Another Roadster in Texas

dalparadise · 01-03-2010, 02:57 AM

So, I had the paperwork started on a 2010 370Z Coupe. Right before I signed up, though, I looked out the window (clear, cloudless and 58 degrees) and saw my MX-5 sitting there awaiting appraisal. I knew I'd regret losing the ragtop by March, if not sooner, so I told the guy to restart the paperwork on a 370Z Roadster.

I got a 2010 Platinum Graphite Touring with Sport 6MT Roadster. Drove it home with the top down, seat heaters on high and heater blowing full (the sun was going down by the time I was driving home and taking the temp with it.

Love the car. I've owned more expensive BMW droptops, and I'll honestly say that this one is better.

I cruised around town tonight for about 60 miles. Can't wait to put some more on her. Also looking forward to exhaust/intake mods at some point, after I evaluate the tone once the break-in is done.

Thanks for all the help I've gotten here. I learned a lot just by lurking. Hopefully I can contribute some more now that my perspective is more valid.

PS- sorry for the crappy iPhone photos. More/better will come once I have the opportunity.

schrute · 01-03-2010, 03:22 AM

Congrats! PG looks good on the Roadster!

vipor · 01-03-2010, 11:28 AM

grats man! enjoy her!

theDreamer · 01-03-2010, 11:30 AM

Oooo, a Houston owner. As a heads up the monthly Z/G & Coffee meet up in Houston will be January 10th. With the forums running slow it is hard to get the link, but it is down in the Texas section. Uptown park at the Starbucks at 10:30, I will not be there this time but there are many Z/G owners.

vipor · 01-03-2010, 11:31 AM

jeez Dreamer, can't make a meet for nothin.

theDreamer · 01-03-2010, 11:34 AM

Hey now, this is a monthly meet up and I rarely miss these, I thought I was actually going to make it as the second Sunday I originally thought feel after my Denver trip. Though I was wrong because the first Sunday ended up being the third.

vipor · 01-03-2010, 11:35 AM

nogoodname · 01-03-2010, 11:37 AM

the big antenna looks ugly.... was wondering if the Z has the same option as the G's do.

No Spoiler With Big Antenna

Spoiler With Antenna Bulit In It (the shark fin is to cover the XM & AM/FM is in the spoiler)

theDreamer · 01-03-2010, 11:37 AM

You are going to miss it also, and do not give me that excuse..."Oh well I live in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area."

vipor · 01-03-2010, 11:39 AM

new antenna for roadster pics

the RR meets i've made, but getting to Houston/SanAnt by 10a is way too early

Zaggeron · 01-03-2010, 11:40 AM

Congrats! The roadster is a great choice for Texas. Don't forget your sunscreen

Chris@FsP · 01-03-2010, 12:05 PM

Beautiful car! I have yet to see a 370 vert here in Tulsa.

dalparadise · 01-03-2010, 12:37 PM

Thanks for the heads-up on the meet. I'll definitely try to make it by.

I've already put my order on for a stubby antenna. It should be here in a few days. I agree, it's my least favorite design attribute, especially since it's slapped right in the middle of the trunk lid. The stubby will fix all that, though.

I'll give the big antenna one thing -- the radio reception is amazing with it. I only really listen to XM, though, so whatever...

StLRedrider · 01-03-2010, 01:26 PM

congrats on the new Zr looks sweet.

dalparadise · 01-03-2010, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StLRedrider

congrats on the new Zr looks sweet.

Thanks. All things considered, though, I'd rather be driving your Mustang.
(private pilot here -- renter for now, hope to purchase in a year or two)

01-03-2010, 03:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
schrute Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: utah Posts: 781 Drives: my z every day Rep Power: 17	Congrats! PG looks good on the Roadster! __________________ my journal \| 2009 370z touring \| 6mt \| platinum graphite \| my album second skin \| mr works \| fast intentions \| ssr \| eibach \| hotchkis \| spc \| toyo \| bluebatmobile \| v-led \| jwt \| ventureshield \| tinted tails

01-03-2010, 11:28 AM	#3 (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	grats man! enjoy her! __________________ 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

01-03-2010, 11:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Oooo, a Houston owner. As a heads up the monthly Z/G & Coffee meet up in Houston will be January 10th. With the forums running slow it is hard to get the link, but it is down in the Texas section. Uptown park at the Starbucks at 10:30, I will not be there this time but there are many Z/G owners. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

01-03-2010, 11:31 AM	#5 (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	jeez Dreamer, can't make a meet for nothin. __________________ 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

01-03-2010, 11:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Hey now, this is a monthly meet up and I rarely miss these, I thought I was actually going to make it as the second Sunday I originally thought feel after my Denver trip. Though I was wrong because the first Sunday ended up being the third. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

01-03-2010, 11:35 AM	#7 (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	__________________ 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

01-03-2010, 11:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	the big antenna looks ugly.... was wondering if the Z has the same option as the G's do. No Spoiler With Big Antenna Spoiler With Antenna Bulit In It (the shark fin is to cover the XM & AM/FM is in the spoiler)

01-03-2010, 11:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	You are going to miss it also, and do not give me that excuse..."Oh well I live in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area." __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

01-03-2010, 11:39 AM	#10 (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	new antenna for roadster pics the RR meets i've made, but getting to Houston/SanAnt by 10a is way too early __________________ 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

01-03-2010, 11:40 AM	#11 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 18	Congrats! The roadster is a great choice for Texas. Don't forget your sunscreen

01-03-2010, 12:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
Chris@FsP Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 430 Drives: 2008 350Z TT Rep Power: 368	Beautiful car! I have yet to see a 370 vert here in Tulsa.

01-03-2010, 12:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
dalparadise The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 354 Drives: 2010 Z Roadster T/S Rep Power: 16	Thanks for the heads-up on the meet. I'll definitely try to make it by. I've already put my order on for a stubby antenna. It should be here in a few days. I agree, it's my least favorite design attribute, especially since it's slapped right in the middle of the trunk lid. The stubby will fix all that, though. I'll give the big antenna one thing -- the radio reception is amazing with it. I only really listen to XM, though, so whatever... __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite Roadster - Tour/Sport/6MT/GReddy SE catback/B&M short shift If the top is up, it must be parked.

01-03-2010, 01:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
StLRedrider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St.louis,Mo Posts: 17,755 Drives: O9Sprt/Touring,p-51 Rep Power: 60	congrats on the new Zr looks sweet. __________________ Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today J.Dean