I'm an idiot. I broke my 370 two months in. Please don't laugh.

voegelin · 08-02-2013, 12:23 AM

Oh guys. Bad night.

Driving home with a buddy and decided to show him how cool my car was. Of course that was a mistake, because while my car may be cool, it reacts badly to an idiot behind the wheel (me).

Took a left turn slow then nailed it with (please don't laugh at me) traction off. Went way wide, way fast. Got off the gas too fast, snapped the other way too fast, lost it. Went over the median sideways.

Damage report:

Two driver side airbags deployed (I have no idea why, I just hit a median with my wheels). One of those airbags is inside the seat lining, so the seat is all torn apart.
Crunched Rays rear rim (not salvageable)
Rear wheel is bent about 10 degrees inwards at the bottom
No body or underside damage as far as i can tell

I think that's it.

Will this cost me my life's savings?

Now I am going to go to sit in a corner in a fetal position while rocking back and forth, crying and sucking my thumb.

2xtreme1 · 08-02-2013, 12:24 AM

omg! O.O
Any pics??

voegelin · 08-02-2013, 12:32 AM

No. I was too upset to take pics. Dude, I had to suffer the indignity of having my 18 year old son come to pick me up after the tow truck took baby away. He put his arm around me and lectured me about cautious driving.

frost · 08-02-2013, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by voegelin

He put his arm around me and lectured me about cautious driving.

voegelin · 08-02-2013, 12:39 AM

Please remove that emoticon. That is not freaking funny. Some people have no empathy.

nogoodname · 08-02-2013, 12:44 AM

You must have stomped that pedal hard. Every now and then I pull a power slide just for fun but you gotta try small ones first.

We can't tell you how much it will cost because there arent any pics but the cost of airbags won't be cheap at all.

b15 · 08-02-2013, 12:45 AM

Showing off gone wrong. Sucks but at least you're not hurt. I suggest next time you learn how your car reacts at it's limit on a track.

frost · 08-02-2013, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by voegelin

Please remove that emoticon. That is not freaking funny. Some people have no empathy.

You have to laugh it off or you're just gonna drive yourself nuts. Don't be a cry baby about it. Everyone walked away, that's the important thing.

voegelin · 08-02-2013, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by b15

Showing off gone wrong. Sucks but at least you're not hurt. I suggest next time you learn how your car reacts at it's limit on a track.

Yes, you are quite right. thank you for that advice that came two hours too late.

voegelin · 08-02-2013, 12:50 AM

I was kidding about your emoticon Bad Cop. But I am a big baby.

nogoodname · 08-02-2013, 12:50 AM

The thread is going nowhere with no pics. Might as well delete it.

Trips · 08-02-2013, 12:51 AM

I see we need this here!!

Op,

Glad to hear your OKay!

That the important thing

synolimit · 08-02-2013, 12:52 AM

So we know your a father of a pretty old kid. I assume older people not only have car insurance but good car insurance!! Just take the hit of $40 more a half and turn that **** in! No sense droppin a few grand cash if you don't have to.

voegelin · 08-02-2013, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname

The thread is going nowhere with no pics. Might as well delete it.

You are a hard, cold person.

b15 · 08-02-2013, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by voegelin

Yes, you are quite right. thank you for that advice that came two hours too late.

Sarcasm from the guy who tried to show off and wrecked his car.

Happy motoring!

08-02-2013, 12:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
voegelin Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 27 Drives: Black 2011 Touring Rep Power: 12	I'm an idiot. I broke my 370 two months in. Please don't laugh. Oh guys. Bad night. Driving home with a buddy and decided to show him how cool my car was. Of course that was a mistake, because while my car may be cool, it reacts badly to an idiot behind the wheel (me). Took a left turn slow then nailed it with (please don't laugh at me) traction off. Went way wide, way fast. Got off the gas too fast, snapped the other way too fast, lost it. Went over the median sideways. Damage report: Two driver side airbags deployed (I have no idea why, I just hit a median with my wheels). One of those airbags is inside the seat lining, so the seat is all torn apart. Crunched Rays rear rim (not salvageable) Rear wheel is bent about 10 degrees inwards at the bottom No body or underside damage as far as i can tell I think that's it. Will this cost me my life's savings? Now I am going to go to sit in a corner in a fetal position while rocking back and forth, crying and sucking my thumb.

08-02-2013, 12:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
voegelin Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 27 Drives: Black 2011 Touring Rep Power: 12	No. I was too upset to take pics. Dude, I had to suffer the indignity of having my 18 year old son come to pick me up after the tow truck took baby away. He put his arm around me and lectured me about cautious driving. DIGItonium, onzedge, LMBmikeZ and 13 others like this.

08-02-2013, 12:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36571	Showing off gone wrong. Sucks but at least you're not hurt. I suggest next time you learn how your car reacts at it's limit on a track. onzedge, DEpointfive0 and MarkGideon like this.

08-02-2013, 12:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
voegelin Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 27 Drives: Black 2011 Touring Rep Power: 12	I was kidding about your emoticon Bad Cop. But I am a big baby. tower74 likes this. Last edited by voegelin; 08-02-2013 at 12:51 AM. Reason: didn't speak to the previous post

08-02-2013, 12:50 AM	#11 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	The thread is going nowhere with no pics. Might as well delete it. FPenvy and luigi90210 like this.

08-02-2013, 12:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
2xtreme1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Eastvale, California Age: 31 Posts: 494 Drives: 11' 370Z 7 A/T Sport Rep Power: 13	omg! O.O Any pics??

08-02-2013, 12:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
voegelin Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 27 Drives: Black 2011 Touring Rep Power: 12	Please remove that emoticon. That is not freaking funny. Some people have no empathy.

08-02-2013, 12:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	You must have stomped that pedal hard. Every now and then I pull a power slide just for fun but you gotta try small ones first. We can't tell you how much it will cost because there arent any pics but the cost of airbags won't be cheap at all.

08-02-2013, 12:51 AM	#12 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	I see we need this here!! Op, Glad to hear your OKay! That the important thing nogoodname, DIGItonium, Waiz and 6 others like this. __________________

08-02-2013, 12:52 AM	#13 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3388	So we know your a father of a pretty old kid. I assume older people not only have car insurance but good car insurance!! Just take the hit of $40 more a half and turn that **** in! No sense droppin a few grand cash if you don't have to. __________________ 13 370z-

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