A short Narrative.

osbornsm · 03-20-2018, 09:34 AM

Most of you have seen my threads by now. I've got the Alignment sticky, the Track Prep sticky, the Lug Nuts sticky... ya know the nit-picky stuff.
- Yes, the images are large. Moving on...

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In 2011 I purchased a new 370z

I bought summer tires

I bought winter tires

I summer tires as track tires - don't do this btw

I bought track brakes

I had about 20 track days on this 370z.

I learned how to drive RWD because of this car.

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In March of 2018 a 23 year old girl t-boned the Z while i was traveling approximately 35mph. The impact was just behind the front wheel... crumpling the firewall, a-pillar, and frame mounting point. After the repair estimate came back at $9,500 it was considered a total loss.

I DROVE IT HOME FROM THE ACCIDENT

- At which point it was picked up from my driveway on a flatbed and brought to CoPart.
- I bet it doesn't drive straight now

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Not to end on a sad-note, so i shall introduce the 370z's replacement...

Meet the 2018 SS 1LE

From near as i can tell by the power and sound... the Camaro SS is powered by a dragon.

For those of you who don't know, 1LE package = Chevy's "track package" including:

adjustable shocks
adjustable traction control
2-piece rotors
black hood
black wheels
black mirrors
black spoiler
brake ducts
trans oil and diff coolers

I never pictured myself with this car, but nor did i picture having my loved Z ripped from my arms. So making lemonade.

Cheers

osbornsm · 03-20-2018, 09:34 AM

No, there's no partout.

Zingston · 03-20-2018, 09:56 AM

Sad to see what happened to your beautiful Z and glad you're ok. But I love your new ride!!! Congrats!

sx moneypit · 03-20-2018, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zingston

Sad to see what happened to your beautiful Z and glad you're ok. But I love your new ride!!! Congrats!

JARblue · 03-20-2018, 10:17 AM

So sorry to hear about the Z

I bet you will be happy with the Camaro. It is a beast. I know a couple of people who are absolutely not Chevy people at all that ended up in a performance-oriented Camaro package and were blown away by the car overall. Plenty of things to nitpick, but the sum of what you get is pretty amazing

Spooler · 03-20-2018, 11:00 AM

I really like my wife's Corvette Grand Sport. Drives just like a Z.

Fuzzzy · 03-20-2018, 01:01 PM

Glad to hear you seem to be ok after that hit.

Sad to hear you didn't get another Z, but at least you maintained the limited visibility

Enjoy your new ride!

cv129 · 03-20-2018, 01:49 PM

Sucks for the Z, but congrats on that 1LE beast!

Ventruck · 03-21-2018, 12:12 AM

Bad and good news (especially the end result).

Probably drives different, but still cool I bet. You have those 2 extra cylinders. I think some of us secretly think about wanting that on some drives.

Spoiler · 03-21-2018, 03:56 AM

Great looking Camaro... Enjoy that thing it is nice...

Nixin · 03-21-2018, 06:56 AM

Enjoy your new ride.

scope22 · 03-21-2018, 09:09 AM

Did you test drive a mustang? just wonder why camaro

mults · 03-21-2018, 09:48 AM

I could see myself in a new Camaro and even a Mustang for that matter. They are both nice looking, with a lot of "bang for the buck" as far as performance and handling.

Nice looking ride BTW...

sp911 · 03-21-2018, 11:18 AM

my wife was debating Camaro or mustang. she liked both but the mustang had a bit better visibility and we happened upon a great deal- 2016 gt 5.0 with performance package, loaded, 435 hp, only 1600 miles. after 6 months she loves it.

onzedge · 03-29-2018, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osbornsm

No, there's no partout.

