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Dec. 12, 2008 7:59 p.m. PHeller Reader

I bought it with front end damage and i'll be getting rid of with more front end damage.
Clipped the front of a minivan who invaded my lane at 60mph, then hit a guard rail.

Airbags deployed, people come over to see if I alright, I hopped out, froze my ass off, got checked out, admired what was left of my ZX2, and now I'm at home.

Doctor says I'm in pretty good shape for the speed of impact. I'll attribute that to my driving skills learned at Auto-X and ability to take a hit.

Never thought I'd be writing a wreck story.

Mine on the end

Nice little commuter while it lasted.
Dec. 12, 2008 8:08 p.m. rebelgtp HalfDork

Damn glad you are doing okay, it could have been much worse.
Dec. 12, 2008 8:13 p.m. PHeller Reader

You'll notice I didn't hit either the guard rail or him directly head on. Hence why the bumper support is pointed.

In fact, I'm really lucky I had a guard rail to stop me or I would've been moving a good rate of speed in an uncontrolled manner into who knows what. Trees, telephone poles, houses, other cars...it could have been bad.

Had I gone to the inside (berm of my lane) I might have clipped his rear end gone off the road into a house, or lost control coming back into my lane. Had I T-Boned him, don't think i'd be typing this, and I had gone directly into the other lane I might be dead.

So as bad as it is, it's an acceptable way to end a car.
Dec. 12, 2008 8:22 p.m. AngryCorvair Dork

meguiar's 3-step and that'll buff right out.

glad you're OK, too.
Dec. 12, 2008 8:27 p.m. ArtOfRuin Reader

Glad to hear you're OK. Sucks to see your car totaled.

My parents are looking into getting a ZX2 for my sister.She has to drive from Mass. to Los Angeles and back, so that she can attend film school there. In an odd way, this seems like a good indicator of its saftey.
Dec. 12, 2008 8:41 p.m. MiatarPowar HalfDork

Holy E36 M3.

Looks like the Escort took the hit well. Glad to hear that you're okay.
Dec. 12, 2008 9:47 p.m. EastCoastMojo HalfDork

Glad to hear you are OK.
Dec. 12, 2008 10:39 p.m. Appleseed New Reader

Now buy a clapped out V-8 wagon and fight back.
Dec. 12, 2008 10:59 p.m. Volksroddin HalfDork

wow what a hit! good to hear you OK
Dec. 13, 2008 12:20 a.m. Luke Dork

Wow, nasty crash. But considering the speed at which it occurred, the car held up remarkably well. Glad you walked out of it.
Dec. 13, 2008 12:45 a.m. wherethefmi2000 Reader

Damn dude good to see ya in one piece
Dec. 13, 2008 7:02 a.m. PHeller Reader

BTW it was two hits. I hit the mini van (removed everything from his front wheels forward), and then hit the guard rail.

I think the ZX2's slightly longer wheel base, and being lowered on wider wheels helped keep it planted.

I'd almost be half nervous to drive a car without airbags now, but an E30 or 240 are too tempting.
Dec. 16, 2008 9:20 a.m. confuZion3 Dork

It doesn't sound like you were at fault. Did the police see it that way? Was the minivan driver alright?

I'm glad to hear you're OK.
Dec. 16, 2008 10:29 a.m. BBsGarage HalfDork

I dont think you should say "I hit" it is they hit me and .........
Dec. 16, 2008 10:32 a.m. P71 HalfDork

Glad to hear you're OK, and sad to see the ZX2 go but it saved you so it did good.

Now, what did the minivan look like?
Dec. 16, 2008 10:42 a.m. aircooled Dork

PHeller wrote:

...I'd almost be half nervous to drive a car without airbags now, but an E30 or 240 are too tempting.

You might want to consider installing a retractable harness setup. I believe Corbeau and Schroth both make versions (Corbeau is a Y style Schroth an H style). I have a Schroth in my car, I also was getting a bit nervous staring at the hard steering wheel since my car did not even have a shoulder harness. These harnesses are NOT restrictive for daily driving, you can easily lean over and reach around in the car as needed.
Dec. 16, 2008 11:23 a.m. 16vCorey SuperDork

PHeller wrote:

BTW it was two hits. I hit the mini van (removed everything from his front wheels forward), and then hit the guard rail.

I think the ZX2's slightly longer wheel base, and being lowered on wider wheels helped keep it planted.

I'd almost be half nervous to drive a car without airbags now, but an E30 or 240 are too tempting.

Get a '90 or newer E30 and it will have an airbag.
Dec. 16, 2008 2:08 p.m. nickel_dime HalfDork

Ouch. Glad your okay. I bet your sore.
Dec. 16, 2008 2:30 p.m. ClemSparks SuperDork

Makes that Blue miata not look so bad, eh?

Seriously though, looks like it was quite a ride! Good to know you fared well.

Clem
Dec. 17, 2008 5:17 p.m. ncjay New Reader

Merry Xmas, Looks like you'll be getting yourself a new car. If it still runs, it would make a great LeMons 24 hr car. It's already been broken in.
Dec. 17, 2008 10:30 p.m. PHeller Reader

The way its lookin it's either going to be another ZX2, a Saturn, or a maybe a 93 MR2...we'll see.
Dec. 18, 2008 1:25 a.m. joey48442 Dork

I just bought struts off of a ZX2 for my wagon that looked alot like that!

Joey

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