Her Name is Zelda -- Black over White Roadster

John Bradley · 03-06-2010, 10:13 AM

Yeah I like the color combo

congrats !!!!

fisherg · 03-07-2010, 03:05 PM

Congrats.. Looks really sharp.. Nissans Navi is really sweet. Especially the hard drive & CD ripping capability. You'll love it. It's going to be in the mid 40's here this week in MN so I just may break down and take mine out of hibernation.

Sscottfitz · 03-07-2010, 03:34 PM

Thanks -- I reckon I should stop complaining about Winter to a Minnesotan

Your's is the first red roadster I've seen -- it looks very sharp -- so you guys get to spring in like June?

I've been riding around this week with the top down right at 39~45, as long as I have a hat, heated seats on, heater on high, I'm good.....

fisherg · 03-07-2010, 07:16 PM

My daughter lives in Hampton and I'm driving out there in May on a 2 week road trip with the "Z" then heading up to the Shenandoah park for some hiking and touring of the Virginia wine country. I can hardly wait to go.

mcheddadi · 03-08-2010, 12:21 AM

zelda? ugh...

how's the handling compared to the awesome miata mx5? you had a softtop one or a hardtop one?

Sscottfitz · 03-08-2010, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mcheddadi

zelda? ugh...

how's the handling compared to the awesome miata mx5? you had a softtop one or a hardtop one?

Come on, Zelda the "Z" (Note I have a Ram called "Helga the Hemi"

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I've found it hard to compare the ZR to the MX-5 (it was a soft top Sport Touring as well). Obviously, the MX-5 was darn near perfectly balanced and pretty much is a "street legal go-kart" -- I had driving confidence in that car that I don't yet have in the Z -- THAT SAID, everyone I've spoken to said once you get thru the break-in period, and just start driving the car like a sports car should be driven, both the handling and the confidence will come.....stay tuned....

Sscottfitz · 03-08-2010, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by fisherg

My daughter lives in Hampton and I'm driving out there in May on a 2 week road trip with the "Z" then heading up to the Shenandoah park for some hiking and touring of the Virginia wine country. I can hardly wait to go.

Sounds like a greart road trip -- I think our first road trip is to "Z Days" in NC the end of May -- I think there is a separate thread on that event, you should check it out.

Kirgiss · 03-08-2010, 08:50 AM

That is a nice color. I went back and forth between the Black Cherry and the White. May regret the darker color when it comes to keeping her clean and road chips - but for now I like it. I don't think there is an ugly 370Z - but some jump out at me more than others.

Sweet looking Z - enjoy.

Sandra Dee · 04-23-2010, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Zigen5

Congrats... Love the color!!! I haven't came up with a name for mine. The color is black cherry. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I got mine a couple weeks ago. I just got the basic package. The only thing I wish it had is the homelink mirror and the extra speakers in the back. I live in Florida and drive topless like 5 times.

I love when I'm at a light and put my top down in traffic ppl just stare like their watching a scene from Transformers. lol So far I've been getting compliment from older ppl.

I got Black Cherry as well! Congrats! I was trying to think up a name toooo-let me know what you end up with. I am drawing a blank.

Sandra Dee · 04-23-2010, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Sscottfitz

Sounds like a greart road trip -- I think our first road trip is to "Z Days" in NC the end of May -- I think there is a separate thread on that event, you should check it out.

When are the "Z" days in NC???? I live here!

Sscottfitz · 04-23-2010, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandra Dee

When are the "Z" days in NC???? I live here!

20-23 May 2010 -- there is a separate thread in the Mid Atlantic section of the forum -- Zdayz - Eat, Sleep, Z - May 20-23, 2010

Sandra Dee · 04-26-2010, 12:58 PM

thanks! I will be missing this but look forward to next year-y'all have fun!

drooke · 05-03-2010, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Sscottfitz

Greetings all -- picked up my 2010 Z Roadster last week -- still getting the after market "stuff" applied but I think she is a beauty. Got the 6 Spd Manual with all the fixin's! (Touring w/Spt Pkg & Nav Pkg).

This was a BIG trade-up from my first convertible which was a 2009 Mazda MX-5 -- I'm extremely happy with the decision. This is my FIRST Z.