03-20-2018, 09:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 423	A short Narrative. Most of you have seen my threads by now. I've got the Alignment sticky, the Track Prep sticky, the Lug Nuts sticky... ya know the nit-picky stuff. - Yes, the images are large. Moving on... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- In 2011 I purchased a new 370z I bought summer tires I bought winter tires I summer tires as track tires - don't do this btw I bought track brakes I had about 20 track days on this 370z. I learned how to drive RWD because of this car. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- In March of 2018 a 23 year old girl t-boned the Z while i was traveling approximately 35mph. The impact was just behind the front wheel... crumpling the firewall, a-pillar, and frame mounting point. After the repair estimate came back at $9,500 it was considered a total loss. I DROVE IT HOME FROM THE ACCIDENT - At which point it was picked up from my driveway on a flatbed and brought to CoPart. - I bet it doesn't drive straight now ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Not to end on a sad-note, so i shall introduce the 370z's replacement... Meet the 2018 SS 1LE From near as i can tell by the power and sound... the Camaro SS is powered by a dragon. For those of you who don't know, 1LE package = Chevy's "track package" including: adjustable shocks adjustable traction control 2-piece rotors black hood black wheels black mirrors black spoiler brake ducts trans oil and diff coolers I never pictured myself with this car, but nor did i picture having my loved Z ripped from my arms. So making lemonade. Cheers Trips, ban25, God-Speed and 10 others like this. Last edited by osbornsm; 07-18-2018 at 07:14 PM.

03-20-2018, 09:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 423	No, there's no partout. onzedge, danegrey, mishuko and 1 others like this.

03-20-2018, 09:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
Zingston A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 4,028 Drives: like it's a rental. Rep Power: 2684369	Sad to see what happened to your beautiful Z and glad you're ok. But I love your new ride!!! Congrats! osbornsm and wideglideleon like this.

03-20-2018, 10:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	So sorry to hear about the Z I bet you will be happy with the Camaro. It is a beast. I know a couple of people who are absolutely not Chevy people at all that ended up in a performance-oriented Camaro package and were blown away by the car overall. Plenty of things to nitpick, but the sum of what you get is pretty amazing __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

03-20-2018, 01:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
Fuzzzy Track Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MS Posts: 875 Drives: 2014 370Z 7AT MR Rep Power: 21860	Glad to hear you seem to be ok after that hit. Sad to hear you didn't get another Z, but at least you maintained the limited visibility Enjoy your new ride! osbornsm, Hotrodz and sx moneypit like this.

03-20-2018, 11:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,504 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684391	I really like my wife's Corvette Grand Sport. Drives just like a Z.

03-20-2018, 01:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,190 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 159827	Sucks for the Z, but congrats on that 1LE beast! osbornsm likes this. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

03-21-2018, 12:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
Ventruck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: California Posts: 782 Drives: '13 Sport+Touring M6 Rep Power: 22897	Bad and good news (especially the end result). Probably drives different, but still cool I bet. You have those 2 extra cylinders. I think some of us secretly think about wanting that on some drives.

03-21-2018, 03:56 AM	#10 (permalink)
Spoiler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Central Florida Age: 64 Posts: 8,409 Drives: 21 Supra -Blk/Red Rep Power: 2684379	Great looking Camaro... Enjoy that thing it is nice... __________________ … I SUPPORT HOES WITH SUPPORT HOSE…

03-21-2018, 06:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
Nixin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: GWN Posts: 3,488 Drives: Goodbye Z! Rep Power: 19832	Enjoy your new ride. osbornsm likes this.

03-21-2018, 09:09 AM	#12 (permalink)
scope22 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Roswell, GA Posts: 1,179 Drives: wife crazy Rep Power: 55	Did you test drive a mustang? just wonder why camaro

03-21-2018, 09:48 AM	#13 (permalink)
mults A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Age: 69 Posts: 1,830 Drives: 2010 (40th) #706 Rep Power: 16885	I could see myself in a new Camaro and even a Mustang for that matter. They are both nice looking, with a lot of "bang for the buck" as far as performance and handling. Nice looking ride BTW... osbornsm likes this. __________________ mults 40th Anniversary 'Z', 312.06HP/260.58TQ (Dynosty EcuTek Tune) Build Date/Number: 1/27/2010 #706 Berk HFC + CBE, R2C CAI, Clear Bra, Cleveland Z Club

03-21-2018, 11:18 AM	#14 (permalink)
sp911 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: central connecticut Posts: 259 Drives: 2012 370z gun metal Rep Power: 11	my wife was debating Camaro or mustang. she liked both but the mustang had a bit better visibility and we happened upon a great deal- 2016 gt 5.0 with performance package, loaded, 435 hp, only 1600 miles. after 6 months she loves it.

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