Ah... that new car smell...

370Z Purist · 06-16-2009, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by gnarf

hey buddy, just take it ez ok? you are young and the last thing anyone would want is a forum member hurt..or a totaled Z...I got my G37 when I was 19, and I got so many tickets.... it was as if i was sitting on the toilet and i got a ticket..thankfully no accidents *knocks on wood..these cars are fast yet the sense of speed in these cars do not seem fast and can be pushed very easily...when you see that mustang or 335i or any other car wanting to race...let it go...cuz the satisfaction in beating those cars does not compare to the satisfaction of finding a great driving road for some spirited driving...just be aware of your surroundings, improve your throttle control and youll be fine...best of luck...enjoy it to your fullest

Thanks man. I'm enjoying this car very well... just barely going over 3k RPM, breaking it in and all. I would never want to total this... my friend already joked I'd wrap it around a tree. I really like to think I'm more responsible than all those fools showing off their cars for no reason. But I can't say that, others would have to say it for me. No tickets yet, hahaha.
I definitely understand the "sense of speed," at least to some degree. I was in second and going to 3500 RPM and I was at 40mph already... plus you can barely even see the speedometer because the steering wheel blocks it. It's so small that I feel it's going 20mph even though it's really at 45-60mph, just the scale is so small compared to most luxury coupes that I've been driving.
I've already had cars rev at me and give me the "look," then I rev just a bit and smile... then I start normally and laugh my *** off as they shoot off the line and either stop really fast, get caught by a cop (first time experiencing that... such a wonderful feeling, makes your day just so much better), or damage their car (I've smelt plenty a burnt clutch). Where I live is full of higher income people, so I see a fellow Z driver, usually a 350Z, and I smile and wave, and they're like, "nice car man, how does it feel" and I'm just like "yeah, it's a wonderful car."

gnarf · 06-16-2009, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Z Purist

Thanks man. I'm enjoying this car very well... just barely going over 3k RPM, breaking it in and all. I would never want to total this... my friend already joked I'd wrap it around a tree. I really like to think I'm more responsible than all those fools showing off their cars for no reason. But I can't say that, others would have to say it for me. No tickets yet, hahaha.
I definitely understand the "sense of speed," at least to some degree. I was in second and going to 3500 RPM and I was at 40mph already... plus you can barely even see the speedometer because the steering wheel blocks it. It's so small that I feel it's going 20mph even though it's really at 45-60mph, just the scale is so small compared to most luxury coupes that I've been driving.
I've already had cars rev at me and give me the "look," then I rev just a bit and smile... then I start normally and laugh my *** off as they shoot off the line and either stop really fast, get caught by a cop (first time experiencing that... such a wonderful feeling, makes your day just so much better), or damage their car (I've smelt plenty a burnt clutch). Where I live is full of higher income people, so I see a fellow Z driver, usually a 350Z, and I smile and wave, and they're like, "nice car man, how does it feel" and I'm just like "yeah, it's a wonderful car."

very good to hear..glad you are enjoying your Z!! I went to Nissan to check out SUVs for my sisters first car...there was a white Z there and my dad was likee "whoa! I didnt know they sell porsches here"...love that feeling of other ppl getting pulled over trying to race you...i enjoy it..almost as much as cooking...

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