Wife totalled my Z

thekinn · 05-17-2013, 06:44 AM

How was the tire tread pre-accident? Was she driving on bald tires?

DEpointfive0 · 05-17-2013, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by thekinn

How was the tire tread pre-accident? Was she driving on bald tires?

Not the right time, yeah?

thekinn · 05-18-2013, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Not the right time, yeah?

not sure what you mean here.. he titled the thread 'wife totalled the z' as if it was her fault or something. These cars are notorious for being bad in the wet with DECENT tires.. I feel bad for her - glad she's ok. Lesson learned I guess.. a rough one at that... I hope everything works out for you OP.

SS_Firehawk · 05-18-2013, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by thekinn

not sure what you mean here.. he titled the thread 'wife totalled the z' as if it was her fault or something. These cars are notorious for being bad in the wet with DECENT tires.. I feel bad for her - glad she's ok. Lesson learned I guess.. a rough one at that... I hope everything works out for you OP.

I don't think they are any worse in the wet than a typical RWD performance car. Tires are key though. In Las Vegas, doesn't matter what you drive, the first 10-15 min of rain is treacherous. The pavement has A LOT of oil and it comes right up to the top. It takes some time for it to wash away.

CSA0890 · 05-18-2013, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by thekinn

he titled the thread 'wife totalled the z' as if it was her fault or something. .

Or that she was driving it at the time..?

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-17-2013, 07:08 AM

Lol... I find it funny that "The wife is Fine" was an edit and afterthought.

Thankfully she's ok. Sorry about your car but insurance will have you covered. You'll have a brand new Z in no time.

Good luck.

2011 Nismo#91 · 05-17-2013, 08:14 AM

That's an crazy accident to just walk away from with some burns I am glad she is alright. IMO the Z looks like a very safe car.

Pssh, who needs Miata doors, the Z's doors look like the held up fine.

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-17-2013, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

That's an crazy accident to just walk away from with some burns I am glad she is alright. IMO the Z looks like a very safe car.

Pssh, who needs Miata doors, the Z's doors look like the held up fine.

You BLASPHEEMERR!!!!!

N8GTOL · 05-17-2013, 08:30 AM

Took one to the chin like a champ. Sorry about the Z, but glad everyone walked away.

Thoughts on a replacement vehicle? Hopefully another Z?

SmokeEater27 · 05-17-2013, 10:06 AM

Sorry about the loss of the Z man, and luckily your wife is doing fine. Ive seen cars with damage like this and the drivers not doing so well so shes truly blessed. Definitely just look to see how her pain is in the next few days after all the adrenaline is way gone because thats when some little stuff will start to show its face (particularly neck pain). but i hope for a speedy recovery for your wife and hope things work out for you that you can end up back in a new Z and or maybe something better.

6MT · 05-17-2013, 10:07 AM

Cars are "things". Wives are forever.

Bucketlist2012 · 05-17-2013, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

Cars are "things". Wives are forever.

Not my First Wife....

TheGreatOne · 05-17-2013, 11:13 AM

Ya, the Z held up very well and protected the wifey. Glad shes ok

Unfortuante about the Z ofcourse, hmm, if you still want that VQ sound look into a slightly used FX35 (which actually sounds more aggressive than a stock 370Z)

370zGatorman · 05-17-2013, 11:28 AM

I traded in my 350z for the 370z after wrecking it. These cars are not so great in the rain. I was bragging about how great my brand new tires were at hugging the road and hydroplaned 10 minutes later

If I get caught out in the rain now I drive like a granny lol I usually drop down to 35-40 on the interstate while other cars are going 70. You also need to be really careful with the gas pedal and just barely apply your foot to the pedal in the rain.

In my case I was on an exit ramp with a curve in the middle that had standing water. I turned the wheel probably an inch to navigate the turn and instantly starting spinning, slid up the grass and into two trees. I wasn't even speeding but the combination of the standing water, the curve and hitting the gas pedal all at the same time produced horrible results.

Since getting the 370z driving like a granny in the rain has worked and I never feel like I can go the speed limit in the rain. It always feels like the car is slipping and sliding all over the place if I get up to higher speeds. I pretty much try not to drive it when it rains now and if I do get caught out in it I slow way down.

