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d69chris · 11-03-2010, 10:45 AM

Find a diffuser on the boards here or on ebay and install it yourself for half the cost, not that difficult. Maybe you could go painted aftermarket or paint the squares between ribs on stock.

Hey, it can be your first MOD!

Lesson here is always stop short. If you were head in you would be talking a new front bumper.:(

cnrad · 11-03-2010, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by heRS

Does your car make a little beepy noise when you back up close to something? It means you are too close and you should stop. Another good tip is to use your rear view mirror. You have fingertip adjustment right there, adjust the mirror down so you can see how close your rear tire is getting to the curb.It was your fault so own it instead of placing blame elsewhere. Lesson learned. Watch where you are parking because it's expensive to fix your car!

Maybe the sensors didn't pick up the curb. And don't you mean side mirror? I'm pretty sure you can't see where your rear tires are through your rear view mirror

Mr_Draco · 11-03-2010, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by heRS

Does your car make a little beepy noise when you back up close to something? It means you are too close and you should stop.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sevn86

doesn't ur car have the back up sensors?

Backup sensors don't work on curbs. The object has to be at least 2 feet tall to register.

Ladyz28 · 11-03-2010, 10:50 AM

Looks like its on you considering you would have had to back up beyond the actual parking spot to hit the highest point of the broken curbing. Be gratefull that the estimate is not that expensive to repair. Couldn't you save the $150 and install yourself? Seems like its just plastic rivets (clips) and screws. If so then your really only out the $109 for the part. Which isn't too bad for user error.

cnrad · 11-03-2010, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d69chris

Find a diffuser on the boards here or on ebay and install it yourself for half the cost, not that difficult. Maybe you could go painted aftermarket or paint the squares between ribs on stock.

Hey, it can be your first MOD!

Lesson here is always stop short. If you were head in you would be talking a new front bumper.:(

If he went head in I'm pretty sure he would have seen that curb, or at least I hope he would have

live2well · 11-03-2010, 10:52 AM

Hmmm I am not a lawyer nor do I play one on tv.

The only shot you have at getting the school to pay for the damage is to prove that they knew about the curb being in disrepair and didnt repair it in a timely manner. This would demonstrate negligence. You might be able to get them to at least share the expense of the repair. Otherwise chalk it up as a learning experience.

greenrail · 11-03-2010, 10:55 AM

But I Did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night!

Sorry Couldn't resist that!

SSN8R · 11-03-2010, 10:56 AM

Wait - I'm confused...who else's fault would it be?

This reminds me of women who complain that the toilet seat was left up so they sat on cold (wet) porcelain. I don't know about you but I look where I am about to sit...being female does not alleviate one of that responsibility (no offense intended if the OP is a girl).

There is no law that says a curb cannot wear, shift, etc...and even if there were it would require the curb be repaired.

I suppose you could have tripped over it and banged your face up on the pavement, then you might have been able to claim negligence on their part in the lawsuit, but.....

YOU DROVE YOUR CAR INTO SOMETHING!!!

It was the equivalent of a pile of gravel.

Sorry if I sound too unsympathetic: It is a bummer, but it is your bummer.

SSN8R

20Camaro11 · 11-03-2010, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

Backup sensors don't work on curbs. The object has to be at least 2 feet tall to register.

My car warns for curbs.

mhood · 11-03-2010, 10:59 AM

Why is this different from a pot hole? Municipalities often are responsible for damage caused by a pot hole that has gone a while without repair. This being private property might be problematic though...

heRS · 11-03-2010, 11:00 AM

Yes you're right Xroyal I should have said side mirrors. Meybe I have extra sensitive sensors because I've backed up to curbs and had them warning me like crazy. I just know when to stop and until I got used to my Camaro, I would actually get out and look to be sure I wasn't getting too close (until I realized I could use my SIDE rvm's)

GrtWht_2010_2SS_RS · 11-03-2010, 11:00 AM

Its worth a shot to see if the school will assist. They have property insurance just like anyone else. It could save someone elses car in the event the insurance company would cover to fix their curb as well. Its worth a shot. Nothing ventured nothing gained.

