Z Safety? Girlfriend Refusing to Hop In. >_<

Cyberium · 04-27-2010, 02:18 AM

I think sports cars in general get a bad safety rap because people think that in order to shed weight that structual integrity is sacrificed therefore making the car less safe in an accident situation. Which is probably true to a certain extent... but I've seen some serious Z crashes and it appears that the "cockpit" of the car is usually untouched where as the front is completly smashed in.

With that being said... I still feel safe in my Z.

SkyZ · 04-27-2010, 02:45 AM

haha crash safety is a deep subject and cannot really be understood by anyone but a pro, but if u need proof there are a few crashed Zs on this site, i the 2thextreme or w.e his name was wrote one off and bought another. he was perfectly fine after an accident that wrote off his car.

as for logic (argument for ur gf), the 370z has a very rigid chassis. lightweight does not mean flimsy. if it did, all sports cars would shatter at the first corner. lots of structural braces, lots of safety equipment lots of safety stuff.

if she has any more complaints show her the fifth gear crash test with a small hatchback renault with a 5 star safety rating vs a big *** volvo station wagon. the results speak for themselves. i'll even link you. here u go YouTube - Fifth Gear Crash-test Volvo 940 estate vs Renault Modus this proves that crash safety is not about who has the biggest car.

Vegitto-kun · 04-27-2010, 03:27 AM

we have that metal energy absorbing bar no?

think I saw it during the stillen intake install.

so I guess we shoudl get atleast 3-4 stars

m4a1mustang · 04-27-2010, 05:21 AM

And this is a problem how?

texasviking · 04-27-2010, 05:40 AM

Just have her open the door and 'look at how thick it is'... Then, show her all of the airbag logos...

My girl was a little 'iffy' at first, but now she begs at an opportunity to take the hotness!

Jeffblue · 04-27-2010, 06:18 AM

can someone inform me why the z wasn't crash test rated? i mean.... that new mclaren is being crash test rated. i don't see why they can't crash test a 25-40k car.

kenchan · 04-27-2010, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mazaki

Well, the lovely lady is terrified of the Z (and sports cars in general), since she was used to riding around with me in a big, comfy E38 prior to my Z purchase.

I need some sort of document, article...Anything credible saying the Z is a relatively safe car. :\

Thanks,
M

How about you post a pict of your girl and we decide if she's Z worthy?

FuszNissan · 04-27-2010, 06:46 AM

2theextreme crashed 2 Z's and he is still alive..lol

fullmonty · 04-27-2010, 06:58 AM

If I was you, I'd tell her to start walking or find another boyfriend. Plus what the hell's she doing out of the kitchen anyway?

Jeffblue · 04-27-2010, 06:58 AM

uh oh, i hope this doesn't turn into the ACURAZINE divorce thread. this could get messy.

2theextreme · 04-27-2010, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FuszNissan

2theextreme crashed 2 Z's and he is still alive..lol

Should I post photos of post accident for reference?

FuszNissan · 04-27-2010, 07:04 AM

You are such a sport Tony

2theextreme · 04-27-2010, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FuszNissan

You are such a sport Tony

Actually, I should have said.....should I post photos of post ACCIDENTS for reference?

flashburn · 04-27-2010, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevin.z

lightweight = high maneuverability. Doesnt matter if body made of plastic. FYI, 370z fenders are made of steel and doors are aluminum. It is only bumpers that is plastic.

There is a bit more plastic than that. The entire hatch is plastic, as well as the pillars. The sideskirts might be too, but I'm not sure.

Jeffblue · 04-27-2010, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by flashburn

There is a bit more plastic than that. The entire hatch is plastic, as well as the pillars. The sideskirts might be too, but I'm not sure.

the hatch=the trunk on a sedan=the hatch on an SUV etc. That flimsy door doesn't protect from anything in an accident. There is no way the pillars are plastic underneath. If the car rolled you would just get crushed.

04-27-2010, 02:18 AM	#16 (permalink)
Cyberium Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 379 Drives: 370z Touring \| Sport Rep Power: 16	I think sports cars in general get a bad safety rap because people think that in order to shed weight that structual integrity is sacrificed therefore making the car less safe in an accident situation. Which is probably true to a certain extent... but I've seen some serious Z crashes and it appears that the "cockpit" of the car is usually untouched where as the front is completly smashed in. With that being said... I still feel safe in my Z. __________________ Stillen G3 Intakes \| F. I TDX

04-27-2010, 05:21 AM	#19 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	And this is a problem how? __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

04-27-2010, 06:46 AM	#23 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 541	2theextreme crashed 2 Z's and he is still alive..lol __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

04-27-2010, 06:58 AM	#24 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 33	If I was you, I'd tell her to start walking or find another boyfriend. Plus what the hell's she doing out of the kitchen anyway? __________________

04-27-2010, 07:04 AM	#27 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 541	You are such a sport Tony __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

04-27-2010, 02:45 AM	#17 (permalink)
SkyZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 382 Drives: 09 370z PG M6 Rep Power: 15	haha crash safety is a deep subject and cannot really be understood by anyone but a pro, but if u need proof there are a few crashed Zs on this site, i the 2thextreme or w.e his name was wrote one off and bought another. he was perfectly fine after an accident that wrote off his car. as for logic (argument for ur gf), the 370z has a very rigid chassis. lightweight does not mean flimsy. if it did, all sports cars would shatter at the first corner. lots of structural braces, lots of safety equipment lots of safety stuff. if she has any more complaints show her the fifth gear crash test with a small hatchback renault with a 5 star safety rating vs a big *** volvo station wagon. the results speak for themselves. i'll even link you. here u go YouTube - Fifth Gear Crash-test Volvo 940 estate vs Renault Modus this proves that crash safety is not about who has the biggest car.

04-27-2010, 03:27 AM	#18 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 262	we have that metal energy absorbing bar no? think I saw it during the stillen intake install. so I guess we shoudl get atleast 3-4 stars

04-27-2010, 05:40 AM	#20 (permalink)
texasviking Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 160 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 15	Just have her open the door and 'look at how thick it is'... Then, show her all of the airbag logos... My girl was a little 'iffy' at first, but now she begs at an opportunity to take the hotness!

04-27-2010, 06:18 AM	#21 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	can someone inform me why the z wasn't crash test rated? i mean.... that new mclaren is being crash test rated. i don't see why they can't crash test a 25-40k car.

04-27-2010, 06:58 AM	#25 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	uh oh, i hope this doesn't turn into the ACURAZINE divorce thread. this could get messy.

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