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Originally Posted by fuct
No appology needed. just wondered what your doing on a 370Z site if you have such a badass stable at home..?..
did you buy a Z? or a nismo? or you drove one around the block and now you know everything about it.
had you said you have raced, driven, and worked on 370Z's then yes all your back ground would be beneficial.
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When I retired several years ago, I chose to alter my lifestyle being concerned with economic uncertainty. Stupidly, I sold my remaining 2 sports cars, house, etc. and "downsized". I have been in state of withdrawal since. Several months ago, I reached the end of my tolerance and announced to wifey my intention to immediately purchase a sports car. When she agreed (much to my great surprise), I proceeded to the local Nissan dealer and purchased a GTR. This news precipitated WW3 at home. In order to make peace, I compromised by offering to "settle" for a 370Z; wifey agreed. After test driving several competitor vehicles, I tentatively purchased a Base/Sport 6 MT. When, however, the opportunity of purchasing a 3 week old 2009 Nismo with 940 miles for $31K arose, I jumped.
Although I have neither raced nor modified Z cars, and my personal "Z" experience is limited to my present Nismo, I did submit test-drive articles on a regular basis in the 1980's to Porsche Panorama and BMW Roundel magazines comparing competitor cars to Porsches and BMWs. I thought this group would appreciate a similar effort with regard to our Z's.
Permit me to profer advice to those 370Z owners contemplating "mods": ATTEND A DRIVING SCHOOL! Our cars have an enormous performance envelope that most drivers cannot approach. One cannot imagine the improvement in driving skills and capability available by taking even a single, novice driving class.