Amazing weekend turned to S*** in 5 seconds "muffler pics page 4"

[SnowBoardinWNY]

So I was on my way to Yellow2000S/R's meet today and my wonderful so far weekend turned to shit in a matter of seconds. Anyways, around 6:30 this morning I swerved to miss a dead dear that was scattered all over my lane of the road. This was a 2 lane road out in the country and it was still very dark out. Upon approaching the dear I was going about 60-65 mph and I had just looked up from glancing at my gps to see where I was. I didn't know what it was at first but what I saw was big clumps of meat and guts and blood everywhere in my lane so I try to avoid it by going into the oncoming lane "no traffic of course" and my back end started to kick out, I turn the wheel the other way to counter and my car straightened out and the back end kicked out the other way. I went to counter again and punch the gas but didn't think to pop it in 3rd because this all happened so fast. I slid down a 15 foot embankment backwards as you can see in the pics. I would consider myself fairly lucky that I didn't flip and also that pole you see in the 2nd and 3rd pic I came a couple feet from hitting it with my front fender. As far as I can tell the only damage is my 2 driver side wheels are messed up, some scuffs on the body from digging into the ground, and my muffler is ripped down and bent. Not sure if my car is out of alignment but I would imagine it is. Not sure about damage under the car ether.

This happened a little less then an hour and a half away from my house so I called my mom to come pick me up. My car was towed to a shop and I waited there for my mom. I actually lucked out with the shop where the car is. The guy walked me around the place and it is fairly big for such a small town. They have 2 paint booths and lots of space to work on cars. They have been around since 1920 and it is family owned and operated in the 4th generation. The only shop for like 10 miles and the other shops don't even compare. I even told him about the S/R and that the Borla muffler came stock. I called Yellow2000S/R to let him know I wasn't going to be at the meet and to get the part number for the muffler. The guy told me he would order my new muffler from Borla. He also will try to get me 2 new wheels which may be hard to come by seeing as they don't make them anymore. They are 15 inch motegi tracklite 2.0's black with a machined lip. I will be calling local stores and trying to see if I can get my hands on a couple.

on to the pics
sorry there crappy cellphone pics, I didn't think to grab my regular camera which I did have in my car.

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s283/Red2000SR/ZX2%20SR/1018080718.jpg

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s283/Red2000SR/ZX2%20SR/1018080730.jpg

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http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s283/Red2000SR/ZX2%20SR/1018081014b.jpg

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s283/Red2000SR/ZX2%20SR/1018081015.jpg

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s283/Red2000SR/ZX2%20SR/1018081015a.jpg

[zxtwou2]

that really sucks dude. any suspension/frame damage, or will you be alright once you get new wheels on it?

[SoCalZX2]

can't see the pics @ work, but that sucks man!

At least you're ok, and it's minor damage.

[SnowBoardinWNY]

that really sucks dude. any suspension/frame damage, or will you be alright once you get new wheels on it?

Not sure about frame damage, the suspension seems to be alright. My doors don't have trouble closing like they do when you jack up the front of the car for instance. But I really won't know until they get it on a lift. I forgot to mention but I did not get hurt at all during this incident.

Thanks

can't see the pics @ work, but that sucks man!

At least you're ok, and it's minor damage.

Thanks again

[00zx2s/r]

Damn dude... Sorry bout your luck. At least your ok and the car isn't totaled from hitting the pole.

[SnowBoardinWNY]

Thanks man, from the looks of it it isn't to bad, I just hope the damage you see is all there is. I hope the car handles the same as it did before.

[ZX2 Sleeper]

man, thats not good. Sorry to see you lost 2 tires. I was scared to drive all the way and have the same thing happen!

[ilarson007]

damn, that sucks. At least you didn't get hurt, and look at the bright side: the car isn't totaled. Sounds like the shop will have it up and running in no time. Damn deer, lol

[rusty]

Wow that really sucks dude :( I hope you can get everything fixed up. At least it wasn't as bad as it could have been if you hit an oncoming car or the pole.

[ravensguildassasin]

man im glad to hear you are all right. the car can be fixed but you are not so easy to fix.

[Beodude123]

Well, hopefully everything is okay with the rest of the car. Sucks to see another S/R get messed up.

[yellow2000S/R]

Ryan showed a few of us pics earlier. Just found this topic.

Sorry to hear about the car and I'm glad you're alright. Sounds like the car is in good hands!

