Crashed my 2009 beloved 370z =(

CameronCR · 03-12-2013, 10:04 PM

Hey Guys,

I really need some help on deciding what to do. I would also love to hear some opinions.

Friday morning, March 8th 2013, I was driving to work at 5:30 am (in the rain). The car was hydroplaning A LOT on the back end. I decided to get in the slow lane and slow down to about 50 - 55 MPH on the 5 freeway. Once I started on a connector (5 Freeway to the 22 Freeway) I had slowed down to 35 to 40 mph. I had almost completed the connection, but at the top of the connector (bridge) the back tires hydroplaned to the right and took my 370z into the sidewall.

All in all, the outside and inside damage I could see is as follows:

Driver side window airbag deployed
Driver side front seat airbag deployed (This is the airbag in the front seat, not the steering column)
Front left bumper seems destroyed
Front left rim and tire seem destroyed
Back (driver side) rim has major scratching, most likely needs to be replaced
The frame is possibly bent, but unconfirmed until later this week

(I will try to post photos as soon as I see the car next)
Now for the questions:

Should I take it to an auto body shop that the insurance company recommends? Or an auto body shop that I have found that I believe I can trust?
Do you think the car is totaled? The outside damage does not seem that way, but I saw other posts on this forum that have been reported totaled with the same looking amount of damage. What considers a car totaled? I've read 75% of the cars worth needs to be done in damage. Is that true?
Due to the fact the car crashed due to hydroplaning (something one can not avoid) do you believe they will put me at fault? Or will I not be at fault?

Just trying to get some honest opinions as I have never been in an accident before.

I appreciated it guys!

~Cameron

Baer383 · 03-12-2013, 10:05 PM

Judging by your post it sounds totaled,do you have any pics?

At least you are OK.

Nut_N_Much · 03-12-2013, 10:08 PM

Man I am so sorry.. I hope the frames not bent. May be able to be rebuilt..

Jasonle · 03-12-2013, 10:11 PM

sorry for your loss

Mr&Mrs · 03-12-2013, 10:25 PM

Sorry man hope it was not due to poor tires in the rear.

Luciano13 · 03-12-2013, 10:25 PM

That is hard to hear!! Not good when a Z is crashed!!!
Judging by the sounds of things your car is probably a write off. If it comes back your frame is bent/twisted then it will be a write off!
Sorry buddy!

Wonka2581 · 03-12-2013, 10:39 PM

If the vehicle is worth less then the reapirs then it is totaled. Sorry....

DEpointfive0 · 03-12-2013, 10:49 PM

It's totaled, 100%, airbags out, c-ya later

At least YOU'RE ok, fúck the car.

Next time can you come total mine???

CrownR426 · 03-12-2013, 10:52 PM

hmm, totaled...
insurance wont give you much.
hope you have some money laying around~

NitrousZ34 · 03-12-2013, 11:08 PM

It's probably going to be totaled. Basically your whole left side needs repairing plus airbags and possible frame damage.

Z-Girl 12 · 03-12-2013, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

It's totaled, 100%, airbags out, c-ya later

At least YOU'RE ok, fúck the car.

Next time can you come total mine???

No mine first! Ladies first!

Jordo! · 03-12-2013, 11:23 PM

Totaled.

Get your insurance adjusters on the case, get your payout, and have fun shopping for a new Z.

It sucks for the time being, but it will all work out -- good luck

forza370z · 03-12-2013, 11:44 PM

Sorry to hear that OP. But I am glad at least you are okay.

Regard to your last question... I had a similar accident during the hurricane Sandy. It was night, pouring and pitch dark. I drove under the speed limit. Hit a puddle. My Xterra lost control went off left lane and hit a car behind me. They charge me more than 50% at fault for the accident unfortunately... So be prepared for that. But I am going to the court next week. We will see if I can win the case.

JungleZ · 03-13-2013, 12:43 AM

Dam that sucks, let me know if you wanna take over my lease 2 years left 350 a month.

ajc1884 · 03-13-2013, 08:17 AM

onto the next z............

