philiow313 Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 I totalled my Z on Sunday. Driving on some winding backroads with my Subaru club. Roads were a tad damp from rain earlier. Came to a turn no more than 4 miles from the end of our route. It was a downhill, sweeping righthander. Turned the wheel, and the car didn't turn ANY. Went straight off the road at about 50mph, went over a ditch and hit the embankment. Brakes locked up on me, and being wet I had no time to pump the brakes as almost instantly I hit. Car is a total loss. I figure I just hydroplaned, seeing as how I'd just replaced all the steering components below the steering box. My tire tread wasn't more than 10% more than illegal levels. I have a 1980 280ZX 5speed that needs to be parted out. Being 18, I couldn't afford insurance to my car, so I only had liability and property damage. If you need parts, please let me know, and how much your willing to pay. I'll have pics of the damage tonight. I'm so glad to have my life and my passenger's life still. He and I are very thankful. The Z is quite the strong car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 glad ur ok, sorry to hear about your loss. really though the most important thing is that nobody got hurt. best of luck. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillZ260 Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 yeah! Glad you are ok, cars will come and go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LS1T Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 Sorry to hear about that. Glad everyone is ok and that the ZX held up good enough to keep you safe! What color was your interior? Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philiow313 Posted April 21, 2004 Author Share Posted April 21, 2004 here are some pics sitting in my backyard, its resting place for the next few months. its stock other than a catless 2.5"catback exhaust, bosch platinum plugs, taylor plug wires, axxis brake pads, goodridge front SS lines (i have rear lines but they didnt fit on my years setup), energy suspension front sway bar end links*red*, and energy suspension tension rod bushings*black* i did put in 2 pioneer 3-way 6x9's behind the driver and passenger seats just about a month ago. it does have two aftermarket headlights, which do still work, but im not sure what brand. they are very bright though. the interior is tan, with leather seats, which have some slight cracking but no tears. the dash is brown, and PERFECT. Larry, COZY Z COLE, can attest to that. pictures can be taken for anyone interested. the door panels are a bit dirty on the top sides, but also nearly flawless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philiow313 Posted April 21, 2004 Author Share Posted April 21, 2004 Also, anyone in need of struts/shocks, I did just replace all four. Unfortunately i believe the front two are destroyed. The rears have no more than 500 miles on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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