[corby_baby]

NOOOOO red s/r :[[[[[


glad your alright

[SnowBoardinWNY]

Thanks everyone, it's always nice to come on here and see these comments.
Then you get guys like Random_Hero that send you txt messages like this
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s283/Red2000SR/downsized_1018081801.jpg

LOL it's all good kyle

So I got a problem here, I need to get my hands on a couple of discontinued 15" tracklite 2.0's black with a machined lip. I know tire rack doesn't have them because I bought the last 4 they had in stock. I called a store that had these wheels at a warehouse when I was looking to buy them but they cost more threw them. Thats why I went with tire rack. I have to call them back monday so they can check with there distributer.

Now what I was thinking if I couldn't find them I could go two face and get these for the drivers side.
http://www.motegiracing.com/applicationguide/motegiimages/mega/m2312.jpg
not sure if it would look good or not :shrug:

[5spdzx2]

good to hear your alright. the last picture is awesome. teamzx2 spirit.

[zx2loon]

Hate to hear that happened dude. Glad your ok........Looks like it'll be up and running in no time.....

[SnowBoardinWNY]

Problem is they can't do anything till the insurance guy makes it out there tuesday night. Arg, damn insurance companies.

[CSCustomCars]

Ouch dude... Glad your alright, and you didn't roll.

On the plus side the damage is minimal so that's good. Also, you could just get all four new motegi track lights in the flat black. I think that'd look great. Idk about doing polished one side, flat black on the other... I think it'd make people do a double take.

But still, glad your okay, and the car isn't looking too beat up.

x2 on teamzx2 spirit. Always lookin out for each other.

[Jesusfrk611]

I would get all new rims if you can't find some of the same type. 2 faced wouldn't look too great IMO...

At least you didn't roll. I'm sure it wouldn't be too hard to have rolled it doing that speed traveling sideways...

[sinzx2]

sucks that you couldnt make it man, hope everyhing works out

[99fordzx2]

Glad your alright man. Sucks to see your s/r totalled out like that just sell it to me for $50. lol Hope the damage is just cosmetic.


-D

[random_hero]

Glad you're okay man.

[Wogdog]

Glad you are ok, nothing that can't be fixed. BTW Random Hero's avator picture is scaring the bejusus out of me, you sure it was a deer, or did you flashback on her face?

[airmanslacker]

oh noz! Sorry dude. Really glad you're not hurt and the Z is going to be fine. Stupid deer.

[mellowness65]

ask mac where he got his traklites from

[2000zx2chik]

Thats no good about the car Bryan but glad your ok!

[SnowBoardinWNY]

Thanks again guys and a girl. ;) After thinking about it I don't think it would be good to go 2 faced ether.

Glad you are ok, nothing that can't be fixed. BTW Random Hero's avator picture is scaring the bejusus out of me, you sure it was a deer, or did you flashback on her face?

That dead deer looked a hella lot better than her face.

ask mac where he got his traklites from

LOL it's funny you say this, mac told me where he got his because he got them a lot cheaper threw this guy and when I was ready to buy my set he was out. O well haha.

[dareall]

it sucks to see a S/R hurt like that :sad: . It is good to know that you are still well enough to share your tale with us

good luck on getting that stuff fixed


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[SnowBoardinWNY]

Thanks man

[Buster]

Wow. I swear deer are out to kill all ZX2s for some reason. :(

Glad you're OK, you're right, lucky you didn't flip or hit a pole.

[SnowBoardinWNY]

Wow. I swear deer are out to kill all ZX2s for some reason. :(

Quoted for truth


Glad you're OK, you're right, lucky you didn't flip or hit a pole.

Thanks, I appreciate it

[ZX2 Sleeper]

My friend's eclipse has 2 faced rims on his ride. One side has 2/4 original silver enkei's, the other side got rocked by my neighbor in a 'pick 'em up truck and so he had to change up to black/polished lip.

[Buster]

I wish we still had all of the threads from the old site, there were TONS of deer hits. One was mine.

Are these your wheels? Different model name but look close...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/15-Motegi-Racing-SX7-Matte-Black-Wheels-Machined-Lip_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ43955QQihZ021QQitem Z310074029141QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V

Also:
http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_wheel.jsp?brand=Motegi&model=TrakLite%202.0%20B
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=wheelCloseUp&wheelMake=MOTEGI+TRACK&wheelModel=TRAKLITE+2.0&wheelFinish=Black+w%2FMach+Lip
http://www.customwheelsdirect.com/wheels_brand/wheel_detail.php?id=66619

[SnowBoardinWNY]

Thanks man I apreciate it, I called that rims-n-tires place and they were going to call me back but they are very high priced. I called the local place that I mentioned before and they actually have 2 at there warehouse for 245 each. :wiggle: So happy, thats 10 more per wheel than what I payed haha but still. :dance:

Anyways, when I talk to the shop tomorrow after the insurance guy gets there I will give the owner guy the info I got so I can get my hands on a new 1/2 set of wheels that I believe really make my car. :elephant:

Thanks again Buster :beernana:

[Buster]

Cool on finding local ones. See if they'll hold them for you, even with a small deposit until the insurance company gets everything finished up for you.