Sscottfitz

P.S. About 20F when we took the pics last Sunday -- but needed to get some pics with the top down before the next snow...<grin>

nicknick · 05-20-2010, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sscottfitz

Greetings all -- picked up my 2010 Z Roadster last week -- still getting the after market "stuff" applied but I think she is a beauty. Got the 6 Spd Manual with all the fixin's! (Touring w/Spt Pkg & Nav Pkg).

This was a BIG trade-up from my first convertible which was a 2009 Mazda MX-5 -- I'm extremely happy with the decision. This is my FIRST Z.

Sscottfitz

P.S. About 20F when we took the pics last Sunday -- but needed to get some pics with the top down before the next snow...<grin>

Nice car...but "BIG TRADE UP".... I don't think so. Objectively speaking there pros and cons for both cars, although yes I would say the Zed squeazes out a few more pros. In my opinion I wish the Z had a folding hardtop roof, although the ragtop I must say does look great. Congrats.

Sscottfitz · 05-23-2010, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknick

Nice car...but "BIG TRADE UP".... I don't think so. Objectively speaking there pros and cons for both cars, although yes I would say the Zed squeazes out a few more pros. In my opinion I wish the Z had a folding hardtop roof, although the ragtop I must say does look great. Congrats.

Thanks NickNick -- some "context" to "BIG TRADE UP" -- $25K Car -> 46K Car; 167 HP -> 323 HP; 2L -> 3.7L; just to name a few. Don't misunderstand, I'm not disparaging the MX-5 -- great roadster, great feel, but different league than my Z Roadster.

Just got back from ZDayZ, what a blast -- car performed magnificently!

I think a hardtop might be a decent option, but not sure what it would do to the car from a weight & balance perspective.....

Thanks for the kind words.

03-07-2010, 03:05 PM	#17 (permalink)
fisherg Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 90 Drives: 10 370Z SR M6 Rep Power: 20	Congrats.. Looks really sharp.. Nissans Navi is really sweet. Especially the hard drive & CD ripping capability. You'll love it. It's going to be in the mid 40's here this week in MN so I just may break down and take mine out of hibernation. __________________ THE OPEN ROAD IS WAITING.....Solid Red Touring 370ZR w/Navi

03-07-2010, 07:16 PM	#19 (permalink)
fisherg Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 90 Drives: 10 370Z SR M6 Rep Power: 20	My daughter lives in Hampton and I'm driving out there in May on a 2 week road trip with the "Z" then heading up to the Shenandoah park for some hiking and touring of the Virginia wine country. I can hardly wait to go. __________________ THE OPEN ROAD IS WAITING.....Solid Red Touring 370ZR w/Navi

03-08-2010, 08:50 AM	#23 (permalink)
Kirgiss Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 17 Drives: '10 370Z Roadster AT Rep Power: 15	That is a nice color. I went back and forth between the Black Cherry and the White. May regret the darker color when it comes to keeping her clean and road chips - but for now I like it. I don't think there is an ugly 370Z - but some jump out at me more than others. Sweet looking Z - enjoy. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Roadster AT

03-06-2010, 10:13 AM	#16 (permalink)
John Bradley Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 419 Drives: 2010 Silver RDZTER Rep Power: 16	Yeah I like the color combo congrats !!!!

03-07-2010, 03:34 PM	#18 (permalink)
Sscottfitz Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 859 Drives: 10 ZR Blk-o-PW Rep Power: 17	Thanks -- I reckon I should stop complaining about Winter to a Minnesotan Your's is the first red roadster I've seen -- it looks very sharp -- so you guys get to spring in like June? I've been riding around this week with the top down right at 39~45, as long as I have a hat, heated seats on, heater on high, I'm good.....

03-08-2010, 12:21 AM	#20 (permalink)
mcheddadi Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: canada Posts: 31 Drives: 08 altima coupe 3.5 Rep Power: 16	zelda? ugh... how's the handling compared to the awesome miata mx5? you had a softtop one or a hardtop one?

04-26-2010, 12:58 PM	#27 (permalink)
Sandra Dee Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NC Posts: 215 Drives: 370ZRdstr BLK Cherry Rep Power: 15	thanks! I will be missing this but look forward to next year-y'all have fun!