My first accident

[toddnappi]

Today is probably the worst day in a long time. On the way to school, driving my sister and friend, my 240 fishtailed while making a left hand turn after a stop light. Luckily, there was only minor damage compared to what could have happened. Somehow, there is no body damage and the rim looks fine even though I hit the curb from the front passenger side going between 20-25 mph. From initial looks, the rim is scratched and the tie arm is seriously bent. The car was going to the shop Tuesday to have the headers, high flow catalytic convertor, catback exhaust, fuel pump, fuel management, and a new rear driver's side power window motor. It is being towed there today, so it will be a few days early and thus I expect to have it back Thursday or Friday of next week. Things I learned: I thought my 240 handled like shit with more than 2 people in it. From now on I refuse to carry more than 2 people in it. Also, wait till the road is totally clear to make turns so I can go slow. Hopefully everything will turn out good at the shop though, for this was a big wake up call for driving.

[boosteds14]

life sucks- then u die <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'> &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'>

[Nismos14]

don't worry its happened to me.... a FEW times.... la ti da.... and the thing is u just have to learn how the car can be driven with passengers in it in some respects its better in handling in others it sucks..... but sorry to hear that that pretty convertible got hurt... it'll be fine in a few days tho, its all good

[toddnappi]

The good news is I just got AAA so I used it the first week I had it, free towing to the shop. The initial report was just a bent A-arm. What should I expect $$$ wise?

[DrDubbleB]

I know what you're going through man...I don't go fast in the 240 when i have someone in the back seat. &nbsp;It just doesn't feel right around the corners...

[toddnappi]

yah my friend was real gay about it too went around telling everyone like it was his business. once i was in his truck he did a 360 almost smashed some trees but he told me never to tell and i didnt. then he runs around telling everyone i smashed my 240 need a new rim, tire, shock, spring, tie arm, and body damage when all thats wrong is a bent a arm. makes me feel even worse when ppl come up to me at school. oh well aint givin his ass a ride to school anymore.

[S13CRAVE]

damn hippocrite, lol. &nbsp;hope your 240 gets better. &nbsp;post some before and after pics too

[nrcooled]

I think the 240 handles more neutral w/ ppl in the back (damn HICAS) &nbsp;anyway sorry to hear about the ride and hope everything works out for you. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'> &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

[240meowth]

hey, don't worry, 1st ur going to hit a curb, than you are going to hit a center divider and pop your tire, than you are going to crash your car into a useless cylinder infront of the mountain.

at lease that's wha's happening to me...

[91blk240]

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I had something like this happen to me in the rain when i first bought my 240 <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'> slick roads and old tires are a bitch

I had my right rear control arm get bent up really bad and the local nissan dealer charged around 150 dollars for it. I would have found one from a junk yard, but every single one i found was bent. I fixed it myself so all it cost was the parts and alot of cursing. Good luck on your problem

[BEISSEN]

Hey i have had 2 accidents already so dont feel bad.I hit a no parking sign when it was slick out side and a piece went into my windshield and stopped thanks to safty glass.Then i found my lower control arms were bent and had those replaced as well.Then when it was wet again i rear ended some guy in a old honda civic.

[Nismos14]

todd depending on the shop your looking at 150 - 200 dollars