Z + Jews = Win!

craniac24 · 04-22-2010, 06:18 PM

So I've had my Z for about 3 weeks now, and of course I've been going through the normal process of showing it to friends, letting them sit in it, etc. 2 of my friends that I've shown it to so far are Jewish. Each one of them upon climbing into my car took some change from their pockets and threw it on the floormat. Apparently some sort of Jewish tradition for wishing good luck or something.

Anyway...if I can track down a few more of my Jewish friends I might be able to get myself a Slurpee or something.

wishihadnav · 04-22-2010, 06:25 PM

haha!

spearfish25 · 04-22-2010, 06:29 PM

I'm Jewish. Not familiar with that 'tradition' though I'll ask my in-laws who may know better.

The other alternative is that they were giving you donations to buy a Ferrari next time.

kielbasa16 · 04-22-2010, 06:30 PM

Haha very nice man I had so many people throw change in my car for goodluck that I actually ended up gathering it all and storing it elsewhere cuz all the clinking sounds of coins hitting each other when turning. I'll tell you this though it's certainly not limited to Jewish tradition.

CBRich · 04-22-2010, 07:19 PM

Apparently I need better friends.

kenchan · 04-22-2010, 07:56 PM

Slurpee sounds good.

370Zsteve · 04-22-2010, 08:01 PM

My friends look around the floor of my vehicles and steal change

2theextreme · 04-22-2010, 08:07 PM

Wikipedia is your friend.....although it doesn't say it's a Jewish tradition it's called Car Coining:

There is a practice in New Jersey and New York of tossing a few coins onto the floor of a newly purchased car as a sign of good luck. This practice originated as a practical one. Because of the area's many toll roads, many drivers would carry change in their cars. The friends and family of the new car owner would throw coins onto the floor of the new car so if the driver ever ran out of his own money, he could always reach down and find some extra money on the floor.

Thar ya go!

craniac24 · 04-22-2010, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kielbasa16

Haha very nice man I had so many people throw change in my car for goodluck that I actually ended up gathering it all and storing it elsewhere cuz all the clinking sounds of coins hitting each other when turning. I'll tell you this though it's certainly not limited to Jewish tradition.

I've never heard of such a thing before. When I asked one of the girls why she did it, she said, "It's a Mitzvah!" Of course...I gently corrected her by informing her that it was a 370z with the Sport and Nav packages.

2theextreme · 04-22-2010, 08:10 PM

Take note that so far the only people in this thread who have had this happen are in New York....just like the Wikipedia article said....New York & New Jersey. Makes it seem more legit, IMO.

sascuderi · 04-22-2010, 08:14 PM

I'm from NY originally and I remeber my Irish Father-in-law throwing coins in my first new car.

SMcK23 · 04-22-2010, 10:24 PM

I'm from NY, my whole family is Irish, and every new car I have ever owned people have thrown coins in!

Justin1686 · 04-23-2010, 12:04 AM

yea that's def not just a jewish thing, coming from a jew.

fullmonty · 04-23-2010, 01:42 AM

I got some cheap friends apparently

IHas370Z? · 04-23-2010, 02:55 AM

yea, definitely a tradition I'm familiar with and thought it was done everywhere... I was annoyed with loose change in my brand new Z but then my friend/haircutter threw a $10 on the floor... that, I liked.

04-22-2010, 06:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
craniac24 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ronkonkoma, NY Posts: 339 Drives: 2010 PG Roadster Rep Power: 402	Z + Jews = Win! So I've had my Z for about 3 weeks now, and of course I've been going through the normal process of showing it to friends, letting them sit in it, etc. 2 of my friends that I've shown it to so far are Jewish. Each one of them upon climbing into my car took some change from their pockets and threw it on the floormat. Apparently some sort of Jewish tradition for wishing good luck or something. Anyway...if I can track down a few more of my Jewish friends I might be able to get myself a Slurpee or something. __________________ 2010 6MT PG Roadster w/Sport & NAV. Stillen Exhaust, Stillen GIII Intake, Eibach Springs, H&R Spacers 15f/20r, SPC Rear Camber Kit. Thanks to Vinny Ten Racing!

04-22-2010, 06:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	I'm Jewish. Not familiar with that 'tradition' though I'll ask my in-laws who may know better. The other alternative is that they were giving you donations to buy a Ferrari next time. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

04-22-2010, 08:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	My friends look around the floor of my vehicles and steal change __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

04-22-2010, 08:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
2theextreme RIP Tony :( (1969-2015) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 18,802 Drives: '14 Mustang GT/CS Rep Power: 67	Wikipedia is your friend.....although it doesn't say it's a Jewish tradition it's called Car Coining: There is a practice in New Jersey and New York of tossing a few coins onto the floor of a newly purchased car as a sign of good luck. This practice originated as a practical one. Because of the area's many toll roads, many drivers would carry change in their cars. The friends and family of the new car owner would throw coins onto the floor of the new car so if the driver ever ran out of his own money, he could always reach down and find some extra money on the floor. Thar ya go! __________________ SpinTech Mufflers, Airaid CAI, JBA H-Pipe, Lethal Performance Over Axle Pipes, MMD Quarter Panel Louvers, Cervini's Ram Air Type IV Hood, Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover, GT500 Rear Valance, Quad Exhaust Tips

04-22-2010, 08:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
2theextreme RIP Tony :( (1969-2015) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 18,802 Drives: '14 Mustang GT/CS Rep Power: 67	Take note that so far the only people in this thread who have had this happen are in New York....just like the Wikipedia article said....New York & New Jersey. Makes it seem more legit, IMO. __________________ SpinTech Mufflers, Airaid CAI, JBA H-Pipe, Lethal Performance Over Axle Pipes, MMD Quarter Panel Louvers, Cervini's Ram Air Type IV Hood, Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover, GT500 Rear Valance, Quad Exhaust Tips

04-22-2010, 06:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 184	haha!

04-22-2010, 06:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
kielbasa16 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 770 Drives: 09 Blk Z Spt Rep Power: 17	Haha very nice man I had so many people throw change in my car for goodluck that I actually ended up gathering it all and storing it elsewhere cuz all the clinking sounds of coins hitting each other when turning. I'll tell you this though it's certainly not limited to Jewish tradition.

04-22-2010, 07:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Apparently I need better friends.

04-22-2010, 07:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Slurpee sounds good.

04-22-2010, 08:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
sascuderi Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 12 Drives: 2000 I30 Rep Power: 15	I'm from NY originally and I remeber my Irish Father-in-law throwing coins in my first new car.

04-22-2010, 10:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
SMcK23 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 191 Drives: Altima 2.5-want a Z! Rep Power: 17	I'm from NY, my whole family is Irish, and every new car I have ever owned people have thrown coins in!

04-23-2010, 12:04 AM	#13 (permalink)
Justin1686 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Nassau, NY Age: 38 Posts: 689 Drives: 09 370 PG AT Rep Power: 17	yea that's def not just a jewish thing, coming from a jew.

04-23-2010, 01:42 AM	#14 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 34	I got some cheap friends apparently __________________

04-23-2010, 02:55 AM	#15 (permalink)
IHas370Z? Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY Posts: 79 Drives: '09 PG 370z Rep Power: 16	yea, definitely a tradition I'm familiar with and thought it was done everywhere... I was annoyed with loose change in my brand new Z but then my friend/haircutter threw a $10 on the floor... that, I liked.