Almost Died: Hydroplaned on Freeway Across 5 Lanes Spinning
12-28-2006, 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.
12-29-2006, 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
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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12-29-2006, 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
12-29-2006, 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.
12-30-2006, 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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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.
01-11-2007, 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.
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.
01-12-2007, 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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01-12-2007, 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.
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.
01-13-2007, 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 
some pics of it normal before the accident
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