Tallboy · 11-03-2010, 11:03 AM

Since you asked, yes, it is 100 percent your fault.

pennor · 11-03-2010, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Ironheadspearo

the curb didn't run into your car..... chalk it up to "shit happens"

X2

11-03-2010, 10:45 AM	#15
d69chris Florida C5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Vortech L99 IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tequesta, FL Posts: 2,610 View My Garage	Find a diffuser on the boards here or on ebay and install it yourself for half the cost, not that difficult. Maybe you could go painted aftermarket or paint the squares between ribs on stock. Hey, it can be your first MOD! Lesson here is always stop short. If you were head in you would be talking a new front bumper.:( __________________ Ordered 11/08/08....Del. 08/05/2009 Loving every minute of it! Don't hate me because i'm Pretty....

11-03-2010, 10:52 AM	#20
live2well Drives: 2010 VR 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Odenton, MD Posts: 688	Hmmm I am not a lawyer nor do I play one on tv. The only shot you have at getting the school to pay for the damage is to prove that they knew about the curb being in disrepair and didnt repair it in a timely manner. This would demonstrate negligence. You might be able to get them to at least share the expense of the repair. Otherwise chalk it up as a learning experience. __________________ Intelligence plus character that is the goal of true education. BrianC. :flag2:

11-03-2010, 10:55 AM	#21
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,395	But I Did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night! Sorry Couldn't resist that! __________________ Member Illinois Camaro Club His Name is Rosie - "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick!" - If you know who said that, then you know the genesis of his name.

11-03-2010, 11:00 AM	#25
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	Yes you're right Xroyal I should have said side mirrors. Meybe I have extra sensitive sensors because I've backed up to curbs and had them warning me like crazy. I just know when to stop and until I got used to my Camaro, I would actually get out and look to be sure I wasn't getting too close (until I realized I could use my SIDE rvm's) __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

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Ladyz28 Drives: 2010 RJT 2SS/RS, 2001 Ford Focus Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Easton, Massachusetts Posts: 193 View My Garage	Looks like its on you considering you would have had to back up beyond the actual parking spot to hit the highest point of the broken curbing. Be gratefull that the estimate is not that expensive to repair. Couldn't you save the $150 and install yourself? Seems like its just plastic rivets (clips) and screws. If so then your really only out the $109 for the part. Which isn't too bad for user error.

11-03-2010, 10:56 AM	#22
SSN8R Addicted to G's Drives: 2011 IBM 2SSRS / 2002 Camaro SS NBM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Annapolis, MD (fmrly Lansing, MI) Posts: 101	Wait - I'm confused...who else's fault would it be? This reminds me of women who complain that the toilet seat was left up so they sat on cold (wet) porcelain. I don't know about you but I look where I am about to sit...being female does not alleviate one of that responsibility (no offense intended if the OP is a girl). There is no law that says a curb cannot wear, shift, etc...and even if there were it would require the curb be repaired. I suppose you could have tripped over it and banged your face up on the pavement, then you might have been able to claim negligence on their part in the lawsuit, but..... YOU DROVE YOUR CAR INTO SOMETHING!!! It was the equivalent of a pile of gravel. Sorry if I sound too unsympathetic: It is a bummer, but it is your bummer. SSN8R

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mhood Orange Camaros Rule! Drives: 2010 1SS LS3 RS IOM Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,559	Why is this different from a pot hole? Municipalities often are responsible for damage caused by a pot hole that has gone a while without repair. This being private property might be problematic though...

11-03-2010, 11:00 AM	#26
GrtWht_2010_2SS_RS Drives: 2010 2SS RS, White w/Black Stripes Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Fayetteville Posts: 106 View My Garage	Its worth a shot to see if the school will assist. They have property insurance just like anyone else. It could save someone elses car in the event the insurance company would cover to fix their curb as well. Its worth a shot. Nothing ventured nothing gained.

11-03-2010, 11:03 AM	#27
Tallboy Say "when"... Drives: 11 2LT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 431	Since you asked, yes, it is 100 percent your fault.