Totaled the Z today

Sundown · 02-19-2011, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

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!

I think I'm going to push for a Nismo.

bigdog1250 · 02-19-2011, 03:17 PM

The nismo would be a great choice. You can't beat those sport brakes. That's for sharing all this info, makes me feel very safe. Besides being toasted, thr car held up great structurally for a frontal impact. I'm very impressed. God I love these cars!

Wish you a speedy recovery my bionic friend

Ron · 02-19-2011, 03:20 PM

Nismo FTW

dad · 02-19-2011, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Sundown

Luckily, my wife wasn't in the car with me. She was actually a couple cars behind me in her truck. We were headed to get something to eat, but had to take 2 vehicles because I was heading to work right after eating.

It was a 55mph zone and my right foot was still on the accelerator, because it happened so frickin' fast. There was absolutely NO reaction time at all. I just remember a green blur of a truck.

I think the fire started because of where the impact was. My nose hit right behind the B-pillar of the truck, I think. I assume that's where the fuel tank is on those trucks.

My orthopedic surgeon just came into my room and gave me an update. 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.

Was the truck a GM?

Google

Sibze · 02-19-2011, 03:53 PM

kenchan · 02-19-2011, 03:53 PM

holy crap!

glad to hear you made it out. wishing you a quick recovery.

Sundown · 02-19-2011, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dad

Was the truck a GM?

It was an Izusu, I think. Not sure what model, though. It was just a freak impact. One in a million.

Techurious · 02-19-2011, 05:08 PM

Unfortunate event. It's a bless you made it out relatively well. Hope you have a quick, full recovery and back to your work soon.

Kirkster · 02-19-2011, 05:08 PM

For once, I don't think this will buff out...

Sad to hear about the occupants in the other vehicle.

Good luck healing up...

ChrisSlicks · 02-19-2011, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Sundown

It was an Izusu, I think. Not sure what model, though. It was just a freak impact. One in a million.

Looks like it was an Isuzu Hombre. Basically a Chevy S-10. If I'm not mistaken the fuel lines run down the drivers side. Given that they were probably old and rusty they could have broken easily in the collision and sprayed pressurized fuel all over the hot exhaust. Instant fireball.

susu · 02-19-2011, 06:33 PM

wow, insane ! Thank your lucky stars you got out alive. can imagine if you were concussed or passed out and not able to get out in time!
Thanks for posting these pics despite all the pain killers on board !
good luck for your upcoming surgery!

christian370z · 02-19-2011, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Sundown

Go big or go home, right?

That is true for some things, but this is the last way I'd want to experience that phrase. That bone break is gnarly!

CATCHINZZZS · 02-19-2011, 06:44 PM

damm you lucky u got out.....

370Z Purist · 02-19-2011, 06:57 PM

That is insane, I have never seen a single accident as bad as that anywhere.

Good luck to you and your wife in your recovery. Hopefully you can convince your wife that a Nismo is in your near future.

Sundown · 02-19-2011, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

That is true for some things, but this is the last way I'd want to experience that phrase. That bone break is gnarly!

I'm just trying to keep a sense of humor, albeit warped, intact about the whole thing. I refuse to let it have a negative affect on me.

02-19-2011, 03:17 PM	#77 (permalink)
bigdog1250 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 846 Drives: 991.2 GT3 Rep Power: 17	The nismo would be a great choice. You can't beat those sport brakes. That's for sharing all this info, makes me feel very safe. Besides being toasted, thr car held up great structurally for a frontal impact. I'm very impressed. God I love these cars! Wish you a speedy recovery my bionic friend __________________ 350z / 40th 370z / C6 Z06 / BMW M4 / V10 R8 / C7 Grand Spot / 997.1 GT3 / S2K / Camaro ZL1 / 718 GTS / 991.2 GT3

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Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 63	__________________ RIP Tony.

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Kirkster A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Peoples Republic of MD Posts: 1,792 Drives: Roadster of DOOM Rep Power: 19	For once, I don't think this will buff out... Sad to hear about the occupants in the other vehicle. Good luck healing up... __________________ Powertrain Warranty voided on 5/14/2011 Mod List:GTM Supercharger,SmartTop module, Oil Cooler, GT-R Start button, Nismo Exhaust, BC Racing ER Coilovers, Backup Camara For eastwest:

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370Z Purist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Zion, Illinois Posts: 1,873 Drives: '09 370Z-T BS M6 Rep Power: 19	That is insane, I have never seen a single accident as bad as that anywhere. Good luck to you and your wife in your recovery. Hopefully you can convince your wife that a Nismo is in your near future. __________________ -Phil "Since one of my brake light bulbs just went out, the forum told me that my piston rings are about to blow."

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