Random awesome things about owning a Z

sgosh · 06-12-2016, 07:01 PM

#1: Making as if I'm "challenge accepted" to the pick-up truck who's been egging me on, now beside me at a red light ... only to take off really, really gently as the Lumbering 4x4 With Huge Wheels races away. The icing is if I get beside that person at the next red light with a huge smile on my face; it's pure smiling eye-contact as I pull up alongside, very, very slowly (line-of-sight angles permitting).

#2: Driving like a sane human, and getting tail-gated / passed by mini-vans. Makes me smile every time.

#3: Knowing I could pull away, hard, if I wanted. LOL.

P.S. For #1, why's there never a cop around when you need one to witness such things?

Hubba Hubba · 06-14-2016, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by DeliriousClam

I'm not the only one this has happened to?

I have never even seen a GT-R in the wild.

barncobob · 06-14-2016, 06:27 AM

saw a GTR at the dealer,,,ehh

mishuko · 06-14-2016, 07:55 AM

Getting killed by mind's and fiat 500 off the line.

Jk. I found out I had the fog lights in the rear panel. It gets turned on whenever it's dark out huehueue

Spstone · 06-14-2016, 08:16 AM

It's been a great tool for some of the younger guys that work for me. When they ask how I can afford a great car while being in the military, they all think it cost more than it does, I get a chance to explain money management, the rewards of waiting to get married, and the importance of using prophylactics. So far I've been able to get 3 of my guys to actually start a portfolio. I know it sounds stupid, but I've had these talks with my kids since I've had kids in the army and this is the first time I've seen success. That to me is well worth the price of admission of owning a Z.

370zEric · 06-14-2016, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by RumbleFish

Not having to help people move.

YES!!

ChopsZ · 06-15-2016, 01:09 AM

One of the random awesome things about owning a Z is... Owning a Z!

Other than that, always being able to keep my keys in my pocket to get in and out of the car and drive it. No more hearing the keys dangling and smacking around while driving.

Never worrying about a small group of friends saying "Let's take your car", as they all now know it's only a 2-seater.

Having a very supportive following and a great source of quality aftermarket parts vendors.

Totally transforming the driving experience of the Z for only $400 by way of adding an axle back exhaust that completely masks the truck-like sound of the engine coming through the firewall.

sgosh · 06-15-2016, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ

Totally transforming the driving experience of the Z for only $400 by way of adding an axle back exhaust that completely masks the truck-like sound of the engine coming through the firewall.

Hah. That's exactly what what wifey and I thought when we test drove the Z. "Sounds like a f'in truck!"

That's my next mod, for sure.

ChopsZ · 06-15-2016, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by sgosh

Hah. That's exactly what what wifey and I thought when we test drove the Z. "Sounds like a f'in truck!"

That's my next mod, for sure.

I drove an '02 Chevy Blazer for a couple of years, which was a 5-speed and came with the huge 4.3L V6. When I first took the 370Z out for a test drive, the memory of that dang Blazer instantly popped into my mind! They sound identical! Where the Z sounds different/better stock is above 5k rpm.

No longer an issue with the axle back however.

sgosh · 06-15-2016, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ

I drove an '02 Chevy Blazer for a couple of years, which was a 5-speed and came with the huge 4.3L V6. When I first took the 370Z out for a test drive, the memory of that dang Blazer instantly popped into my mind! They sound identical! Where the Z sounds different/better stock is above 5k rpm.

No longer an issue with the axle back however.

Of course, now I'm going to google "Axle Back 370z" all afternoon instead of working.

Spstone · 06-15-2016, 06:13 PM

Bad part about owning a Z. Nothing else compares. Every time I have to travel and get a rental, or times like this week and I have to drive the wife's car I'm just so bored behind the wheel.

BoneZ · 06-15-2016, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Spstone

Bad part about owning a Z. Nothing else compares. Every time I have to travel and get a rental, or times like this week and I have to drive the wife's car I'm just so bored behind the wheel.

