One Bad Day... Crashed My Z.

Milenko2121

UPDATE

FINALLY GOT MY CAR BACK

this bodyshop was horrible.
i'm going to be going after them with all I can.


if anyone can give me tips on how to file a report on this shop, that'd be great. i've gotten some info, but more is always welcomed.

i have to take it to another bodyshop to get 3 interior panels replaced that the bodyshop scraped up. i spoke with the agent who handled my car, and i'll be giving him a call tomorrow to get all the information on making this bodyshop pay for the repairs.

i even had 33 miles unaccounted for on my car. i understand road testing, but 33 miles? they even played with my custom sound system and almost blew my sub.

this whole thing was just freaking rediculous.

car went in September 28th 2010
i got it back January 7th 2011
it took them OVER 3 MONTHS to repair my car...

I need to be compensated for all the money I lost having to pay for rentals because the bodyshop refused to pay anything.

for anyone inside the ventura, ca area. STAY AWAY FROM "BARBER FORD BODYSHOP." they are horrible in every way possible.



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ORIGINAL POST
YES VDC WAS ON

Crash'd Album

Driving down to Taco Bell after a movie, and find out my back right tire has a huge nail it in, so I put my spare tire on. I continue down to taco bell, and went to make a lane change in a 30mph zone, it's 10pm out so it's pretty dark, and right as I'm halfway through the change, some raised truck comes flying up on me going at least 60, not thinking much of it, I swerved back into my lane... That's where everything went bad. My spare tire picked up off the road(which was just repaved and was had fresh oil still) And I got thrown to the opposite side of the road, I had absolutely no traction. I was headed towards a storefront, and I overcorrected like no tomorrow to dodge that, only to run almost head on into a parked car of the side of the road... Luckily, I just knicked it, but it completely ripped my front wheel off.
I'm lucky no cars were coming the opposite way because I probably wouldn't be sharing this story right now.

I'm never using a spare tire again... AAA anytime from now on.

So far, the repair bill is at $14,000. It's just crazy.
I had to rent a Dodge Charger until my car is fixed (they promised it by the 20th) Hopefully everything pans out... I'm just worried about the paint part because I have the 40th Edition.

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fairladyZ34

just thank god your okay. its not as bad as the accident i got into last night...

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Cell

I don't think you were supposed to drive even close to 30mph with a spare.

spearfish25

Donut spares are usually rated for 50-60mph.

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shadoquad

truth.


OP, damn that sux, bro. Again, the most important thing is that everyone's alright.

spearfish25

Sorry for the huge mishap. Those spares creep me out too...you have to just limp around on them until you get things fixed.

My recommendation is to get one of the Blackjack tire repair kits. You can fix your tire on the spot, usually without taking the tire off the car. I've fixed 4 nails in my rear tires and they've held up beautifully through numerous track days and autocrosses.

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TROOPER

OK, I'll be the first one to call BS on this story LOL

You did that much damage at only 30mph, and set off air bags, by hitting a car on the other side of the road, just because of the spare tire.

Come on dude, whats the real story..??

I'm not you're insurance company, you can be honest HaHa

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TreeSemdyZee

+1
Not to mention that accident avoidance kind of relies on the front wheels (that turn).
Sorry about the wreck, but come on. 30?

370zproject

sorry to hear about the dammage

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christian370z

Not saying that there is or is not BS in the original story, but you can certainly cause damage like that if you hit a fixed object at 30mph since the forces behind that kind of impact is sizeable. Hitting a high enough curb at 30mph can definately rip a wheel off as well.

Good luck getting the car fixed OP, it always stinks to have to go through with this.

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370zsport09

YouTube - Rover 3500 SD1 MIRA 30MPH Offset Crash Test (SOLID BARRIER)

Its Plausible.....30mph is fast especially if you hit a solid object...

Milenko2121

seems like people think my car was ripped to shreds. i just crumpled a fender and ripped off my tire(the rim isnt even bent)

anyway, supposedly they're gonna be done with my car this week, but they also said they'd have to finished October 20th...

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CBRich

If you don't think turning the front tires can cause the back tires to lose traction you're crazy. Especially when one of the back tires is about 2 inches wide.

dad

Try to take your car here if your insurance will approve the work! They do excellent work! They will match your paint, you will be happy!
Tony's Auto Body Shop - Serving Ventura County Since 1965


The spare tire may have contributed to the loss of traction! A fresh oiled road and "the brand of tires on the Z" , doesn't surprise me that this happened!

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seungklee

sorry to hear about your accident. sucks to hear another Z owners get involved in something like this especially when they have 40th Z! Well I'm glad you are all right. I hope it gets worked out. Good luck!