The Automobile Thread

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  1. Lost Kiwi

    Lost Kiwi Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Portola Hills
    Name:
    Simon
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    Dunno what they do here but a bent C pillar would be a new roof in most countries I have experience of and thats almost instant write off territory these days with a modern car. The fact that the axle is no longer located where it should be means your rear floor is probably toast. If it was punched sideways into the curb your halfshafts have probably interfered with your diff in a manner not conducive to it performing ongoing diff type duties. I think the damage underneath is going to be fairly extensive. I'd be surprised if thats economically repairable at an Audi approved bodyshop!
     
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  2. herzalot

    herzalot iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Name:
    Chris
    Current Bike:
    2020 Revel Rail,Yeti SB 130 LR
    @buggravy I think the only solution to this problem is Suicide. :eek:

    I know that sounds harsh, but you and I need to ride Suicide to take your mind off the broken car. :thumbsup:
     
  3. Luis

    Luis iMTB Addict

    Location:
    Sylmar
    Name:
    Luis
    Current Bike:
    La Diabla
    Check for a stuck compressor clutch relay. Kinda common on those cars. Start the engine, see if the compressor clutch stays engaged even with the a/c in the OFF position. I have probably 5 to 10 relays in stock. They fit a multitude of Hondas.
     
  4. SnakeCharmer

    SnakeCharmer iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Front Range, San Gabes
    Name:
    Mike, aka "Ssnake"
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    Actually, I think that has been an issue for a long time on this car. I have that it was engaged even when off for some time now. How can I tell if it is actually engaged or not?
     
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  5. buggravy

    buggravy iMTB Addict

    Location:
    Calabasas
    Name:
    Matt
    Current Bike:
    Transition Sentinel
    This is clearly the only solution.
     
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  6. SnakeCharmer

    SnakeCharmer iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Front Range, San Gabes
    Name:
    Mike, aka "Ssnake"
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    As one rides Suicide, does that make them "Suicidal" during the event?
     
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  7. buggravy

    buggravy iMTB Addict

    Location:
    Calabasas
    Name:
    Matt
    Current Bike:
    Transition Sentinel
    That's encouraging, and I appreciate the insight. I may be incorrectly calling the D pillar the C pillar. I'm used to the C pillar being the rear pillar on a hatchback or sedan. I've seen the rear pillar on SUVs referred to both C and D, and in the former case the pillar at the small side window in the hatch was called the B2 pillar. Regardless, it's the rear pillar that I'm referring to. You can see what looks like a dent well up that pillar, but there's no marring of the paint that high up from an impact. Looks like the body crumpled as it was pushed up, but I don't know that there is a crumple in the structure of the pillar itself.

    Anyway, I spoke to the shop that my dealership uses for body work, and they said at a quick glance it's borderline totaled. Said it will probably come down to frame and suspension damage once they tear the car down. I should know more tomorrow.
     
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  8. Rumpled

    Rumpled Well-Known Member

    Location:
    OC
    Name:
    Jim Martin
    Current Bike:
    2018 Specialized Epic Carbon C
    In my rudimentary car knowledge you start at the windshield, A,B,C,D.
    Anything resembling a pillar gets a letter.
    I'd call that a D.
    As much as it sucks, I hope it's totalled; cuz if that is repaired it would probably never be the same.
     
  9. herzalot

    herzalot iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Name:
    Chris
    Current Bike:
    2020 Revel Rail,Yeti SB 130 LR
    Or buy a new bike. That is often the best solution to the problems mentioned on this forum.
     
  10. buggravy

    buggravy iMTB Addict

    Location:
    Calabasas
    Name:
    Matt
    Current Bike:
    Transition Sentinel
    When in doubt, right?
     
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  11. Sidewalk

    Sidewalk iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    The road is where I call home
    Name:
    Josh
    Current Bike:
    N+1
    I heard in a song once that it is painless.
     
  12. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    And it brings on many changes.
     
  13. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    I was waiting for that reference...

    That song was playing in my head when I took these pictures... And I could see the helicopters from the opening sequence. :thumbsup:

    Standing on the landing pad...
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  14. Derkderkall

    Derkderkall iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Monrovia
    Name:
    Derek Allison
    Current Bike:
    2020 Specialized Fuse 29
  15. buggravy

    buggravy iMTB Addict

    Location:
    Calabasas
    Name:
    Matt
    Current Bike:
    Transition Sentinel
    Big step in the right direction today. Got word from the collision repair center that their assessment showed significant body and structural damage. Their portion, which doesn't include open items that can only be done at an Audi dealership, is $28K. Open items include suspension damage, steering, and anything electrical. I asked if they guessed the Audi portion would be over $10K, and they said easily over $10K, and probably way over. Plus, if insurance decides they want to see an actual estimate from the dealership as well, it goes to my dealership, and my service manager knows the drill.
     
