Wrecked my VX

[Ala5ka]

I was driving to AZ from CA to see my family on Friday night for the long weekend and I hit a semi truck tire just outside of Parker at highway speed. Long story short I kept it on the road, the tube bumper saved me, but there is some damage. Broken window, lost mirror, hood damage from road signs, rear quarter panel trashed, some broken lights, scratched door, rim rub, and tire gash. I picked up the truckers tire, broke off the plastic that was rubbing, and brought it back to him where he was on the side of the road. (He blew the tire and I found his recap tread all in one piece) My GF and I are fine but the shop is charging his insurance just over $3k to fix it. All mechanical operation is perfect minus alignment. Drove the last 100 miles home, and drove my moms car back to CA. I hope to get the VX back this weekend or the next. I'll keep you guys updated with pics and status as I get it, but thank God for his protection over us and Isuzu for making such a stout little truck. To top it all off my iPhone was stolen this morning at Starbucks so that sucks, but at least I didn't roll over and die

Thank VXKAT for the helpful info, if my shop can't get that rear panel or mirror I may need to source him one. They are repainting the hood, door, and quarter panel so he asked if I wanted everything the same...I'm getting the whole hood done in matte black which should be neat. Anything else that should be done while its at the shop?
I'm getting the whole thing looked over as the undercarriage skid plate back was rubberized from the tire but works fine and drove perfectly. Will the shop be able to source new panels because he said they were all listed and gave me a price?
I may be getting new tires as well even though mine are only two months old or something, and new rims if mine are damaged at all.

[Ldub]

Glad you & yours are OK...

with the repairs...

[tomdietrying]

Sorry to hear the news, but like Ldub said......glad everyone is o.k.
Peace.
Tom

[Mile High VX]

Great to hear that everyone is fine...and that the VX will be repaired and good as new in short ordered!

[Vendetta]

I hate reading this, but love that you were here to write it.

St. Christopher FTW.


And oh yeah, the VX too.
-V

[JoFotoz]

DITTO..on the Great yer OK.

And if your gonna deal insurance..truckers insurance is pretty much the best.

You need FOUR NEW TIRES...the TOD demands it


Hope she's back rolling soon....

Jo

[jeeperkate]

Every time I hear about a car crash or see flashing lights lately I go into a comatose state.

I am VERY happy to hear that everyone involved is healthy. And, of course it's great that the VX will be repaired!

[circmand]

everyone is okay. Your shop seems better than mine. I wrecked (hit a deer) on SB Sunday and won't have the new hood until March 1. Then who knows how long. I had to suggest to the damn shop they get the other parts in and do that work then when the hood gets in install it and paint. I guess they never had to rent a car.

[samneil2000]

Ditto what everyone else said. Glad you're ok.

[Ala5ka]

Thanks for the well wishes guys, I guess the repairs won't be done until next week so I've gotta hold on a little longer. Turns out State Farm has some evaluative system for deciding on what "really" needs to be fixed that takes some time. They should just say "oh your'e on the VX.forum, what can you tell us needs fixed." yep that's it

[vt_maverick]

Will the shop be able to source new panels because he said they were all listed and gave me a price?.

When I had my VX repaired in November they were able to get everything but the hood, which they had to buy used from an Ironman in Montana I think. I was amazed that they were able to get everything so quickly, hopefully you'll have the same experience.

Sorry to hear about this, believe me I know the feeling.

[circmand]

When I had my VX repaired in November they were able to get everything but the hood, which they had to buy used from an Ironman in Montana I think. I was amazed that they were able to get everything so quickly, hopefully you'll have the same experience.

Sorry to hear about this, believe me I know the feeling.

Out of stock got 6 coming over on a boat and by the time they get here they will probably be gone. I am happy that I am getting a new one though.

[CoastieCosta567]

Its good to hear you ok, thats all that matters, oh and that ur VX lady will return back to ya as well. God bless brotha

[pbkid]

glad to hear that your doing alright. From what you described, sounds like you didnt exactly stay in your lane after you hit the tire. Like you said, thanks Isuzu for making such a stout and sporty little truck. Something like my 4Runner and you probably would have rolled, rather than keeping it shiny side up!

+1 for the VX, and the big man upstairs watching over you!

[Ala5ka]

State Farm approved the repairs and it began yesterday, stripped, paint, an parts ordered. managed to order new rear bumper, passenger quarter panel, passenger marker lights, and window. Thank you VXKat, the shop should have already called you about one of those mirrors. Can't wait to see her with a full black hood what do you guys think? Everything mechanical will be replaced if it's broken, tires may be replaced. I'm thinking about some new OME springs as well.