370Z smashed into....

Meridian69 · 12-27-2009, 09:58 AM

So... I have had my 370Z for about a month now. It is not my daily driver, and my first car real sportscar. On Dec. 23rd, the roads were clear and the day was beautiful in Colorado. I was sitting at a stop light, getting ready to turn in to my subdivison after enjoying a nice afternoon cruise, and WHAM, I get hit in the rear end by some stupid redneck in a pickup.

I have not even made a payment on the car yet.....

This next week I have start working on getting the car in the body shop and repaired. I spoke with the dealership, and they have a body shop that is ran by the same company as the dealership and work hand in hand with body/mechanical damage. I don't believe that there is any mechanical damage, but I will make certain they check the alignment and gear toothing (I am not sure if I was in gear or not when I was hit). I was not hit really hard, but they are going to have to replace the rear and the hatch.

Is there anything else I need to have them check on the vehicle? Anything in particular I will need to make certain the body shop/mechanics look at?

I am so pissed about this whole thing that it makes me physically sick when I start thinking of it.

Sigh... thanks in advance

SmoothZ · 12-27-2009, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Meridian69

I am so pissed about this whole thing that it makes me physically sick when I start thinking of it.

Sigh... thanks in advance

I would be sick, too. That would ruin my day. I'd have to take it out on the redneck's family....lol

The bodyshop should check for structural damage to the hatch, suspension, frame, etc. I'm assuming they'll do all of that anyway. If they don't and you have problems down the line, I think they could be liable for that.

Make sure your insurance company realizes that this is a new car and should replace any parts with new. Also, don't sign off on repairs until you're completely happy.

hide187 · 12-27-2009, 10:12 AM

I would probably cry...just make sure you dont take back ownership of your car til its fixed properly. I seem to remember a thread where someone got their yellow Z fixed and the paint wasnt blended very well.

juan05 · 12-27-2009, 10:18 AM

damn man i know how you feel my Z is getting fixed too. well i think you are doing everything correctly good luck

StLRedrider · 12-27-2009, 10:29 AM

oh shitt, sorry to see those pics. hopefully everybodies ok? i would be pist too! goodlck with the repair!!!!!!SUCKS that it is damaged, but it looks like it could have been alot worse.

frost · 12-27-2009, 10:43 AM

Too bad man, damn shame. I had someone rear end me in a hatch vehicle. After it was repaired, I brought a ruler in with small measurements.
I measured all the gaps on the hatch, quarter panels, and etc. I found that my driver's side panel had much more of a gap than the passenger side. This is something I likely wouldn't have caught with my eye just circling the car. So I made them take it back and redo it.

spearfish25 · 12-27-2009, 10:47 AM

Did you ask that dip$hit why he has bullbars on his pickup? Is he trying to run over Grizzlies?

What's that on the ground? Did he break the butthole too?

kannibul · 12-27-2009, 10:48 AM

Could have been worse...

Could have been a hit and run...for example.

kannibul · 12-27-2009, 10:49 AM

...And why is it that we're seeing so many rear-end collisions?

frost · 12-27-2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

...And why is it that we're seeing so many rear-end collisions?

We are seeing a ton of collisions in total it seems. With how many of these posts we see, we can only imagine how many Zs are getting hit and the owners are not members, or don't wanna tell anyone.

StLRedrider · 12-27-2009, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

...And why is it that we're seeing so many rear-end collisions?

all the tools out there not paying attention: talking and texting on the phone. we had a semi here awhile back texting while on a main hwy during rush hour traffic plow into the back of stopped cars killing like 9 people.

DIGItonium · 12-27-2009, 11:13 AM

Dad got rear-ended twice in less than 2 years! He was at the light when he heart tire screeching. The driver had a bad history and was making monthly payments with his insurance. A few months ago some lady slammed into him while he was waiting to get off at the exit ramp on the way to work.

I notice people love to tail gate even in icy conditions.

NewlyIMPORTed · 12-27-2009, 11:17 AM

People just don't pay any attention anymore, small cars are just looked over when you have dumb drivers in huge cars

frost · 12-27-2009, 11:21 AM

The amount of distractions has gone up, the number of drivers has gone up, and (putting the last 2 years aside) the size of the vehicle has gone up. It all equates to more collisions.

StLRedrider · 12-27-2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by NewlyIMPORTed

People just don't pay any attention anymore, small cars are just looked over when you have dumb drivers in huge cars

hey now

12-27-2009, 10:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
StLRedrider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St.louis,Mo Posts: 17,755 Drives: O9Sprt/Touring,p-51 Rep Power: 60	oh shitt, sorry to see those pics. hopefully everybodies ok? i would be pist too! goodlck with the repair!!!!!!SUCKS that it is damaged, but it looks like it could have been alot worse. __________________ Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today J.Dean

12-27-2009, 10:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Did you ask that dip$hit why he has bullbars on his pickup? Is he trying to run over Grizzlies? What's that on the ground? Did he break the butthole too? __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

12-27-2009, 11:13 AM	#12 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Dad got rear-ended twice in less than 2 years! He was at the light when he heart tire screeching. The driver had a bad history and was making monthly payments with his insurance. A few months ago some lady slammed into him while he was waiting to get off at the exit ramp on the way to work. I notice people love to tail gate even in icy conditions. __________________

12-27-2009, 11:17 AM	#13 (permalink)
NewlyIMPORTed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,109 Drives: 11 STI Sedan Rep Power: 17	People just don't pay any attention anymore, small cars are just looked over when you have dumb drivers in huge cars __________________ 2011 WRX STICobb Accessport, Nameless Performance exhaust, COBB SF Intake, COBB downpipe, 20% tint, Work Emotion XD9's

12-27-2009, 10:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
hide187 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 186 Drives: 09 370 MB Sport Rep Power: 46	I would probably cry...just make sure you dont take back ownership of your car til its fixed properly. I seem to remember a thread where someone got their yellow Z fixed and the paint wasnt blended very well.

12-27-2009, 10:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
juan05 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: west palm beach Posts: 372 Drives: nismo 370z black. Rep Power: 16	damn man i know how you feel my Z is getting fixed too. well i think you are doing everything correctly good luck

12-27-2009, 10:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	Too bad man, damn shame. I had someone rear end me in a hatch vehicle. After it was repaired, I brought a ruler in with small measurements. I measured all the gaps on the hatch, quarter panels, and etc. I found that my driver's side panel had much more of a gap than the passenger side. This is something I likely wouldn't have caught with my eye just circling the car. So I made them take it back and redo it.

12-27-2009, 10:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 266	Could have been worse... Could have been a hit and run...for example.

12-27-2009, 10:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 266	...And why is it that we're seeing so many rear-end collisions?

12-27-2009, 11:21 AM	#14 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	The amount of distractions has gone up, the number of drivers has gone up, and (putting the last 2 years aside) the size of the vehicle has gone up. It all equates to more collisions.