Joined the Crash(ed) Team...

Corona370z · 08-06-2011, 03:12 PM

So through the unfortunate turn events that happen to the best of us, it has happened to me. The day started out great! It was the first time I was taking my car to its first Auto show. Got up early, washed my car before the show to make it look all nice and sexy it up. The Autoshow was set up at the base so no entry fee, people were great company, food was good, cars were awesome; it was a great time overall. After being there for a good 5 hrs and realizing that the dyno that was set up was pretty much not well manned, my buddy and I decided to go on a little cruise and get a bite to eat down in the next town. As I took a turn, the car hydroplaned. The car started to fish tail and I ended up losing control, as it was my first time experiencig it it was a little nerve racking. Then I got

and hit a sign with my passenger side quarter panel, which sent my car into a further spin the opposite direction. Eventually, the car ended in a ditch. Luckly there was no one else on the road, and I didn't get hurt in any way. The car kinda slipped into the ditch so it didn't hit too hard. Here are some pics...before and after.

AlexRaymond19 · 08-06-2011, 03:16 PM

I backed into a lady today, and messed up my back end... Not nearly as bad as yours, but i know how you feel. Sorry to see you crashed man

wstar · 08-06-2011, 03:18 PM

IBSBVOOVO (In Before Someone Blames VDC On Or VDC Off)

red6spd · 08-06-2011, 03:23 PM

You must have had VDC off... HAHAHA I'm the first one!!!!!! J/K man, sorry about the Z and gald your ok.

azn370z · 08-06-2011, 03:52 PM

I live in Seattle and it rains here all the time but I've never hydroplaned my 350z or 370z. I can see kicking out the backend if the z is pushed beyond its limit.

onzedge · 08-06-2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by wstar

IBSBVOOVO (In Before Someone Blames VDC On Or VDC Off)

Quote:

Originally Posted by red6spd

You must have had VDC off... HAHAHA I'm the first one!!!!!! J/K man, sorry about the Z and gald your ok.

Corona370z · 08-06-2011, 04:05 PM

VDC was on, I don't think I've turned it off yet.

kenchan · 08-06-2011, 04:06 PM

sorry to hear and see, op.

but man, you sure have some artistic skillz with pencil doodling with VDC turned off!

onzedge · 08-06-2011, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

sorry to hear and see, op.

but man, you sure have some artistic skillz with pencil doodling with VDC turned off!

happytheman · 08-06-2011, 04:40 PM

Oh damn! Sorry that happened, but glad to hear that you're ok!

Red__Zed · 08-06-2011, 05:10 PM

Bummer man.

cossie1600 · 08-06-2011, 05:36 PM

Is it the picture or the roof seems to be creased?

ZeeingAround · 08-06-2011, 05:37 PM

Hope you didn't break any suspension parts. Check the underside rear good on a lift and I hope insurance takes good care of you. What tires are on your car
.?

Glad you got out okay.

DarkZide · 08-06-2011, 06:17 PM

This is why you don't drive hard on wet roads. There really isnt enough water there to hydroplane, seems more likely you simply lost grip from pushing it too much.

SPOHN · 08-06-2011, 07:22 PM

Glad your ok.

08-06-2011, 03:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
AlexRaymond19 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maine Posts: 771 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	I backed into a lady today, and messed up my back end... Not nearly as bad as yours, but i know how you feel. Sorry to see you crashed man __________________ 2010 370Z Touring MT \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Momentum\| Z1 \| Fast Intentions \| Advant Garde \| RE11 \| Swift \| SPC \| Quaife \| Whiteline \| Evo R \| 322RWHP 259ft-lb Mustang

08-06-2011, 03:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	IBSBVOOVO (In Before Someone Blames VDC On Or VDC Off) __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

08-06-2011, 03:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	You must have had VDC off... HAHAHA I'm the first one!!!!!! J/K man, sorry about the Z and gald your ok. __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

08-06-2011, 03:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 489	I live in Seattle and it rains here all the time but I've never hydroplaned my 350z or 370z. I can see kicking out the backend if the z is pushed beyond its limit. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

08-06-2011, 04:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
Corona370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ewa Beach, HI Age: 35 Posts: 416 Drives: Naked on sunny days Rep Power: 14	VDC was on, I don't think I've turned it off yet. __________________ Stillen Intake, ARK Exhaust. Hopefully in the near future: Tanabe GF210 Lowering Springs, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Motordyne M370 Intake Manifold.

08-06-2011, 04:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	sorry to hear and see, op. but man, you sure have some artistic skillz with pencil doodling with VDC turned off!

08-06-2011, 04:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Oh damn! Sorry that happened, but glad to hear that you're ok! __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

08-06-2011, 05:10 PM	#11 (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	Bummer man.

08-06-2011, 05:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	Is it the picture or the roof seems to be creased?

08-06-2011, 05:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
ZeeingAround A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,365 Drives: 3500 NVP 370Z-sold! Rep Power: 86623	Hope you didn't break any suspension parts. Check the underside rear good on a lift and I hope insurance takes good care of you. What tires are on your car .? Glad you got out okay. __________________ Get some roosters for eggs and Bulls for milk . Then you will see that gender matters. Especially at milking time.

08-06-2011, 06:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
DarkZide Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: TN Posts: 291 Drives: 2010 370z BC M6 Rep Power: 14	This is why you don't drive hard on wet roads. There really isnt enough water there to hydroplane, seems more likely you simply lost grip from pushing it too much.

08-06-2011, 07:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Glad your ok. __________________

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