I was half way from Vegas on I5 going about 70? At one point I felt my car move sideway a little. How fast would the wind be in order to flip my car?
2007-12-25 11:19:00 · 12 answers · asked by pxn11 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
70; isn't that above 55?
I'd be more interested in working out why the car moved sideways. Things like how much tread remaining, how worn are the shockers, etc
At 70, the downward forces due to the aerodynamics of a "Z" of that style would be powerful, and the profile of that car seems slippery enough to resist side winds more than the family car.
The likelihood of the car flipping is really dependant on your driving skill. If the car gets badly out of line or runs off the road, then rolling is more likely. Think about what to do if?
Rule 1: keep off the brake pedal
Rule 2: gently ease off the loud pedal
Rule 3: steer gently in the direction you are sliding to - do not overcorrect as you will throw the car into a worse spin in the opposite direction.
In summary, react smoothly and moderately
2007-12-25 11:33:31 · answer #1 · answered by big_george 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually the 1978 280 Z has 5 mile an hour front bumpers and rear bumper. As safe as any 34 year old car. Car looks much more like the Fairlady with the bumpers removed. Side impact in a low car if a Ford F-350 with ranch hand front bumper hits you you could get hurt. A properly modified 2.8 liter I-6 (L-28) can make plenty of power. 4 point seat belts are a great idea. That Z is easy to repair and fun to work on good luck.
2016-05-26 05:34:23 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A 280Z has a low profile and it would take a wind broadside of 60 knots and a head wind of 130. It does make a differance if the car is in motion and the terain.
2007-12-25 11:24:43 · answer #3 · answered by blueridgemotors 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
faster than it was. A very strong wind could flip it but it would have to be hurricane strength. The lower your car is to the ground the safer you are.
2007-12-25 11:22:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
High desert winds, Santa Ana winds, and a tornado.
2007-12-25 11:25:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i feel the odds of your car flipping as a result
of the wind is highly remote. enjoy your car.
2007-12-25 11:22:30 · answer #6 · answered by Jerry S 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
An ill wind.
2007-12-25 11:21:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
63 gusting to 85 or more.it can blow a 18 wheelr
of the road.
2007-12-25 11:24:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
not sure and do u really wanna hurt ur car?? otherwise i would say winds of a ....hurricane or a twister
2007-12-25 11:21:13 · answer #9 · answered by cuddle 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try a big curry with brussle sprouts ect...give you very big wind.....flip anything.....
2007-12-25 11:23:54 · answer #10 · answered by Tiggy want's a bit..... 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