After 3 Months of ownership, RIP Z

Marviee · 12-11-2016, 01:47 PM

12/10/16
Day started with a plan on doing my first coilover install with a buddy and my pops.
We started at 10am. After a couple of breaks and needing to buy bolts and nuts,
6 hours later we were finished with adjusting and wanted to take the Z out for a ride to see how the new suspension felt.

At 4:25Pm the accident occurred.

Not even 2-3 minutes after the install.
I was stopped at a redlight with my buddy to turn left (yes it is a protected left turn). The turn left signal turn green and this old lady went and proceeded to run the red light, which in turn hit my car at about 20MPH.

I didn't even get to take a picture of how my car looked with the coils installed...

I'm still in shock. This is my first accident, And being 19Y/O This was my first car purchase ever.

I had a passenger and we are both banged up, passenger Side airbags were deployed.
back pain for both of us, Passenger Arm is numb and has a little blood from the airbag being deployed.

Hopefully it doesn't take to long to get updates to see if the car is repairable or not.

From the picture I will post below, Looks like the Axle is broken, Rear bumper is trashed, Fender is trashed, Rim is done, Tire is done, Air bags will need to be replaced.

If any of you fellow forums members have been in a situation like this, Would you consider my car a Total loss? or Salvageable?

Thanks, Drive safe out there.

But here is a picture of how the damage looked.

Spooler · 12-11-2016, 01:53 PM

Holey crap. Glad you are OK.

Zat_Zuma · 12-11-2016, 01:56 PM

Didn't see her coming? At 20 mph you could watch it happen in slow motion.
As in crossing the street, look both ways before crossing.
Defensive driving 101

Sorry for your loss

Marviee · 12-11-2016, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zat_Zuma

Didn't see her coming? At 20 mph you could watch it happen in slow motion.
As in crossing the street, look both ways before crossing.
Defensive driving 101

Sorry for your loss

Did not see her until it was to late, I tried to press the gas to avoid her, If I didn't step on the gas more my passenger would have probably been hit head on.

Fuzzzy · 12-11-2016, 02:21 PM

Damn. Bummer. Glad it wasn't worse than it was. Good luck getting everything sorted out.

Trips · 12-11-2016, 02:26 PM

First off good to hear you or passenger weren't hurt.

The Z is repairable from what I can see, But you need to first see what the insurance adjuster claims finds before claiming it a total loss.

Good Luck!

kenchan · 12-11-2016, 02:32 PM

dat really sucks.

Nizmo.Man · 12-11-2016, 02:55 PM

Ouch

I definitely feel your pain bud. Got rear ended by a guy going around 30-40 and shock is an understatement especially for being in accident for the first time. From what I understand, when more than one airbag is deployed the car is deemed a total loss by the insurance. I'm guessing they'll give you a rental until they give you a paycheck for it or buy you a replacement. I would definitely ask/mention it to them that the coilovers are aftermarket and may let you put the stock ones back on as aftermarket parts are not included in the insurance coverage unless you specify it when purchasing insurance. Best of luck to you bro!

Z-Girl 12 · 12-11-2016, 02:56 PM

Totally sucks...Glad you both are ok!

onzedge · 12-11-2016, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

Holey crap. Glad you are OK.

Memphis370Z · 12-11-2016, 03:07 PM

Glad you and your passenger weren't injured, but sorry about your Z. Keep your chin up.

ssmoked · 12-11-2016, 04:00 PM

Cars can be replaced, good thing you and passenger are not too banged up.
Given you have a 2010, deployed airbag, extensive damage, your car is totaled. How much payout you are able to negotiate depends on your skills. Might want to hire a lawyer for future medical settlements too

BboyZ · 12-11-2016, 04:06 PM

Glad you and the passenger are in good shape..

Not how it works, but try to save all the aftermarket as you can if possible. Like the rims, looks from the picture, front rim are good. So means you only have to buy the rear.

God-Speed · 12-11-2016, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trips

First off good to hear you or passenger weren't hurt.

The Z is repairable from what I can see, But you need to first see what the insurance adjuster claims finds before claiming it a total loss.

Good Luck!

srbrubak · 12-11-2016, 04:52 PM

Here in Cedar Rapids, when the light goes green, I look both ways not to see if anyone is running the red light, but to see how many. Glad you are OK. The Z can be fixed or replaced. You and your friend can't be.