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  16. Obsidian

    Obsidian iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Costa Mesa
    Name:
    Obsidian
    Current Bike:
    27.5 Intense Tracer
    Rad. I hope you get a new vehicle out of it. Yeah, I would not want to drive anything with that much damage.
     
  17. herzalot

    herzalot iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Name:
    Chris
    Current Bike:
    2020 Revel Rail,Yeti SB 130 LR
    Great!

    And it's good to be friends with the service manager! :thumbsup:
     
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  18. buggravy

    buggravy iMTB Addict

    Location:
    Calabasas
    Name:
    Matt
    Current Bike:
    Transition Sentinel
    Well, car is officially totaled, and insurance is giving me just under $3K less than I paid for it new 5 months ago. I couldn't believe it. I was prepared for a fight in getting it totaled, and absolutely expected a fight over the settlement amount. All things considered, I'm feeling pretty blessed at the moment. I guess there's a new car day coming. Kind of surreal.
     
  19. Cyclotourist

    Cyclotourist iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Redlands
    Name:
    David
    Current Bike:
    Don't fence me in!
    Good to read! We had a similar positive outcome when a car was totaled 15 years ago or so. It happens!
     
  20. Luis

    Luis iMTB Addict

    Location:
    Sylmar
    Name:
    Luis
    Current Bike:
    La Diabla
    Now you can get employee pricing! I’d say that would be the silver lining in this situation.
    Oh and don’t worry, your current car will be sold at auction and a couple of months down the line, some ‘bro’ will be driving a salvage titled Audi.
     
  21. buggravy

    buggravy iMTB Addict

    Location:
    Calabasas
    Name:
    Matt
    Current Bike:
    Transition Sentinel
    Haha, yeah, from a financial perspective this has worked out kind of fantastic. My dealership has been absolutely amazing through all this, and on top of some other things they did, I’m getting a solid discount over and above the standard employee pricing, which is already great. Kind of crazy how this all played out.
     
  22. herzalot

    herzalot iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Name:
    Chris
    Current Bike:
    2020 Revel Rail,Yeti SB 130 LR
    I need you to work my next deal! :thumbsup::cool: I think my wife wants to trade her brand new Atlas on a Q8. The Atlas drives a lot bigger than she was expecting (truck-like hood) and it's been to the shop four times since she bought it in July. Don't get me wrong, it's a great car, but this particular one seems to have issues, and the "Drive Bigger" thing is real. The Q8 is probably about the same size, so maybe she needs to think Q5 - but that leaves us with no actual family road trip car. (Cue the Clark Griswold references).
     
  23. Dirtrider....

    Dirtrider.... Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Mission Viejo, CA
    Name:
    Paul
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley V4
    I picked up a new bike carrier this past Tuesday.

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  24. buggravy

    buggravy iMTB Addict

    Location:
    Calabasas
    Name:
    Matt
    Current Bike:
    Transition Sentinel
    I'd be happy to help. If a Q5 is not enough space for family truckster purposes, check out the A6 Allroad. I love that car, and would take it over Q8 all day. Adjustable air suspension so it can be a wagon by day, and a, uh, well, a tall wagon by night.
     
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  25. herzalot

    herzalot iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Name:
    Chris
    Current Bike:
    2020 Revel Rail,Yeti SB 130 LR
    I had the original A6 Allroad. It was awesome - when it worked. The air suspension was a nightmare. The twin turbo was OK until I chipped the car, then I had vacuum leaks frequently. It got us into and more importantly out of a foot of slick mud at Gooseberry with 4 adults and bikes. Phew!

    I'll dig up the photo.
     
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  26. SnakeCharmer

    SnakeCharmer iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Front Range, San Gabes
    Name:
    Mike, aka "Ssnake"
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    Sounds like there could be some money left over for a new bike! :D
     
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  27. Danmtchl

    Danmtchl iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Bakersfield
    Name:
    Dan
    Current Bike:
    2020 Trek Fuel EX 9.7
    I love that you can put a bicycle inside in the back seat, and not have to take the wheels off.
     
  28. buggravy

    buggravy iMTB Addict

    Location:
    Calabasas
    Name:
    Matt
    Current Bike:
    Transition Sentinel
    I like the way you think.
     
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  29. BigTex

    BigTex Member

    Location:
    Ladera Ranch
    Name:
    Richard
    Current Bike:
    Pivot Les
    Nice. I have a new F150 hybrid on order. Currently looking for good ways to carry a bike in the bed without a rack (I'm going to get a Decked Drawer system, so something like the Thule tailgator won't work). I have a 1Up roof rack, so I'm trying to find a way to mount that to the Decked system, or using the stake pockets to mount it to the top of the bedside. While I have a nice hitch rack, I need a way to carry a bike when I'm towing.

    And I know exactly where that first photo was taken....
     
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  30. Cyclotourist

    Cyclotourist iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Redlands
    Name:
    David
    Current Bike:
    Don't fence me in!
    Here's a rack option for trucks. Don't know if it'll meet your needs, but it's an option out there! Local guy out of Big Bear: https://exodux.com/

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