How dangerous is it to park on the street?

[Albie]

I think Someone is giving me the run around. They said they will replace the side bar. but will not replace the side bar gaurd. Does anyone know what that is? Hummer said its $400

[MAC]

I had the Left rear bumper extension replaced, that is the outside black plastic cover plus the guts inside. Part cost $95.85.
I don't see $3500 of repair on your Hummer.

[Albie]

ok final Cost was $2896

The Guard they are talking about is the mini bar under the Frame. I guess its also called a rock guard. I should have it back by aug 6

what does that mean. It means I am going to PISMO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Steve R]

Albie: how to make $200

Tell the shop your buddy has a pair of sidebars that you want to use, that should cheapen the bill by $400. You can have mine for 1/2 that and pocket the $200!

And Albie...leave them off until AFTER Pismo!

[MAC]

Steve, if there is anyway I can put on 2 sets of side bars on my Hummer, I'd buy yours and do it in an instant. In fact, if they make bigger and beefier side bars I'll take them.

Albie, why $3K? I don't see body damage, most likely no structure/frame damage.

Few months ago a storm knocked down a carport cover, the metal posts flying during the night made many light scratches on my Jaguar, light scratches much like young kids drawings on the wall, no dent and no primer. That was $4,000 insurance money ($50 deductable) to repaint the Jaguar, not even the entire car, just 75% of car. It was the insurance company's recommended shop too. Only costed me $50, but to this date I am not happy about it and think about it from time to time, wonder if I should've done something differently.

[Albie]

well I think the cost came from the side bar, the door being pushed in and two rims and one tire. I don;t know it came to 3k. I am not paying a dime so I think its ok. I will scan the list of things they did when I pick it up.

[Steve R]

Dear Lord....

...if you're listening: please bestow upon our brother MAC the concept of BREVITY.

[Buckeye Hummer]

Albie,

Just make sure when you get your H2 repaired at Sherman Oaks that they lube everything after the body work. They have a tendency to walk around the vehicle with a spray can and that's about it. Let them know that you actually off-road and need a professional job. Have fun at Pismo, while you guys are on the beach I will be driving my rental Jeep on Nauset beach 7 miles. They require tow straps, 12"x12" board, shovel, 225's and $160 to enter. I will try to take pics.

[Steve R]

Buckeye...what's that beach all about???

Btw....the video and pics from the night-run didn't really come out too well. All the headlights and darkness really screwed with the auto-focus and auto-exposure of the camera. As a result, lots of the footage is day stuff. You might just say that YOU are the star of the next upcoming video! (1-2 days out)

[Albie]

Buckeye I took it to Team in Pasadena. I thought S.O was a little far.

Steve I tried to tell them I already had another set of side bars. They said it would be a problem with the ins. I didn't buy it. Well it looks like Wed will be the homecoming.

[Albie]

Just got a call from Team Hummer in Pasadena. The word now is it will be done next weekend.

What does this Mean.
I DO NOT HAVE A HUMMER FOR THIS WEEKEND IN PISMO... ANY IDEAS?

[Buckeye Hummer]

Albie, that's pretty lame on Team Hummer's part. They are notorious for promising and not delivering in time on repairs.

Steve, Nauset beach is an incredible place to drive. I doubt we will make it out because a permit is $160/annually. They don't sell day or week passes. If I had my H2 with me I would pay it but not in my rental Jeep.

[Albie]

They done ok so far with some of my other problems. I will see what the end product looks like.

[Albie]

new update. Final date has been moved to Friday. It will be three weeks for 3500 worth of damage. I think its been a bit long. what do you guys think?

[Albie]

Three weeks later it back!!!!!!!!!
Final Bill $3,161.57
Never been so happy.. well except when I met Pam Anderson at the Hard Rock.

[Albie]

you know it looks great... just like new. But here is a thought. It looks great just like new, but it kinda like having a wife or girlfriend cheat on you. Things looks great from the outside but inside there's still tension. Well you know what I mean.