Z-06 Totaled with under 250 miles

asptroopa1 · 02-09-2015, 12:25 PM

Bad accident....that troopers worked and one person lost their life........Passenger compartment did a great job-

*Camaro_Corvette* · 02-09-2015, 12:50 PM

RIP

Damn that looks bad.

purpleRac3r · 02-09-2015, 05:14 PM

There were a couple of different photos on Corvetteblogger and another forum. Apparently the driver was at a high speed, lost control and went into some trees on the side of the road. I hazard the guess it was a colder day, and the driver learned the hard way his tires have no grip in the cold. Anyone with a Corvette needs to ease into it, not push the limits the first few weeks. It's so much more car than most people are used to that even seasoned drivers can exceed their skill level in a heartbeat. Please take time to learn your new Corvettes, especially Z06s, before showing off the performance. And even then, don't do it on the streets!

Bulos · 02-09-2015, 06:27 PM

It amazes me there are not more accidents it never ceases to amaze me when I am on the highways in South Florida how stupid some drivers are. New Years Eve I was on my way to work (I am a musician) and it was a light rain which creates a condition on the asphalt referred to as "Florida oil" and some idiot tried to engage me in a race on the approach ramp to the Turnpike. New Years eve the night of extra police patrols in the rain!

The Zo6 is incredible but my Stingray Z51 is already too fast for the streets.

2corvette2 · 02-10-2015, 08:58 AM

RIP

Flytrade · 02-10-2015, 09:00 PM

I looked at an 06 at the dealer, and was surprised to see that the tires have almost no thread. They are almost slicks.
I have no experience driving the car, but would imagine any wet road condition would make the car lose control. It appears the tires are designed for summer/dry roads only.

OldJedi · 02-17-2015, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bulos

It amazes me there are not more accidents it never ceases to amaze me when I am on the highways in South Florida how stupid some drivers are. New Years Eve I was on my way to work (I am a musician) and it was a light rain which creates a condition on the asphalt referred to as "Florida oil" and some idiot tried to engage me in a race on the approach ramp to the Turnpike. New Years eve the night of extra police patrols in the rain!

The Zo6 is incredible but my Stingray Z51 is already too fast for the streets.

Bulos, you are so right! I am always amazed at the different cars that pull up beside me and want to race. Even in the rain.

02-09-2015, 12:25 PM	#1
asptroopa1 asptroopa1 Drives: 2014 Corvette Join Date: May 2013 Location: Little Rock Arkansas Posts: 373	Z-06 Totaled with under 250 miles Bad accident....that troopers worked and one person lost their life........Passenger compartment did a great job- Attached Images

02-09-2015, 12:50 PM	#2
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	RIP Damn that looks bad. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

02-09-2015, 05:14 PM	#3
purpleRac3r Drives: 1974 & 2014 Corvette Stingrays Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 623	There were a couple of different photos on Corvetteblogger and another forum. Apparently the driver was at a high speed, lost control and went into some trees on the side of the road. I hazard the guess it was a colder day, and the driver learned the hard way his tires have no grip in the cold. Anyone with a Corvette needs to ease into it, not push the limits the first few weeks. It's so much more car than most people are used to that even seasoned drivers can exceed their skill level in a heartbeat. Please take time to learn your new Corvettes, especially Z06s, before showing off the performance. And even then, don't do it on the streets! __________________ '74 Stingray coupe, heavily modified, as seen in August 2011 VETTE magazine, 2014 Stingray Z51 #196, ordered 02/11/13, built 08/29/13, Museum Delivery 10/04/13, driven daily!

02-09-2015, 06:27 PM	#4
Bulos Drives: 2015 Z51 2LT CRM & 2006 Scion TC Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Davie,Fl Posts: 125	It amazes me there are not more accidents it never ceases to amaze me when I am on the highways in South Florida how stupid some drivers are. New Years Eve I was on my way to work (I am a musician) and it was a light rain which creates a condition on the asphalt referred to as "Florida oil" and some idiot tried to engage me in a race on the approach ramp to the Turnpike. New Years eve the night of extra police patrols in the rain! The Zo6 is incredible but my Stingray Z51 is already too fast for the streets.

02-10-2015, 08:58 AM	#5
2corvette2 Drives: 2014 Coupe Laguna Blue Tintcoat Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Jersey Posts: 22	RIP

02-10-2015, 09:00 PM	#6
Flytrade Drives: 2015 C7 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: United States Posts: 18	I looked at an 06 at the dealer, and was surprised to see that the tires have almost no thread. They are almost slicks. I have no experience driving the car, but would imagine any wet road condition would make the car lose control. It appears the tires are designed for summer/dry roads only.