so is there a thread that lists out all the cars that wrecked?

I heard one Z went over the side.

 

Ftw!

 

I kinda hope not ... I mean, I'm very curious too, but being public roads, probably not the best idea to blab about accidents, especially when insurance is surely involved.

 

well I keep hearing people say more cars wrecked this year than last. I remember of only three wrecks last year.

jamez was one (but not a 'wreck') I can think of.

 

I know for sure 1 silver Z that went into an 8ft ditch, he basically rode it in. Not too bad, looked much worse that it was I am sure. There was another car that went completely off the side by deals gap. Not sure what kind of vehicle that was though. There were lots of ems vehicles on scene. I saw a bike that slid off the side of the road but he seemed okay.

 

Thanks for the compliment, the kit is from Ibherdesign, its the Venom kit that they no longer produce from what I understand.

Not many people like the kit actually. I have heard some very negative things about the way the car looks. Good thing I am not self conscious. The vip look is exactly what I am going for. I just need to drop it even lower to get the full look. Problem is when i do that I cant drive anywhere which is why I am running stock suspension right now. i am trying to decide what suspension to run, the topsecert robtura or air bags. I want to be able to raise and lower the car on demand. This way life isnt so difficult.

 

that bodykit will never look VIP. I don't like it, but it's not my car and you can do what you want. not here to hate

 

I saw two bikers on the ground (at different times). one near the dam after the skyway and one on the dragon.

we had a guy's car in our group on the trip home break down (MAF sensor) and his rotors cracked after a run on the Skyway (AP 6 piston). sucked but thankfully nothing serious.

 

Serious???

 

I know where those robtura's came from!!! Love them!

 

^ I heard about you at Zdayz... you have quite the reputation.

 

+1 I hope there weren't more wrecks then last year.

If I remember correctly last year a few Gs (maybe only one) got ran off the road by a dump truck. A highly modified 300ZX was totalled and one more I can't remember.

The most eery though was driving by the scene of an accident with some biker laying in the middle of the road with a tarp over his body and you could only see his boots. This wasn't even on the dragon, it was on a less traveled side road.

Truth be told: It's not IF it's WHEN you get into an accident on the dragon. I probably won't ever go on it again. Too many factors that are completely out of your hands. 5 plus times is enough for me.

 

Who ya talking about?

Why would you think it would never look vip?

Here is how to make a car look VIP.

1. Get a car. VIP styling generally begins with a large, rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan. In the U.S., Lexus and Infiniti sedans are the most popular platforms for VIP modification, but European imports such as Mercedes are growing more common, and even American cars are sometimes done up in VIP Style,

* Unless you're a purist, the model of car isn't as important as how it looks. People are increasingly applying VIP styling to Kias, Scions, and even minivans, but you want a flawless car, not a beater.

* VIP cars are traditionally black, white, grey or silver. Try to find an appropriate car in one of these colors or have it professionally painted one of these colors. If you're not too concerned about the constraints of tradition, you can choose any color you like.

2. Lower the car as far as it will go. There are a couple of ways to lower the vehicle. Probably the most popular now is the use of air suspension, since many of the high-end models that are modified into VIP cars already come equipped with air suspension. Since factory air suspension won't allow you to lower the car enough, many enthusiasts install a special air control system. Coilovers can also attain the desired lowness. Try to minimize the distance between the wheel and the fender.

3. Install very wide, low-offset custom wheels. The wheels are perhaps the most important characteristic of VIP styling. Oversize (18-20") wheels are essential. Another almost-universal trait is that the wheels should be flush with the car's fenders, which requires a very low wheel offset (rear-wheel drive vehicles typically have a lower offset than front-wheel drive vehicles, but most VIP-styled cars have even lower offsets). Negative camber angle (the angle between the vertical axis of the wheel and the vertical axis of the vehicle, as viewed from the front or rear) is also very common. Wheels with large lips are common, but not essential.

