370z nismo crash

juan05 · 12-15-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Sorry to see this, Juan. I hope it all works out for you.

dont worry the car is almost fixed by the dealer they are awating for some small parts to get in and i should have my nismo back soon. im just hoping there is no difference in the way it drives.

arcticreaver · 12-15-2009, 05:32 PM

first, and more importantly, i glad your mom is fine.

second, man, i hope the car is fine.

NYBladeZ · 12-15-2009, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by juan05

dont worry the car is almost fixed by the dealer they are awating for some small parts to get in and i should have my nismo back soon. im just hoping there is no difference in the way it drives.

sorry man wouldn't count on it, I'm sure it'll be serviceable but it just won't feel as tight

juan05 · 12-15-2009, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

sorry man wouldn't count on it, I'm sure it'll be serviceable but it just won't feel as tight

damn well atleast is a lease i guess...gota wait 30 months to get a new Z or car..

molamann · 12-15-2009, 07:53 PM

Glad no one got hurt. Also, what does it take for the insurance company to deem it a total loss? Isn't that a better option considering how much damage was done to the Z and all..

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Originally Posted by arcticreaver

first, and more importantly, i glad your mom is fine.

second, man, i hope the car is fine.

Off topic but I haven't seen you post in a while. Anyways, welcome back.

370Zsteve · 12-15-2009, 09:47 PM

This is a terrible thing, Juan. I'm rather shocked the insurance company didn't just declare it a total loss. Glad to hear it is coming back together...keep Mom away from this car!

370Zsteve · 12-15-2009, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

sorry man wouldn't count on it, I'm sure it'll be serviceable but it just won't feel as tight

With that logic, it may drive even better.

Well?

semtex · 12-16-2009, 09:21 AM

Hey Juan, something I'm hoping you can explain. You said your mom popped the clutch at 60mph. How exactly does one go about doing that? Popping the clutch is typically something you do when you're doing a hard launch or burnout from a standstill. i.e., depress the clutch pedal, put it into 1st gear, hold the revs at around 4k rpm, then literally just pop clutch in while you mash down on the accelerator. I'm having trouble envisioning how one does that when they're already moving at 60mph. Can you enlighten me?

Modshack · 12-16-2009, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

sorry man wouldn't count on it, I'm sure it'll be serviceable but it just won't feel as tight

That's a dumb statement.....

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Originally Posted by juan05

damn well atleast is a lease i guess...gota wait 30 months to get a new Z or car..

Don't worry. If you have a good shop doing the work it should be as good as new...

NYBladeZ · 12-16-2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Don't worry. If you have a good shop doing the work it should be as good as new...

You expect a car that is built on an aluminum chassis that had it's rear suspension all but torn out to be put together as good as new? It will look great, it always did, and it will drive fine. However let me ask all those who say it will be "as good as new" would you buy a car with this report after repairs or a brand new one...and why would you make that choice?

Modshack · 12-16-2009, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

You expect a car that is built on an aluminum chassis that had it's rear suspension all but torn out to be put together as good as new?

Aluminum chassis? You must be confused as it is plain old steel. You have no idea how much damage was incurred. Might just be a snapped (aluminum) suspension arm which is what it looks like. Regardless, Modern laser alignment techniques can put a unibody chassis back on the money. Whether or not you or I would buy that car after is a whole different issue. Sounds like it's a lease so that's an issue for down the road (and another reason to not buy off-lease cars)

Trips · 12-16-2009, 11:06 AM

Sorry too Hear and see that.

NYBladeZ · 12-16-2009, 11:07 AM

My bad on the aluminum comment had to recheck my facts. However that still leaves my 2nd point, the reason why you wouldn't purchase this over a new vehicle is that you 1)would not feel as comfortable with a car sustaining this amount of damage 2) new cars feel different than a car that was repaired. Thankfully for the OP its a lease but $16K in damages isn't what I would call minor.

xfrgtr · 12-16-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

That's a dumb statement.....

Don't worry. If you have a good shop doing the work it should be as good as new...

Santent · 12-16-2009, 12:08 PM

the only question is why would you let your mom drive your car!! Ive only let one person drive my car, and thats my brother who has a 350 >.>

12-15-2009, 05:32 PM	#47 (permalink)
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12-15-2009, 09:47 PM	#51 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	This is a terrible thing, Juan. I'm rather shocked the insurance company didn't just declare it a total loss. Glad to hear it is coming back together...keep Mom away from this car! __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

12-16-2009, 09:21 AM	#53 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Hey Juan, something I'm hoping you can explain. You said your mom popped the clutch at 60mph. How exactly does one go about doing that? Popping the clutch is typically something you do when you're doing a hard launch or burnout from a standstill. i.e., depress the clutch pedal, put it into 1st gear, hold the revs at around 4k rpm, then literally just pop clutch in while you mash down on the accelerator. I'm having trouble envisioning how one does that when they're already moving at 60mph. Can you enlighten me? __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

12-16-2009, 11:06 AM	#57 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Sorry too Hear and see that. __________________

12-16-2009, 11:07 AM	#58 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	My bad on the aluminum comment had to recheck my facts. However that still leaves my 2nd point, the reason why you wouldn't purchase this over a new vehicle is that you 1)would not feel as comfortable with a car sustaining this amount of damage 2) new cars feel different than a car that was repaired. Thankfully for the OP its a lease but $16K in damages isn't what I would call minor. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

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Santent Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 79 Drives: 09 Mont Blue 370z Rep Power: 16	the only question is why would you let your mom drive your car!! Ive only let one person drive my car, and thats my brother who has a 350 >.> __________________ Tickets are on sale for the QQ train, im in first class, where's your a$$?

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