in NJ.
I recommend Martino Auto Concepts in Glen Cove, NYC anyday however.

Let THEM inspect your car and LET THEM DEAL WITH THE INSURANCE company direct.

THIS IS YOUR RIDE AND YOU DESERVE to get it properly dealt with.
Always let the bodyshop deal with the adjuster IMO.

$1642 is way too low out the door

$850 + for the rear bumper. Is it cracked or is it just paint.
Bumper Support ?
Rear PDC System (not looking at page 1 of your pics)

Let the bodyshop figure it out between the adjustor and your car.
Trust me on this one. It will work out better for a proper repair

[askhao]

Originally Posted by chefwong

askhao

NO NO NO. DO NOT ACCEPT THE CHECK.
Go to a qualified bodyshop of choice.
C&D in NJ.
I recommend Martino Auto Concepts in Glen Cove, NYC anyday however.

Let THEM inspect your car and LET THEM DEAL WITH THE INSURANCE company direct.

THIS IS YOUR RIDE AND YOU DESERVE to get it properly dealt with.
Always let the bodyshop deal with the adjuster IMO.

$1642 is way too low out the door

$850 + for the rear bumper. Is it cracked or is it just paint.
Bumper Support ?
Rear PDC System (not looking at page 1 of your pics)

Let the bodyshop figure it out between the adjustor and your car.
Trust me on this one. It will work out better for a proper repair

but they said if the repairs cost over $1642, they will reimburse me.

[chefwong]

it is to THEIR Benefit.

do you own due diligence but I would heed as advised and let bodyshop of choice work out all the fine details. Just one mans opinion but I would never deal direct with a insurance carrier....

[chefwong]

If you plan to do mods -- alternative in place value of OEM parts for aftermarket, look up Impressive Auto Center.

I have not seen their work personally but they have a good reputation