I've joined the wrecked Z club... [not as severe]

DIGItonium · 03-19-2011, 12:04 AM

My coworker and I were heading out for lunch. We decided to take my Z since it was pretty nice out.

I was driving northbound on the left lane of a 40 MPH street. After an intersection to my right is a gas station. As I approached the gas station I saw a car pull out from the gas station to turn into the southbound lane. It was a bit close for comfort, so I started slowing down. The SUV behind that car quickly followed suit and darted out of the gas station as I was approaching 3-4 car lengths away. What I did not anticipate was the SUV stopping dead on its tracks and blocking my lane. My coworker and I quickly and verbally responded as I held down the brakes and the horn, but it was too late.

Thankfully, I was was well under 40 MPH at the moment of impact. The SUV suffered minor damage to the door and rear fender. My car fared worse: bumper, hood, head light, and fender. The tire impacted the door and the rim was about 1-2" away from the impact. The driver tried to move her vehicle, and quickly stopped when it started dragging my car.

My coworker quickly called 911 while I stepped out to quickly take some snapshots before speaking with the driver and her occupants. Every one was okay. She was very apologetic, and I told her that it was okay and that it's easier to replace parts than lives. They were pretty sad looking at the condition of my car and commenting how it was nice and asked a few questions about it.

State troopers and an officer arrived to take down information, photos, and later handcuffed the driver for reasons unknown.

It seems like the accident attracted quite a bit of attention. A stranger from the gas station ran out asking if we were okay. A passerby yelled out the window asking if we needed duct tape to hold the bumper. He stopped to help us with a couple of strips.

Right now I'm pretty stressed. I finally stopped shaking, but am still in shock. The car was towed to the body shop. I already contacted the other party's insurance and got in touch with an agent. Hopefully she can get in touch with the driver. I'll find out what to do next on Tuesday.

trent1331 · 03-19-2011, 12:10 AM

Ouch man, sorry to see that. Be sure she gets fixed 100%

I actually totaled my first car (97' Mitsu. 3000gt) in a similar type of wreck.. Never know why people just happen to pull out in front of ya.

Red__Zed · 03-19-2011, 12:12 AM

Ouch. Glad to hear your ok, hope everything gets taken care of.

DIGItonium · 03-19-2011, 12:15 AM

Definitely... I'm not sure about the headlight situation. The driver side is fine. If I get one replaced, I might as well replace both and go back to stock momentarily. Else it'll look like a patched eye.

2theextreme · 03-19-2011, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

Definitely... I'm not sure about the headlight situation. The driver side is fine. If I get one replaced, I might as well replace both and go back to stock momentarily. Else it'll look like a patched eye.

DIGI!!!! NO!!! It looks like the exact opposite of what I just did! Are your headlights MRWorks modified or did you do them yourself? Thankfully you're ok.

phelan · 03-19-2011, 12:19 AM

barely missed your rare volk wheels...

glad to hear ur not hurt though.

Trips · 03-19-2011, 12:20 AM

Wow sorry to see this!!

DIGItonium · 03-19-2011, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by phelan

barely missed your rare volk wheels...

glad to hear ur not hurt though.

I am... my heart hurts.

Thank goodness I didn't install the INGS +1 lip.

I've never been involved in an accident before. Hopefully I don't run into complications with the insurance. My gf says after the estimates are done that I get a check?

@2theextreme, they were from CiNcity. I'm debating about a couple of sponsors here about some custom work that won't break the bank. It will be Version 2.0 of the current design, but I will choose my own parts. Since my headlights were modded, I was thinking about ordering a modded set ahead of time and bring it to the body shop.

370zproject · 03-19-2011, 12:44 AM

Ouch glad ur ok wat is ir with idiots raising zs
out anyways

Sibze · 03-19-2011, 12:48 AM

2theextreme · 03-19-2011, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

I am... my heart hurts.

Thank goodness I didn't install the INGS +1 lip.

I've never been involved in an accident before. Hopefully I don't run into complications with the insurance. My gf says after the estimates are done that I get a check?

@2theextreme, they were from CiNcity. I'm debating about a couple of sponsors here about some custom work that won't break the bank. It will be Version 2.0 of the current design, but I will choose my own parts. Since my headlights were modded, I was thinking about ordering a modded set ahead of time and bring it to the body shop.

