The Zed is dead

[mpm]

Sad to see this. Glad you’re ok!
They were CSL replicas, so if anything same value as the standard 224s.

[alex.baker1989]

Sad to see this. Glad you’re ok!
They were CSL replicas, so if anything same value as the standard 224s.

Had them checked out by my indy and they seemed to think they were genuine, as did I. All of the part numbers etched into the wheels also matched the originals. I've seen reps on cars for sale before and on many you can tell the difference.

[alex.baker1989]

I 'keep' thinking about a car cam to record things , if they unfortunately happen and it would save a lot of backward and forward information and stalling of conclusion from happening, because we all hate insurance companies for dragging their heals. I am sure reliving the same senario again on the video was probably very unpleasant watching. Here's hoping for a speedy conclusion and a quick find of a suitable replacement car.
As for the car. it will end up at Copart and be broken up by a buyer, so although the vultures hover , you will have to wait until it surfaces at a breakers.

Yep you're quite right. Had a call from the contractors who recovered it this morning and they said it's outside, and they put the roof up which surprised me. The guy who called me owns an M4 so I think he appreciated what the car is. He also mentioned that it's due to be collected and taken to copart tomorrow morning first thing, and then would be assessed by an engineer on behalf of the insurance company whilst there.

[Thrustyjust]

If it is coming to Greenham Copart , then my neighbour works there, so I may have inside info on it , with its process . I suspect that most vehicles going to Copart end up not going back to the original owner sadly. But its had a nasty time and there maybe undelying problems that haven't been seen currently.

[mpm]

Sad to see this. Glad you’re ok!
They were CSL replicas, so if anything same value as the standard 224s.

Had them checked out by my indy and they seemed to think they were genuine, as did I. All of the part numbers etched into the wheels also matched the originals. I've seen reps on cars for sale before and on many you can tell the difference.

I know they’re reps as it’s my old car!

[alex.baker1989]

Sad to see this. Glad you’re ok!
They were CSL replicas, so if anything same value as the standard 224s.

Had them checked out by my indy and they seemed to think they were genuine, as did I. All of the part numbers etched into the wheels also matched the originals. I've seen reps on cars for sale before and on many you can tell the difference.

I know they’re reps as it’s my old car!

Well that's a pleasant surprise! I wish you'd replied to my original thread when I bought it. There's so much I wanted to know about it's history. Did you know anything about it having schrick cams by any chance? The specialist that serviced it last year seemed to think it had, but there was no trace of any paperwork to prove it.

[mpm]

Had them checked out by my indy and they seemed to think they were genuine, as did I. All of the part numbers etched into the wheels also matched the originals. I've seen reps on cars for sale before and on many you can tell the difference.

I know they’re reps as it’s my old car!

Well that's a pleasant surprise! I wish you'd replied to my original thread when I bought it. There's so much I wanted to know about it's history. Did you know anything about it having schrick cams by any chance? The specialist that serviced it last year seemed to think it had, but there was no trace of any paperwork to prove it.

I don’t own a z4 anymore, so rarely come on here. I only came on as a friend showed me the thread.
No I don’t think there were cams in it. I know the car had a long gap in the service history, and it lived in France for a few years. I hardly used it, never really clicked with it, and bought a Coupe.

[alex.baker1989]

I know they’re reps as it’s my old car!

Well that's a pleasant surprise! I wish you'd replied to my original thread when I bought it. There's so much I wanted to know about it's history. Did you know anything about it having schrick cams by any chance? The specialist that serviced it last year seemed to think it had, but there was no trace of any paperwork to prove it.

I don’t own a z4 anymore, so rarely come on here. I only came on as a friend showed me the thread.
No I don’t think there were cams in it. I know the car had a long gap in the service history, and it lived in France for a few years. I hardly used it, never really clicked with it, and bought a Coupe.

Interesting.

Bloke at the indy who last serviced it mentioned that the cams were done in France so that adds up. Just zero paperwork.

Judging by some of your old posts it looks like you'd spent a few quid on it.

Genuinely surprised about the CSL's being reps but hey ho. If it wasn't for their fantastic looks I would have considered swapping them for 224s, as the ride was often a tad harsh.

[alex.baker1989]

If it is coming to Greenham Copart , then my neighbour works there, so I may have inside info on it , with its process . I suspect that most vehicles going to Copart end up not going back to the original owner sadly. But its had a nasty time and there maybe undelying problems that haven't been seen currently.

Spoke to them today and it's highly likely to have gone to Newbury. That depot is usually very busy so if no room, they'll send it to Sandy (about 10 mins from my house).

Quick update on assessment is that the engineer has completed a desktop evaluation and said the car is high value, low mileage. They'd therefore like to complete an on-site assessment when it arrives at copart. Not holding my breath, but might be a hairs width of a chance they decide the car is fit to repair. Cost would need to fall on or below 60% of the book value.

[mr wilks]

I really can't see for a minute that car being repaired.

[alex.baker1989]

I really can't see for a minute that car being repaired.

You're probably right.

[Lower]

I'd be amazed if that gets repaired. Too much panel damage, rear suspension damage, exhaust, lights etc etc. It might be repaired by someone with second hand bits, but not through the insurer.

Personally, i'd not want it back after that much damage and after it being shunted around various places after recovery. It'll never drive quite the same and when the diff or some other major part fails 5k miles later you'll struggle to get the insurer to cover it.

Normal insurance process with a multi way shunt like this is that you claim through your insurer, the car that you hit claims through your insurer and your insurer then claims everything back from the car that hit you in the first place. Ultimately, all the claims travel back to the the person that caused the crash in the first place.

[Double Zero]

For insurance purposes it is where you can buy another from a business not private sale so maybe it might work in your favour as coming up to summer.

As said before metal can be replaced you can't at least you have walked away.

[alex.baker1989]

For insurance purposes it is where you can buy another from a business not private sale so maybe it might work in your favour as coming up to summer.

As said before metal can be replaced you can't at least you have walked away.

Very true. It could be replaced with this perhaps: https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds ... 06/9700911

[Thrustyjust]

Spoke to neighbour and shown him the photos and bear in mind they have 4500 cars on site at the moment and move about 200 a day, he has seen lots and says it wont go back to be repaired , almost guaranteed and will be sold through the system . As to if it is repaired and back on the road , will be debatable. Depends on underlying unknown damage. He will watch in come in and advise me on anything that comes to light on it. He has the reg number and has obviously seen the car.
Think i'd be searching the new one out sadly