Little accident. Might have a leak.

lhinojos · 08-07-2012, 05:20 PM

I was drifting this back road that I always mess around in I tried to record it and got camera shy or something but I spun out and got sent into a dirt sidewall. I ended up on top of it I got my friends truck to pull me out.

Question is it looks like theres water leaking behind the right front tire. A buddy says its from the a/c but I still dont like that it leaks anything. Any Idea where this is coming from. Also there was power steering fluid but the canister itself looks fine(probably just leaked some from the jerking from the accident. I know this thread is worthless without pics but I just wanted to see if anyone had any idea if the water was from the radiator or something. Its 106f in Riverside right now and I don't wanna overheat the car. Right now driving the temps are at 220.

Ill post pics and the video later when I have time. Im about to go to work. Thanks in advance for any replies.

lhinojos · 08-07-2012, 05:20 PM

After watching the video a few times myself in slow motion the mistake I made was counter-steering for the next turn to late.

And sorry bout the bad quality Iphone pics.

kenchan · 08-07-2012, 05:23 PM

that probably is your a/c condesation. touch it and smell it to verify if it's water.

DjSquall · 08-07-2012, 05:29 PM

Sounds like your a/c water.

K so were still waiting on the video of you f*cking up

MattP725 · 08-07-2012, 10:09 PM

Easiest way is to check the levels in the reservoir... if they are full and stay that way, you are just looking at condensation.

Obvious side note, maybe don't drift on a dirt road with a brand new Z unless of course you like paying to get things repaired. If you crack it up and are found to be grossly negligent, things start getting interesting with insurance.

Ubetit · 08-07-2012, 10:19 PM

It should be easy to tell what fluid it is.

binary0x01 · 08-07-2012, 10:36 PM

before drifting, I'd prepare... really well, tires, breaks, fluids etc, like a track day.

and no dirt ... ever

kenchan · 08-08-2012, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ubetit

It should be easy to tell what fluid it is.

it could be the blinker fluid...those are hard tell at times.

Blinker Fluid - $18.95 : KaleCoAuto.com, Your home for the rare, unusual, and hard to find auto parts.

2xtreme1 · 08-08-2012, 12:06 AM

I want to see the vid

SPOHN · 08-08-2012, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

it could be the blinker fluid...those are hard tell at times.

Blinker Fluid - $18.95 : KaleCoAuto.com, Your home for the rare, unusual, and hard to find auto parts.

jburke26 · 08-08-2012, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DjSquall

K so were still waiting on the video of you f*cking up

And what not to do!

robones · 08-08-2012, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

it could be the blinker fluid...those are hard tell at times.

Blinker Fluid - $18.95 : KaleCoAuto.com, Your home for the rare, unusual, and hard to find auto parts.

WTF!!! LOL i just read this part. Is this true? its not a joke??? LOLOLOL where would you even pour this into? OMG!

dmhenderson · 08-08-2012, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

it could be the blinker fluid...those are hard tell at times.

Blinker Fluid - $18.95 : KaleCoAuto.com, Your home for the rare, unusual, and hard to find auto parts.

Definitely the blinker fluid.

mpusch · 08-08-2012, 10:22 AM

That was a few inches from being much worse...

Mt Tam I am · 08-08-2012, 10:33 AM

Lessons are so tough some times. Good luck.

08-07-2012, 05:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
lhinojos Track Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 559 Drives: 12 370z GM M6 Rep Power: 14	Little accident. Might have a leak. I was drifting this back road that I always mess around in I tried to record it and got camera shy or something but I spun out and got sent into a dirt sidewall. I ended up on top of it I got my friends truck to pull me out. Question is it looks like theres water leaking behind the right front tire. A buddy says its from the a/c but I still dont like that it leaks anything. Any Idea where this is coming from. Also there was power steering fluid but the canister itself looks fine(probably just leaked some from the jerking from the accident. I know this thread is worthless without pics but I just wanted to see if anyone had any idea if the water was from the radiator or something. Its 106f in Riverside right now and I don't wanna overheat the car. Right now driving the temps are at 220. Ill post pics and the video later when I have time. Im about to go to work. Thanks in advance for any replies.

08-07-2012, 05:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
lhinojos Track Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 559 Drives: 12 370z GM M6 Rep Power: 14	After watching the video a few times myself in slow motion the mistake I made was counter-steering for the next turn to late. And sorry bout the bad quality Iphone pics. Last edited by lhinojos; 08-08-2012 at 09:53 AM.

08-07-2012, 10:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
binary0x01 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 892 Drives: 2012 6-SPEED 3.7L Z Rep Power: 14	before drifting, I'd prepare... really well, tires, breaks, fluids etc, like a track day. and no dirt ... ever __________________ Tune (by Seb@SpecialtyZ) -- Upgraded Parts List : When in doubt, use brute force; if it doesn't work, you aren't using enough.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	that probably is your a/c condesation. touch it and smell it to verify if it's water.

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MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 17	Easiest way is to check the levels in the reservoir... if they are full and stay that way, you are just looking at condensation. Obvious side note, maybe don't drift on a dirt road with a brand new Z unless of course you like paying to get things repaired. If you crack it up and are found to be grossly negligent, things start getting interesting with insurance.

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mpusch Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Outside Buffalo, NY Posts: 14 Drives: hehe... Rep Power: 14	That was a few inches from being much worse...