Depending on what insurance company you have, this is possibly true. For me, the check was made out to both the body shop that I decided to take my car to and also myself. I had to go to the body shop this past Thursday to indorse the check so the body shop can deposit it and begin purchasing my parts.

Trips · 03-19-2011, 01:00 AM

This should have been titled: I've joined the 2theextreeme wrecked Z club

2theextreme · 03-19-2011, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

This should have been titled: I've joined the 2theextreeme wrecked Z club

Sure does look similar, doesn't it?

Rui Z · 03-19-2011, 01:06 AM

Welcome to the club!!!! I hope everything goes smoothly in getting it repaired.

djpathfinder · 03-19-2011, 01:07 AM

Good to hear you're OK. Keep us posted on the ins co, repairs, etc.

03-19-2011, 12:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	I've joined the wrecked Z club... [not as severe] My coworker and I were heading out for lunch. We decided to take my Z since it was pretty nice out. I was driving northbound on the left lane of a 40 MPH street. After an intersection to my right is a gas station. As I approached the gas station I saw a car pull out from the gas station to turn into the southbound lane. It was a bit close for comfort, so I started slowing down. The SUV behind that car quickly followed suit and darted out of the gas station as I was approaching 3-4 car lengths away. What I did not anticipate was the SUV stopping dead on its tracks and blocking my lane. My coworker and I quickly and verbally responded as I held down the brakes and the horn, but it was too late. Thankfully, I was was well under 40 MPH at the moment of impact. The SUV suffered minor damage to the door and rear fender. My car fared worse: bumper, hood, head light, and fender. The tire impacted the door and the rim was about 1-2" away from the impact. The driver tried to move her vehicle, and quickly stopped when it started dragging my car. My coworker quickly called 911 while I stepped out to quickly take some snapshots before speaking with the driver and her occupants. Every one was okay. She was very apologetic, and I told her that it was okay and that it's easier to replace parts than lives. They were pretty sad looking at the condition of my car and commenting how it was nice and asked a few questions about it. State troopers and an officer arrived to take down information, photos, and later handcuffed the driver for reasons unknown. It seems like the accident attracted quite a bit of attention. A stranger from the gas station ran out asking if we were okay. A passerby yelled out the window asking if we needed duct tape to hold the bumper. He stopped to help us with a couple of strips. Right now I'm pretty stressed. I finally stopped shaking, but am still in shock. The car was towed to the body shop. I already contacted the other party's insurance and got in touch with an agent. Hopefully she can get in touch with the driver. I'll find out what to do next on Tuesday. __________________ Last edited by DIGItonium; 10-05-2011 at 10:18 PM.

03-19-2011, 12:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Definitely... I'm not sure about the headlight situation. The driver side is fine. If I get one replaced, I might as well replace both and go back to stock momentarily. Else it'll look like a patched eye. __________________

03-19-2011, 12:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	barely missed your rare volk wheels... glad to hear ur not hurt though. __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

03-19-2011, 12:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 34 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 52	Ouch glad ur ok wat is ir with idiots raising zs out anyways __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

03-19-2011, 12:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 62	__________________ RIP Tony.

03-19-2011, 12:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
trent1331 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 164 Drives: 09 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 15	Ouch man, sorry to see that. Be sure she gets fixed 100% I actually totaled my first car (97' Mitsu. 3000gt) in a similar type of wreck.. Never know why people just happen to pull out in front of ya.

03-19-2011, 12:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	Ouch. Glad to hear your ok, hope everything gets taken care of.

03-19-2011, 12:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Wow sorry to see this!!

03-19-2011, 01:00 AM	#12 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	This should have been titled: I've joined the 2theextreeme wrecked Z club

03-19-2011, 01:06 AM	#14 (permalink)
Rui Z Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: (.)(.) Posts: 931 Drives: 8====D Rep Power: 16	Welcome to the club!!!! I hope everything goes smoothly in getting it repaired. __________________

03-19-2011, 01:07 AM	#15 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	Good to hear you're OK. Keep us posted on the ins co, repairs, etc. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

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