Can't wait to get my Z

Jordan777er · 06-16-2009, 03:06 PM

Hey everyone, I'm nowhere near close to buying a Z (I'm still in college), but I figured I would go ahead and join so I can soak up all the info I can before I buy one. My dad used to own a 280Z when I was younger, but he sold it. My mom is finalizing selling her Envoy to pick up a G37, so for now I guess that's as close as I'll be able to get to a Z lol. Right now I'm in a 2002 Eclipse, and it's nice I suppose, but nothing compares to a Z IMO.

need4speed · 06-26-2009, 05:49 PM

An eclipse a good place to start at ur age n experience. The z is one of those cars that when u drive it. Its really the kind that u need experience for. Drive by wire sport steering is a whole other ballpark from typical cars. So is rwd. Right now ur in a fwd. So my advice is get into an average hp rwd with great handling and drive by wire steering. Look at a 2000 bmw 328I or 220. You can go a couple years lower or higher depending on your budget. That way u can get used to rwd in the rain n snow if ur in that area.
The bmw is fast as well but manageble for new drivers... I would say about 2 years in that car would prepare you for the power of a Z.
Remember... anyone can keep a car str8 change lanes and turn.
But driving is more than that and more than just going fast.
But very few understand the true dynamics of driving.
Real drivers take the time to earn there stripes.
So wen u in a sports car. U can respect that machine for what it is.
That is the difference between steering a car and driving one.

need4speed · 06-26-2009, 05:50 PM

An eclipse a good place to start at ur age n experience. The z is one of those cars that when u drive it. Its really the kind that u need experience for. Drive by wire sport steering is a whole other ballpark from typical cars. So is rwd. Right now ur in a fwd. So my advice is get into an average hp rwd with great handling and drive by wire steering. Look at a 2000 bmw 328I or 220. You can go a couple years lower or higher depending on your budget. That way u can get used to rwd in the rain n snow if ur in that area.
The bmw is fast as well but manageble for new drivers... I would say about 2 years in that car would prepare you for the power of a Z.
Remember... anyone can keep a car str8 change lanes and turn.
But driving is more than that and more than just going fast.
But very few understand the true dynamics of driving.
Real drivers take the time to earn there stripes.
So wen u in a sports car. U can respect that machine for what it is.
That is the difference between steering a car and driving one.

Santent · 06-27-2009, 12:36 AM

double post ftw

lol

k20z3 · 06-27-2009, 03:18 AM

llllllucksy

Jordan777er · 06-27-2009, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by need4speed

An eclipse a good place to start at ur age n experience. The z is one of those cars that when u drive it. Its really the kind that u need experience for. Drive by wire sport steering is a whole other ballpark from typical cars. So is rwd. Right now ur in a fwd. So my advice is get into an average hp rwd with great handling and drive by wire steering. Look at a 2000 bmw 328I or 220. You can go a couple years lower or higher depending on your budget. That way u can get used to rwd in the rain n snow if ur in that area. The bmw is fast as well but manageble for new drivers... I would say about 2 years in that car would prepare you for the power of a Z. Remember... anyone can keep a car str8 change lanes and turn. But driving is more than that and more than just going fast.
But very few understand the true dynamics of driving.
Real drivers take the time to earn there stripes.
So wen u in a sports car. U can respect that machine for what it is.
That is the difference between steering a car and driving one.

Thanks for the advice, but I'm sticking with the Eclipse until I earn my commission with the USAF in 2011. I'm already familiar with RWD, so that's not really an issue. My dad drives a 330i and he also has an old Vette (I guess his love of cars rubbed off on me) so after driving those I'm completely comfortable with it.

06-16-2009, 03:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jordan777er Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Goldsboro, NC Age: 36 Posts: 212 Drives: 2005 ZX-6R Rep Power: 16	Can't wait to get my Z Hey everyone, I'm nowhere near close to buying a Z (I'm still in college), but I figured I would go ahead and join so I can soak up all the info I can before I buy one. My dad used to own a 280Z when I was younger, but he sold it. My mom is finalizing selling her Envoy to pick up a G37, so for now I guess that's as close as I'll be able to get to a Z lol. Right now I'm in a 2002 Eclipse, and it's nice I suppose, but nothing compares to a Z IMO.

06-27-2009, 03:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 33 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 405	llllllucksy __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

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06-26-2009, 05:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
need4speed Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: tx Posts: 199 Drives: 08 altima 3.5se Rep Power: 16	An eclipse a good place to start at ur age n experience. The z is one of those cars that when u drive it. Its really the kind that u need experience for. Drive by wire sport steering is a whole other ballpark from typical cars. So is rwd. Right now ur in a fwd. So my advice is get into an average hp rwd with great handling and drive by wire steering. Look at a 2000 bmw 328I or 220. You can go a couple years lower or higher depending on your budget. That way u can get used to rwd in the rain n snow if ur in that area. The bmw is fast as well but manageble for new drivers... I would say about 2 years in that car would prepare you for the power of a Z. Remember... anyone can keep a car str8 change lanes and turn. But driving is more than that and more than just going fast. But very few understand the true dynamics of driving. Real drivers take the time to earn there stripes. So wen u in a sports car. U can respect that machine for what it is. That is the difference between steering a car and driving one.

06-26-2009, 05:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
need4speed Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: tx Posts: 199 Drives: 08 altima 3.5se Rep Power: 16	An eclipse a good place to start at ur age n experience. The z is one of those cars that when u drive it. Its really the kind that u need experience for. Drive by wire sport steering is a whole other ballpark from typical cars. So is rwd. Right now ur in a fwd. So my advice is get into an average hp rwd with great handling and drive by wire steering. Look at a 2000 bmw 328I or 220. You can go a couple years lower or higher depending on your budget. That way u can get used to rwd in the rain n snow if ur in that area. The bmw is fast as well but manageble for new drivers... I would say about 2 years in that car would prepare you for the power of a Z. Remember... anyone can keep a car str8 change lanes and turn. But driving is more than that and more than just going fast. But very few understand the true dynamics of driving. Real drivers take the time to earn there stripes. So wen u in a sports car. U can respect that machine for what it is. That is the difference between steering a car and driving one.

06-27-2009, 12:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
Santent Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 79 Drives: 09 Mont Blue 370z Rep Power: 16	double post ftw lol