Graduation Z

Shadowx2x · 07-08-2010, 10:28 PM

I got my brand new 2010 370z and loving it. It's a Touring w/Sport Package and Nav. It's my first car too. Only seventeen and already have my dream car. Any advice on what to do and not to do to the car.

kgreen · 07-08-2010, 10:31 PM

uh ooohhh!!!!

AK370Z · 07-08-2010, 10:35 PM

Congrats. Since you're in NY, make sure your rims have wheel lock. What not to do? well .... don't turn off the VDC button (unless you really know what you're doing or driven the car for a while)

P.S. I edited your thread title a little. Hope you don't mind.

memorylasts · 07-08-2010, 10:36 PM

Dont turn VDC off until you can confidently drive. Dont crash it. Dont be stupid. If you are going to race go to the track.

Other then that, take care of it, learn it, then use it.

IMHO no need for mods right out the door.

You are one hell of a lucky kid. Stay alive enjoy your dream.

OH! Clear Bra get it! You will regret not getting it.

LateralG'z · 07-08-2010, 10:38 PM

congrats, life is good to have a new Z at 17

MightyBobo · 07-08-2010, 10:58 PM

My advice? Drive it like an old person for a solid year or two. Literally. You need WAY more stick time...

Trips · 07-08-2010, 11:23 PM

Welcome and Congrats!

Great Advice AK.

fullmonty · 07-08-2010, 11:48 PM

Welcome, as others have said, don't turn off the VDC. Don't drive like a maniac. You are not speed racer, so don't go zipping around like a fool. Don't take turns at 90 mph. So in general drive safetly. Its a fairly powerful car, and a 17 year old boy will do what 17 year olds do, and as your first car you'll find it may not be as forgiving as you may think.

I may of dated myself with the speed racer comment but this is Speed Racer Speed Racer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Push370zzz · 07-08-2010, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Shadowx2x

I got my brand new 2010 370z and loving it. It's a Touring w/Sport Package and Nav. It's my first car too. Only seventeen and already have my dream car. Any advice on what to do and not to do to the car.

Nice! Leave VDC on for a while :P

It's great to have one of these when you're in your teens congrats broskie!!

Mr. Mcoupe · 07-09-2010, 12:00 AM

Wow. Parents are nice!

MightyBobo · 07-09-2010, 12:15 AM

Personally, I'd ask my parents to sign me up for an advanced drivers course if they bought me a car like this. They'd probably take it as a sign that you'd rather learn how to drive properly (even at their cost) and it'd reflect well on your insurance...

Trips · 07-09-2010, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Personally, I'd ask my parents to sign me up for an advanced drivers course if they bought me a car like this. They'd probably take it as a sign that you'd rather learn how to drive properly (even at their cost) and it'd reflect well on your insurance...

or at least 100hrs of Grand Theft Auto.

Waiz · 07-09-2010, 12:21 AM

Congrats, just be careful with her. I can't tell you how many 350z's I've seen wrecked by teenagers on the 350z forum so hopefully you're different.

Waiz · 07-09-2010, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

or at least 100hrs of Gran Turismo.

Corrected.

Jordo! · 07-09-2010, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Mcoupe

Wow. Parents are loaded!

Fixed

Yeah... don't wreck it

You're a pretty lucky kid... when I was 17, this was my mode of transportation...

Man, I wonder what your insurance rate is

07-08-2010, 10:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Shadowx2x Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 252 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	Graduation Z I got my brand new 2010 370z and loving it. It's a Touring w/Sport Package and Nav. It's my first car too. Only seventeen and already have my dream car. Any advice on what to do and not to do to the car.

07-08-2010, 10:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	Congrats. Since you're in NY, make sure your rims have wheel lock. What not to do? well .... don't turn off the VDC button (unless you really know what you're doing or driven the car for a while) P.S. I edited your thread title a little. Hope you don't mind. __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

07-08-2010, 10:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
memorylasts A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,125 Drives: Cars... Rep Power: 17	Dont turn VDC off until you can confidently drive. Dont crash it. Dont be stupid. If you are going to race go to the track. Other then that, take care of it, learn it, then use it. IMHO no need for mods right out the door. You are one hell of a lucky kid. Stay alive enjoy your dream. OH! Clear Bra get it! You will regret not getting it. __________________ somewhat-journal-thingy

07-08-2010, 10:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
LateralG'z Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 876 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 17	congrats, life is good to have a new Z at 17 __________________ 2010 Mag Black, 6MT,

07-08-2010, 10:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	My advice? Drive it like an old person for a solid year or two. Literally. You need WAY more stick time... __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

07-08-2010, 10:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
kgreen Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: EL Paso, Tx Posts: 387 Drives: SR 370z Rep Power: 243	uh ooohhh!!!!

07-08-2010, 11:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Welcome and Congrats! Great Advice AK. __________________

07-08-2010, 11:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 34	Welcome, as others have said, don't turn off the VDC. Don't drive like a maniac. You are not speed racer, so don't go zipping around like a fool. Don't take turns at 90 mph. So in general drive safetly. Its a fairly powerful car, and a 17 year old boy will do what 17 year olds do, and as your first car you'll find it may not be as forgiving as you may think. I may of dated myself with the speed racer comment but this is Speed Racer Speed Racer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia __________________

07-09-2010, 12:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
Mr. Mcoupe Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: The Woodlands Posts: 58 Drives: See Sig Rep Power: 15	Wow. Parents are nice! __________________ Current: 19 GT-R[]17 M2[]17 WRX[]14 T4R[]12 NV2500[]07 Exige S[]07 S2k[]05 M3[]03 M3[]02 MCoupe[]94 MR2T[]93 MR2 T[]92 MR2 T[]91 MR2 T[]95 SC400[] Gone but not forgotten: 04 STI[]05 MR2 Spyder[]04 S2k[]03 IS300[]90 MR2[]

07-09-2010, 12:15 AM	#11 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	Personally, I'd ask my parents to sign me up for an advanced drivers course if they bought me a car like this. They'd probably take it as a sign that you'd rather learn how to drive properly (even at their cost) and it'd reflect well on your insurance... __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

07-09-2010, 12:21 AM	#13 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Congrats, just be careful with her. I can't tell you how many 350z's I've seen wrecked by teenagers on the 350z forum so hopefully you're different.