A&Q about 350Z
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This car is light in rear w/ lots of powwr...I consider myself a very good driver SCCA licensed and all. i have done some good spins unintentionally...putting some Toyo TS1s on soon
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hahaha we don't have canadian one dollar bills anymore...they are coins now...so wipe your ass with caution...
Thanks for protecting us since 1799...BTW I can't see why anyone would want to take this place away from us...unless you like snow and bugs LOL
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a bit softer & kinder than the homegrowns these days
Post Edited (May 30, 5:50pm)
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m12316 - he'd have to show that he had the car maintained at the proper service intervals. then, assuming he did so, he'd have to show that last inspection, and show that nissan did NOT recommend he do anything with the tires. to your point, you don't have to be an expert, but you do have to take the car to experts for checkup. if nissan didn't flag the tires, then they could be liable. if nissan DID flag the tires, then he has no case, because regardless of who would pay, the owner is ultimately responsible to keep a safe car on the road. also, if he received the TSB and did not take the required action, he's liable. if he did call for an appointment but the tires hadn't arrived yet, nissan could be liable.
the service intervals on the 350Z are very close together - therefore, the chance that feathering could be a cause is reduced... but i agree not completely eliminated.
for us to make a valid judgement here, we'd have to see a pic of the remaining tire tread at time of accident, know the mileage at time of accident, and know the mileage of the last service interval.
2003 350Z LeMans Sunset Track with Nav
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Post Edited (Jun 1, 1:02pm)
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hey dave, ure a redneck.
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He wouldn't have to prove a thing. He just has to find a trial lawyer that can convince a jury that:
1) Abnormal tire wear existed on his car
2) Nissan is aware of a tire wear problem with the Z
3) Nissan has not corrected the problem on his car
4) The tire wear was a contributing factor in the accident
Based on those two items alone, Nissan would be at least partially responsible for the crash. No doubt there is an actuary on Nissan's payroll that has decided the cost of one or two law suits is cheaper than fixing the problem.
Right, wrong or indifferent, this is the age of the liberal court. By law, an individual is too stupid to be responsible for their own actions.