Wife totalled my Z

onzedge · 05-17-2013, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by enkei2k

Sucks to hear

Hope she is OK.

SmokeEater27 · 05-17-2013, 11:06 AM

Sorry about the loss of the Z man, and luckily your wife is doing fine. Ive seen cars with damage like this and the drivers not doing so well so shes truly blessed. Definitely just look to see how her pain is in the next few days after all the adrenaline is way gone because thats when some little stuff will start to show its face (particularly neck pain). but i hope for a speedy recovery for your wife and hope things work out for you that you can end up back in a new Z and or maybe something better.

6MT · 05-17-2013, 11:07 AM

Cars are "things". Wives are forever.

TheGreatOne · 05-17-2013, 12:13 PM

Ya, the Z held up very well and protected the wifey. Glad shes ok

Unfortuante about the Z ofcourse, hmm, if you still want that VQ sound look into a slightly used FX35 (which actually sounds more aggressive than a stock 370Z)

370zGatorman · 05-17-2013, 12:28 PM

I traded in my 350z for the 370z after wrecking it. These cars are not so great in the rain. I was bragging about how great my brand new tires were at hugging the road and hydroplaned 10 minutes later

If I get caught out in the rain now I drive like a granny lol I usually drop down to 35-40 on the interstate while other cars are going 70. You also need to be really careful with the gas pedal and just barely apply your foot to the pedal in the rain.

In my case I was on an exit ramp with a curve in the middle that had standing water. I turned the wheel probably an inch to navigate the turn and instantly starting spinning, slid up the grass and into two trees. I wasn't even speeding but the combination of the standing water, the curve and hitting the gas pedal all at the same time produced horrible results.

Since getting the 370z driving like a granny in the rain has worked and I never feel like I can go the speed limit in the rain. It always feels like the car is slipping and sliding all over the place if I get up to higher speeds. I pretty much try not to drive it when it rains now and if I do get caught out in it I slow way down.

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-17-2013, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

That's an crazy accident to just walk away from with some burns I am glad she is alright. IMO the Z looks like a very safe car.

Pssh, who needs Miata doors, the Z's doors look like the held up fine.

You BLASPHEEMERR!!!!!

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-17-2013, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zGatorman

I traded in my 350z for the 370z after wrecking it. These cars are not so great in the rain. I was bragging about how great my brand new tires were at hugging the road and hydroplaned 10 minutes later

If I get caught out in the rain now I drive like a granny lol I usually drop down to 35-40 on the interstate while other cars are going 70. You also need to be really careful with the gas pedal and just barely apply your foot to the pedal in the rain.

In my case I was on an exit ramp with a curve in the middle that had standing water. I turned the wheel probably an inch to navigate the turn and instantly starting spinning, slid up the grass and into two trees. I wasn't even speeding but the combination of the standing water, the curve and hitting the gas pedal all at the same time produced horrible results.

Since getting the 370z driving like a granny in the rain has worked and I never feel like I can go the speed limit in the rain. It always feels like the car is slipping and sliding all over the place if I get up to higher speeds. I pretty much try not to drive it when it rains now and if I do get caught out in it I slow way down.

Minumum speed on a highway is 20 miles below the speed limit. If the speed limit is 65mph or 70mph, and you want to go that slow? You should drive on the local streets.

370zGatorman · 05-17-2013, 05:40 PM

No, I mean in a 55mph zone.

Jasonle · 05-17-2013, 05:58 PM

ouch that looks bad! That will buff right out tho

Glad your wife is ok

Bucketlist2012 · 05-17-2013, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

Cars are "things". Wives are forever.

Not my First Wife....

CSA0890 · 05-17-2013, 08:58 PM

The tires were in need of replacing. I was going to order some Contis next week. These cars are definitely sketchy in the rain. Ive been looking at Evo Xs all day. I think AWD is going to be in order after this one.

Nismodean · 05-17-2013, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zGatorman

I traded in my 350z for the 370z after wrecking it. These cars are not so great in the rain. I was bragging about how great my brand new tires were at hugging the road and hydroplaned 10 minutes later

If I get caught out in the rain now I drive like a granny lol I usually drop down to 35-40 on the interstate while other cars are going 70. You also need to be really careful with the gas pedal and just barely apply your foot to the pedal in the rain.

In my case I was on an exit ramp with a curve in the middle that had standing water. I turned the wheel probably an inch to navigate the turn and instantly starting spinning, slid up the grass and into two trees. I wasn't even speeding but the combination of the standing water, the curve and hitting the gas pedal all at the same time produced horrible results.

Since getting the 370z driving like a granny in the rain has worked and I never feel like I can go the speed limit in the rain. It always feels like the car is slipping and sliding all over the place if I get up to higher speeds. I pretty much try not to drive it when it rains now and if I do get caught out in it I slow way down.