4. Mount smaller than recommended tires on the wheels so the tires pull away from the wheel's mounting edge. Tires are usually stretched dangerously thin on the wheels, as tire stretching (hipari) allows a flush, or close to flush, wheel to fender fit. The idea is not to tuck the wheel into the fender but rather have the lip of the wheel as close to the fender's edge as possible. Only the tire is tucked in, while the wheel is emphasized.

5. "Widen" the car. VIP-style cars should be not only low, but also wide. A body kit can enhance both of these features. Add a body kit that emphasizes the car's lines while adding presence. Go all out with a full aero kit, or, at the very least add a lip kit.

6. Customize the interior. VIP style exudes luxury inside and out. Custom leather seats, floor mats , an accessorized dash, custom lighting and wood grain trim throughout. Tint the windows in either green or black to keep prying eyes out.

7. Install a high-end audio system and electronic accessories. A VIP-style car without a quality system just won't do. While a trunk full of subs is a good start, focus also on fitting your car with video and audio accessories to give it all the comforts of home. From electronic gauges to a DVD player to a navigation system, screens and monitors give the car the look of the luxury spaceship.

8. Add the personal touch. While there are certain conventions that should be followed when modifying in VIP style, there's plenty of room for your individual tastes. From custom taillights to interior accessories, there are plenty of options to set your car apart from the rest.

I believe I can do this, hell I am pretty damn close to having it done, just tires and suspension. But, hey what do I know, I only lived in Japan for 5 years. And again, each to their own taste. I never thought most would like the kit, I was surprised that so many did. I picked it because, not everyone has one. I get sick and tired of driving down the road and seeing the same body kit on every Z. Originality is my game.

 

tldr

 

Yeah, but there is another kit that is on the marketplace suspension thread that is almost exactly like that kit. It is only $2700 though, I am doing some research on that kit, it is called the Air ride something or other. It is identical to the top seceret kit outside of the tank size from what I can tell.

 

I saw two bikers fly by me in the opposite direction I was driving. I heard "screeeeetch" and looked in my sideview mirror to see one of them slide into one of those grass-hill things. I was stuck behind a very slow tourist at the time so I was able to watch the mirror for a few seconds. The biker didn't seem to hit too hard, and looked like he was ok.

I saw the Z vs bike crash. (after it happened and was getting cleaned up.)

But the quote of the trip comes from the biker we found in the ditch while running with a couple GT-R's;

All of the cars stopped in visible locations to slow traffic and Nick(?) (The fire fighter, I hope that's his name.) got out of his G and checked the otherwise motionless biker out. He was talking, but his bell had been rung pretty good.

So Nick starts asking if where he has any pain... pulls up a pants leg and tells the biker "Looks like you have bad gash on the back of your leg here...."

Biker: "No, that's from yesterday."


After a few minutes he was up and about, and ended up riding his scratched up bike out of there.

I don't know haow many recks there were this year, but I have never personally seen so many.

 

nusurf: I just meant that your kit is not styled VIP, at all. it's basically the complete opposite of what a VIP kit would look like.

that is all.

 

Don't forget the huge gash in his helmet from the previous wreck.

He was apparently experienced in crashing his bike.


His buddy tried to ride the bike out of the wet ditch. When I said we should just pick it up, he had no idea how.

I ended up picking up the rear of the bike, while he and another grabbed the front end.

 

I have details on a few, but I'm not putting other people's business out there.

Lets just say that public roads are not a race track and if you can't keep it in your lane and be ready to put it any where on or off the road to avoid someone else, then you are going to fast.

In other words, drive it like it is wavy yellow the entire time.

Those that got to meet the Locals in the unpleasnat way may share our stories, but if you didn't get the ticket or tow bill, then don't put it out there.

 

if you don't mention names or cars then I don't understand all this awesome secrecy but whatever.

also: there is never a reason to leave your lane when taking a turn, that is retarded.