Bad day on the I-8 Freeway...

karotZ · 02-17-2012, 03:16 PM

Hopefully it makes it. Anyhow, I'm in dire need of an CF Amuse front bumper. I haven't searched in the forum yet, anyone know selling a ready to go one right now?

takimbe · 02-17-2012, 03:29 PM

Oh man that makes me cringe! Glad youre safe though. I just had the amuse kit (with an S-tune spoiler) put on mine and id be devastated. Glad to see another amuse kit in San Diego though. Hope you get it back soon!

houkouonchi · 02-25-2012, 03:02 AM

Damn! I am amazed anyone could go 25k on those stock tires and was likely the cause.

I know most members here go about half that much before replacing them. I replaced mine at 18k and I do a lot of highway driving and they were pretty darn bald.

Rui Z · 02-25-2012, 03:15 AM

sorry to hear man. hope the repairs go smoothly.

Kenny · 02-25-2012, 07:29 AM

Was there any suspension damage?

If so, it'll never drive the same.

sfearl1 · 02-25-2012, 09:16 AM

Change those tires guys! Sorry to hear about the accident OP. at least it isn't totaled, and looks easily repairable. Some scary stuff though.

This is what happened to me after I hydroplaned on the interstate. Spun a 360 and was hit by an eighteen wheeler...

tjlazer · 02-25-2012, 11:03 AM

^what tires and how many miles? Ouch

sfearl1 · 02-25-2012, 11:06 AM

was on hankook v12's and they were in need of replacing. proof bald tires will get in you in trouble.

lol1234 · 03-01-2012, 06:23 PM

Something about Z's and the rain. . . I made a very slow turn last year in my Z (i had a 350Z) and ended up fish tailing and smacking the curb. Light damage (curb rash and broken rear control arm) but still. The Z does not like rain.

KingZee · 03-01-2012, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lol1234

Something about Z's and the rain. . . I made a very slow turn last year in my Z (i had a 350Z) and ended up fish tailing and smacking the curb. Light damage (curb rash and broken rear control arm) but still. The Z does not like rain.

throw some conti DWS on there and it'll change your mind.

BlackZeda · 03-01-2012, 07:23 PM

IMHO I don't think it is the Z itself that doesn't like rain, but the fact that we put on high performance tires that seem to have the rear tires wear out quickly for some reason

It was raining/snowing today and my Blizzaks were very solid. Also, when I put on tire from now on I will always put on a complete, new set. Sometimes the fronts will last twice as long as the rears, but to me that is dangerous in the Z.

polarpanda · 03-02-2012, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karotZ

Thanks for the concern guys.

To answer some questions:
1) Yes, it is the UAM CF Amuse kit
2) Could be hydroplane, also I'm still rockin my stock tires at 25k
and I was in the process of having a set of RE-11 installed.
3) Mostly cosmetic damage, I'm just worried about the axle, toe kit, suspension and the loud hissing noise from the engine bay.

I'll keep everyone posted for updates. If the car needs replacement depending on my insurance's decision, the replacement most likely wont be a Z34 anymore.

What spooks me the most was I was going 55mph, and the bags didn't even bother deploying...

Exact same thing happened to me, i had 20k on my tire, went on freeway to my gf's house, car feels like its floating on its own to the right, immediately got off on the next exit and ordered some new tires...

mults · 03-02-2012, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackZeda

IMHO I don't think it is the Z itself that doesn't like rain, but the fact that we put on high performance tires that seem to have the rear tires wear out quickly for some reason

It was raining/snowing today and my Blizzaks were very solid. Also, when I put on tire from now on I will always put on a complete, new set. Sometimes the fronts will last twice as long as the rears, but to me that is dangerous in the Z.

I've driven plenty of "sports cars" in the rain and have never run into this problem. To me, it is ALL about the condition of the tires and not the vehicle itself. If there are no grooves to displace the water, the tires are actually floating on top. This is a very valuable lesson learned.

I am very anal about my tires, so at the first sign of low treads, they will be replaced.

OP, glad you are OK and like others have said, the car can be fixed. Hope to see you a Z-Days.

xdeslitx · 03-02-2012, 01:05 PM

oh sh*t allan...sorry to hear what happened

roplusbee · 03-03-2012, 06:29 PM

Tire condition is very important in any situation. I got 26k outta my rears, but I wanted to see how long they would last being the stock tires. I was impressed with them, but will not be pushing that far again. I have Hankook V12s on the rear and the sock Advan Sports on the front (getting bald) right now, but will be replacing all 4 with new Advan A08s when I get back to the states. If you are going to do spirited driving in a moderate capacity, I would stay away from the V12s and get something more aggressive. They don't stack up well against the Advans, unless we are talking about price!