03-12-2013, 10:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
CameronCR Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Tustin Posts: 2 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	Crashed my 2009 beloved 370z =( Hey Guys, I really need some help on deciding what to do. I would also love to hear some opinions. Friday morning, March 8th 2013, I was driving to work at 5:30 am (in the rain). The car was hydroplaning A LOT on the back end. I decided to get in the slow lane and slow down to about 50 - 55 MPH on the 5 freeway. Once I started on a connector (5 Freeway to the 22 Freeway) I had slowed down to 35 to 40 mph. I had almost completed the connection, but at the top of the connector (bridge) the back tires hydroplaned to the right and took my 370z into the sidewall. All in all, the outside and inside damage I could see is as follows: Driver side window airbag deployed Driver side front seat airbag deployed (This is the airbag in the front seat, not the steering column) Front left bumper seems destroyed Front left rim and tire seem destroyed Back (driver side) rim has major scratching, most likely needs to be replaced The frame is possibly bent, but unconfirmed until later this week (I will try to post photos as soon as I see the car next) Now for the questions: Should I take it to an auto body shop that the insurance company recommends? Or an auto body shop that I have found that I believe I can trust? Do you think the car is totaled? The outside damage does not seem that way, but I saw other posts on this forum that have been reported totaled with the same looking amount of damage. What considers a car totaled? I've read 75% of the cars worth needs to be done in damage. Is that true? Due to the fact the car crashed due to hydroplaning (something one can not avoid) do you believe they will put me at fault? Or will I not be at fault? Just trying to get some honest opinions as I have never been in an accident before. I appreciated it guys! ~Cameron

03-12-2013, 10:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	Judging by your post it sounds totaled,do you have any pics? At least you are OK. Streetlife, Felix 808 and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

03-12-2013, 10:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 27	Man I am so sorry.. I hope the frames not bent. May be able to be rebuilt.. __________________ Did new cool science stuff to the car !!! http://www.the370z.com/mazoc/99606-z...y-14-17-a.html http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...-w-videos.html

03-12-2013, 10:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 26	sorry for your loss __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

03-12-2013, 10:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31940	Sorry man hope it was not due to poor tires in the rear. 1st likes this. __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

03-12-2013, 10:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
Luciano13 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 2,130 Drives: 2016 Solid Redz Rep Power: 245	That is hard to hear!! Not good when a Z is crashed!!! Judging by the sounds of things your car is probably a write off. If it comes back your frame is bent/twisted then it will be a write off! Sorry buddy! Baer383 likes this.

03-12-2013, 10:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	If the vehicle is worth less then the reapirs then it is totaled. Sorry.... __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

03-12-2013, 10:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	It's totaled, 100%, airbags out, c-ya later At least YOU'RE ok, fúck the car. Next time can you come total mine??? cheshirecat, Felix 808, 2xtreme1 and 2 others like this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

03-12-2013, 10:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	hmm, totaled... insurance wont give you much. hope you have some money laying around~ __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

03-12-2013, 11:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
NitrousZ34 Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canoga Posts: 505 Drives: Myself crazy Rep Power: 0	It's probably going to be totaled. Basically your whole left side needs repairing plus airbags and possible frame damage.

03-12-2013, 11:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	Totaled. Get your insurance adjusters on the case, get your payout, and have fun shopping for a new Z. It sucks for the time being, but it will all work out -- good luck CDepp likes this. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

03-12-2013, 11:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
forza370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 403 Forbidden Posts: 2,512 Drives: 2009 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 19	Sorry to hear that OP. But I am glad at least you are okay. Regard to your last question... I had a similar accident during the hurricane Sandy. It was night, pouring and pitch dark. I drove under the speed limit. Hit a puddle. My Xterra lost control went off left lane and hit a car behind me. They charge me more than 50% at fault for the accident unfortunately... So be prepared for that. But I am going to the court next week. We will see if I can win the case.

03-13-2013, 12:43 AM	#14 (permalink)
JungleZ Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: orange county,ca Posts: 652 Drives: leased base z... Rep Power: 0	Dam that sucks, let me know if you wanna take over my lease 2 years left 350 a month.

03-13-2013, 08:17 AM	#15 (permalink)
ajc1884 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: central, pennsylvania Posts: 191 Drives: 2012 370z Touring Rep Power: 13	onto the next z............

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