The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) IX

onzedge · 11-25-2013, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

GLad you are okay mr. JAR!

Haboob · 11-25-2013, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

The Z took a little off road adventure today at lunch

Driving down Parmer Lane, it appeared that someone in the middle lane hit a patch of water and lost traction. I was in the right lane almost right next to the car in the middle lane when it started fishtailing, and after three back-and-forths that got progressively worse (obviously this person had now clue how to handle their vehicle), they ended up halfway in my lane and halfway on the shoulder. I was on the brakes immediately and heading toward the shoulder, but it all happened fast enough that I ultimately had to make a pretty sudden maneuver toward the shoulder. Since I was braking hard at the same time, I lost traction and spun to the right 180 degrees ending up in the grass/mud.

Thankfully, I am perfectly fine, and the Z appears to be perfectly fine. It happened at about 40 mph, and there was no sudden impact - the Z just slid along the grass until it dug into the mud enough to slow down its momentum. The car was still on when I stopped, so I hung out inside while I waited for the tow truck (it's cold and rainy). Luckily, he was practically around the corner and had the car winched back onto the shoulder within 20 minutes of my call. I was close to the house, so I asked him to follow me to the next light in case there was a problem and I needed to pull over. The car seemed fine, and I drove it home with no problems. I got cleaned up and then went to inspect the car. The driver side rear tire took the brunt of what little impact there was and the mud, but it seems to be fine. Most of the mud washed away on the short drive home, it drove fine, and there doesn't appear to be anything noticeable upon inspection at home. I am hoping there will be no problems down the road, and I can chalk this one up to good will karma. Even the tow truck was covered by my roadside assistance and cost nothing

Btw... the car that fishtailed ended up stopping in the shoulder about a hundred feet up in front of when I stopped in the grass. I don't even think he put the car in park - he just waited for a couple of cars to pass before driving off

Yikes.

I might have been on an adrenaline high and tried to chase him down.

Glad all is well, sir!

JARblue · 11-25-2013, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

holy crap. GJ on the save, mr. jar.

glad to hear everything looks fine.

I'm just glad the Z and I are just fine. It couldn't have been a better outcome considering the circumstances.

Talk about reminding yourself what to do this Thursday

JARblue · 11-25-2013, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I'm pretty sure that was my face when I saw the guy drive off less than 10 seconds after the accident.

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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle

GLad you are okay mr. JAR!

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Me too! Thanks guys

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Originally Posted by Haboob

Yikes.

I might have been on an adrenaline high and tried to chase him down.

Glad all is well, sir!

Lol... when I opened the door to get out right after it happened, I put one foot down, which promptly sank 6 inches into the mud. I then decided to stay put and wait for the tow truck. I'm very glad for the rubber mats I have in the Z right now because I got nice and muddy getting out of the car once the tow truck showed up.

Isamu · 11-25-2013, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

getting biggified manboobs, mr. mu?

no, those got reduced.. looking for someone to make my kit

eastwest2300 · 11-25-2013, 03:12 PM

mu

eastwest2300 · 11-25-2013, 03:13 PM

jar

kenchan · 11-25-2013, 03:13 PM

me

Isamu · 11-25-2013, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

mu

Isamu · 11-25-2013, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

me

you

eastwest2300 · 11-25-2013, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

me

ken saan

eastwest2300 · 11-25-2013, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Isamu

stay warm up there bro..

Isamu · 11-25-2013, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

stay warm up there bro..

gotta go home and change a tire..

kenchan · 11-25-2013, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Isamu

gotta go home and change a tire..

nail or torn?

eastwest2300 · 11-25-2013, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Isamu

gotta go home and change a tire..

damn dude, that sucks bro.

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