OP:

How did everything go with insurance and repairs?

02-17-2012, 03:16 PM	#31 (permalink)
karotZ Track Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: not found Posts: 723 Drives: on empty tank of gas Rep Power: 15	Hopefully it makes it. Anyhow, I'm in dire need of an CF Amuse front bumper. I haven't searched in the forum yet, anyone know selling a ready to go one right now? __________________ VERTEX \| SUIVAX \| AMUSE \| SSR \| SPARCO \| STILLEN \| FAST INTENTIONS x HKS \| HANKOOK \| NARDI \| NRG \| EVO-R \| ROBISPEC \| SPC

02-17-2012, 03:29 PM	#32 (permalink)
takimbe Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 223 Drives: 09' PG 370Z w/SP Rep Power: 264	Oh man that makes me cringe! Glad youre safe though. I just had the amuse kit (with an S-tune spoiler) put on mine and id be devastated. Glad to see another amuse kit in San Diego though. Hope you get it back soon! __________________ Stillen G3 Intakes/CBE/Pulley/Grounding Kit/Sways/Front lip \|Megan Racing Spec-RS Coils \|Amuse rear \|S-Tune Spoiler \|CF B-Pillars \|Forgestar F14 20" Bronze Burst (soon) \|Kenwood 7" HU \|Boston Acoustics speakers/Sub \|Kenwood Excelon Amp \|\|EVO-R Side Blades

02-25-2012, 03:15 AM	#34 (permalink)
Rui Z Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: (.)(.) Posts: 931 Drives: 8====D Rep Power: 16	sorry to hear man. hope the repairs go smoothly. __________________

02-25-2012, 07:29 AM	#35 (permalink)
Kenny Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 330 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	Was there any suspension damage? If so, it'll never drive the same. __________________

02-25-2012, 09:16 AM	#36 (permalink)
sfearl1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,300 Drives: 2013 FBO E85 GTR Rep Power: 18	Change those tires guys! Sorry to hear about the accident OP. at least it isn't totaled, and looks easily repairable. Some scary stuff though. This is what happened to me after I hydroplaned on the interstate. Spun a 360 and was hit by an eighteen wheeler... __________________ Scott

02-25-2012, 03:02 AM	#33 (permalink)
houkouonchi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ontario, California Posts: 440 Drives: '14 GT-R '10 M6 370z Rep Power: 15	Damn! I am amazed anyone could go 25k on those stock tires and was likely the cause. I know most members here go about half that much before replacing them. I replaced mine at 18k and I do a lot of highway driving and they were pretty darn bald.

02-25-2012, 11:03 AM	#37 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	^what tires and how many miles? Ouch __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

02-25-2012, 11:06 AM	#38 (permalink)
sfearl1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,300 Drives: 2013 FBO E85 GTR Rep Power: 18	was on hankook v12's and they were in need of replacing. proof bald tires will get in you in trouble. __________________ Scott

03-01-2012, 06:23 PM	#39 (permalink)
lol1234 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Jersey Posts: 73 Drives: Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 13	Something about Z's and the rain. . . I made a very slow turn last year in my Z (i had a 350Z) and ended up fish tailing and smacking the curb. Light damage (curb rash and broken rear control arm) but still. The Z does not like rain.

03-01-2012, 07:23 PM	#41 (permalink)
BlackZeda A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 1,109 Drives: 19 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 22	IMHO I don't think it is the Z itself that doesn't like rain, but the fact that we put on high performance tires that seem to have the rear tires wear out quickly for some reason It was raining/snowing today and my Blizzaks were very solid. Also, when I put on tire from now on I will always put on a complete, new set. Sometimes the fronts will last twice as long as the rears, but to me that is dangerous in the Z.

03-02-2012, 01:05 PM	#44 (permalink)
xdeslitx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tu-jungle, CA Posts: 13,045 Drives: Yaris Rep Power: 63	oh sh*t allan...sorry to hear what happened

03-03-2012, 06:29 PM	#45 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 22	Tire condition is very important in any situation. I got 26k outta my rears, but I wanted to see how long they would last being the stock tires. I was impressed with them, but will not be pushing that far again. I have Hankook V12s on the rear and the sock Advan Sports on the front (getting bald) right now, but will be replacing all 4 with new Advan A08s when I get back to the states. If you are going to do spirited driving in a moderate capacity, I would stay away from the V12s and get something more aggressive. They don't stack up well against the Advans, unless we are talking about price! OP: How did everything go with insurance and repairs? __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

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