Totaled the Z today

spearfish25 · 02-19-2011, 02:17 PM

This is also a testament to the crash worthiness of the Z. We drive some very safe little cars.

Given the time of day, it seems less likely (but always possible) that alcohol or drugs would be a major player for the truck jumping lanes. A blown left front tire could definitely do it, but I suppose we'll never know with that kind of fire damage.

While being a Urologist doesn't make me an expert in the type of bone you broke, I'd bet money that you'll be back in the helo in a couple months.

VIP-STATUS · 02-19-2011, 02:19 PM

wow! hope you both will be ok

Ron · 02-19-2011, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sundown

... The plans are to go back into the OR tomorrow to finish washing it out and to have a titanium rod installed with screws and nail. I asked about carbon fiber, which was a no-go.

What are u saying?? Ti is the way to go, have you seen the price for an exhaust made out of that thing?? lol. On topic, terrible accident! God must have some plans for you in the future. I wish you the best and a speedy recovery as well.

Arc · 02-19-2011, 02:48 PM

No car is safe when it's engulfed in flames like that. Unless you escape before the fire breaks out. I'm shocked that the larger vehicle was the one that had the fatalities and not the smaller car. Regarding the accident, something had to have happened to the truck occupants or the truck itself to cause this. Give Gary Spivey a call and ask about why this happened, 1-800-827-GARY

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Red__Zed · 02-19-2011, 02:52 PM

Sorry to hear that. Glad you are doing OK.

ZboostADDICT · 02-19-2011, 03:16 PM

Sorry to hear what happened.
I hope you have a speedy recovery and get back to a normal life as soon as possible.
being a victim of a serious accident can change your life, and speaking from experience I will tell you this.
get a lawyer asap, this case can bring you in 7 to 8 figures.

toxik · 02-19-2011, 03:18 PM

thats horrible man, hope you make a quick recovery and RIP to all those that died

Nitrouz · 02-19-2011, 03:25 PM

wow....wish you a speedy recovery. You're a very lucky man.

Zlips · 02-19-2011, 03:30 PM

Man that looks like a scene from a movie. Glad you are ok relatively speaking.

bigdog1250 · 02-19-2011, 03:33 PM

Glad to hear you are safe OP.

I'm curious if you can share with us how well the Z held up on the inside (how collapsed it was) and if you can remember, how well do you think the airbags worked. The pics didn't really show the drivers space after the collision so I thought I ask.

Wish you better luck in your new Z

Sundown · 02-19-2011, 03:41 PM

Actually, the airbags did their jobs just fine. I've got a couple of scrapes on my face from where my glasses where. I'm pretty sure my right hand was pushed upward, away from the steering wheel, pushing it up through the windshield. My right middle and ring finger has some pretty decent abrasions.

I've got a few new pictures today from the wrecker yard. My daughter went by to see if my backpack survived in the truck. I'll get those uploaded as soon as I can.

Sundown · 02-19-2011, 03:57 PM

Pictures from the wrecker yard. Doesn't look like anything flammable survived, but the structural integrity seem fairly intact.

tsolin01 · 02-19-2011, 04:03 PM

Yea looks like the fire did most of that damage. I would salvage the tail lights and emblem.

spearfish25 · 02-19-2011, 04:07 PM

Forget the tail lights. They'll have heat damage...that car is a s'more now. The emblem is salvageable, but honestly, who cares. Insurance will have Sundown a new Z in no time. Sport package this time!

ducky · 02-19-2011, 04:12 PM

Damn that's insane..get good rest and recover soon and come back w/ a new Z!! (^.^)

02-19-2011, 02:17 PM	#61 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	This is also a testament to the crash worthiness of the Z. We drive some very safe little cars. Given the time of day, it seems less likely (but always possible) that alcohol or drugs would be a major player for the truck jumping lanes. A blown left front tire could definitely do it, but I suppose we'll never know with that kind of fire damage. While being a Urologist doesn't make me an expert in the type of bone you broke, I'd bet money that you'll be back in the helo in a couple months. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z Last edited by spearfish25; 02-19-2011 at 02:19 PM.

