DISASTER! I wrecked my Z!!! - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

djpatrick35 · 03-08-2008

After two months in the shop, I finally had my '90 ZR-1 running at full power. I picked up my car this morning, drove it around for 30 minutes and when I was about to drive it home, I decided to take it out on the highway...

I merged on the highway, gave it some gas and hit a patch of black ice. I lost control and took out a light pole. I was only going maybe 50 miles an hour, but it was enough to break a hole in the clamshell, blow the front driver's side tire out, and completely remove the "fins" behind the tire.

As far as it looks, it reminds me of the way BBBADZR-1's front clip looked on his old white '94. BUT, 2212 will NOT be parted out! As far as I can tell, the frame's still straight and besides the clamshell and front end, there's very little damage on the car. So this Vette will rise again!

But, in the meantime, this has been one awful day. But the old girl did her job and protected me because I'm perfectly fine. From the looks of it, it could have been a lot worse, so at least I have my health.

As soon as I figure out how to get photos off my phone, I'll post pics of my poor baby.

Kevin · 03-08-2008

I hate to hear that you wreaked your car but at least you're here to tell us about it.

-=Jeff=- · 03-08-2008

Damn Bro.

email them from your phone to your email address and then you can upload/post them

bobbyhi · 03-08-2008

Glad to see you are OK....the car can be fixed and you will be up and running soon.

03-08-2008

Dan, sorry to hear about your incident. The important thing is you are still hear to tell us about it.

I will say you will probably be better off letting this one go. I have gone through a rash of crap on a 94 that took a hit to the front nose and required 10k in work from the body shop. It still isn't right. Has a horrid vibration in the engine. Post some pictures up and I can give you some more info.

Hammer · 03-08-2008

Sorry to hear about anybody wrecking a car. Glad you are OK and are able to fix it.

IowaZR-1 · 03-08-2008

What a bummer!!! but glad to hear you're ok outside of that sick feeling.

You'll have the beast back and running in no time!

GrayZ · 03-08-2008

damnit....

karterdon · 03-08-2008

Soory to hear about your day , and your Z !! Butwe are all glad to hear you are A-OK. As Rosana Dana always siad - Its always Something.

Don Yoakem
antioch IL - #267

XfireZ51 · 03-08-2008

Let's hope Jeffvette is wrong. I know he does.

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djpatrick35 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vernon Hills, IL Posts: 262	DISASTER! I wrecked my Z!!! After two months in the shop, I finally had my '90 ZR-1 running at full power. I picked up my car this morning, drove it around for 30 minutes and when I was about to drive it home, I decided to take it out on the highway... I merged on the highway, gave it some gas and hit a patch of black ice. I lost control and took out a light pole. I was only going maybe 50 miles an hour, but it was enough to break a hole in the clamshell, blow the front driver's side tire out, and completely remove the "fins" behind the tire. As far as it looks, it reminds me of the way BBBADZR-1's front clip looked on his old white '94. BUT, 2212 will NOT be parted out! As far as I can tell, the frame's still straight and besides the clamshell and front end, there's very little damage on the car. So this Vette will rise again! But, in the meantime, this has been one awful day. But the old girl did her job and protected me because I'm perfectly fine. From the looks of it, it could have been a lot worse, so at least I have my health. As soon as I figure out how to get photos off my phone, I'll post pics of my poor baby. __________________ [B]1990 Black ZR-1 #2212[/B] Totaled... :( [B]2007 Z51 'vert :mrgreen:[/B] [B]1988 35th Ann. Edition #962[/B] (Sold...) :cry:

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-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,169	Re: DISASTER! I wrecked my Z!!! Damn Bro. email them from your phone to your email address and then you can upload/post them __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

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bobbyhi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mendota Heights, MN. 55120 Posts: 984	Re: DISASTER! I wrecked my Z!!! Glad to see you are OK....the car can be fixed and you will be up and running soon. __________________ Bob Anderson 1990 #2405 White/Gray Haibeck chip,4:09 gears,Power Effects Exhaust,5 spoke chrome,C5 brakes,49th Street rockers,K&N,Hurst,Headers,Upper & lower ported Minnesota State Director Founding Member #19

03-08-2008	#5
Jeffvette Guest Posts: n/a	Re: DISASTER! I wrecked my Z!!! Dan, sorry to hear about your incident. The important thing is you are still hear to tell us about it. I will say you will probably be better off letting this one go. I have gone through a rash of crap on a 94 that took a hit to the front nose and required 10k in work from the body shop. It still isn't right. Has a horrid vibration in the engine. Post some pictures up and I can give you some more info.

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Hammer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ideho Posts: 2,653	Re: DISASTER! I wrecked my Z!!! Sorry to hear about anybody wrecking a car. Glad you are OK and are able to fix it. __________________ [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS]John Boyd[/FONT][/I] [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1]Ideho[/SIZE][/FONT][/I] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1][I]2015 ZL1 [/I][I]Camaro #1121 BLACK/BLACK 6 SPD (540 RWHP)[/I][/SIZE][/FONT] [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1]1991 ZR-1 #458 [COLOR=red]RED/[/COLOR][COLOR=black]BLACK 72[/COLOR]k miles ([B][COLOR=red]SOLD[/COLOR][/B]) 1991 ZR-1 #473 [COLOR=red]RED/[/COLOR][COLOR=black]BLACK [/COLOR]37k miles ([B][COLOR=red]SOLD[/COLOR][/B])[/SIZE][/FONT][/I]

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Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,632	Re: DISASTER! I wrecked my Z!!! I hate to hear that you wreaked your car but at least you're here to tell us about it. __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

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IowaZR-1 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa aka "one big cornfield" Posts: 341	Re: DISASTER! I wrecked my Z!!! What a bummer!!! but glad to hear you're ok outside of that sick feeling. You'll have the beast back and running in no time!

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GrayZ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Innsbrook, Missouri Posts: 1,727	Re: DISASTER! I wrecked my Z!!! damnit....

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karterdon Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Antioch, Illinois Posts: 129	Re: DISASTER! I wrecked my Z!!! Soory to hear about your day , and your Z !! Butwe are all glad to hear you are A-OK. As Rosana Dana always siad - Its always Something. Don Yoakem antioch IL - #267

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XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,708	Re: DISASTER! I wrecked my Z!!! Let's hope Jeffvette is wrong. I know he does.