Don't drift in parking lots with concrete curbs....I broke my Z
04-06-2005, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by SH1FT-Z
So I proceed to take my first turn around a light pole in 2nd gear and after I cleared the light pole, I modulated the throttle to keep the wheels spinning. But woe is me, I haven't had much practice with drifing on my new wheels. I put too much gas onto it and started to lose control of the car. I stomped on the brakes, but it was already too late...I was headed for a concrete curb....CRASH!!!
04-06-2005, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by SH1FT-Z
I probably don't, but like many prople, I like to think I know what I'm doing. 
04-06-2005, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by spf4000
Just be more careful next time, okay? I wouldn't want a forum member getting hurt. I'd recommend going to a drift school or drifting event where you can practice drifting on a wide-open paddock. That's how I learned to drift! It's amazing how fast you can pick it up with the right environment and the right teacher!
Anyways, here are the pics of the damage:
04-06-2005, 06:02 PM
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Plus I definitely didn't puncture my tire, which is good, but I did bend the rim. 
I'm not sure about the power steering cooler either, I think I'm gonna need a new one. What do y'all think? (BTW: the body shop guy hasn't really gotten around to inspecting everything yet)
I'm not sure about the power steering cooler either, I think I'm gonna need a new one. What do y'all think? (BTW: the body shop guy hasn't really gotten around to inspecting everything yet)
04-06-2005, 07:03 PM
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Ouch!!! 
Sorry to hear that man. Good luck with the repairs. Just by the looks of it, your wheel has to be replaced. Some shops may say they can fix it but it's not going to be 100%. So just for safe measures & the money to fix the wheel, just buy a new one.
Guess someone thought they could drift cars like on GT4
Sorry to hear that man. Good luck with the repairs. Just by the looks of it, your wheel has to be replaced. Some shops may say they can fix it but it's not going to be 100%. So just for safe measures & the money to fix the wheel, just buy a new one.
Guess someone thought they could drift cars like on GT4
04-06-2005, 08:48 PM
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Get the Koyo Radiator.....the OEM one is almost 700 bucks. Also, a new OEM bumper will be the same price as a good aftermarket one. They both have to be prepped and painted. At least the damage isn't that bad. You could probably just fix it yourself. Don't get your insurance company involved.....they'll raise your rates. Think of increased rates for 3 years and then the price for new parts that you would have replaced anyway
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04-07-2005, 09:10 PM
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it reminds me of those good old times when i was young (16) and stupid...had a new (00) mustang v6 back then, my 1st car... wrecked it due to my stupidity thinking im a badass driver with 8 month driving experience, racing y friends 1.8 turbo jetta with a chip and CAI and exhaust... hit a guardrail, 8 grand in damages =D, BUT i managed to drive it back home, with fron wheels facing different directions, one of them being a spare tire, since the stock rim had a 3" hole in it...lol...
04-08-2005, 01:03 AM
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I saw this in the classifieds:
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116884
looks like a great deal and just at the right time for you!
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116884
looks like a great deal and just at the right time for you!
04-08-2005, 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by 03Z33
I saw this in the classifieds:
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116884
looks like a great deal and just at the right time for you!
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116884
looks like a great deal and just at the right time for you!
04-08-2005, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by longbowe
If you leave the front bumper cover off, do you still have to mount a license plate?
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