12-11-2016, 01:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Marviee Base Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Bay > SD Posts: 80 Drives: Bagged Nismo '11 Rep Power: 9	After 3 Months of ownership, RIP Z 12/10/16 Day started with a plan on doing my first coilover install with a buddy and my pops. We started at 10am. After a couple of breaks and needing to buy bolts and nuts, 6 hours later we were finished with adjusting and wanted to take the Z out for a ride to see how the new suspension felt. At 4:25Pm the accident occurred. Not even 2-3 minutes after the install. I was stopped at a redlight with my buddy to turn left (yes it is a protected left turn). The turn left signal turn green and this old lady went and proceeded to run the red light, which in turn hit my car at about 20MPH. I didn't even get to take a picture of how my car looked with the coils installed... I'm still in shock. This is my first accident, And being 19Y/O This was my first car purchase ever. I had a passenger and we are both banged up, passenger Side airbags were deployed. back pain for both of us, Passenger Arm is numb and has a little blood from the airbag being deployed. Hopefully it doesn't take to long to get updates to see if the car is repairable or not. From the picture I will post below, Looks like the Axle is broken, Rear bumper is trashed, Fender is trashed, Rim is done, Tire is done, Air bags will need to be replaced. If any of you fellow forums members have been in a situation like this, Would you consider my car a Total loss? or Salvageable? Thanks, Drive safe out there. But here is a picture of how the damage looked. __________________ 11" Nismo 359WHP 296WHT / Work VSXX / DC Headers / ISR TP / HBP 3.5" custom single catback / Admintuning 3" Intakes / Airlift 3P Last edited by Marviee; 12-11-2016 at 01:56 PM.

12-11-2016, 01:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Zat_Zuma A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta ...eh Posts: 1,171 Drives: 2017 Touring auto Rep Power: 19	Didn't see her coming? At 20 mph you could watch it happen in slow motion. As in crossing the street, look both ways before crossing. Defensive driving 101 Sorry for your loss Z-Girl 12, OldGuyFla and ChopsZ like this. __________________ [B]2009 & 2017 370Z Touring Sport Autos SOLD

12-11-2016, 02:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	First off good to hear you or passenger weren't hurt. The Z is repairable from what I can see, But you need to first see what the insurance adjuster claims finds before claiming it a total loss. Good Luck! UNKNOWN_370 likes this. __________________

12-11-2016, 02:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	Totally sucks...Glad you both are ok! __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

12-11-2016, 03:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
Memphis370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Memphis Area Posts: 3,117 Drives: '09 MB Rep Power: 124434	Glad you and your passenger weren't injured, but sorry about your Z. Keep your chin up. UNKNOWN_370 likes this.

12-11-2016, 01:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,830 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	Holey crap. Glad you are OK.

12-11-2016, 02:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Fuzzzy Track Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MS Posts: 876 Drives: 2014 370Z 7AT MR Rep Power: 21860	Damn. Bummer. Glad it wasn't worse than it was. Good luck getting everything sorted out.

12-11-2016, 02:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	dat really sucks.

12-11-2016, 02:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
Nizmo.Man Base Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: South Carolina Posts: 139 Drives: 2012 370z Nismo M6 Rep Power: 9	Ouch I definitely feel your pain bud. Got rear ended by a guy going around 30-40 and shock is an understatement especially for being in accident for the first time. From what I understand, when more than one airbag is deployed the car is deemed a total loss by the insurance. I'm guessing they'll give you a rental until they give you a paycheck for it or buy you a replacement. I would definitely ask/mention it to them that the coilovers are aftermarket and may let you put the stock ones back on as aftermarket parts are not included in the insurance coverage unless you specify it when purchasing insurance. Best of luck to you bro!

12-11-2016, 04:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
ssmoked Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 487 Drives: Charger Hellcat Rep Power: 14	Cars can be replaced, good thing you and passenger are not too banged up. Given you have a 2010, deployed airbag, extensive damage, your car is totaled. How much payout you are able to negotiate depends on your skills. Might want to hire a lawyer for future medical settlements too

12-11-2016, 04:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
BboyZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Arizona Posts: 446 Drives: 2016 Z34 Nismo Rep Power: 10	Glad you and the passenger are in good shape.. Not how it works, but try to save all the aftermarket as you can if possible. Like the rims, looks from the picture, front rim are good. So means you only have to buy the rear.

12-11-2016, 04:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
srbrubak Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 144 Drives: 2010 370Z Blue 6MT Rep Power: 15	Here in Cedar Rapids, when the light goes green, I look both ways not to see if anyone is running the red light, but to see how many. Glad you are OK. The Z can be fixed or replaced. You and your friend can't be. Zbrah, BC416 and Nithmo like this.

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