370z nismo crash

NYBladeZ · 12-13-2009, 11:15 AM

I suggest after it's repaired that you don't drive to enthusiastically, that rear suspension is never going to be the same. The term "good as new" doesn't apply when the damange is that extensive. Kind of sucks since it's brand new and the nismos are meant for the track.

KillerBee370 · 12-13-2009, 01:22 PM

Jeeesuz... the armchair detectives sure come out of the woodwork on these types of threads. Regardless of what happened or how it happend, it happened and we have a fellow Z brother sharing the story here. I don't see how "lying" about it serves any purpose to the OP as I doubt any one of us will be called to make any statements to the insurance company handling the accident any time soon. Save your unwarranted judgements.

Also, this talk of not driving your car "enthusiastically" because it's been involved in an accident is crap. It's a Z and not just any Z but a Nismo. There's a reason he chose this car over a Prius. He probably wants to take part in a spirited drive from time to time or even track the car at some point. I have seen plenty of "salvage title" cars running at the track much less normal daily driving and doing quite well. And I'm not talking cars with extensive aftermarket suspension work done. In fact there was a salvage titled Evo IX that was running much better times than I was just on my last track day out. And he was pretty much stock.

The OP's point in sharing this with fellow enthusiasts is not to open himself up to riducule and judgement but to find encouragement with like minded people. Think about how you would feel if this was your Z. With the amount of OCD floating around this place, I'm sure you would feel real discouraged. Now if he was street racing or driving in a manner that exposed an uneccissary risk and had the lack of brain power to actually post something like that up, then go ahead and tear him apart. That's not the case here. Accidents happen.

We come from all walks of life but we share one thing in common. Let's act like it.

azn1515 · 12-13-2009, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerBee370

Jeeesuz... the armchair detectives sure come out of the woodwork on these types of threads. Regardless of what happened or how it happend, it happened and we have a fellow Z brother sharing the story here. I don't see how "lying" about it serves any purpose to the OP as I doubt any one of us will be called to make any statements to the insurance company handling the accident any time soon. Save your unwarranted judgements.

Also, this talk of not driving your car "enthusiastically" because it's been involved in an accident is crap. It's a Z and not just any Z but a Nismo. There's a reason he chose this car over a Prius. He probably wants to take part in a spirited drive from time to time or even track the car at some point. I have seen plenty of "salvage title" cars running at the track much less normal daily driving and doing quite well. And I'm not talking cars with extensive aftermarket suspension work done. In fact there was a salvage titled Evo IX that was running much better times than I was just on my last track day out. And he was pretty much stock.

The OP's point in sharing this with fellow enthusiasts is not to open himself up to riducule and judgement but to find encouragement with like minded people. Think about how you would feel if this was your Z. With the amount of OCD floating around this place, I'm sure you would feel real discouraged. Now if he was street racing or driving in a manner that exposed an uneccissary risk and had the lack of brain power to actually post something like that up, then go ahead and tear him apart. That's not the case here. Accidents happen.

We come from all walks of life but we share one thing in common. Let's act like it.

I second this!! Stop being critical and judgmental..

12-13-2009, 11:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 22	I suggest after it's repaired that you don't drive to enthusiastically, that rear suspension is never going to be the same. The term "good as new" doesn't apply when the damange is that extensive. Kind of sucks since it's brand new and the nismos are meant for the track. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

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12-13-2009, 01:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 53 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 323	Jeeesuz... the armchair detectives sure come out of the woodwork on these types of threads. Regardless of what happened or how it happend, it happened and we have a fellow Z brother sharing the story here. I don't see how "lying" about it serves any purpose to the OP as I doubt any one of us will be called to make any statements to the insurance company handling the accident any time soon. Save your unwarranted judgements. Also, this talk of not driving your car "enthusiastically" because it's been involved in an accident is crap. It's a Z and not just any Z but a Nismo. There's a reason he chose this car over a Prius. He probably wants to take part in a spirited drive from time to time or even track the car at some point. I have seen plenty of "salvage title" cars running at the track much less normal daily driving and doing quite well. And I'm not talking cars with extensive aftermarket suspension work done. In fact there was a salvage titled Evo IX that was running much better times than I was just on my last track day out. And he was pretty much stock. The OP's point in sharing this with fellow enthusiasts is not to open himself up to riducule and judgement but to find encouragement with like minded people. Think about how you would feel if this was your Z. With the amount of OCD floating around this place, I'm sure you would feel real discouraged. Now if he was street racing or driving in a manner that exposed an uneccissary risk and had the lack of brain power to actually post something like that up, then go ahead and tear him apart. That's not the case here. Accidents happen. We come from all walks of life but we share one thing in common. Let's act like it.