02-19-2011, 03:16 PM	#66 (permalink)
ZboostADDICT Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 24 Drives: 10 Genesis Coupe Rep Power: 14	Sorry to hear what happened. I hope you have a speedy recovery and get back to a normal life as soon as possible. being a victim of a serious accident can change your life, and speaking from experience I will tell you this. get a lawyer asap, this case can bring you in 7 to 8 figures. Last edited by ZboostADDICT; 02-19-2011 at 03:26 PM.

02-19-2011, 03:25 PM	#68 (permalink)
Nitrouz Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 934 Drives: 40th Z, GTR, 420z-tt Rep Power: 16	wow....wish you a speedy recovery. You're a very lucky man. __________________ 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary - Anastasia VENACI / AERO JACKET / HKS USA / MXP / NISMO / FALKEN / STILLEN / T1R / MR WORKS / CARBON SIGNAL / EVO-R / BLUE BATMOBILE

02-19-2011, 03:33 PM	#70 (permalink)
bigdog1250 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 846 Drives: 991.2 GT3 Rep Power: 18	Glad to hear you are safe OP. I'm curious if you can share with us how well the Z held up on the inside (how collapsed it was) and if you can remember, how well do you think the airbags worked. The pics didn't really show the drivers space after the collision so I thought I ask. Wish you better luck in your new Z __________________ 350z / 40th 370z / C6 Z06 / BMW M4 / V10 R8 / C7 Grand Spot / 997.1 GT3 / S2K / Camaro ZL1 / 718 GTS / 991.2 GT3

02-19-2011, 04:03 PM	#73 (permalink)
tsolin01 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 657 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 16	Yea looks like the fire did most of that damage. I would salvage the tail lights and emblem. __________________ SOLD 12/30/2011 2010 370Z Coupe Monterey Blue 6MT/Touring/Sport/Nav F.I. CBE CF w/ 12" Res \| V1 \| SecondSkin \| Stillen G3 \| EVO-R CF B-Pillars \| Volk GT-S Ti Gunmetal 19x9.5 +30 F, 19x10.5 +8 R \| Swift Spec-R Springs

02-19-2011, 02:19 PM	#62 (permalink)
VIP-STATUS Inactive vendor Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 465 Drives: 2009 370Z Red Rep Power: 257	wow! hope you both will be ok

02-19-2011, 02:48 PM	#64 (permalink)
Arc Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 141 Drives: 2015 Ford Explorer S Rep Power: 14	No car is safe when it's engulfed in flames like that. Unless you escape before the fire breaks out. I'm shocked that the larger vehicle was the one that had the fatalities and not the smaller car. Regarding the accident, something had to have happened to the truck occupants or the truck itself to cause this. Give Gary Spivey a call and ask about why this happened, 1-800-827-GARY .

02-19-2011, 02:52 PM	#65 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	Sorry to hear that. Glad you are doing OK.

02-19-2011, 03:30 PM	#69 (permalink)
Zlips Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orlando Posts: 80 Drives: 2012 370z MB Rep Power: 16	Man that looks like a scene from a movie. Glad you are ok relatively speaking.

02-19-2011, 03:41 PM	#71 (permalink)
Sundown Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 47 Drives: 09 Corvette Rep Power: 15	Actually, the airbags did their jobs just fine. I've got a couple of scrapes on my face from where my glasses where. I'm pretty sure my right hand was pushed upward, away from the steering wheel, pushing it up through the windshield. My right middle and ring finger has some pretty decent abrasions. I've got a few new pictures today from the wrecker yard. My daughter went by to see if my backpack survived in the truck. I'll get those uploaded as soon as I can.

02-19-2011, 04:07 PM	#74 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Forget the tail lights. They'll have heat damage...that car is a s'more now. The emblem is salvageable, but honestly, who cares. Insurance will have Sundown a new Z in no time. Sport package this time! __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

02-19-2011, 04:12 PM	#75 (permalink)
ducky Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SinCity Posts: 437 Drives: 370z and s2000 Rep Power: 16	Damn that's insane..get good rest and recover soon and come back w/ a new Z!! (^.^)

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