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Almost Died: Hydroplaned on Freeway Across 5 Lanes Spinning

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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Mathys
Nothing better than the Goodyear F1's in rain. We have rain over here 25% of the year and in medium rain I can still do 90 mph with 275/35/19 on the back. With stock potenza's I would be doing 55 mph max.
Since you seem willing, why don't you take it up to 110 mph in the rain and get back to us. In fact, keep increasing your speed until you finally wreck, then we will know the limits of Goodyear F1's (which will from that point forward be known as Goodyear F.U.s)
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 007gt
same wet weather
same speed,
both RWD
Different driver.
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 10:21 PM
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good to see you and the gf are safe. all i know is clam chowder when its raining and cold as hell FTW. good thing the aerosync is urethane not fiberglass. lol.
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 01:15 AM
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1st Good thing that you are OK
2nd It's time to replace your tires with a better performer in rain Granted that braking hard made the situation worse but a good set of tires should prevent hydroplaned on the first place ... I had a set of Pirelli winter tires and experienced no problem w/ driving around 75+mph on rain (the same thing can't be said about a set of ties on my beater car) ... good luck w/ ur choice of tires

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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 04:41 PM
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glad you guys are ok. I work in the OR so I see it all. Parts are always replaceable, people, not so easy. Oh, my 03 theft recovered Z will hit the road in three weeks. will post pics
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 05:33 PM
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similar thing happened to me. got cut off by a truck and i moved out of the way quickly and lost control while it was raining. spun out across three lanes and i was lucky enough not to hit anything.
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 06:35 PM
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WHOA. Just read the thread, I am glad you are ok dude. I'll call you later to chill.

holla
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Old Dec 29, 2006 | 11:24 PM
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Care
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Glad your still with us.
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 02:31 AM
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[QUOTE=ElohiteI was cruising home in 1 lane over from the fast lane, going 70
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This truck is shooting water onto my windshield so its hard to see and on top of that it is also throwing rocks that I hear chipping at my windshield.
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May have been a bit fast for the conditions you mentioned. Glad you guys are ok, sounds like you lucked out on the timing.
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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 09:39 PM
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Small Update

As of now I have completey fixed all the broken undertrays under the car. It cost around 800 at the dealer... And I got my 30k servicing there at the same time. So the car is driveable, just looking ugly.

I still need to put my stock exhaust on due to my helix having major dents.

My GF's Christmas gift finally came after being shipped to the wrong address. Varis B-Pillars and CF Emblem Inserts, all from Intense. I love her.

I have also ordered Queenz350z's full Shine Auto Proj Amuse replica kit and should expect it here in about 2 weeks.

I'll post some pictures up in a few weeks when everything is fixed and complete.
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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 11:02 PM
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sucks..i wouldve been scared too. Glad u and ur gf are alright. Car can always be taken care of.
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 12:29 AM
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good to hear you're alright. Where on 580 was this? because I can't remember anywhere there is a stretch of grass... anyhoo, gl with all the repairs and whatnot. tell us how it is having to go back to a stock exhaust

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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 12:37 AM
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im glad your allright man.
it coulda of ended much worse.

this week seems like its not a good week for me or you.....
my car ended up rolling back to a wall while i was at a 7-11 getting some stuff.


well hope to best for you and the car.
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Old Jan 13, 2007 | 04:06 PM
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I got the stock exhaust on now...

I sorta enjoy the sound change, but the Helix just was a tad louder and meaner.
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Old Jan 13, 2007 | 05:08 PM
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dude that sucks. im really liking your body kit though..badass Z dude even when it's all messed up, im just trying to imagine it all fixed
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Old Jan 13, 2007 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by ulose23
dude that sucks. im really liking your body kit though..badass Z dude even when it's all messed up, im just trying to imagine it all fixed
https://my350z.com/forum/media-share/220879-my-2006-t-i-meet-pics.html

some pics of it normal before the accident
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Old Jan 13, 2007 | 11:03 PM
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Glad you 2 and the z are ok for the most part.
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