Guest Nic-Rebel450CA Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 Well, my Z just got punched out... I was driving on the freeway, on my way to work, when I got the unpleasant surprise of seeing headlights pointing at the side of my car. Apparently a Jeep got turned around sideways and launched into my car and T-Boned me on the freeway. It was wet so I started sliding, then started to turn around backwards, then I think my driver side tires blew out and the car turned around backwards. I slit into one of those island dividers where it divides the onramp from the freeway and I hit that and flew over it. Then I hit the curb by the embankment and slid down the embankment to rest. (Surprised as hell that I didnt roll). All of this creating such a stir that hotel guests came out because they heard my car on the freeway! My passenger side is pretty well smashed, and I can only imagine the underside damage after plowing the island and the curb. And my wheels are practically flat on the bottom. The good news is that I am ok, my back is just all tweeked. I'll get some pics of the car when I get it out of the tow yard. Hope it can be salvaged, but I doubt it if the subframe is messed up. All because someone was probably driving too fast on wet roads. Hey, can I join Jackstand Racing now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeizm Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 Damn, bad luck. Its like a fellow Z owner down the road, had this really nice Z, it was my idol. But when I got to speak to this person the back end was written totally off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Gad Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 At least you are OK. Remember, the material items can be raplaced... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z8 Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 I know we're all sorry to hear about a damaged Z, we work so hard to make them nice and it's gone in a moment. The good news is that you're OK and can build another if need be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilRufusKay Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 Glad your OK Nic... It is a F'n shame to hear about your car You are probably lucky it was your passenger side. How far into the cab did the damage come? In other words if you took the same hit on the drivers side would you have gotten hurt worse? Rufus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid240z Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 That's sad to hear, glad your ok and hope your car will be ok too. People just don't know how to drive in the rain. Marcos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synlubes Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 People just don't know how to drive in the rain. Marcos People just don`t know how to drive, period! Glad you came out ok and it sucks about your Z. I don`t know how folks with nice unique cars drive them on our "crazy driver" streets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 sorry about that man... glad ur ok.. if the Z is gone what you gonna do? get another one? mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z8 Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 Hey E.RufusKay I don't want to start anything not in keeping with the thread (oops, too Late) But did you have to do a lift to get the 33's on your Bronco? (My tank is a '93 XLT) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagz Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 Nic - Damn shame about the Z, but like said above, the most important thing is that your ok and will be around to build another one. Be thankful for that and start shopping for another Z to love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaparral2f Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 I'm glad to hear that you're ok. Damn shame about your car though. I sincerly hope that you can get a good lawyer and the idiot that hit you replaces you Z. (Can you say Enzo?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilRufusKay Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 Z8, No... stock suspension....they just fit though!! Rufus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Dreamer Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 Nic-Rebel450CA, sorry to here about your Z, get the legal/insurance stuff taken care of and then I'll show you a clean 72 240Z that I have for sale. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nic-Rebel450CA Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 I am going to try my damndest to keep the car. I hope that the impact with the island wasnt too much for the subframe. The best thing about this car is that it is a 1970 and it is also a low number (#2188). If it cannot be repaired, I will probably hold some of the money I get to pounce on the next good Z that comes along, and use some of it as a down payment for a newer car for a daily driver. Thinking either a BMW 3-series, or the 2 door Subaru 2.5RS AWD that I fell in love with a couple years ago. I am glad that I am ok tho, as I told HeavyZ, "A Z is a Z, but there is only one me!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nic-Rebel450CA Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 Oo, or maybe a Z32 turbo.. mmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 I am glad that I am ok tho, as I told HeavyZ, "A Z is a Z, but there is only one me!" That's the truth. Glad to hear you made it out ok---just get some therapy for the back and hopefully all will be well. Mark made a good point about settling with the insurance company and getting another Z. If they try to stick it to you, make them find a very very good replacement for you. Sometimes they quote ads they see and if you are in the know, many of those cars just are not in good shape like many of our own cars. Keep us posted. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nic-Rebel450CA Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 http://nadaguides.com/Values/ValueCategoryReport.asp?UserID=51074B76250ED&DID=37962&wSec=2&wPg=1207&CategoryId=7&MakeId=1254&VehicleId=24911&Year=1970&ColorId= Here's a good guide site if anyone else needs to prove their Z's worth My bank showed me this when I first bought the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nic-Rebel450CA Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 Here are the pics... There are a few more in my album, these ones tell the story the best though... Left Rear Left Front Right Rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nic-Rebel450CA Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 Surprisingly, the subframe looks fine. Might be able to rebuild! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 ouch man... what you gonna do with it? glad ur ok.. also you want those cali style mirrors? mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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