New Member in Texas

B737Capt · 12-21-2009, 04:27 PM

Hi guys - hope everyone is well. I have just purchased my dream sports car, a brand new 370z, red, 6 speed. I have never owned a car that fits me so well, couldn't be more happy with my choice. My youngest child, Austin (15 yr old) thinks I am a hero, but he doesn't know he's not going to drive it for many years - Ha! Looks like a great forum, look forward to learning all about this great car. What a great value!

vipor · 12-21-2009, 04:32 PM

woo! grats man!

some threads to watch:

Austin Meet Weekend After Christmas (Next Weekend, Sunday)
DFW Meet!
[Official] Texas spotted thread
[Texas] sign in

Also, not affiliated with these forums, but Z Club of Texas

theDreamer · 12-21-2009, 04:32 PM

Welcome, another Texas owner here (Houston). Pictures?

B737Capt · 12-21-2009, 04:42 PM

Thanks guys, and there will be pictures when I can drag my son out of it and wash it!

theDreamer · 12-21-2009, 04:43 PM

Tell him to wash it.

vipor · 12-21-2009, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

Tell him to wash it.

remove all belts, rings, and watches from him beforehand

B737Capt · 12-21-2009, 04:52 PM

Great advice. I will research this on other threads, but the dealer here strongly recommended I use Nissan's special oil at change time. Do you concur, or have I opened a can of worms here . . .

vipor · 12-21-2009, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B737Capt

Great advice. I will research this on other threads, but the dealer here strongly recommended I use Nissan's special oil at change time. Do you concur, or have I opened a can of worms here . . .

LOTS of threads on that subject. Ester oil is awesome, and the best, but to each their own. I save a few $$$ and can buy my oil anywhere, Mobil 1. I can see the justification.

Some other threads you might like to see:

DIY: illuminated kick plates color change

DIY: Nissan 370Z Oil change (AK370Z way) Pictures inside

370Z UV sunshield product review

Hopefully you won't have this issue, but just in case:

http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...ase-issue.html

theDreamer · 12-21-2009, 04:57 PM

A lot of guys here will do an oil change at 1,000 to 1,500 with Nissan Ester oil and then around 3,000 to 3,500 replace the Nissan Ester oil with a synthetic oil.

B737Capt · 12-21-2009, 05:03 PM

Great stuff, thanks guys. My plan is to enjoy this car for a long, long, time - and then pass it on to my son so he can restore "dad's car" - so anything to do with longevity is important to me. I am on my way out now to take a spin around the block, I will check back again soon. Sure appreciate all the great info. I am definitely going to enjoy this forum.

frost · 12-21-2009, 05:52 PM

Welcome! Glad to hear you're so happy with it! Cheers mate.

AK370Z · 12-21-2009, 06:15 PM

Welcome to the forum. Congratulations on the purchase.

Quote:

My youngest child, Austin (15 yr old) thinks I am a hero

That's AWESOME!

Hopefully him seeing you mess around with the car will make him a car enthusiast in future. Feel free to share any picture you . If you have any question(s), feel free to ask. We'll do our best try to answer them.

welcome

kdo2milger · 12-21-2009, 07:46 PM

better late than never

another fellow red z i see nice color choice by the way

dcrew1x · 12-21-2009, 08:01 PM

Congrats & Welcome!

Happy Holidays as well

Rickey89 · 12-21-2009, 08:54 PM

welcome aboard/san antonio here, glad to see another z in tx

nice color choice

12-21-2009, 04:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
B737Capt Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Denton TX Posts: 7 Drives: 09 370Z Red 6 speed Rep Power: 15	New Member in Texas Hi guys - hope everyone is well. I have just purchased my dream sports car, a brand new 370z, red, 6 speed. I have never owned a car that fits me so well, couldn't be more happy with my choice. My youngest child, Austin (15 yr old) thinks I am a hero, but he doesn't know he's not going to drive it for many years - Ha! Looks like a great forum, look forward to learning all about this great car. What a great value!

12-21-2009, 04:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	woo! grats man! some threads to watch: Austin Meet Weekend After Christmas (Next Weekend, Sunday) DFW Meet! [Official] Texas spotted thread [Texas] sign in Also, not affiliated with these forums, but Z Club of Texas __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

12-21-2009, 04:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Welcome, another Texas owner here (Houston). Pictures? __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

12-21-2009, 04:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Tell him to wash it. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

12-21-2009, 04:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	A lot of guys here will do an oil change at 1,000 to 1,500 with Nissan Ester oil and then around 3,000 to 3,500 replace the Nissan Ester oil with a synthetic oil. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

12-21-2009, 04:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
B737Capt Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Denton TX Posts: 7 Drives: 09 370Z Red 6 speed Rep Power: 15	Thanks guys, and there will be pictures when I can drag my son out of it and wash it!

12-21-2009, 04:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
B737Capt Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Denton TX Posts: 7 Drives: 09 370Z Red 6 speed Rep Power: 15	Great advice. I will research this on other threads, but the dealer here strongly recommended I use Nissan's special oil at change time. Do you concur, or have I opened a can of worms here . . .

12-21-2009, 05:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
B737Capt Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Denton TX Posts: 7 Drives: 09 370Z Red 6 speed Rep Power: 15	Great stuff, thanks guys. My plan is to enjoy this car for a long, long, time - and then pass it on to my son so he can restore "dad's car" - so anything to do with longevity is important to me. I am on my way out now to take a spin around the block, I will check back again soon. Sure appreciate all the great info. I am definitely going to enjoy this forum.

12-21-2009, 05:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	Welcome! Glad to hear you're so happy with it! Cheers mate.

12-21-2009, 07:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	better late than never another fellow red z i see nice color choice by the way __________________ Project *NISMO*

12-21-2009, 08:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
dcrew1x Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 821 Drives: Graphite Bullet Rep Power: 369	Congrats & Welcome! Happy Holidays as well __________________ 2009 PG 6MT Sports Stillen Gen3 CAI \| Stillen CBE \| AMS Short Shifter \| Nismo Brace Kit

12-21-2009, 08:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
Rickey89 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Antonio/Texas Posts: 203 Drives: 09 370z BS/Sprt Man Rep Power: 16	welcome aboard/san antonio here, glad to see another z in tx nice color choice __________________ -Rickey 09 Brilliant Silver 370z Manual W/Sprt Pck

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