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Originally Posted by Cell
I don't think you were supposed to drive even close to 30mph with a spare.
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it's rated at 55mph, so I figured I'd be safe on city streets.
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Originally Posted by TROOPER
OK, I'll be the first one to call BS on this story LOL
You did that much damage at only 30mph, and set off air bags, by hitting a car on the other side of the road, just because of the spare tire.
Come on dude, whats the real story..?? 
I'm not you're insurance company, you can be honest HaHa |
That is the real story, if anything it was between 30-35mph not exactly 30, but as you notice, it's only that one part that was damaged, it wasn't as if anything was pushed in, so there wasn't a lot of force, but still 30mph, you'd be surprised what can happen. I didn't even feel much of the force of the hit either, it was more like my car was pushed over to the side. I was fully turned to the right which I'm sure is why my tire bent sideways as easily.
Funny thing is, the car I hit (Nissan Quest) Only needed a new headlight and a tire alignment... Other than that, there were only scuffs on the bumper.
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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee
+1
Not to mention that accident avoidance kind of relies on the front wheels (that turn).
Sorry about the wreck, but come on. 30?
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My wheels wouldn't grip at all, weird thing is, my skidmarks start immediately from when I turned into my lane, and there's no marks for the spare tire which is why I believe it kinda just floated causing my power to only be on one wheel.
I also needed new tires (16k miles currently) so I'm pretty sure that didn't help me out all that much either.
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Originally Posted by Triple's
Sorry to hear what happened, I'm glad to see your Ok. The Z is only a car, and will get fixed. The main thing is nobody was hurt. What happened the A$$hole who made you swerve?
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not only did no one catch him, the person that was behind me didn't even stop to see if i was ok.
pretty much, the only witness just up and left.
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Originally Posted by CrownR426
If you want it to look like new, make sure they replace all the damaged parts.
NOT REPAIR, ANY collision damage that bad will never look the same.
Good luck finding the right color!
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I got a part list, and it looks as if they're ordering new parts(no reusing parts).
Crazy thing, a single headlight cost over $1000, and our 40th anniversary seat covers? $1200. There's more, but that's what stood out right away.
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Anyway, my repair is promised to me by the 20th.
It's being repaired at
Barber Ford Body Shop: Ventura, CA 93001
I didn't really have a good list of choices around here, so I went with the only big body shop near me.