[Shotimes] 96 SHO damage report

Bruce Malachuk bmalach1@nycap.rr.com
Tue, 3 Jun 2003 20:11:32 -0400


"but I am getting used to driving the
car that looks like a golf ball.  Maybe it will go faster,
since golf balls look like they do because the dimples make
the ball travel faster in the air"


LOL :-)


----- Original Message -----
From: "Donald Mallinson" <dmall@mwonline.net>
To: "V8 SHO Mailing List" <v8sho@v8sho.com>; "SHOtimes Mailing List"
<shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2003 7:40 PM
Subject: [Shotimes] 96 SHO damage report


> Well, State Farm Insurance got to look over the "dimpled"
> hail damaged 96 ES SHO V8 of mine today.  Quick service,
> they wrote me a check for over $4000 on the spot for the damage.
>
> I am in the process of getting estimates right now and
> deciding if I want in essence a complete repaint with new
> "recycled" hood and trunk, or to try to get out most but not
> all of the dents with paintless techniques.
>
> Local dealer has a nice 99 TR with Grey interior (if it was
> TAN i would be more tempted) that I will drive soon, just to
> see.
>
> Nothing decided yet, but I am getting used to driving the
> car that looks like a golf ball.  Maybe it will go faster,
> since golf balls look like they do because the dimples make
> the ball travel faster in the air...Maybe my 96 is now good
> for 150 mph?
>
> Don Mallinson
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