Wife totalled my Z

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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Originally Posted by 370zGatorman

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.

Nismodean · 05-17-2013, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zGatorman

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.

Because the tires that come with the Z stock are GARBAGE! I drive with these and they're as good in the dry in cornering and way sticker when launching. They've also brought me through hundreds of miles of ice and snow in a two day period as well as total confidence in the rain. I can't think of a single bad thing about them TBH.

kenny's 370z · 05-19-2013, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zGatorman

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.

yep.i wrecked mine friday in the rain due to hydroplaning.i just hope they total it.

blackcherry20 · 05-19-2013, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kenny's 370z

yep.i wrecked mine friday in the rain due to hydroplaning.i just hope they total it.

i guess you're ok. Sucks about your Z though.

kenny's 370z · 05-19-2013, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

i guess you're ok. Sucks about your Z though.

yeah im fine,back was a little sore and my lower left leg from slamming against the dash.

kenny's 370z · 05-19-2013, 04:45 PM

glad that the other guy's wife is ok.that was one hard hit

Z_ealot · 05-19-2013, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kenny's 370z

yeah im fine,back was a little sore and my lower left leg from slamming against the dash.

ouch, glad you're ok dude...sad to see another monterey blue go though, still surprised how well these cars protect the occupants though especially after my accident and being able to walk away from it with just a minor burn on one of my wrists from the airbag delploying.

kenny's 370z · 05-19-2013, 05:48 PM

air bag didnt deploy on me.idk,does this look repairable ? idk if frame is bent or not.

Haboob · 05-20-2013, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by kenny's 370z

air bag didnt deploy on me.idk,does this look repairable ? idk if frame is bent or not.

What does it look like underneath and in the engine compartment?

It does look repairable, but whether they will total it or not is beyond my knowledge.

If I had to guess, they'd repair it.

Edit: How misaligned is the rear quarter and hatch? I just noticed that...

05-17-2013, 11:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
370zGatorman Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 113 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 14	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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kenny's 370z Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: TN Age: 59 Posts: 243 Drives: 2012 frontier sv v6 Rep Power: 14	glad that the other guy's wife is ok.that was one hard hit

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kenny's 370z Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: TN Age: 59 Posts: 243 Drives: 2012 frontier sv v6 Rep Power: 14	air bag didnt deploy on me.idk,does this look repairable ? idk if frame is bent or not.