How much do you enjoy your boost in legal DD driving

elperuano · 09-26-2013, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by pokeyl

Others will tail-gate on a 2 lane road (4 and 5deep).... Boost gives me the power to pass, not as fast as the bike but I can get around them quick-safe. And it's a blast. I never look at other driver at stoplights. In Florida it's a "Speed Contest" high fine and/or Jail for the night.

Hahahaha this is spot on!

snowsurfdirtx · 09-27-2013, 08:16 AM

LOL I miss having a turbo car with an external waste gate. The looks on peoples faces when it roars open.. especially when it's some dumb honda/mustang owner trying to be cool.

For me when I was living in southern california, in Irvine, where if it makes noise it's probably illegal.. I had to be very careful with my BOV and especially letting that waste gate open. There's always the right moments to enjoy it, though. Just be sane and logical about it and you'll still have a blast. Especially some spirited canyon runs. Love twisties

Chuck33079 · 09-27-2013, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by brucelidat

I've found that here in socal, and in my driving, I rarely ever get to accelerate that hard and I rarely get to push very hard. The car is also pretty peppy and fun with the 4.08 gears installed. I might have to remove those if I SC and, though the car will have more power, it will go back to the laggy revving of the stock 7AT gears. Also, being 7AT, I'd have to be more gear conscious unless I do the stage 4 transmission which is a whole lot more cost and at the point might as well, go tt. That's a huge chunk of $$$ for brief moments of awesome acceleration upto legal speeds.

Sounds like you've talked youself out of it. If you have to be sold on something like this, maybe you shouldn't do it.

GaleForce · 09-27-2013, 09:37 AM

I could get into plenty of trouble have a lot of fun when the Z was stock. After boosting it I can have the same kind of fun I just get there much faster, and with more noise.

Plus exotic car owners/drivers don't suspect a thing until it's too late.

ANMVQ · 09-27-2013, 12:44 PM

In MA was tuff( Roads SUX) But was a blast

Same as early, On and off ramps and fun when some tries to cut you off, Just a little gas an your gone, AHHAH

brucelidat · 09-27-2013, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Sounds like you've talked youself out of it. If you have to be sold on something like this, maybe you shouldn't do it.

Part of me really wants to do it. Then the safe part of me worries about the 7AT and that I will hardly get to enjoy it after sending all that money.

DIGItonium · 09-27-2013, 01:51 PM

It is great, and there's plenty of power at half throttle when under boost. I honestly don't floor it that much unless it's to catch up with traffic after merging from a standstill.

There are times for some fun, but then I have to reflect on it and try to be more responsible, keep my nerves cool, and ignore provokers. I picked up a daily a couple of days ago, so it's not too much of an issue. So the Z is not a DD anymore.

theDreamer · 09-27-2013, 01:54 PM

Here is a fun story for the day, just happened.
Was heading back to my office, needed over to the left lane to get onto major interstate (I10 by gessner for those in Houston). Truck was being a d1ck and not letting me over at all, kept speeding up if I sped up or slowed down. So I pushed the throttle a little and mister jacked up truck loses and I get over....glad to see his face get all upset in my side mirror.

Baer383 · 09-27-2013, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Here is a fun story for the day, just happened.
Was heading back to my office, needed over to the left lane to get onto major interstate (I10 by gessner for those in Houston). Truck was being a d1ck and not letting me over at all, kept speeding up if I sped up or slowed down. So I pushed the throttle a little and mister jacked up truck loses and I get over....glad to see his face get all upset in my side mirror.

This is why we all need boost!!!!!!!!!

Girald · 03-01-2020, 03:35 PM

If you are OCD like me, you wont hammer every time...

Its hard not to hit 3 digits in this car before you notice anything... This car is so well built that it masks speed quite well.

Statute of Limitations: I once upon a time in a galaxy far far away called mexico, top ended the **** out of this car (on a closed private track of course) before FI, then after a hand full of times... the difference is staggering. This car wants to keep fking going!! (and it handles nicely up there too)

I enjoy the power, but I like when i can take it easy and just enjoy what its capable of and just chill.... Im trying to think of engine health 20k, 30k, 40k ahead. I get into it on occasions though

Rule of thumb, dont treat your expensive *** baby like a shitty rental car. But occasionally let it breathe...

09-27-2013, 08:16 AM	#17 (permalink)
snowsurfdirtx Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: WA Posts: 285 Drives: Too Fast Rep Power: 13	LOL I miss having a turbo car with an external waste gate. The looks on peoples faces when it roars open.. especially when it's some dumb honda/mustang owner trying to be cool. For me when I was living in southern california, in Irvine, where if it makes noise it's probably illegal.. I had to be very careful with my BOV and especially letting that waste gate open. There's always the right moments to enjoy it, though. Just be sane and logical about it and you'll still have a blast. Especially some spirited canyon runs. Love twisties __________________ 11 Red Touring/Sport/Nav, 472/382wtq@7psi.. GTM/Tomei/Volk/Motordyne/Z1/JLAudio/Aeroforce/etc.. 95 S14 in progress, L33 v8.. T7575 turbo/SPL/MCA Suspension/Personal/Works Bell/OZ/etc..

09-27-2013, 09:37 AM	#19 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	I could get into plenty of trouble have a lot of fun when the Z was stock. After boosting it I can have the same kind of fun I just get there much faster, and with more noise. Plus exotic car owners/drivers don't suspect a thing until it's too late. mfeinst likes this. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

09-27-2013, 12:44 PM	#20 (permalink)
ANMVQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Framingham MA Posts: 2,732 Drives: 2014 Q50 AWD Rep Power: 19	In MA was tuff( Roads SUX) But was a blast Same as early, On and off ramps and fun when some tries to cut you off, Just a little gas an your gone, AHHAH __________________ 14 Q50 AWD, ARK, ECUTEK (SEB), Takda,

09-27-2013, 01:51 PM	#22 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	It is great, and there's plenty of power at half throttle when under boost. I honestly don't floor it that much unless it's to catch up with traffic after merging from a standstill. There are times for some fun, but then I have to reflect on it and try to be more responsible, keep my nerves cool, and ignore provokers. I picked up a daily a couple of days ago, so it's not too much of an issue. So the Z is not a DD anymore. __________________

09-27-2013, 01:54 PM	#23 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Here is a fun story for the day, just happened. Was heading back to my office, needed over to the left lane to get onto major interstate (I10 by gessner for those in Houston). Truck was being a d1ck and not letting me over at all, kept speeding up if I sped up or slowed down. So I pushed the throttle a little and mister jacked up truck loses and I get over....glad to see his face get all upset in my side mirror. swiss370Z and luigi90210 like this. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

03-01-2020, 03:35 PM	#25 (permalink)
Girald Base Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Denver Posts: 135 Drives: 15' 370z SpTech 6MT Rep Power: 3363	If you are OCD like me, you wont hammer every time... Its hard not to hit 3 digits in this car before you notice anything... This car is so well built that it masks speed quite well. Statute of Limitations: I once upon a time in a galaxy far far away called mexico, top ended the ** out of this car (on a closed private track of course) before FI, then after a hand full of times... the difference is staggering. This car wants to keep fking going!! (and it handles nicely up there too) I enjoy the power, but I like when i can take it easy and just enjoy what its capable of and just chill.... Im trying to think of engine health 20k, 30k, 40k ahead. I get into it on occasions though Rule of thumb, dont treat your expensive * baby like a shitty rental car. But occasionally let it breathe... __________________ AAM tt'ed // Soon: Moving back to the East Coast

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