New Member from the Big Apple

Fyalinks · 12-13-2015, 04:42 AM

Hello everyone! I am a new member to these forums but I have been a frequent visitor for the past year. I do not have a Z as yet and have never owned a Nissan. However, I am looking to buy a preowned Z in a few months, it will be replacing my 94 non turbo supra, which has been a good car to me, but I have come to terms with what it is. Its not a true sports car, it is a gt. I want a true sports car, something with 2 seats an no more, since 99% of the time I find myself being the only occupant in my car, and being that I can't stand having extra things that I rarely uses, or never use, the two useless back seats in my Supra drive me crazy! Another contributing fact is that after doing some math, when I crunched the numbers, it would cost me twice as much money to get my supra to the level of performance of the Z. For those who might say "why didn't you get a twin turbo?" The simple answer is that I do not like turbos. Besides even though I love the sexy curves on my supra, the more I look at the Zs the more appealing its shape becomes. Anyway, enough rambling, in my not so distant future I see me in a 370z so if anyone in the Big Apple would be willing to give my an extended test drive that would be great!

God-Speed · 12-13-2015, 09:48 AM

First of all welcome, take you time in finding your 370z, then it time to enjoy. As far as your Supra goes, if you can I would keep it for many reasons. Good luck on your search and you and your family have a great Christmas!!

cigarclifford · 12-13-2015, 10:37 AM

Welcome to the 370Z forum

-Clifford

ramoszx12r · 12-13-2015, 10:46 AM

Welcome to the 370Z forum. I love the supra and I think is a good one to keep + the
370Z. The 370 is way more Sexy and you will be happy.

Memphis370Z · 12-13-2015, 11:30 AM

Welcome!

Good luck on your Z search, and post pics when you find the right one.

sgosh · 12-13-2015, 08:04 PM

Welcome aboard! Former Supra TT owner here, and there I days I still miss that car. My 370Z, all these years later, helps to ease that sadness.

Best of luck on your search for The Perfect Z!

Fyalinks · 12-16-2015, 01:49 AM

Thank you all for the warm welcome!

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Originally Posted by God-Speed

First of all welcome, take you time in finding your 370z, then it time to enjoy. As far as your Supra goes, if you can I would keep it for many reasons. Good luck on your search and you and your family have a great Christmas!!

I would love to keep my Supra but that would make 3 cars without a garage...depending on how I feel when I do find my Z will be the final determining moment for the Supra's faith. Thanks for the well wishes and I hope you have a great Christmas Holiday too

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Originally Posted by ramoszx12r

Welcome to the 370Z forum. I love the supra and I think is a good one to keep + the
370Z. The 370 is way more Sexy and you will be happy.

I completely agree about to 370z's sex appeal.

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Originally Posted by Memphis370Z

Welcome!

Good luck on your Z search, and post pics when you find the right one.

Thank you. Pics will definitely be posted! Now I need to go buy a proper camera (iphone pics won't do)

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Originally Posted by sgosh

Welcome aboard! Former Supra TT owner here, and there I days I still miss that car. My 370Z, all these years later, helps to ease that sadness.

I'm at that point where I have a love hate relationship with the Supra. For the past 3 years I've been slowly doing OEM parts upgrades such as twin turbo wheels and brakes, but I'm at the point where the next step would be the engine and transmission which is a road I don't want to go down since I don't want a turbo car and the transmission alone costs half of what I paid for the car.

The intent is to have a next that is better than my ex

Best of luck on your search for The Perfect Z!

Thanks a lot. Haven't been able to find the right one here in NYC. I might have to take a cross country trip like I did when I bought the Supra.

dmatt · 12-16-2015, 10:46 AM

And a big Welcome to you.

from_a_G · 12-16-2015, 02:04 PM

Welcome! Pics of the Supra please!

enguyen88 · 12-16-2015, 03:51 PM

How much are you looking to get for the Supra?

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Originally Posted by Fyalinks

Hello everyone! I am a new member to these forums but I have been a frequent visitor for the past year. I do not have a Z as yet and have never owned a Nissan. However, I am looking to buy a preowned Z in a few months, it will be replacing my 94 non turbo supra, which has been a good car to me, but I have come to terms with what it is. Its not a true sports car, it is a gt. I want a true sports car, something with 2 seats an no more, since 99% of the time I find myself being the only occupant in my car, and being that I can't stand having extra things that I rarely uses, or never use, the two useless back seats in my Supra drive me crazy! Another contributing fact is that after doing some math, when I crunched the numbers, it would cost me twice as much money to get my supra to the level of performance of the Z. For those who might say "why didn't you get a twin turbo?" The simple answer is that I do not like turbos. Besides even though I love the sexy curves on my supra, the more I look at the Zs the more appealing its shape becomes. Anyway, enough rambling, in my not so distant future I see me in a 370z so if anyone in the Big Apple would be willing to give my an extended test drive that would be great!

Fyalinks · 12-20-2015, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by from_a_G

Welcome! Pics of the Supra please!

