any updates have they responded to you yet.

 

Ok, first and foremost, the construction company people have been very nice so far. They are asking me to get an estimate. All I really want is the damage fixed. I am really worried about the after market parts.

I am not sure what to do here, so feel free to make suggestion. Here is the recap of the damage:
- Cosmetically damaged Comptech Exhaust (really minor)
- Damaged Cusco Type II
- Damaged RT cat

Option One
Go to an Acura dealer and get an estimate for an OEM cat and labor, plus provide a receipt for the Cusco Type II. The only problem I see with this are the laws related to removing a properly functioning cat.

Option Two
Go to a “tuner” shop and get an estimate to replace the Cusco Type II and the RT cat, along with labor.

The claim person was adamant that I have to get an estimate before they can go any further on the claim. I said I could do the repairs, and she said that someone had to certify the car was safe and provide an estimate for repairs. I have a feeling they will not like an estimate from a place named “xxxx Motorsports"

What should I do?

 

Here is what I would do:

1. Get a printout of how much a new OEM Acura Cat would be.
2. Get an estimate of a new Comptech exhaust piece (whichever it was of the 3) from Comptech.
3. Get an estimate of cost for a new Cusco Type II from MrHeeltoe or use your Paypal receipt.

Make sure to include all costs, including installation estimates based off shop rate and hours. If you want I can AllData the shop hours for the Exhaust install and Cat install. If anyone askes about the cat, you burned it up Autox'ing.... nuff said.

 

I got my estimate today. Now I just need to fax the paperwork to the construction company and see what happens.



Best picture of the damaged RTC.

 

So, how much is the estimate?

 

~$1,300 for a new OEM cat, Cusco Type II includiong shipping, installation, and tax.

I got a pretty harsh talking to for even jacking with the OEM cat in the first place.

 

did you get an estimate for the exhaust too.

 

from who

 

Yeah, who said something?
Did you end up going to tuner shop? I'm guessing most Acura dealers don't have a Tein sticker on their lift

 

The tuner show pissed and moaned about the cat actually. I was surprised myself. This shop has been working on my Honda's for 11 years. I get the feeling they have perhaps been fined before or something for emmissions.

They would not write up the exhaust becuase it had VERY minor damage. There was a 2" scrape on the pipe between the cat and resonator and a slight scrape on one corner of the resonator. So I am just faxing a receipt of the exhaust purchase along with the estimate. Just keeping my fingers crossed at this point.

Another note is the const co is requiring that I complete a W9 for the IRS. I called my ins company and talked to the CFO at work, and both agree it was odd but that the const co will send me a 1099 and make me prove I had the repairs performed. What a PITA . . . .