Hey guys, sorry didn't make it out to Hot Import Night last weekend, but I got in an accident after I fishtailed. I will post pics soon after I go to the body shop. I have to say that I thank God I was in my Infinity when this happened, I slammed into the concrete divider, my air bags went off and I got out with a couple of scratches on my wrists from the air bag deploying in my steering wheel. Hope to get it fixed soon and see you guys. Be well.

 

Oh man, glad to hear you are ok. I hope all is well and everything straightens out. Where did it happen and how?

 

VDC off?

 

Sorry this is a pet peeve of mine, INFINITI. But sorry to hear that man.

 

Thanks guys, I'm ok, only had a headache the next day which I think was from the whiplash and weird smelling dust from the airbag. Yep, VDC was off and as I was taking the turn onto the Queensboro bridge upper roadway, I accelerated too hard coming out of the turn and the wheels just slipped out, no chance to recover. My friggin car has an open differential which I wanted to change. I think they only switched the differential to limited slip in 2004. I just hope that the collision shop does a good job of repairing the front end and that the insurance company doesn't try to screw me with aftermarket parts.

 

Sorry to hear that man. A friend og mine lost his car coming too hard off a turn with VDC off also.

Is the car totaled?

 

Damn Andrew sorry to hear this...VDC OFF is pretty wild with the G's...Good luck with the repairs.

-Vin

 

damn sorry to hear that man.. hope all goes well.. that turn going to the bridge is really tempting. ive done it but with vdc on. too many stories of vdc off = crash..

 

sorry to hear about your slip BUT glad you are ok. tell me this, are our cars THAT bad/hard to drive with VDC off? this is my 1st car with it so im STILL getting used to how the car reacts/does NOT react with it on. i DONT like it EXCEPT the ability to driver harder than normal and have the car "save me" but it ALSO gives me a feeling of NOT being in control....

 

Quite a few members have seriously damaged their cars with VDC OFF. There has always been an ongoing debate about being a good driver and not needing vdc, knowing your car, and all that other crap. I prefer to play it safe and drive with VDC ON because this car is totally unpredictable with it off. Just my .02

-Vin

 

Well, the insurance called and it looks like it may be a total. This really really sucks. It's like having a family member pass away. I will keep you guys posted and post pics hopefully over the weekend if I have time. The VDC off and the fact that I had an open differential I think helped contribute to the total loss of control. Any additional advice or opinions are greatly appreciated. Thank guys for your posts and support. In my opinion now, I recommend to all new G owners to leave the VDC on and only turn it off if you want to peel out in a straight line with nothing/no-one around you. Hope everyone has a happy and safe 4th of July.

 

get an EVO X

 

wow sorry to hear that man. a car can b replaced so dont sweat it. unfortunately we learn from others ppl mistakes and leave vdc on not off..
dont let it put a damper on ur 4th of july celebrations..

 

Nahhhhhhh! 335Xi FTW

Sorry to hear that man... Hope everything turns out OK.

 

No luxury in that ....and yeah I'm with J
that BMW is killer...

speakin of which - J am I late to the party or did you already post pics
I love the shape of the new 335's!!