370z DD and clear bra question

mark_taba85 · 01-29-2011, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by kellyefields

I like my Z as a daily driver, it is fun but for some the noise they dont like. you have to remember you are buying a sports car. Some dont like the manual transmission, i do. These are questions you need to ask yourself. As far as the gas milage goes it depends on how you drive it, lead foot you may get between 12 and 20mpg, easy going upwards of 30 on hwy, I average around 24-28 taking it easy. As far a the clear bra issue if you decide to get one get it the same day you pick up the car. if you can find a place see if they wrap the pannels/ under the headlights etc to prevent buildup etc. also this prevents premature peeling. personally I would wrap the entire front bumper, and about 6 inches on the hood and the side skirts, this is where you get the most wear, if you want to spend the money have the entire car wrapped. I feel if you take the time to wash weekly and put a good wax/synthetic like adams polishes or zanio and do a clay bar once in a while a clear bra is not needed but you still develop nicks, that leads you to the questions of color, Black is the worst for this, trust me I own one but it looks hot when cleaned up. I would say white it next. If you go with the graphite it looks like it would hide smaller imperfections better. this is all subjective so take it with a grain of salt and make a decision that is right for you. and by the way since you are in the military I will tell you right now if you are planning on putting your pack in the back be prepared to not see out the back or carry anything else even though there is more usable room than the 350z it is not a truck/car that you can load down. Personally if I need to do this I use my durango to move this stuff. Good luck and stay safe.. Semper Fi.

I am light on the pedal. I do not press on the gas when I move from a red light unlike others.

So does a clear bra help retain the original color from fading and from nicks or just from nicks? I guess i'd do the skirts and the from part like what others would do. I am looking at getting the Gun Metal color since it is easy to maintain, sexy and just like my other car. If I put stuff in the car for my gear i'd just put it in the front if that's the case since it'll also just be me in the car. I do not have a truck or SUV. I'd get a jeep for my wife the next time I get promoted ^^ She wants a jeep *yuck* lol.

thanks for the response!

kellyefields · 01-29-2011, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mark_taba85

I am light on the pedal. I do not press on the gas when I move from a red light unlike others.

So does a clear bra help retain the original color from fading and from nicks or just from nicks? I guess i'd do the skirts and the from part like what others would do. I am looking at getting the Gun Metal color since it is easy to maintain, sexy and just like my other car. If I put stuff in the car for my gear i'd just put it in the front if that's the case since it'll also just be me in the car. I do not have a truck or SUV. I'd get a jeep for my wife the next time I get promoted ^^ She wants a jeep *yuck* lol.

thanks for the response!

I would assume the clear bra helps retain the color but I am not sure, hopefully someone else can chime in on this. The thing that worries me about the clear bra is will it change the color of the car first, will it not fade the color under the bumper and then if you pull it off will the bumper not match the rest of the car, and will it yellow over time. I never had one installed but the more I see them I think it would be a good idea. as far as getting a AT, I would say dont especially if you are tracking it IMHO but then I have been raised you dont buy a sports car for it to drive you, but you drive it, and I love the feeling of cluch, heel/toe, reving the engine just to piss the other guy off, etc. I dont let my wife drive mine even if she knew how to drive a manual, me I would rather take the bus and leave it covered in the garage or better yet make her drive you in her car.

OldGuy · 01-29-2011, 11:59 AM

Z's fuel efficient for the kind of car it is. I got the automatic and I'm glad. It's a pleasure to drive. I have the clear bra. GET IT as soon as you get the car to avoid chips. 370Z paint seems to be very seek and susceptible to nicks and scratches. With the Clearbra I relax and enjoy. Get the bumper, half hood, nose and mirrors. Figure $1250 or so. Car's otherwise very reliable and trouble free---aside from the soft paint.
Other tip: If you want leather, pass up on Touring, get a base model get Katzkins aftermarket leather. They're beautiful and way less expensive. (about $1250 installed)
Enjoy and thanks for your service.

mark_taba85 · 01-29-2011, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy

Z's fuel efficient for the kind of car it is. I got the automatic and I'm glad. It's a pleasure to drive. I have the clear bra. GET IT as soon as you get the car to avoid chips. 370Z paint seems to be very seek and susceptible to nicks and scratches. With the Clearbra I relax and enjoy. Get the bumper, half hood, nose and mirrors. Figure $1250 or so. Car's otherwise very reliable and trouble free---aside from the soft paint.
Other tip: If you want leather, pass up on Touring, get a base model get Katzkins aftermarket leather. They're beautiful and way less expensive. (about $1250 installed)
Enjoy and thanks for your service.

nice! thanks for the useful information!

will get the clear bra immediately and will look into the leather seats. I want the touring just for the heated seats but figure I can get that too.

EazyD · 01-29-2011, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy

Z's fuel efficient for the kind of car it is. I got the automatic and I'm glad. It's a pleasure to drive. I have the clear bra. GET IT as soon as you get the car to avoid chips. 370Z paint seems to be very seek and susceptible to nicks and scratches. With the Clearbra I relax and enjoy. Get the bumper, half hood, nose and mirrors. Figure $1250 or so. Car's otherwise very reliable and trouble free---aside from the soft paint.
Other tip: If you want leather, pass up on Touring, get a base model get Katzkins aftermarket leather. They're beautiful and way less expensive. (about $1250 installed)
Enjoy and thanks for your service.

Why do most things on the 370Z cost $1250?
Clearbra - $1250
Katzkins aftermarket leather - $1250
Catback exhaust - $1250
Winter wheel + tire set- $1250
I'm sure there are a ton more.

Mark taba - MPG probably wouldnt be much different from your Mazda if you don't wail on the gas pedal.

A full tank of gas is 19.1 gallons -- so multiply that by your premium fuel cost.

Lots of people use it as a daily driver. I will, once it gets warmer out

Might as well use the Jeep while it is still alive this winter. BTW, Jeeps are fine until you own it for 6 years or so. Then... things start to happen.
Jeep: Just Empty Every Pocket.

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OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 17	Z's fuel efficient for the kind of car it is. I got the automatic and I'm glad. It's a pleasure to drive. I have the clear bra. GET IT as soon as you get the car to avoid chips. 370Z paint seems to be very seek and susceptible to nicks and scratches. With the Clearbra I relax and enjoy. Get the bumper, half hood, nose and mirrors. Figure $1250 or so. Car's otherwise very reliable and trouble free---aside from the soft paint. Other tip: If you want leather, pass up on Touring, get a base model get Katzkins aftermarket leather. They're beautiful and way less expensive. (about $1250 installed) Enjoy and thanks for your service.