What did you do with your Z today

Skeeterbop · 09-04-2011, 11:10 PM

I drove my car in the rain for the first time today. Who would think ot would take 7200 miles and 5 months to manage that one.

happytheman · 09-04-2011, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Masa

I retired my Z from DD duty and picked up a new Altima.

Z is now a weekend car.

Hybrid, sedan, coupe, 2.5 or 3.5? Congrats

happytheman · 09-04-2011, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Skeeterbop

I drove my car in the rain for the first time today. Who would think ot would take 7200 miles and 5 months to manage that one.

There are (perhaps surprisingly so) a number of people on here whose z has NEVER seen inclement weather. Mine is def not one of them!

Masa · 09-04-2011, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Hybrid, sedan, coupe, 2.5 or 3.5? Congrats

Thanks! 2.5S sedan. The CVT is smooth and the ride is so comfortable and quiet. Its perfect for the daily grind stuck in stop and go traffic and it doesn't drink premium.

Posted a pic in the Mid-A forums.

happytheman · 09-04-2011, 11:19 PM

Meh, my last ride took premium...and I drove it for 9 yrs. I'm pretty much used to it by now! I don't know if I should

or

Masa · 09-04-2011, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Meh, my last ride took premium...and I drove it for 9 yrs. I'm pretty much used to it by now! I don't know if I should

or

Yea my last ride also took premium, drove it for 7 years before getting the Z. I am actually excited I can go fill up now and not have to pick 93. Thats pretty sad huh?

PapoZalsa · 09-04-2011, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

There are (perhaps surprisingly so) a number of people on here whose z has NEVER seen inclement weather. Mine is def not one of them!

Mine don't see snow and barely has been driven in the rain. That is why I have a "huptie" as a DD and the old lady has a SUV.

Skeeterbop · 09-05-2011, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

There are (perhaps surprisingly so) a number of people on here whose z has NEVER seen inclement weather. Mine is def not one of them!

True, the only reason i made it so long is because i was at fort hood, tx. I think i did pretty good for it being a dd.

kenchan · 09-05-2011, 08:05 AM

I drove mine in the pouring rain with almost no visibility to ck my DW's performance about a month ago.

I do this on occassion to test footing.

Going to pull out my Z in 30.

FromG2Z · 09-05-2011, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

There are (perhaps surprisingly so) a number of people on here whose z has NEVER seen inclement weather. Mine is def not one of them!

*Raises his hand*

To ricardo...be careful of stuff falling on ur z in ur garage... But welcome and congrats!!!

BeachZTT · 09-05-2011, 09:13 AM

Haha, we got caught in a mojor thunderstorm Saturday just outside of Fairfax on the way to see my daughter play volleyball....

RandyD · 09-05-2011, 09:47 AM

^ The skyline cruise went though that on the way to the mountain... thankfully it was moving east when we were moving west - didn't last long.

TheGreatOne · 09-05-2011, 10:02 AM

I don't know if its because I had my windshield treated or just the design of the Z, but when driving highway through rain, I don't turn on my wipers...

I think that freaks out some people who I've past on the road lol, but ya, beads and flies right off, love that.

BeachZTT · 09-05-2011, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by RandyD

^ The skyline cruise went though that on the way to the mountain... thankfully it was moving east when we were moving west - didn't last long.

Someday, we will catch up with you NoVa guys for a cruise.

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Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

I don't know if its because I had my windshield treated or just the design of the Z, but when driving highway through rain, I don't turn on my wipers...

I think that freaks out some people who I've past on the road lol, but ya, beads and flies right off, love that.

Yep, I use the Rain-X washer fluid in all my cars too. That helps too. The wipers last considerably longer as well.

happytheman · 09-05-2011, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

*Raises his hand*

To ricardo...be careful of stuff falling on ur z in ur garage... But welcome and congrats!!!

Yah, I was thinking the same thing when I saw the four wheeler and bike soooo close to the Z!

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Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

I don't know if its because I had my windshield treated or just the design of the Z, but when driving highway through rain, I don't turn on my wipers...

I think that freaks out some people who I've past on the road lol, but ya, beads and flies right off, love that.

And isn't It cool how no water gathers on the back windshield? THAT completely explains the engineers thoughts of no rear wiper. I'm so glad they didn't continue down that road. The back hatch looks soooo much sexier without it!

09-04-2011, 11:10 PM	#6031 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	I drove my car in the rain for the first time today. Who would think ot would take 7200 miles and 5 months to manage that one. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

09-04-2011, 11:19 PM	#6035 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Meh, my last ride took premium...and I drove it for 9 yrs. I'm pretty much used to it by now! I don't know if I should or __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

09-05-2011, 09:13 AM	#6041 (permalink)
BeachZTT Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 746 Drives: '10 BC ZR T/S/Nav Rep Power: 17	Haha, we got caught in a mojor thunderstorm Saturday just outside of Fairfax on the way to see my daughter play volleyball.... __________________ '10 ZR Black Cherry Sport/Touring/Nav, Swift Springs, Stillen G3s, 15mm-F 20mm-R Spacers, SPC, Spoiler Solutions Rear Wing, Stubby Antenna

09-05-2011, 10:02 AM	#6043 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	I don't know if its because I had my windshield treated or just the design of the Z, but when driving highway through rain, I don't turn on my wipers... I think that freaks out some people who I've past on the road lol, but ya, beads and flies right off, love that. __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

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