Truth

Spstone · 06-15-2016, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by sgosh

#1: Making as if I'm "challenge accepted" to the pick-up truck who's been egging me on, now beside me at a red light ... only to take off really, really gently as the Lumbering 4x4 With Huge Wheels races away. The icing is if I get beside that person at the next red light with a huge smile on my face; it's pure smiling eye-contact as I pull up alongside, very, very slowly (line-of-sight angles permitting).

#2: Driving like a sane human, and getting tail-gated / passed by mini-vans. Makes me smile every time.

#3: Knowing I could pull away, hard, if I wanted. LOL.

P.S. For #1, why's there never a cop around when you need one to witness such things?

Around here it's civic SI's. I feel like I can't go any where with out one trying to act like they are tuff. That an some sort of SRT Chrysler. I have had every thing from a neon to a challenger try to make me feel bad.

ChaseZ · 06-16-2016, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ

Totally transforming the driving experience of the Z for only $400 by way of adding an axle back exhaust that completely masks the truck-like sound of the engine coming through the firewall.

Absolutely! It sounds just like the 09 Frontier Pro-4x I used to have lol
Motordyne supposed to be here next week to take care of that

370Zj · 06-16-2016, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Hubba Hubba

I have never even seen a GT-R in the wild.

You can see a lot of them here in Los Angeles.

06-12-2016, 07:01 PM	#16 (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: 11	#1: Making as if I'm "challenge accepted" to the pick-up truck who's been egging me on, now beside me at a red light ... only to take off really, really gently as the Lumbering 4x4 With Huge Wheels races away. The icing is if I get beside that person at the next red light with a huge smile on my face; it's pure smiling eye-contact as I pull up alongside, very, very slowly (line-of-sight angles permitting). #2: Driving like a sane human, and getting tail-gated / passed by mini-vans. Makes me smile every time. #3: Knowing I could pull away, hard, if I wanted. LOL. P.S. For #1, why's there never a cop around when you need one to witness such things? lwpnfrisco likes this. __________________ History: Pontiac-> Honda-> Datsun-> Toyota-> Chevy-> Acura. Currently: Acura, BMW and Nissan.

06-14-2016, 08:16 AM	#20 (permalink)
Spstone Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Wilmington, nc Posts: 354 Drives: 14 370Z Nismo 6MT PW Rep Power: 10	It's been a great tool for some of the younger guys that work for me. When they ask how I can afford a great car while being in the military, they all think it cost more than it does, I get a chance to explain money management, the rewards of waiting to get married, and the importance of using prophylactics. So far I've been able to get 3 of my guys to actually start a portfolio. I know it sounds stupid, but I've had these talks with my kids since I've had kids in the army and this is the first time I've seen success. That to me is well worth the price of admission of owning a Z. DarkJak, Ghostvette, old guy and 2 others like this.

06-15-2016, 01:09 AM	#22 (permalink)
ChopsZ Track Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central Florida Age: 49 Posts: 965 Drives: 2016 370Z GM 6MT Rep Power: 2301	One of the random awesome things about owning a Z is... Owning a Z! Other than that, always being able to keep my keys in my pocket to get in and out of the car and drive it. No more hearing the keys dangling and smacking around while driving. Never worrying about a small group of friends saying "Let's take your car", as they all now know it's only a 2-seater. Having a very supportive following and a great source of quality aftermarket parts vendors. Totally transforming the driving experience of the Z for only $400 by way of adding an axle back exhaust that completely masks the truck-like sound of the engine coming through the firewall. sgosh likes this. __________________ She's For Sale! PERFORMANCE: Aero Workz \| Akebono \| BC Racing \| EcuTek \| HKS \| MaxBore \| Motordyne \| Nismo \| RJM \| SPL \| StopTech \| Z1 AUDIO: Arc Audio \| Bazooka \| Helix \| Pioneer \| Stereo Integrity

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