Because the tires that come with the Z stock are GARBAGE! I drive with these and they're as good in the dry in cornering and way sticker when launching. They've also brought me through hundreds of miles of ice and snow in a two day period as well as total confidence in the rain. I can't think of a single bad thing about them TBH.

DEpointfive0 · 05-17-2013, 09:18 PM

It's unfortunate to see a family member's Z destroyed, and again, thank god the wife is ok. But every time I see a crash (especially the one with the VW head on) I am blown away at how well the car with a non existent crash test did.
I mean, any of these accidents could have been fatal in a LOT of other cars

SS_Firehawk · 05-17-2013, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CSA0890

The tires were in need of replacing. I was going to order some Contis next week. These cars are definitely sketchy in the rain. Ive been looking at Evo Xs all day. I think AWD is going to be in order after this one.

Because the370Z.com assed up my post, let me try this again...

AWD won't help preven hydroplaning. Tread deph, tire width, standing water, and contaminates in the water cause hydroplaning. The Z's tires are wide and wider than the EVO's, but don't think that if you had AWD that it would have prevented an accident. In some circumstances AWD may help recovery, but an experienced driver in those conditions will really only have that kind of skill to utilize the AWD system. I posted a link below to help you out.

Hydroplaning (Aquaplaning)

red6spd · 05-17-2013, 09:43 PM

Wow, glad your wife is okay. But now you can get another with a stick and then she cant drive it. LOL!!!

05-17-2013, 11:06 AM	#47 (permalink)
SmokeEater27 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 144 Drives: Like OJ In A Bronco Rep Power: 12	Sorry about the loss of the Z man, and luckily your wife is doing fine. Ive seen cars with damage like this and the drivers not doing so well so shes truly blessed. Definitely just look to see how her pain is in the next few days after all the adrenaline is way gone because thats when some little stuff will start to show its face (particularly neck pain). but i hope for a speedy recovery for your wife and hope things work out for you that you can end up back in a new Z and or maybe something better. __________________ LLUMAR TINT 15% l ARK GT-S SPRINGS l STILLEN GEN 3 C.A.I l MOMO SHIFTER l Z1 SPACERS 20MM (F)/25MM (R).....STILL LOADING

05-17-2013, 11:07 AM	#48 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	Cars are "things". Wives are forever. Vaughanabe13, DEpointfive0 and blackcherry20 like this. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

05-17-2013, 12:13 PM	#49 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 47 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	Ya, the Z held up very well and protected the wifey. Glad shes ok Unfortuante about the Z ofcourse, hmm, if you still want that VQ sound look into a slightly used FX35 (which actually sounds more aggressive than a stock 370Z) __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

05-17-2013, 12:28 PM	#50 (permalink)
370zGatorman Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 113 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 13	I traded in my 350z for the 370z after wrecking it. These cars are not so great in the rain. I was bragging about how great my brand new tires were at hugging the road and hydroplaned 10 minutes later If I get caught out in the rain now I drive like a granny lol I usually drop down to 35-40 on the interstate while other cars are going 70. You also need to be really careful with the gas pedal and just barely apply your foot to the pedal in the rain. In my case I was on an exit ramp with a curve in the middle that had standing water. I turned the wheel probably an inch to navigate the turn and instantly starting spinning, slid up the grass and into two trees. I wasn't even speeding but the combination of the standing water, the curve and hitting the gas pedal all at the same time produced horrible results. Since getting the 370z driving like a granny in the rain has worked and I never feel like I can go the speed limit in the rain. It always feels like the car is slipping and sliding all over the place if I get up to higher speeds. I pretty much try not to drive it when it rains now and if I do get caught out in it I slow way down. blackcherry20 likes this. Last edited by 370zGatorman; 05-17-2013 at 12:31 PM.

05-17-2013, 05:58 PM	#54 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 26	ouch that looks bad! That will buff right out tho Glad your wife is ok __________________ 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

05-17-2013, 05:40 PM	#53 (permalink)
370zGatorman Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 113 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 13	No, I mean in a 55mph zone.

05-17-2013, 08:58 PM	#56 (permalink)
CSA0890 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 174 Drives: 2011 Tour/Spt 7AT Rep Power: 14	The tires were in need of replacing. I was going to order some Contis next week. These cars are definitely sketchy in the rain. Ive been looking at Evo Xs all day. I think AWD is going to be in order after this one.

05-17-2013, 09:18 PM	#58 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	It's unfortunate to see a family member's Z destroyed, and again, thank god the wife is ok. But every time I see a crash (especially the one with the VW head on) I am blown away at how well the car with a non existent crash test did. I mean, any of these accidents could have been fatal in a LOT of other cars blackcherry20 likes this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

05-17-2013, 09:43 PM	#60 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	Wow, glad your wife is okay. But now you can get another with a stick and then she cant drive it. LOL!!! __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

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