First road trip in Z.

sgosh · 06-12-2016, 07:25 PM

I have a house in BC and another in Alberta, so I go back and forth a fair bit. For anyone who hasn't made the drive, I highly recommend it; those mountain roads in the summer are pure bliss.

(Here's the route)

I was a little apprehensive to take my new Z on such a drive. 2 seater, rough, heavy steering, etc. etc. not exactly a GT ... but I did it.

Colour me surprised; I had a hoot on those twisty roads! The smiles:miles ratio was off the charts.

To begin with, the seats are surprisingly comfortable for long drives. The suspension is much more civilized over road imperfections than I imagined, while still helping the car to remain composed at - dare I admit - law-breaking speeds.

Also surprising, the Z has remarkable grip on wet highway at high speeds - I wasn't able to test it limits while driving (slightly) north of the speed limit.

Bottom line, I find the little Z is an extremely entertaining car to drive on the highway, yet still comfortable enough to make longer trips a joy.

The only thing I'd recommend first is to line the hatch some sound-deadener. That little thing does wonders to cut down tire-roar on more pebbly highway surfaces.

Cheers!

MagmaRed370z · 06-12-2016, 07:38 PM

Looks like you had fun! Road trips in the Z are always fun! Except for rock chips on my hood.

ChaseZ · 06-12-2016, 08:47 PM

Awesome. I love those twisties!

Haven't been that route but want to take the Z from Calgary to Kelowna this summer. Done that drive before in the S4 Avant and it was great. Am sure the Z will be even better

90 ST · 06-13-2016, 01:12 AM

I put over 400k on my Z in 6 years...tell me about road trips. Lol If you want a fun drive...Van to Mexico on the coast!

mishuko · 06-13-2016, 07:41 AM

I did toronto to halifax including a few loops of Cape Breton last year.

This yea did to.zdayz , several dragon runs and then to NJ and then home. Aside from a few hiccups that had nothing to do with the engine the z is incredibly reliable and fun as fk.

Muffler issues due to reasons unknown and a sidewall puncture

Bad Boy · 06-14-2016, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 90 ST

I put over 400k on my Z in 6 years...tell me about road trips. Lol If you want a fun drive...Van to Mexico on the coast!

Any major repairs with that kind of mileage?

90 ST · 06-14-2016, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Bad Boy

Any major repairs with that kind of mileage?

Not much out of the ordinary. ..ì made a thread about it a while back.

mishuko · 06-14-2016, 07:52 AM

Next year I might try do the west coast drive. Need to coordinate an oil change over yonder Hahaha.

Road trips in this car are fun!

sgosh · 06-14-2016, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 90 ST

I put over 400k on my Z in 6 years...tell me about road trips. Lol If you want a fun drive...Van to Mexico on the coast!

We're planning this this summer. Down to Tijuana!

I may do a post about the drive.

400k! How's the engine after all that? (Oh **** ... hearing the theme to Chariots of Fire suddenly).

sgosh · 06-14-2016, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mishuko

I did toronto to halifax including a few loops of Cape Breton last year.

This yea did to.zdayz , several dragon runs and then to NJ and then home. Aside from a few hiccups that had nothing to do with the engine the z is incredibly reliable and fun as fk.

Muffler issues due to reasons unknown and a sidewall puncture

East Coast, Cape Breton ... awesome twisty roads!

Muffler issues, hopefully not "washer mod" related. Hah.

sgosh · 06-14-2016, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mishuko

Next year I might try do the west coast drive. Need to coordinate an oil change over yonder Hahaha.

Road trips in this car are fun!

LOL ... My Z had its first service while I was in Edmonton.

That dealership was awesome, much better than the ones I've visited in BC (long-ish, mostly boring, story).

mishuko · 06-14-2016, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgosh

East Coast, Cape Breton ... awesome twisty roads!

Muffler issues, hopefully not "washer mod" related. Hah.

Came.off the hanger and somehow the bolts were loose and muffler fell from y pipe. Got it back on myself in fontana with some help from the waifu mazoc and the village.

Had a sidewall nail on my re11. Fml.

Cape Breton was okay. The Highlands were fun since roads were empty and I got to get a bit spirited.

Nothing compared to tail of the dragon. The skyway was like a longer version of the Highlands in the Cape. Except longer, 5000ft elevation (vs under 1000 on breton) lol the car is fun.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgosh

LOL ... My Z had its first service while I was in Edmonton.

That dealership was awesome, much better than the ones I've visited in BC (long-ish, mostly boring, story).

Lol I'm anal about having dealers touch my car. In fact not one nissan dealer has during my ownership

90 ST · 06-14-2016, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgosh

We're planning this this summer. Down to Tijuana!

I may do a post about the drive.

400k! How's the engine after all that? (Oh **** ... hearing the theme to Chariots of Fire suddenly).

Was not bad...Oil test results on 240,000 mile engine

90 ST · 06-14-2016, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad Boy

Any major repairs with that kind of mileage?

Problems after 200,000 Miles

06-12-2016, 07:25 PM	#1 (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	First road trip in Z. I have a house in BC and another in Alberta, so I go back and forth a fair bit. For anyone who hasn't made the drive, I highly recommend it; those mountain roads in the summer are pure bliss. (Here's the route) I was a little apprehensive to take my new Z on such a drive. 2 seater, rough, heavy steering, etc. etc. not exactly a GT ... but I did it. Colour me surprised; I had a hoot on those twisty roads! The smiles:miles ratio was off the charts. To begin with, the seats are surprisingly comfortable for long drives. The suspension is much more civilized over road imperfections than I imagined, while still helping the car to remain composed at - dare I admit - law-breaking speeds. Also surprising, the Z has remarkable grip on wet highway at high speeds - I wasn't able to test it limits while driving (slightly) north of the speed limit. Bottom line, I find the little Z is an extremely entertaining car to drive on the highway, yet still comfortable enough to make longer trips a joy. The only thing I'd recommend first is to line the hatch some sound-deadener. That little thing does wonders to cut down tire-roar on more pebbly highway surfaces. Cheers! 90 ST and ChaseZ like this. __________________ History: Pontiac-> Honda-> Datsun-> Toyota-> Chevy-> Acura. Currently: Acura, BMW and Nissan.

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MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 13	Looks like you had fun! Road trips in the Z are always fun! Except for rock chips on my hood. __________________ Sold: 2014 Magnetic Black Base. Current: 2014 Magma Red 370z Sport \| ARK Grip Exhaust \| 25mm HR Spacers \| GTR Button \| DRL Mod

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90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 421	I put over 400k on my Z in 6 years...tell me about road trips. Lol If you want a fun drive...Van to Mexico on the coast! mishuko likes this. __________________ Not driving your car to keep it in nice shape, is like not wanting to smash your girlfriend so she stays tight for the next guy.

06-13-2016, 07:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9435	I did toronto to halifax including a few loops of Cape Breton last year. This yea did to.zdayz , several dragon runs and then to NJ and then home. Aside from a few hiccups that had nothing to do with the engine the z is incredibly reliable and fun as fk. Muffler issues due to reasons unknown and a sidewall puncture 90 ST likes this.

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mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9435	Next year I might try do the west coast drive. Need to coordinate an oil change over yonder Hahaha. Road trips in this car are fun! 90 ST, Ghostvette and MagmaRed370z like this.

06-12-2016, 08:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
ChaseZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2016 Location: Calgary Posts: 3,799 Drives: 16 370z Rep Power: 94683	Awesome. I love those twisties! Haven't been that route but want to take the Z from Calgary to Kelowna this summer. Done that drive before in the S4 Avant and it was great. Am sure the Z will be even better

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