fastzcars Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 Damn. I was merging on the onramp and a 18 wheeler squeezed me to the wall. All I could do was brace myself for the impacted. All 4 corners are damaged. The hood looks like a taco. Pictures to follow. And next need end I was going to a track event in California Speedway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest iskone Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 WTF!? Is this a death to Z's week? Hate to hear it man, I feel your pain hope you got insurance. sounds like it was the other guys fault, hope so. Isk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastzcars Posted July 16, 2005 Author Share Posted July 16, 2005 Ya iskone it was his fault. I have insurance with Hagerty.My car looks like your's, only all four corners are gone. I bounced off the concrete wall 2 times and hit both from and rear wheels of the semi's trailer.I don't think he even felt the impact. He didn't stop to see if I was alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8dats Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 he didnt stop? what a jerk off! im glad you are ok (hope) it could have been worse semi vs z! man thats 2 z's in such a short time! sorry to hear about it man u put sooo much work into your car and it was sweet again sorry to hear about your misfortune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNeedForZ Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 I feel really sorry for both of you. All the time, money and works, gone. And that trucker didn't even stop?!?! He should be in jail. These crash stories are the reason why I got 2 Z's even though I only restore one at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 Sucks! Fight it if you can! Same thing happened to me on an on-ramp in my CRX, but I actually pulled over to let the truck (who was forcing his way) go by. He dragged his tire along the side of my car and probably didn't even know it...I filed a police report and they came back saying they weren't aware of any such incident. Bastards...I don't give way to no one anymore. cept cute girls. I was looking forward to seeing your car too! Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VRJoe Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 That sucks. Did you get a tag number or anything ???? Any witnesses ???? I hope so, that way the police can file a report that will help your claim. - Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartman Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 What a major bummer you had a really nice ride. Too bad about your car, but I'm glad that your alright. Maybe you'll be able to salvage most of your work and transplant it into another Z? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_hunt Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Your right, he probably didn't see you until it was too late, then he just hauled ***. Were you merging lanes on an on ramp or from an on ramp to the freeway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastzcars Posted July 17, 2005 Author Share Posted July 17, 2005 We were merging on an onramp to the freeway . It happened so fast, that it seemed that everything was going slow motion. By the time I stopped moving the truck was hauling down the freeway. I went to the emergncy room to get xrays. Luckly no broken tailbone. But man does my but hurt. I didn't have my seat belt too tight and I bounced up and landed on the side door portion of the roll cage. Stupid me having it on and not even having it tight? I AAA tow truck showed up in like 10 minutes and had me hauled off the freeway. He was scared that we would be hit because there is no emergncy lane on that onramp. AAA said they would call CHP for me but they didn't show in that 10 minutes. Well after we got off the freeway I called the non-emercy number to the CHP and they said since I didn't need an ambulance and the car was already off the freeway, I should go the the local CHP office on monday to file a report during normal business hours? I have no witnesses. But at least the Hagerty rep on the phone was very nice , she seemed very concered about my welfare and said a local rep would call and take a report on monday.Wish me luck guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop N Wood Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 This is certainly a twist on all arguments about whether street cages are safe for an unhelmeted driver!! What's next, a butt bucket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastzcars Posted July 17, 2005 Author Share Posted July 17, 2005 pop n wood. That's funny. But it hurts when I laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Meister Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 I am really sorry to hear about your collision but am glad you were not seriously injured. And your Z was so nice!!!! But knowing you, there will be an even better replacement coming. Good luck, I hope everything works out ok. Hanns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastzcars Posted July 17, 2005 Author Share Posted July 17, 2005 Pop n wood > I do have to comment that the passanger compartment held up fine, I mean considering the force of the impact ,the doors arn't even out of alingment with the strickers. I'm sure the combination of subframe connectors, cage, and front and rear strut towers, reinforced the whole car. I would say without a doubt that I would have been much more seriously injured if I didn't have the stuff I did put in. If I only had my seat belt on tight I would have walk away WITHOUT A SCRATCH. Now excuse me while I go ice my BUT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop N Wood Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Yeah, guess I should second what every one says about being glad you're not seriously hurt. Didn't sound all that serious first time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastzcars Posted July 17, 2005 Author Share Posted July 17, 2005 Don't swet it PopN wood, that was a funny comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastzcars Posted July 17, 2005 Author Share Posted July 17, 2005 Well here she is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quicker240 Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 You may not be as bad off as you think.Looks like a lot of sheetmetal damage to me,but not unrepairable at all.Be able to tell more when the hood opens.The fact that the doors are not moved is a GREAT sign.Personally,I would fix that car in a minute.Tough break for sure but think of all those BRAND NEW parts you get to put on.I would try to get a reasonable settlement based on an outside paint shop,and reassemble the front clip myself(depending on the underneath damage).Maybe let the pros do the rear quarter and paint it all.Just another option/opinion I guess,lookin for the bright side.I just hate letting other people work on my car if I dont completely trust them,like shortcut body shops and hack job painters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastzcars Posted July 17, 2005 Author Share Posted July 17, 2005 all four wheels are going different directions. Surelly all the suspension pieces are gone. I think all I can truelly save would be the Engine,trans, diff, interior. I can't believe the glass is intact. I know what's sad was that the body didn't have any bondo. It was all straight metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR240Z Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 im sorry luis, its hard to see things like this i cant believe it happened to you, very glad to see that your ok though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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