Sharing a bad experience with my 370Z

Chriz · 03-26-2010, 01:39 PM

Hi James Sikes

jk, thanks for sharing the info, let us know what Nissan says

Brendan@Bwalk · 03-26-2010, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by puckshaw

Kind of surprising you didn't push the clutch in when it started going crazy. Usually my first instinct when slamming the brakes is to put the clutch in at the same time. Hmm...

Until it's beaten into your head, it's not always the first instinct. I'm one of those "When in doubt, both feet out. In a spin, both feet in" driver, but it took awhile to beat it into my head.

Hopefully this resolves itself in a good manner for the OP.

lando76 · 04-03-2010, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by puckshaw

Kind of surprising you didn't push the clutch in when it started going crazy. Usually my first instinct when slamming the brakes is to put the clutch in at the same time. Hmm...

Its second nature for sure. All long term manual drivers are programmed to do this. My hand is always on the shifter until I reach around 3rd gear. So If this was me at that speed I would already be in the position to throw it in neutral and let the car scream. Theres two types of people in the world. The prepared and the "OH ****, what do I do" type.

WShade · 03-26-2010, 01:47 PM

Wow!! In for the updates.

Trips · 03-26-2010, 02:10 PM

I suggest you back track here! formal intro

New Forum Member - Nissan 370Z Forum

nottoohappy · 03-26-2010, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

I suggest you back track here! formal intro

New Forum Member - Nissan 370Z Forum

Of course. Great idea. Done

And really guys, I understand how insane this sounds. How do you think I felt when it happened? :P

I still love my Z and I'll always love them. It seems that this is an isolated incident with my car. I searched all across the web before I posted this. My car only has 6,300 miles on it.... so there's still quite a bit of life left in it. Believe me, I have no plans on getting rid of it so long as they can identify and resolve the problem. I have faith in Nissan. They have always come through for me.

370zproject · 03-26-2010, 02:10 PM

glad to hear your ok but i agree

fullmonty · 03-26-2010, 02:16 PM

Good thing you're ok. Don't mind the people telling you what you should of done.

Zsteve · 03-26-2010, 02:30 PM

they put Toyotas electronic sh!t in your car.

the-truth · 03-26-2010, 02:50 PM

To the original poster; good luck to you, sir. I hope your experience will not be the norm. And thank you for bringing your story to our attention.

semtex · 03-26-2010, 02:51 PM

What do you guys want pics of? His gas pedal? From my read of the original post, there was no damage to his vehicle. Or did I misread?

nottoohappy · 03-26-2010, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

What do you guys want pics of? His gas pedal? From my read of the original post, there was no damage to his vehicle. Or did I misread?

Nah, there's damage. Both passenger side wheels are damaged from hitting the curb after spinning and some front end damage from the curb and a nice street sign. The overhead and in-seat airbags deployed on the passenger side also.

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Originally Posted by didymus

You guys are pretty lame. Give the dude a chance

Don't worry about it dude. I understand the skeptics completely. I'd be saying the same stuff if I were them.

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Originally Posted by kielbasa16

22 years old and 9% financing? Damnnn you must be pulling in bank my friend to afford this car... Not my business just sayin...

Check my new member post. I'm a programmer. I make decent money. But I also still live at home

semtex · 03-26-2010, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by nottoohappy

Nah, there's damage. Both passenger side wheels are damaged from hitting the curb after spinning and some front end damage from the curb and a nice street sign. The overhead and in-seat airbags deployed on the passenger side also.

Ouch. Glad you're okay. You are okay, right? No injuries?

nottoohappy · 03-26-2010, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Ouch. Glad you're okay. You are okay, right? No injuries?

I'm golden. Not a scratch on me :P Thanks for the concern though, I genuinely appreciate it.

Tbh, the degree of the accident is laughable. I thought the damage was going to be much more substantial. Cars pretty damn tough. It banged the curbs hard as hell but I drove it just fine to the dealer. Dislodged the exhaust for sure or cracked a pipe... because it sounded beast as hell. I wish it sounded like that stock :-D

Lug · 03-27-2010, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by nottoohappy

I'm golden. Not a scratch on me :P Thanks for the concern though, I genuinely appreciate it.

Tbh, the degree of the accident is laughable. I thought the damage was going to be much more substantial. Cars pretty damn tough. It banged the curbs hard as hell but I drove it just fine to the dealer. Dislodged the exhaust for sure or cracked a pipe... because it sounded beast as hell. I wish it sounded like that stock :-D

Ah HA!

J/K, hope everything works out to your satisfaction

03-26-2010, 01:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
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semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 33	What do you guys want pics of? His gas pedal? From my read of the original post, there was no damage to his vehicle. Or did I misread? __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

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