Almost died in the Z

cooltoy · 09-18-2015, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 37zeroZ

For the PC crowd, gay also means jovia, happy, good-spirited and excited.

Another good save.

Firebase99 · 09-18-2015, 10:08 PM

Sh*t, just last weekend I had 4 major break checks and two "thank god no one is that lane" when I cranked the wheel right to avoid those inbred, lifted pickups deciding it wasn't where they wanted to turn. Most harrowing 10 mile trip to beach ever. A-holes in trucks.

cigarclifford · 09-18-2015, 10:17 PM

Outstanding reaction time

and glad it worked out for you

-Clifford

BoneZ · 09-18-2015, 10:28 PM

I'm home. I think my butt sucked up part of my office chair.

Spooler · 09-18-2015, 10:30 PM

You were in his blind spot. Be careful of those around big trucks. Trucker should have waited to be sure it was clear instead of merging so quickly. Good save though.

Duc_Z09 · 09-18-2015, 10:38 PM

I was expecting worse. That **** happens to me at least twice every week. You learn to anticipate it. It's even worse on a motorcycle.

lgarcia · 09-18-2015, 11:00 PM

Glad you are OK!

Fuzzzy · 09-19-2015, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

You were in his blind spot. Be careful of those around big trucks. Trucker should have waited to be sure it was clear instead of merging so quickly. Good save though.

Yep. One night years ago I had an 18-wheeler try to change over into my lane where two interstates merged. I was driving my then-gf's car and was looking in the other direction when I heard a terrible grinding sound just behind me. I thought the left rear wheel was locking up until I saw the terrified expression on my gf's face.

Fortunately, the truck-driver realized what was happening more quickly than I did and gave me some breathing room. The lug nuts on his front wheel absolutely demolished our rear door. The cop who investigated looked at our car, then at the truck, and then asked the truck-driver, "And all you got was your lugs polished?"

Glad you were alert enough to avoid a bad outcome!

ZeroZ34 · 09-19-2015, 02:32 PM

Glad you're okay!

onzedge · 09-19-2015, 03:25 PM

What the heck were you listening to?

Zipper 104 · 09-19-2015, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

You were in his blind spot. Be careful of those around big trucks. Trucker should have waited to be sure it was clear instead of merging so quickly. Good save though.

Blind spot or not....the dips**t came across the solid line. He isn't permitted to merge until the solid ends. We all just saw why it's there in the first place; not that anybody ever pays attention to them though.

104

TexasChuck · 09-19-2015, 06:16 PM

At that angle, it is really hard to see what's in the left lane. But big trucks have multiple mirrors. He missed seeing you. In our Zs , with the small mirror, I learned early, you have to get parallel with the other lane before you can count on your mirror.
Thanks for the post. It will help us all be even more careful. It is best to make a serious effort to stay away from big trucks when you can.
Cheers,

danegrey · 09-19-2015, 07:11 PM

good job driving, always looking ahead

Z-Girl 12 · 09-19-2015, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 37zeroZ

Wow, that was close.

Still can't get that gay music out of my head. For the PC crowd, gay also means jovia, happy, good-spirited and excited.

I really liked the music. Who is it by? Thanks!!!

shenlong1337 · 09-19-2015, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-Girl 12

I really liked the music. Who is it by? Thanks!!!

Basshunter - Russian Privjet. Old school techno.

09-18-2015, 10:08 PM	#17 (permalink)
Firebase99 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: fl Posts: 1,372 Drives: 14 3.8 Gen Coupe GT Rep Power: 14034	Sh*t, just last weekend I had 4 major break checks and two "thank god no one is that lane" when I cranked the wheel right to avoid those inbred, lifted pickups deciding it wasn't where they wanted to turn. Most harrowing 10 mile trip to beach ever. A-holes in trucks. Ghostvette likes this. __________________ '14 3.8 Genesis Coupe, '13 Volvo S60, '04 Honda Accord, '13 370Z-sold, '05 350Z Touring-sold, '92 300Z Twin Turbo-sold, '82 280ZX-gone, '79 260Z-gone

09-18-2015, 10:17 PM	#18 (permalink)
cigarclifford A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Cali State Hospital Posts: 13,351 Drives: 2017 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 458713	Outstanding reaction time and glad it worked out for you -Clifford __________________ -Clifford

09-18-2015, 10:38 PM	#21 (permalink)
Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 23	I was expecting worse. That **** happens to me at least twice every week. You learn to anticipate it. It's even worse on a motorcycle. Spooler likes this. __________________ 2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot) 2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc) 2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

09-19-2015, 02:32 PM	#24 (permalink)
ZeroZ34 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Coachella Valley Age: 36 Posts: 259 Drives: 09' Nissan 370z Rep Power: 10	Glad you're okay! __________________ Elite Z

09-19-2015, 03:25 PM	#25 (permalink)
onzedge A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Battle Lake MN Age: 64 Posts: 183,964 Drives: 370Z 240Z Rep Power: 2684736	What the heck were you listening to? __________________ Koni\|Swift\|Michelin\|Motordyne\|Berk\|RJM Performance\|Gates\|SPL\|Motul\|Technafit\|Ate Super Blue\|Hawk Tommy Kaira\|Momo\|Optima\|Hella\|Hotchkis\|Red Line\|ZSpeed\|Stillen\|B&M\|H&R

09-18-2015, 10:28 PM	#19 (permalink)
BoneZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 53 Posts: 9,299 Drives: 2012 Blue BallZ Rep Power: 2684382	I'm home. I think my butt sucked up part of my office chair.

09-18-2015, 10:30 PM	#20 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,830 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	You were in his blind spot. Be careful of those around big trucks. Trucker should have waited to be sure it was clear instead of merging so quickly. Good save though.

09-18-2015, 11:00 PM	#22 (permalink)
lgarcia Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Weston, FL Posts: 154 Drives: 2014, 370Z PW Rep Power: 11	Glad you are OK!

09-19-2015, 06:16 PM	#27 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Agree With "Spooler" At that angle, it is really hard to see what's in the left lane. But big trucks have multiple mirrors. He missed seeing you. In our Zs , with the small mirror, I learned early, you have to get parallel with the other lane before you can count on your mirror. Thanks for the post. It will help us all be even more careful. It is best to make a serious effort to stay away from big trucks when you can. Cheers, Last edited by TexasChuck; 09-19-2015 at 06:17 PM. Reason: More

09-19-2015, 07:11 PM	#28 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 71 Posts: 3,190 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 649540	good job driving, always looking ahead __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

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