Wife totalled my Z

Nismodean · 05-17-2013, 08:09 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.

kenny's 370z · 05-19-2013, 04:27 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.

yep.i wrecked mine friday in the rain due to hydroplaning.i just hope they total it.

blackcherry20 · 05-19-2013, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kenny's 370z

yep.i wrecked mine friday in the rain due to hydroplaning.i just hope they total it.

i guess you're ok. Sucks about your Z though.

kenny's 370z · 05-19-2013, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

i guess you're ok. Sucks about your Z though.

yeah im fine,back was a little sore and my lower left leg from slamming against the dash.

kenny's 370z · 05-19-2013, 04:45 PM

glad that the other guy's wife is ok.that was one hard hit

Z_ealot · 05-19-2013, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kenny's 370z

yeah im fine,back was a little sore and my lower left leg from slamming against the dash.

ouch, glad you're ok dude...sad to see another monterey blue go though, still surprised how well these cars protect the occupants though especially after my accident and being able to walk away from it with just a minor burn on one of my wrists from the airbag delploying.

370zGatorman · 05-17-2013, 04:40 PM

No, I mean in a 55mph zone.

Jasonle · 05-17-2013, 04:58 PM

ouch that looks bad! That will buff right out tho

Glad your wife is ok

CSA0890 · 05-17-2013, 07:58 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.

SS_Firehawk · 05-17-2013, 08:24 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)

DEpointfive0 · 05-17-2013, 08:18 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

red6spd · 05-17-2013, 08:43 PM

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

CSA0890 · 05-17-2013, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by red6spd

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

Lol whats bad is her stang is a stick and my Z was (

) an auto.

XiP · 05-17-2013, 08:44 PM

Glad your wife is ok.
The car's replaceable, your wife isn't

370zGatorman · 05-17-2013, 08:45 PM

Yeah, good advice. I read that article posted above on hydroplaning and it says not to hit the breaks or turn the wheel. The problem is I was in a turn and believe me I was spinning in a split second. As far as being 20 under the speed limit goes does that apply to heavy rain as I'm assuming that's most likely in good weather. In a downpour I doubt you're going to get a ticket going 45 in a 65. The problem is everyone else around me looks to be going 70 in the downpour so I just stay in the far right lane and hope for the best lol That article talks about the rear of the car feeling squirrely and that's just how mine felt right before spinning. Above 45mph and I get that uneasy feeling with the rear of the car starting to slide around so I'm just going to slow way down when that happens as I know that sick feeling of hydroplaning and spinning around like a top at 65mph lol

Thanks for the tire link too as I'll look into those when replacing my current ones.

05-17-2013, 04:58 PM	#8 (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, 08:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17152	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:

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red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 22	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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XiP A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: no clipping Posts: 11,096 Drives: ↑ ↓ Rep Power: 534	Glad your wife is ok. The car's replaceable, your wife isn't UNKNOWN_370 likes this. __________________ I <3 Frost!!!

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kenny's 370z Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: TN Age: 59 Posts: 243 Drives: 2012 frontier sv v6 Rep Power: 13	glad that the other guy's wife is ok.that was one hard hit

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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.

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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, 08:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
370zGatorman Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 113 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 13	Yeah, good advice. I read that article posted above on hydroplaning and it says not to hit the breaks or turn the wheel. The problem is I was in a turn and believe me I was spinning in a split second. As far as being 20 under the speed limit goes does that apply to heavy rain as I'm assuming that's most likely in good weather. In a downpour I doubt you're going to get a ticket going 45 in a 65. The problem is everyone else around me looks to be going 70 in the downpour so I just stay in the far right lane and hope for the best lol That article talks about the rear of the car feeling squirrely and that's just how mine felt right before spinning. Above 45mph and I get that uneasy feeling with the rear of the car starting to slide around so I'm just going to slow way down when that happens as I know that sick feeling of hydroplaning and spinning around like a top at 65mph lol Thanks for the tire link too as I'll look into those when replacing my current ones.