[SnowBoardinWNY]

I just hope insurance will replace both, the front one they have to but I think the rear is just scrapped up from when he put it on the flat bed. Do you think even with scrapes they would replace it?

[Buster]

Don't say anything about it happening with the truck, but it would have not happened without the accident and other damage, so it really IS part of the incident. It's not as if you're trying to get it replaced from curbing it a year ago or something. Just let the adjuster survey the damage and if he asks "was this wheel damaged before the incident?", answer honestly, "no, that's when it was damaged". Just don't mention the truck. It's ALWAYS best policy to give them no extra information. If he doesn't notice the wheel, point it out.

[SnowBoardinWNY]

I won't mention the truck lol. I wish I could be there for when the insurance guy is there but being 1 1/2 hours from home it is kinda tough. That rims-n-tires place called me back. He seemed really cool, he couldn't get any from his distributer and he even called a bunch of other stores and stuff. He even talked about how nice my wheels were. :P Anyways i didn't mention that I found a couple but the company seems like a reasonable place to order from.

[Buster]

Well, the point of an insurance claim is to restore the car to the condition before the accident. The wheel wasn't scratched before, it is now, they should repair or replace it. Not sure if they would paint a wheel, but you should press them for a new one at least or settle to have it repainted to your satisfaction if they absolutely won't give you a new one.

[SnowBoardinWNY]

Idk if you could paint a machined lip and if they were to repair it I don't think they could get it to my liking. I'll fight to the end if I have to dammit! Ether that or I'll just get my mom after them, She is a bitch and I myself would hate to deal with her. :D

[deadbuzzard]

Glad your ok man. Sad to hear bout the car but you'll get it all sorted out

[SnowBoardinWNY]

Thanks man :D

On another note, I'm going tomorrow to pick up Trixie! God I can't wait to get her back, its been like only 10 days and I miss her o so much. :monkeydance:

[mellowness65]

Trixie?? lol
so did you get everything you need?

[SnowBoardinWNY]

Yea Trixie lol, A hot black chick named her for me. :ttnana:

The suspension is ok, the alignment got tweaked a little and they were able to get it back no problem. Various panels were repainted that got scratched and such. My daisies and snow tread are currently on the car and my motegi's will be coming home with me in my back seat/trunk. I'll be rockin a ripped down muffler the whole way home because I wanted more insurance money back because I can do the job myself and I already have a Newsed S/R Borla, I just gotta pick it up which will probably be tomorrow on my way home. I am buying 4 new wheels for next summer. I probably can't sell 2 traklites so I might as well make a "light weight;)" table or something useful out of them. I already have a few ideas floating threw my head for that project.

Overall, I think I made out much better than if I rolled over that damn deer.

[TSmiley98]

glad to see its worked out for you

[SnowBoardinWNY]

Picked her up yesterday after work. I can't stand how snow tires handle lol. Anyways, she seems to be back in tip top shape alignment wise. We will find out in the spring when I get some new summer tread on her. The one wheels doesn't seem to messed up but the other one is bent on the lip. Might try to fix them and sell them, my buddy said he saw worse and it was fixed up like new. I already have some new wheels I bought off eBay. As for the muffler, I think the guy at the shop was smoking crack or something. I don't even think it is bent. It was just pushed over the exhaust pipe and off the one hanger. I hung it back up and pulled the muffler off the pipe a little so it would align better, now it sounds like a V8.

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s283/Red2000SR/Car%20Parts/DSC03525.jpg
The tip sure could use some polishing.
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s283/Red2000SR/Car%20Parts/DSC03526.jpg

It could move over a tad but I'm not to worried about it.
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s283/Red2000SR/Car%20Parts/DSC03527.jpg

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s283/Red2000SR/Car%20Parts/DSC03529.jpg

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s283/Red2000SR/Car%20Parts/DSC03534.jpg
The end of the muffler split from the impact.
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s283/Red2000SR/Car%20Parts/DSC03538.jpg

[rusty]

That tip is hurtin.

[SnowBoardinWNY]

That tip is hurtin.

Tell me about it, it dragged on the ground when the guy put it on the flat bed and getting it off the flat bed was even worse. It was all digging into the ground and shit, I was cringing. A little TLC will take care of that tho. It actually looks worse in pics but yea it needs some polishing or something.

[99fordzx2]

Overall the damage doesnt look that bad. Glad everything is going well. Have any pics of the wheels? Sound clip of the exhaust?