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-17-2013, 11:38 AM

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I traded in my 350z for the 370z after wrecking it. These cars are not so great in the rain. I was bragging about how great my brand new tires were at hugging the road and hydroplaned 10 minutes later

If I get caught out in the rain now I drive like a granny lol I usually drop down to 35-40 on the interstate while other cars are going 70. You also need to be really careful with the gas pedal and just barely apply your foot to the pedal in the rain.

In my case I was on an exit ramp with a curve in the middle that had standing water. I turned the wheel probably an inch to navigate the turn and instantly starting spinning, slid up the grass and into two trees. I wasn't even speeding but the combination of the standing water, the curve and hitting the gas pedal all at the same time produced horrible results.

Since getting the 370z driving like a granny in the rain has worked and I never feel like I can go the speed limit in the rain. It always feels like the car is slipping and sliding all over the place if I get up to higher speeds. I pretty much try not to drive it when it rains now and if I do get caught out in it I slow way down.

Minumum speed on a highway is 20 miles below the speed limit. If the speed limit is 65mph or 70mph, and you want to go that slow? You should drive on the local streets.

05-17-2013, 06:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
thekinn Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 208 Drives: 06 350Z LS MT Rep Power: 6863	How was the tire tread pre-accident? Was she driving on bald tires? __________________ 06 Enthusiast MT - v2

05-17-2013, 07:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14859	Lol... I find it funny that "The wife is Fine" was an edit and afterthought. Thankfully she's ok. Sorry about your car but insurance will have you covered. You'll have a brand new Z in no time. Good luck. Vaughanabe13 likes this. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

05-17-2013, 08:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,412 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40571	That's an crazy accident to just walk away from with some burns I am glad she is alright. IMO the Z looks like a very safe car. Pssh, who needs Miata doors, the Z's doors look like the held up fine. DEpointfive0 likes this.

05-17-2013, 10:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
SmokeEater27 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 144 Drives: Like OJ In A Bronco Rep Power: 14	Sorry about the loss of the Z man, and luckily your wife is doing fine. Ive seen cars with damage like this and the drivers not doing so well so shes truly blessed. Definitely just look to see how her pain is in the next few days after all the adrenaline is way gone because thats when some little stuff will start to show its face (particularly neck pain). but i hope for a speedy recovery for your wife and hope things work out for you that you can end up back in a new Z and or maybe something better. __________________ LLUMAR TINT 15% l ARK GT-S SPRINGS l STILLEN GEN 3 C.A.I l MOMO SHIFTER l Z1 SPACERS 20MM (F)/25MM (R).....STILL LOADING

05-17-2013, 10:07 AM	#11 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1792	Cars are "things". Wives are forever. Vaughanabe13, DEpointfive0 and blackcherry20 like this. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

05-17-2013, 08:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
N8GTOL Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 228 Drives: and flies Rep Power: 24	Took one to the chin like a champ. Sorry about the Z, but glad everyone walked away. Thoughts on a replacement vehicle? Hopefully another Z?

05-17-2013, 11:13 AM	#13 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 48 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 23	Ya, the Z held up very well and protected the wifey. Glad shes ok Unfortuante about the Z ofcourse, hmm, if you still want that VQ sound look into a slightly used FX35 (which actually sounds more aggressive than a stock 370Z) __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

05-17-2013, 11:28 AM	#14 (permalink)
370zGatorman Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 113 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 15	I traded in my 350z for the 370z after wrecking it. These cars are not so great in the rain. I was bragging about how great my brand new tires were at hugging the road and hydroplaned 10 minutes later If I get caught out in the rain now I drive like a granny lol I usually drop down to 35-40 on the interstate while other cars are going 70. You also need to be really careful with the gas pedal and just barely apply your foot to the pedal in the rain. In my case I was on an exit ramp with a curve in the middle that had standing water. I turned the wheel probably an inch to navigate the turn and instantly starting spinning, slid up the grass and into two trees. I wasn't even speeding but the combination of the standing water, the curve and hitting the gas pedal all at the same time produced horrible results. Since getting the 370z driving like a granny in the rain has worked and I never feel like I can go the speed limit in the rain. It always feels like the car is slipping and sliding all over the place if I get up to higher speeds. I pretty much try not to drive it when it rains now and if I do get caught out in it I slow way down. blackcherry20 likes this. Last edited by 370zGatorman; 05-17-2013 at 11:31 AM.

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