I won't be able to post any pics of it for at least a month because I'm currently nowhere near the car. Its all black, stock body with some minor upgrades such as twin turbo brakes, twin turbo rear wheels on all four corners so I have a square 275 tire setup which drives very nice. Also, a mild Megan coilovers upgrade. Everything else has been maintenance except for the cosmetic stuff (paint, lights, interior trim). That is it where it really needs some work. I will post some pics once I get it back.

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Originally Posted by enguyen88

How much are you looking to get for the Supra?

I don't have a price on it. If someone sees it and makes me an offer that I'm willing to accept I may let it go.

from_a_G · 12-20-2015, 04:31 PM

Where in NYC are you?

enkei2k · 12-20-2015, 05:48 PM

welcome! nice to see another Z in the NYC area.

keep the supra too! I'm sure it's awesome turbo or NA

Z-Girl 12 · 12-20-2015, 07:48 PM

Welcome!

Fyalinks · 12-24-2015, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Z-Girl 12

Welcome!

Thank you Z-Girl 12!

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Originally Posted by from_a_G

Where in NYC are you?

Im in the Bronx.

Enkei12 you're not helping! You might make me keep the Supra. The two actually look very nice together. Real ebony and ivory

I want a red Z though.

12-13-2015, 04:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
Fyalinks Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: NYC Posts: 10 Drives: 94 Toyota Supra B M5 Rep Power: 9	New Member from the Big Apple Hello everyone! I am a new member to these forums but I have been a frequent visitor for the past year. I do not have a Z as yet and have never owned a Nissan. However, I am looking to buy a preowned Z in a few months, it will be replacing my 94 non turbo supra, which has been a good car to me, but I have come to terms with what it is. Its not a true sports car, it is a gt. I want a true sports car, something with 2 seats an no more, since 99% of the time I find myself being the only occupant in my car, and being that I can't stand having extra things that I rarely uses, or never use, the two useless back seats in my Supra drive me crazy! Another contributing fact is that after doing some math, when I crunched the numbers, it would cost me twice as much money to get my supra to the level of performance of the Z. For those who might say "why didn't you get a twin turbo?" The simple answer is that I do not like turbos. Besides even though I love the sexy curves on my supra, the more I look at the Zs the more appealing its shape becomes. Anyway, enough rambling, in my not so distant future I see me in a 370z so if anyone in the Big Apple would be willing to give my an extended test drive that would be great!

12-13-2015, 09:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
God-Speed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 4,363 Drives: Prototype Rep Power: 2684377	First of all welcome, take you time in finding your 370z, then it time to enjoy. As far as your Supra goes, if you can I would keep it for many reasons. Good luck on your search and you and your family have a great Christmas!! carlitos_370z likes this.

12-13-2015, 10:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
cigarclifford A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Cali State Hospital Posts: 13,351 Drives: 2017 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 458713	Welcome to the 370Z forum -Clifford __________________ -Clifford

12-13-2015, 10:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
ramoszx12r Track Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Carneys point NJ Posts: 665 Drives: 16 370Z Nismo White. Rep Power: 1428	Welcome to the 370Z forum. I love the supra and I think is a good one to keep + the 370Z. The 370 is way more Sexy and you will be happy. __________________ Tony Ramos

12-13-2015, 08:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
sgosh Base Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: New Westminster, BC Age: 55 Posts: 234 Drives: 16 370Z 14 X6 12 TL Rep Power: 10	Welcome aboard! Former Supra TT owner here, and there I days I still miss that car. My 370Z, all these years later, helps to ease that sadness. Best of luck on your search for The Perfect Z! __________________ History: Pontiac-> Honda-> Datsun-> Toyota-> Chevy-> Acura. Currently: Acura, BMW and Nissan.

12-13-2015, 11:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
Memphis370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Memphis Area Posts: 3,117 Drives: '09 MB Rep Power: 124434	Welcome! Good luck on your Z search, and post pics when you find the right one.

12-16-2015, 10:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
dmatt Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hurricane, UT Posts: 217 Drives: 2016 370Z Nismo Tech Rep Power: 14	And a big Welcome to you. __________________ CURRENT - 2016 NISMO TECH \| PEARL WHITE \| MOWERAXLE \| GTR START \| K & N \| PAST - 2011 NISMO \| KW V3'S \| HOTCHKIS \| SPL \| AKRAPOVIC EVO CF \| VERTINI 19x9.5 & 19x11 \| HANKOOK V12'S 255/35 & 305/30 \| MOWERAXLE \|

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from_a_G Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 108 Drives: 2012 370z Nismo Rep Power: 11	Welcome! Pics of the Supra please! __________________ 2012 370Z Nismo Tommy Kaira \| ARC \| Top Secret \| MOTORDYNE \| STILLEN \| Carbon Fiber Element

12-20-2015, 04:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
from_a_G Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 108 Drives: 2012 370z Nismo Rep Power: 11	Where in NYC are you? __________________ 2012 370Z Nismo Tommy Kaira \| ARC \| Top Secret \| MOTORDYNE \| STILLEN \| Carbon Fiber Element

12-20-2015, 05:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
enkei2k A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 6,365 Drives: '12 G41 B/S M6 Rep Power: 3716	welcome! nice to see another Z in the NYC area. keep the supra too! I'm sure it's awesome turbo or NA carlitos_370z likes this. __________________ ...need boost...

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Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	Welcome! __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq