[Z06] my 08 Z got wrecked in the rain!!!
03-09-2012, 08:49 AM
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my 08 Z got wrecked in the rain!!!
yeah, yesterday i had some business stuff to take care of, and i let the GF take the lightning to work bc her car is broke...the vette tires were pretty bald only bc it *never* sees the rain, and the day before i ordered me some new nitto invos but itll take a few days to get them here. long story short, the Z hydroplaned about a mile from where i was supposed to be, and right into a concrete wall. insurance says its gonna be about 20k in damage 
it didnt look too bad, but i didnt take into account the corvette tax.
on a good note, they body shop guy says he can get insurance to pay for the tires, and hell powdercoat the wheels satin black for $280
...and by the time the cars fixed, my bulletts should be here as well
https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&i...00-1&safe=1&zw
it didnt look too bad, but i didnt take into account the corvette tax.on a good note, they body shop guy says he can get insurance to pay for the tires, and hell powdercoat the wheels satin black for $280
...and by the time the cars fixed, my bulletts should be here as well
https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&i...00-1&safe=1&zw
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03-09-2012, 09:07 AM
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yeah, yesterday i had some business stuff to take care of, and i let the GF take the lightning to work bc her car is broke...the vette tires were pretty bald only bc it *never* sees the rain, and the day before i ordered me some new nitto invos but itll take a few days to get them here. long story short, the Z hydroplaned about a mile from where i was supposed to be, and right into a concrete wall. insurance says its gonna be about 20k in damage it didnt look too bad, but i didnt take into account the corvette tax.
on a good note, they body shop guy says he can get insurance to pay for the tires, and hell powdercoat the wheels satin black for $280
...and by the time the cars fixed, my bulletts should be here as well
it didnt look too bad, but i didnt take into account the corvette tax.on a good note, they body shop guy says he can get insurance to pay for the tires, and hell powdercoat the wheels satin black for $280
...and by the time the cars fixed, my bulletts should be here as well
That sucks man, but at least you are safe. Hydroplaning is no fun. Been there done that.
03-09-2012, 10:11 AM
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Hydroplanning factors: speed + tread depth + standing water on the road. What this means basically is that if its raining, and you have poor or no tread on the tires you better slow way down to avoid hp. Oh, dont forget tire air pressure is a factor too.
glad you are ok, the car can be fixed.
glad you are ok, the car can be fixed.
03-09-2012, 10:39 AM
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Happened to me minus the concrete wall in my 07 Z when a storm came up out of no where on tires that were lacking a bit. Once home I immediately called my buddy at Discount Tire and ordered a new set of Michelins.. Glad you are ok!!
03-09-2012, 10:47 AM
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Sorry to hear but glad you are ok. Cars can be fixed/replaced, not so with a human life.
I once got caught coming home from the drag strip on E/T street drags, unfortunately was on the highway. I thought 55 mph was safe until I almost ate ****. Once I recovered, I slowed to 40mpg and didn't go 1 over. No tread, wide tires and rain makes for a scary experience!
I once got caught coming home from the drag strip on E/T street drags, unfortunately was on the highway. I thought 55 mph was safe until I almost ate ****. Once I recovered, I slowed to 40mpg and didn't go 1 over. No tread, wide tires and rain makes for a scary experience!
03-09-2012, 12:38 PM
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Glad you are OK, sorry to hear about the Z, makes me think twice when taking out the vette, here in Fl the thunderstorms are a natural occurrence and they overrun the drain system creating huge puddles.
I Always drive like a granny when caught in a storm.
Hopefully you will get it back soon, sucks what an accident like this does to the value of the vehicle when it comes time to sell or trade, with car-fax and all
Good luck with the repairs
I Always drive like a granny when caught in a storm.
Hopefully you will get it back soon, sucks what an accident like this does to the value of the vehicle when it comes time to sell or trade, with car-fax and all
Good luck with the repairs
03-09-2012, 12:45 PM
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That sucks, but glad you're alright. Take this as an opportunity to make your Z better.
And for everyone who's afraid to drive in the rain, just learn to drive in it and what to do if you do hydroplane. Don't hit the brakes, don't attempt to turn either. Just let the car come back on it's own while either gently accelerating or decelerating.
And for everyone who's afraid to drive in the rain, just learn to drive in it and what to do if you do hydroplane. Don't hit the brakes, don't attempt to turn either. Just let the car come back on it's own while either gently accelerating or decelerating.
03-09-2012, 01:06 PM
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That sucks, but glad you're alright. Take this as an opportunity to make your Z better.
And for everyone who's afraid to drive in the rain, just learn to drive in it and what to do if you do hydroplane. Don't hit the brakes, don't attempt to turn either. Just let the car come back on it's own while either gently accelerating or decelerating.
And for everyone who's afraid to drive in the rain, just learn to drive in it and what to do if you do hydroplane. Don't hit the brakes, don't attempt to turn either. Just let the car come back on it's own while either gently accelerating or decelerating.
03-09-2012, 01:22 PM
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Glad you are OK, sorry to hear about the Z, makes me think twice when taking out the vette, here in Fl the thunderstorms are a natural occurrence and they overrun the drain system creating huge puddles.
I Always drive like a granny when caught in a storm.
Hopefully you will get it back soon, sucks what an accident like this does to the value of the vehicle when it comes time to sell or trade, with car-fax and all
Good luck with the repairs
I Always drive like a granny when caught in a storm.
Hopefully you will get it back soon, sucks what an accident like this does to the value of the vehicle when it comes time to sell or trade, with car-fax and all
Good luck with the repairs
03-09-2012, 01:22 PM
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03-09-2012, 01:56 PM
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Awareness and respect are required when you drive in the rain. Got caught in down pour south of KC. Saw it coming and immediately backed out of the throttle. Got down below 55 but still felt the rear end snap one time. Luckily I was slowing down at that point and it self corrected with the AH. Being unaware of the fine line these cars walk in wet conditions would have surely put me into the median or against the guard rail.
03-09-2012, 03:28 PM
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Glad you are okay, and sounds like you are keeping a positive attitude which is good.
BTW, this thread is invalid , and holds No merit until you post pics of the GF
BTW, this thread is invalid , and holds No merit until you post pics of the GF
03-09-2012, 04:01 PM
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03-09-2012, 05:00 PM
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Hydroplaning is definitely a big risk with max performance summer tires after they get a little worn. Eleven years of Z cars as DDs had definitely taught me that. Glad the OP is okay.
Glad the OP is okay.
03-09-2012, 05:19 PM
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Know the feeling, as drive to/from the track on Hoosier R6's, and got caught in one of the worst rain storms of my life. Luckily, I had the foresight, to do some light grooving work, or probably would've been dead right now. Was white knuckling it all the way home at 55 in the right lane though. Curious who's doing the frame repair work, as a pretty elaborate procedure to do it right. I have the ZO6 aluminum chassis repair manual. If interested, PM me an e-mail. Mark
03-09-2012, 05:24 PM
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yeah, yesterday i had some business stuff to take care of, and i let the GF take the lightning to work bc her car is broke...the vette tires were pretty bald only bc it *never* sees the rain, and the day before i ordered me some new nitto invos but itll take a few days to get them here. long story short, the Z hydroplaned about a mile from where i was supposed to be, and right into a concrete wall. insurance says its gonna be about 20k in damage it didnt look too bad, but i didnt take into account the corvette tax.
on a good note, they body shop guy says he can get insurance to pay for the tires, and hell powdercoat the wheels satin black for $280
...and by the time the cars fixed, my bulletts should be here as well
it didnt look too bad, but i didnt take into account the corvette tax.on a good note, they body shop guy says he can get insurance to pay for the tires, and hell powdercoat the wheels satin black for $280
...and by the time the cars fixed, my bulletts should be here as well
............way to go Forrest.........
