Everybody that takes the crash bar out for a body kit etc., needs to look at this. Driving without one isn't very safe. It ties your whole front end together.

 

^Uhh most people dump it for FI or track cars

 

Troof ^

I dont think i have seen a body kit that removes the crash bar yet, but def turbos

 

I have mine removed due to FI, and I was being sarcastic in my first post. That little piece of metal didn't do jack spit.

 

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Methinks you are not familiar with the term “exaggeration for effect.”

I’m being facetious, of course. And so was NoQuestionZ. His intention was a little humor, which is much appreciated here.

--Spike

 

Z's are so safe though ?
Op glad to hear you walked out alright

 

That car took one hell of a hit, looks like it did the job in saving you.

Crash bar, helps a bit. It seems like it doesnt, but boxed aluminum is pretty strong. The main thing it does is displace energy, energy that does not get to the driver.

 

I'll let my interfooler do that

 

fair enough, guess im just having a bad day lol.

 

I'd like to know what the OP was doing right before the crash. The picture with the two truck in the background appears to have been taken at the scene, so it doesn't look like weather was a factor.

To run into something like a tractor trailer truck without even hitting the brakes suggests a definite lack of attention to driving the car, but there may be a better explanation.

 

^^ Texting?

You do in fact see the tow truck, and the pavement is dry.

--Spike

 

Texting and driving. Only possible answer because that's what they say on the news. If you don't text and drive you will never have a wreck. EVER.

/thread.

 

I am glad you are okay Eric which is the most important thing. Sad to see this happen to a old timer Z owner. Wish you the best of luck

 

Eric is certainly making no effort to hide anything. He’s an upstanding guy who obviously believes in full disclosure. I see no reason to doubt what he says happened.

--Spike

 

Thankfully you were ok Eric, Z can always be replaced but you can't

Hopefully you stick around with whatever car you choose, it was certainly a pleasure to talk to you at our monthly meet over the years

 

You make a wise observation…

I remember many years ago (around 1965) when my brother totaled my Dad’s 356 Porsche.

My brother was very concerned what Dad’s reaction would be (how mad he would get) and the wrecked car. Although my brother was unhurt, the anxiety was torture. He was suffering.

Dad, of course, wasn’t worried about the car. His only concern was my brother’s safety, and was relieved that his son was unhurt.

 

Ik

The guy I bought my abused Z from had it removed.

It was taught when taking an I-CAR cert. class on frame repair that I had taken several years ago. Pretty much what Terrasmak said. Also saves you from some very costly repairs when the damage gets into your frame rails/engine without it. In this case it's f'ed no matter what though.

 

I didn't complain. He said "long story short" for the deets on how the crash happened... Then tells how the forum is a wealth of knowledge and we are all cool dudes(except me apparently) etc.

He basically said the caveman speak version of the accident. I just don't like when people say stuff like: "So there I was about to bang this super hot chick.... long story short she beat me at Scrabble with a Triple Word Score"

The part of the story I want to hear is omitted.

Golly, thanks! At least someone has their internetz sarcasm/bs filter on...


Having a bad day? Long story short you have the herpes??

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Written in the most sarcastic way possible.

I understand text is hard to interpret. I do my best to try to be funny all the time vs. a straight up sh1thead.

Good day sir.

 

Glad you are alive man!

 

I appreciate the support and interest. I was distracted but not by texting. I was coming up the ramp from Santa Fe that also turns into the transition to the north 710 from the S 405. I glanced down to change the radio station, looked up and impacted. The truck I hit had gone into a hard braking situation. I remember seeing lots of blue smoke from his tires just before I hit. The conditions changed quickly and I was not prepared. I didn't post this information earlier out of caution. But now, the insurance has the full police report as well as my description.

Interesting side story: My key ring sheared off a good section of the ignition key, leaving just a nub sticking out. CHP officer told me to try and start it. There was just enough of the key left to try it, the engine turned over but would not start.

After the tow to the storage lot, the tow truck driver and I looked all through the car for my keys. I was concerned because my only house key is on that key ring. We checked everywhere, under the seats, the floor boards, door pockets, hatch area, center compartment, rear compartments (those doors all popped open) and found nothing.

So I went home and called the locksmith who, because of the security type key I had could not help me. I had to break into my house... To keep the cold out I used my drill, some wood screws and an old sleeping bag to cover the window. Then I blocked off that area with a large blanket and that did the trick to keep the living room warm.

A friend suggested that maybe the key ring bounced off the floor board and may have gotten lodged up under the dash board. We had not looked there and it seemed plausible. This morning a friend from work went around the corner to the storage lot to check out the theory. He found my key ring but not under the dash, it was inside the passenger side airbag.... wish I had video of that happening.

So, first thing this morning, the glass guy comes and fixes the window so my house is secure, I got my keys back shortly after that and then insurance called and the car has been moved to their inspection facility.

I been throwing down ibuprofin and water all day, got a massage and took a hot soak in the tub and am feeling mostly back to rights. Most of the lower back soreness is gone, just some left in the back of my neck and upper back.

The truck in the picture is the truck I hit. The tow truck had not yet arrived yet. CHP on the scene mentioned that the liability bar on the truck was bent. I didn't look at it but I expect the law probably requires replacement. The driver spoke no English but somehow worked his way through the interview with CHP. He was not injured.

I plan to get a Hyundai Santa Fe Sport.