just totaled my 350zr
02-21-2011, 02:21 AM
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Wait a sec, 87 MPH? Is my math right?
Even in the flattest, most open parts of the states the speed limit is only 80. So either you were driving like a complete retard IN THE RAIN or you typed the wrong number.
You say the car sucks in the rain, which is does, but almost ANY vehicle could hydroplane going that fast over water.
You'll get no sympathy from anyone here for crashing your car because you don't understand driving mechanics. How about you just lay off the pedal when the conditions are bad. You could have killed someone going that fast in the wet.
Even in the flattest, most open parts of the states the speed limit is only 80. So either you were driving like a complete retard IN THE RAIN or you typed the wrong number.
You say the car sucks in the rain, which is does, but almost ANY vehicle could hydroplane going that fast over water.
You'll get no sympathy from anyone here for crashing your car because you don't understand driving mechanics. How about you just lay off the pedal when the conditions are bad. You could have killed someone going that fast in the wet.
please translate ?
02-21-2011, 06:48 AM
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Its a poor carpenter who blames his tools. Slow down before you kill an innocent bystander in your fully insured car. Im glad you didn't kill anyone (including yourself), but you do deserve an insurance rate increase.
Like they taught in drivers ed: Slow down in the rain! I give you credit for at least admiting how fast you were going. Hows that economy in Greece BTW?
Like they taught in drivers ed: Slow down in the rain! I give you credit for at least admiting how fast you were going. Hows that economy in Greece BTW?
02-21-2011, 07:00 AM
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I am from Puerto Rico where we have a LOT of twisty roads. Also when it rains there is a lot of small water currents on the road. To be honest when it is raining I RESPECT the road even if it is a straight bit of road. When it is dry I drive carefully when there is traffic and I floor it only when I see an empty road. I think next time you should reconsider driving any vehicle aggressively when the road is wet.
02-21-2011, 07:23 AM
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You sure know how to stick it to us....
02-21-2011, 08:29 AM
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Honestly, I've had traction issues doing 40mph in the rain. You couldn't pay me to do twice that.
02-21-2011, 09:40 AM
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OP, You maybe right, it's the car. I think you need to take insurance proceeds and buy another Z. Then wait for another rainy day and see if it happens again at the same speed and same section of road.
02-21-2011, 10:19 AM
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I agree and in my opinion the OEM tires are downright dangerous in the wet. When they reach their limit of traction they let go suddenly without warning and it is very difficult to react quickly enough to maintain control. I changed to Goodyear Eagle F1 tires after going through my OEM tires and they are much better and more predictable in the wet.
If your driving style does not test the car's limits then you will be fine. However, if you tend to drive more aggressively, even in the wet, you need to be a skillful driver to stay safe. Unfortuately most young drivers do not have the experience or driving skill to safely drive a 350/370z to its full capability. That is why these cars have one of the highest death rates in the U.S.
If your driving style does not test the car's limits then you will be fine. However, if you tend to drive more aggressively, even in the wet, you need to be a skillful driver to stay safe. Unfortuately most young drivers do not have the experience or driving skill to safely drive a 350/370z to its full capability. That is why these cars have one of the highest death rates in the U.S.
02-21-2011, 01:08 PM
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Im afraid to even go speed limit sometimes when it rains heavily, but going 80 around a turn is pretty damn gutsy. Glad your alive though. You must have had too much trust in yourself and the car to be doing that.
02-21-2011, 01:31 PM
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02-21-2011, 01:53 PM
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If your driving style does not test the car's limits then you will be fine. However, if you tend to drive more aggressively, even in the wet, you need to be a skillful driver to stay safe. Unfortuately most young drivers do not have the experience or driving skill to safely drive a 350/370z to its full capability. That is why these cars have one of the highest death rates in the U.S.
Add on the fact that the OP said the tires were at 50% condition. (Probably 20% in the rear and 60% in the front.) Then the OP should have backed down the speed.
Crap OEM tires, sure but I can not blame this completely on Bridgestone.