-D

[SnowBoardinWNY]

I'll get pics of the wheels and a sound clip tomorrow. It's a bit late right now and I don't feel like taking the car out of the garage.

[99fordzx2]

Coolz.



-D

[JonsZX2SR]

The clamp on the muffler where it fits the exhaust pipe is broken and missing. The insert that adapts the smaller pipe to the inlet is gone.

My suggestion is to remove the muffler, slightly expand the pipe to make it round, make a new insert using a piece of pipe and put the muffler back on with a standard clamp.

I had to fix the used S/R muffler I bought before installing it on my '97 ELX.

[99fordzx2]

Or couldnt it be welded on too? Probably using the same method Jon is talking about.


-D

[SnowBoardinWNY]

The clamp on the muffler where it fits the exhaust pipe is broken and missing. The insert that adapts the smaller pipe to the inlet is gone.

My suggestion is to remove the muffler, slightly expand the pipe to make it round, make a new insert using a piece of pipe and put the muffler back on with a standard clamp.

I had to fix the used S/R muffler I bought before installing it on my '97 ELX.

I figured I would go that rout. I'll probably have to cut that split part of the pipe off and I'll figure out the rest from there.

Or couldnt it be welded on too? Probably using the same method Jon is talking about.


-D

I thought about it but then if I wanted to ever remove it I would just have to cut it up again.

[yellow2000S/R]

Cut off the split part and put one of these on...

http://autopartsplanet.net/images/large/borla/18004.jpg

[SportCompactParts]

You could get your rim fixed there are a few places that do that, where are you located ill get you links

[SnowBoardinWNY]

I was thinking about doing that to and then selling them, I already bought newsed rims. My friend informed me of this after I bought them lol. You got some links tho that would be appreciated, I keep thinking to look but always forget to.

O and Josh, I can't see how that clamp is going to work without leaking. I have about a one inch section that will be missing by the time I cut of the messed up part.

o yea, video :)
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s283/Red2000SR/Car%20Clips/th_MOV03539.jpg (http://s155.photobucket.com/albums/s283/Red2000SR/Car%20Clips/?action=view&current=MOV03539.flv)

[ZX2 Sleeper]

Thats why lowered car's can't be towed. I had the tow truck driver take his time while doing my car. I still scraped the shit outta the car. (that was before the body kit). If my car ever breaks down with having the kit on, i can just throw a FREE sign on the car. cause thats all its gunna do is sit!

[SnowBoardinWNY]

There is a special flat bed that can get lowered cars, I know a guy that has a lowered 300zx that his motor went. It sits really low to the ground, I wanna say 3 inches off the ground. This flat bed got it on and off with out scraping anything.

[SnowBoardinWNY]

Thats why lowered car's can't be towed. I had the tow truck driver take his time while doing my car. I still scraped the shit outta the car. (that was before the body kit). If my car ever breaks down with having the kit on, i can just throw a FREE sign on the car. cause thats all its gunna do is sit!


O snapz, I would rethink that.
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1247710/century_flat_bed_tow_trucks_the_right_approach/
:biggrin:

[random_hero]

my local shop got my Z on a typical flatbed w/o scraping anything. I thought at least the tip would hit the ground, but nothing.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/akarandomhero4/tow.jpg

[99fordzx2]

Wow that lift is pretty cool. I take it those are only in the rich states and not here in bumfuck, Ga.


-D

[99fordzx2]

Mine scraped the muffler on a typical flatbed...at stock ride height on stock wheels.



-D

[yellow2000S/R]

Mine scraped the muffler on a typical flatbed...at stock ride height on stock wheels.



-D

Driver didnt put the bed back all the way. Some are too lazy to move the truck forward if they pull back too close.

They get cars at work on/off all the time without problems... the Porsches included.

[99fordzx2]

Yup.



-D

[JonsZX2SR]

I figured I would go that rout. I'll probably have to cut that split part of the pipe off and I'll figure out the rest from there...

The split part is part of the original design. The insert fits inside, the clamp on the outside.

Bang it back into shape, put a new insert inside and used a conventional clamp on the outside. It will make removing the muffler easier at a later date.

When I have time, I will take a photo of one of mine.

[SnowBoardinWNY]

The split part is part of the original design. The insert fits inside, the clamp on the outside.

Bang it back into shape, put a new insert inside and used a conventional clamp on the outside. It will make removing the muffler easier at a later date.

When I have time, I will take a photo of one of mine.

Wow, that would be awesome, I never thought of doing it this way. When I took the muffler off I saw that the split part was actually how the muffler was made but never thought to bend it back. I was just going to hack it off. Where can you get these inserts at?