240Z in 1990 -> 370Z in 2016!

sgosh · 12-10-2015, 02:19 PM

I can't believe it's been 26 years since I last owned a Z(a 1969, rusty, but amazingly fun-to-drive 240). Now that I have one again, I wonder why I didn't consider buying one sooner.

I ended up finding the 370Z due to a typo; I was DuckDuckGo searching for drivers for my AMD 280X (video card), and the "suggested correction" image results were, you guessed it, images of the 370Z!

Sexy f'kin car! Clearly DuckDuckGo cared about my well-being.

I was enthralled, and after a bit of investigation on the Nissan web-page (332 HP! Sexy, sexy little car!) - and buttering up the wife by taking her out for breakfast - she and I popped over to a Nissan dealership to test drive one. As we approached, I wondered, would she really be okay with me picking up a two-seater? It had to pass the CFO test - as all married men know.

It turns out she loved the look, and after the test-drive - the Salesman gave us the keys and let us take it out on our own - she had a huge smile and said "just get it." She didn't have to ask twice.

And now, a few weeks on, I can say I thoroughly enjoy driving this thing, especially coming from the Acura TSX 6-speed manual I had as my daily driver. Oh humble Z, you've come a long way since 1969!

I look forward to learning all about the car: DIY section, here I come!

TerribleONE · 12-10-2015, 02:22 PM

Welcome! PW FTW!

D.Stillwell · 12-10-2015, 03:00 PM

No sports package? Congrats on the ride!

dmatt · 12-10-2015, 03:50 PM

Welcome.

sgosh · 12-10-2015, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D.Stillwell

No sports package? Congrats on the ride!

Thanks! I was tempted, but I'm going the custom route, so I'm starting out with a blank canvas, so to speak.

Not too sure what to do first.

D.Stillwell · 12-10-2015, 05:16 PM

^^ I can understand that. I went base + sport thinking the same as you. I'm building mine up but...

I think the sport package was well worth it, I mean for just a few grand $ extra you get LSD + SynchroRev + the forged rays + akebono brakes. Oh and the spoiler to boot which makes the car look 10 times better IMO.

The brakes on the sport are so good u really dont need an upgrade, other than cooling ducts and fluid - and thats only if car is tracked anyway.I

Anyway im just rambling now, congrats on the Z again! I guess pure base is good if you want to really go ALL custom.

sgosh · 12-10-2015, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D.Stillwell

I think the sport package was well worth it, I mean for just a few grand $ extra you get LSD + SynchroRev + the forged rays + akebono brakes. Oh and the spoiler to boot which makes the car look 10 times better IMO.

Fully agree. A PW + sports package was going to take another few months .... Colour me impatient, and slightly worried wifey might change her mind! Haha.

I think you've hit the nail on the head as far as what I'd do first. LSD and spoiler. That is if I don't cave in and do something about the odd-sounding exhaust first ... haha.

Magic Bus · 12-10-2015, 06:30 PM

Congrats & Welcome!

TerribleONE · 12-10-2015, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgosh

Fully agree. A PW + sports package was going to take another few months .... Colour me impatient, and slightly worried wifey might change her mind! Haha.

I think you've hit the nail on the head as far as what I'd do first. LSD and spoiler. That is if I don't cave in and do something about the odd-sounding exhaust first ... haha.

Theres a Fast Intentions exhaust for sale right now in the classifieds.

Memphis370Z · 12-10-2015, 07:59 PM

Congratulations and welcome!

Happy modding!

cigarclifford · 12-10-2015, 10:31 PM

Welcome to the 370Z forum

-Clifford

sgosh · 12-11-2015, 02:56 PM

You guys certainly make an old (new) guy feel welcome.

Many thanks!

axmea? · 12-11-2015, 04:13 PM

Welcome back, Kotter
Prodigal son
Macarthur

You get the point. Enjoy your Z. Me - still loving mine.

Trips · 12-11-2015, 04:14 PM

Congrats & Welcome!

ramoszx12r · 12-11-2015, 04:35 PM

Welcome to the 370Z forum

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axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,236 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Welcome back, Kotter Prodigal son Macarthur You get the point. Enjoy your Z. Me - still loving mine. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

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12-10-2015, 05:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
D.Stillwell Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Snakeden Branch, VA Posts: 396 Drives: Fairlady Z34/6MT Rep Power: 19	^^ I can understand that. I went base + sport thinking the same as you. I'm building mine up but... I think the sport package was well worth it, I mean for just a few grand $ extra you get LSD + SynchroRev + the forged rays + akebono brakes. Oh and the spoiler to boot which makes the car look 10 times better IMO. The brakes on the sport are so good u really dont need an upgrade, other than cooling ducts and fluid - and thats only if car is tracked anyway.I Anyway im just rambling now, congrats on the Z again! I guess pure base is good if you want to really go ALL custom.

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