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Sundown 02-19-2011 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by spearfish25 (Post 949142)
Forget the tail lights. They'll have heat damage...that car is a s'more now. The emblem is salvageable, but honestly, who cares. Insurance will have Sundown a new Z in no time. Sport package this time!
I think I'm going to push for a Nismo.

bigdog1250 02-19-2011 03:17 PM
The nismo would be a great choice. You can't beat those sport brakes. That's for sharing all this info, makes me feel very safe. Besides being toasted, thr car held up great structurally for a frontal impact. I'm very impressed. God I love these cars!

Wish you a speedy recovery my bionic friend

Ron 02-19-2011 03:20 PM
Nismo FTW :)

dad 02-19-2011 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Sundown (Post 948848)
Luckily, my wife wasn't in the car with me. She was actually a couple cars behind me in her truck. We were headed to get something to eat, but had to take 2 vehicles because I was heading to work right after eating.

It was a 55mph zone and my right foot was still on the accelerator, because it happened so frickin' fast. There was absolutely NO reaction time at all. I just remember a green blur of a truck.

I think the fire started because of where the impact was. My nose hit right behind the B-pillar of the truck, I think. I assume that's where the fuel tank is on those trucks.

My orthopedic surgeon just came into my room and gave me an update. The plans are to go back into the OR tomorrow to finish washing it out and to have a titanium rod installed with screws and nail. I asked about carbon fiber, which was a no-go. :rofl2:
Was the truck a GM?

Google

Sibze 02-19-2011 03:53 PM
:(

kenchan 02-19-2011 03:53 PM
holy crap! :eek:glad to hear you made it out. wishing you a quick recovery.

Sundown 02-19-2011 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by dad (Post 949180)
Was the truck a GM?
It was an Izusu, I think. Not sure what model, though. It was just a freak impact. One in a million.

Techurious 02-19-2011 05:08 PM
Unfortunate event. It's a bless you made it out relatively well. Hope you have a quick, full recovery and back to your work soon.

Kirkster 02-19-2011 05:08 PM
For once, I don't think this will buff out...

Sad to hear about the occupants in the other vehicle.

Good luck healing up...

ChrisSlicks 02-19-2011 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Sundown (Post 949211)
It was an Izusu, I think. Not sure what model, though. It was just a freak impact. One in a million.
Looks like it was an Isuzu Hombre. Basically a Chevy S-10. If I'm not mistaken the fuel lines run down the drivers side. Given that they were probably old and rusty they could have broken easily in the collision and sprayed pressurized fuel all over the hot exhaust. Instant fireball.

susu 02-19-2011 06:33 PM
wow, insane ! Thank your lucky stars you got out alive. can imagine if you were concussed or passed out and not able to get out in time!
Thanks for posting these pics despite all the pain killers on board !
good luck for your upcoming surgery!

christian370z 02-19-2011 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Sundown (Post 948948)
Go big or go home, right?
That is true for some things, but this is the last way I'd want to experience that phrase. That bone break is gnarly!

CATCHINZZZS 02-19-2011 06:44 PM
damm you lucky u got out.....

370Z Purist 02-19-2011 06:57 PM
That is insane, I have never seen a single accident as bad as that anywhere.

Good luck to you and your wife in your recovery. Hopefully you can convince your wife that a Nismo is in your near future. :bowrofl:

Sundown 02-19-2011 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by christian370z (Post 949350)
That is true for some things, but this is the last way I'd want to experience that phrase. That bone break is gnarly!
I'm just trying to keep a sense of humor, albeit warped, intact about the whole thing. I refuse to let it have a negative affect on me.


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