sticky280zx Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 So here's the story....Dad called me at 7 something this morning (which never happens) and i didnt wake up, calls again at 9 or so..pick up and get the great news. Last night around 1030 or so he was at a stop light (that was green) and was throwing away some trash (they have cans in the left lane) when a guy was coming up quick so he punched it to avoid the guy behind him. On the turn left, the car started to fishtail and he overcorrected and it went over the curb and under a "cut down" tree still connected to the "stump" that is about 5feet off the ground and apparently the car slid under and one small branch went through the window. Thankfully noone was riding with my Dad or it didnt hit 2 feet farther or he might not be here....He is ok and doing fine. Ofcourse he's just sick because of it and just hoping that insurance works everything out and a cheap buyback so he can transplant everything into a new car but who knows......on with the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticky280zx Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 sorry for the crappy cell pics but you get it...haha sorry about the thumbs up but thats for all the "wheel whores" that are always hating on "rotas" my dad said that he was going about 20-30when it spun out and they hit the curb and just barely bent so nothing wrong with these wheels guys they are legit and good quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Ouch, that was a nice ZX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Wow very lucky to have walked out, what a close call. The car can be rebuilt on another chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsun723 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 That was a wicked ZX. Good luck with the insurance and I'm glad your dad is doing a-ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Last night around 1030 or so he was at a stop light (that was green) and was throwing away some trash (they have cans in the left lane) when a guy was coming up quick so he punched it to avoid the guy behind him. On the turn left, the car started to fishtail and he overcorrected and it went over the curb If I was the Dad and my son told me that story, I would be skeptical at best... Me thinks Dad was messing around and lost it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticky280zx Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 Wow very lucky to have walked out, what a close call. The car can be rebuilt on another chassis. Exactly and just so happens i have a zx thats a perfect candidate If I was the Dad and my son told me that story, I would be skeptical at best... Me thinks Dad was messing around and lost it. Yessir we're on the same page but hey...either way hes safe and insurace is looking at it and should total it soon enough because it is jacckkkked on that drivers side. Now one other reason im no soooo skeptical is because the other driver was behind him and witnessed it all as well as called the cops and he hadnt been drinking so it really was just and accident and i already knew it was gonna happen sometime sooner or later, just hoping it wouldnt. Only thing that sucks is the insurance policy ends on the 31st and was going to bump it up 5k cause of some mods that were going to be installed but oh well, it will just have to go on the next car and will be back bigger and better soon enough Hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Yessir we're on the same page but hey...either way hes safe I don't know what kind of sense of humor your dad has, but now might be the time to sit him down and have a son to father talk about honesty... Glad he didn't get hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticky280zx Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 heres some before pics just for some added effect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Purple240zt Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Wow, nice car man. Sorry to see what happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T. Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Sweet wheels. What are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatBlack Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 ^ heh. Search "rudypoochris" I'm assuming the thumbs up means the Rotas are okay? Glad to hear he didn't get injured, and good luck with the new build you guys will have going on soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticky280zx Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 wellll....all of the wheels, but the passenger rear, have a nice bump in them but it isnt shiiiiiat compared to a cheap wheel that couldve cracked all to hell/busted on impact...as far as i am concerned looks like THESE rota's are a great quality wheel (granted they arent 350 a set) but also for custom offset/fitment and all that jazz they even further prove to me that they are more than worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citjet Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Wow, that was a beautiful ZX! I hope you get your insurance check and swap it over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigenOut-S30 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Man sorry to see that happen! it was a very clean S130. It looks like the wheels should be able to be fixed. A wheel shop should be able to heat them and get the bends out. Good luck with everything and glad to see your Pop is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Sorry to hear the terrible news. Thats awful, loved your Dad's car especially when you posted pics of it on one of my posts. The important thing is that Dad is fine! Next ZX...should be a T-Top turbo...no need for after market sunroofs! BTW...this cutie is for sale...2 owner..54,000 original miles and will be fairly local to you soon: Yasin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big-phil Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 man that sucks!! whats going to happen to the car? I need one gunmetal center cap if anything goes up for sale!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticky280zx Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 Sorry to hear the terrible news. Thats awful, loved your Dad's car especially when you posted pics of it on one of my posts. The important thing is that Dad is fine! Next ZX...should be a T-Top turbo...no need for after market sunroofs! BTW...this cutie is for sale...2 owner..54,000 original miles and will be fairly local to you soon: Yasin Pops doesnt like the ttops just like me, and that car came like that from the factory, my granddad bought this car brand damn new from the dealership in dallas and had the sunroof/moonroof installed as well as a badass gold pinstripe job but that was forever ago, but i will definately miss that car. Nothings for sale Phil lol damn vultures lol i'll just say if he gets new wheels those will be mine. And thanks yasin, very nice car but i have a shell waiting on the swap right now, he's just wanting to buy one from a guy here thats already mostly done (paint/body) so he just would have to swap his drivetrain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoNkEyT88 Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 It amazes me to see how much some people will risk to try to save a few seconds instead of slowing down. Take the guy for all he's worth.. which must be a lot considering how little time he has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Vulture here! Is he going to tranfer the whole MSA kit as well? It doesn't look to screwed up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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