4runner is probably totaled - dashcam video included

[mtbtim]

That's definitely getting totaled. Between the suspension and body work the insurance company won't want to fix that. On a side note, what an idiot driver. It's like they didn't even let off the gas once they started to skid.

I absolutely agree. What an absolutely shitty f'ing dumb c*#t driver. Parents probably bought it for her sweet sixteen birthday. Here you go honey, here's a nice new jeep so you can go out and kill someone while you're texting.

 

[Woz1976-MT]

You'll want to Google Georgia Code Annotated 40-3-2(11) to review Georgia's total loss formula (I think you're from Georgia, correct?).

If it is declared a total loss, most insurance companies only charge you the "estimated" value when auctioned at a salvage yard (some vehicles, like a 4runner, obviously get a higher value). If the salvage value is high, that means your damage award is reduced. [Actual Cash Value (ACV) - Salvage Value = your payment]

Crashes suck, but excellent use of a dash cam (very wise in these days).

 

[Jbot]

Welp....that just gave me the final reason to go ahead and buy a dash cam, time to start looking. Glad your OK, shitty situation though...

 

[absalom]

This is your daily reminder to run a dashcam in all your vehicles. I was (un)lucky enough to capture a wrong way driver, as well as losing my front left wheel on the freeway with our camera.

Cameras are like $89 these days, and super easy to run/maintain. PM if you need any suggestions. No excuses!

 

[Cow_doc.308]

ouch. Looked like a heck of a collision. Does your neck/back hurt?:evil:eep:

I'd try to fix it or part it. I'll take that center console :cheers:

 

[diverscale]

freaking piece of shit. Did he attempt a drift to impress people waiting at the red light?

Sorry for your truck, I wonder if the frame is affected.

 

[jpeaslee]

OP, watching that video was like watching someone else get kicked in the balls. I hope this somehow works out for the better for ya. Its a true shame to see clean trucks like yours get crunched. Far too many are already in such terrible shape from neglect.

Cameras are like $89 these days, and super easy to run/maintain. PM if you need any suggestions. No excuses!

I can't be the only one about to PM you about this. Care to share your suggestions here?

 

[ShaneRC51]

On a side note, what an idiot driver. It's like they didn't even let off the gas once they started to skid.

If they had STAYED on the gas, they would have either completed the drift, or spun out. Steering correction + letting OFF of the gas is what led to that collision. Most people panic and let go of the gas/stomp the brake. If she would have stayed in the throttle, that accident *may* have been avoided...

 

[T4R2014]

Typical dumbass 16 year old driver. I remember my high school's parking lot. I'm glad I never parked any of my cars there. At least you're okay. You could probably buy it back for dirt cheap and get it repaired.

 

[hellsbells]

That sucks! Dumb teenagers. Probably doing her hair while texting and playing Pokemon go

 

[Unner]

[MENTION=79826]absalom[/MENTION]

I'm with [MENTION=118797]jpeaslee[/MENTION], could you share your thoughts here for all to see?

Sorry to see this OP, if anyone ever hits me like this they're gonna get an absolute earful until the police arrive. There's a good chance she goes home and daddy says "it's ok baby, accidents happen, here's another Jeep" and pretend like nothing ever happened.

 

[Rock_Rat]

Thanks for the condolences everybody.
To add insult to injury, my rental car is a Jeep compass 4 cylinder. That thing is pitiful.

The dashcam is a couple year old G1W.

Definitely glad everyone is alright. She was only a couple feet from your door. You're lucky. Nice clean looking rig. Hope all turns out well for you.

 

[Jdog]

Sorry about the truck.

It is weird I knew what was going to happen, title kind of says it all, but when the doofy double bar bumper turns toward the runner even I tensed up (oh shite).

 

[thor999]

Wow that sucks! Hopefully you make out ok w/ the insurance and all, glad you're OK. So, any recommendations for dash cams here?

 

[TeamLord]

Too bad for your truck. Glad you are ok!

I want to say it's a jeep thing, but it's a teenage girl thing- TOTALLY WORSE!

 

[absalom]

OP, watching that video was like watching someone else get kicked in the balls. I hope this somehow works out for the better for ya. Its a true shame to see clean trucks like yours get crunched. Far too many are already in such terrible shape from neglect.



I can't be the only one about to PM you about this. Care to share your suggestions here?

Here's what I run:

My dashcam. It's very simple to hook up, dead reliable, and has tons (and I mean TONS) of attachments to use it in every situation. Additionally, it has the exact same form factor as a GoPro (and very similar image quality) so all of the attachments are interchangeable. The LCD screen on the back is very handy to preview accidents at the scene.


Here's a full walkthrough of the camera:

Now, you could use a cigarette lighter to power it, and that'll work perfectly fine. Or, you could do what I do, and hardwire the cigarette lighter to an available fuse spot under the dash. Then, simply hide the wire inside the headliner and run it up to the camera. Both are perfectly acceptable.



Here's some footage I've captured with mine over the years:


Wrong way driver:

My wheel falling off on freeway: (skip to 2:25)

[MENTION=116387]Unner[/MENTION]

 

[jgue467]

And they make a knock off of the most recent Gopru too: https://www.amazon.com/SJCAM-Displa...&ie=UTF8&qid=1469042788&sr=1-4&keywords=SJCAM

$69 LOL, China makes it EZ....

 

[kolelt]

How d you mount it ? And what's the power source ? Just always charging it ? Plugged into the cigarette outlet. Or hard wired

 

[frodiesel]

Here's what I run:

My dashcam. It's very simply to hook up, dead reliable, and has tons (and I mean TONS) of attachments to use it in every situation. Additionally, it has the exact same form factor as a GoPro (and very similar image quality) so all of the attachments are interchangeable. The LCD screen on the back is very handy to preview accidents at the scene.


Here's a full walkthrough of the camera:

Now, you could use a cigarette lighter to power it, and that'll work perfectly fine. Or, you could do what I do, and hardwire the cigarette lighter to an available fuse spot under the dash. Then, simply hide the wire inside the headliner and run it up to the camera. Both are perfectly acceptable.



Here's some footage I've captured with mine over the years:


Wrong way driver:

My wheel falling off on freeway: (skip to 2:25)

[MENTION=116387]Unner[/MENTION]

I use this exact cam to capture action footage at the daytona jetski freeride. Also use it to record white water experiences. It honestly never occured to me to use it for a dashcam.

Only advise i will add is do NOT use the sj4000 mounts for anything surf/action related. Just buy an assortment of genuine go pro mounts they are the same style but use 3m adhesives.

 

[Namdam]

Here's what I run:

Were you using this when you were in AZ? Did it handle the heat?

Thanks

Edit- Sorry realized getting off topic a little. To the OP glad you had a dash cam to record your incident. It has renewed my motivation to get one.