2011 370z... Gun Metallic?

esfourteen · 10-10-2010, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Havsie

Is the rear view really that bad on these vehicles? I can't believe all these claims that you can't see anything through your rear view...I don't see how a car company would put a vehicle like that out into the public's hands if there was such an issue with visibility.

you can see out the hatch of course, but you cant see much, thats why they gave the car such large side view mirrors. it takes some getting used to but it's not an issue.

Havsie · 10-10-2010, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by esfourteen

you can see out the hatch of course, but you cant see much, thats why they gave the car such large side view mirrors. it takes some getting used to but it's not an issue.

What's it like in a parking deck with one them? Is it a nightmare mixed with praying to the space pope that you don't run over some old lady or something?

Or urban parking even.

BalanBro · 10-10-2010, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Havsie

What's it like in a parking deck with one them? Is it a nightmare mixed with praying to the space pope that you don't run over some old lady or something?

Or urban parking even.

I still find it tough, although I am starting to get used to it. I try to back in to spots to make things easier when pulling out. There is enough visibility with the mirrors to back in resonably well.

In a few cases where I had to back out while there was alot going on behind me (traffic and tons of pedestrians), I slowlly inched back by feathering the clutch while revving the engine a bit higher than usual so my exhaust would warn folks to

my way. LOL

Havsie · 10-10-2010, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BalanBro

I still find it tough, although I am starting to get used to it. I try to back in to spots to make things easier when pulling out. There is enough visibility with the mirrors to back in resonably well.

In a few cases where I had to back out while there was alot going on behind me (traffic and tons of pedestrians), I slowlly inched back by feathering the clutch while revving the engine a bit higher than usual so my exhaust would warn folks to

my way. LOL

I imagine backing in a car that small is relatively easy...I haven't been able to ever master it with my land yacht of a G8...it's hard enough to put it into a regular parking spot forwards with that car.

You driving your Z year round here in Jersey or are you going to be using a winter beater?

SeattleLion · 10-11-2010, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Havsie

What's it like in a parking deck with one them? Is it a nightmare mixed with praying to the space pope that you don't run over some old lady or something?

Or urban parking even.

The rear view is poor. The mirrors do help, but not that much when backing up. I had a backup camera installed. It uses the NavTool device that puts the image on my nav screen. It makes all the difference in the world when backing out of a parking space, particularly when two giant SUV's are on either side of my car. The backup camera is a really nice addition.

BalanBro · 10-10-2010, 05:49 PM

Yea seriously,enough with the gray. They are too similar to add yet another shade. They need to bring back the cool 350z colors. Those were classics.

Havsie, I have no plans of driving the Z year round. I don't have a garage, so I will be storing it in my parent's place sometime in November. It's not my daily driver so no big deal. I have a Scion tC as my beater. It's a cheap car, but also such a great value in terms of refinement and build quality for the money. It's got reasonable torque (2.4L) and a 5MT, so it gets the job done.

BTW, that's a mighty tasty looking fish you have there, although i prefer mine sliced thin and served over a bed of sticky rice.

KaienZ34 · 10-10-2010, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BalanBro

Yea seriously,enough with the gray. They are too similar to add yet another shade. They need to bring back the cool 350z colors. Those were classics.

Havsie, I have no plans of driving the Z year round. I don't have a garage, so I will be storing it in my parent's place sometime in November. It's not my daily driver so no big deal. I have a Scion tC as my beater. It's a cheap car, but also such a great value in terms of refinement and build quality for the money. It's got reasonable torque (2.4L) and a 5MT, so it gets the job done.

BTW, that's a mighty tasty looking fish you have there, although i prefer mine sliced thin and served over a bed of sticky rice.

PapoZalsa · 10-10-2010, 10:21 PM

What about orange, green, burgundy, etc.? I don't know why they took away yellow.

AtlantaDave · 10-10-2010, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

What about orange, green, burgundy, etc.? I don't know why they took away yellow.

The Chicane Yellow was the "special" color for the 2009 MY only.

PapoZalsa · 10-11-2010, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by AtlantaDave

The Chicane Yellow was the "special" color for the 2009 MY only.

I knew it was only for 2009 but it is a great color for the Z, instead of having all those shade of gray.

Plus I really don't like that Cherry Black color unless is rag top.

Slynky · 10-12-2010, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

What about orange, green, burgundy, etc.? I don't know why they took away yellow.

Deep metallic green. Or a nice orange metallic. And they need something more like a deep burgandy metallic--something that is closer to a dark red than the "missed the target" black cherry...

UNKNOWN_370 · 10-12-2010, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Slynky

Deep metallic green. Or a nice orange metallic. And they need something more like a deep burgandy metallic--something that is closer to a dark red than the "missed the target" black cherry...

black cherry isnt bad except on cloudy days. it turns into doo doo brown. i do agree though that it missed target. it wasnt what we were all expecting, but its still better than yet another shade of gray. i can definately do the orange!!!!
how bout midnight blue metallic. that would be sick.

The BlueMax · 10-12-2010, 09:24 PM

After considering the chicane yellow I set my sights on the Monterey blue, I used to prefer a darker blue but we all change our tastes with age. The blue pearl reminds me of a Grabber blue except its not opaque. All of the local dealers were and are still afraid to order it, they all think that silver, gray, and black are the only colors that have any resale value. They can keep on thinking that and when I pull up everybody starts looking at it, some of their salesmen have never seen it, I just keep driving around with a seldom seen sports car with a rare for this area color.

WarmAndSCSI · 10-10-2010, 11:53 PM

For MY 2012 they'll probably offer gun metal or black wheels for each trim level. How exciting!

Niche79 · 10-11-2010, 05:19 AM

Id really like to see the old 350z royal blue, that color always made me smile and drool when one went by! I have a blue car now but im not fond of the 370z light blue, its just too bright for my taste. The yellow was a bit far fetched for me as well, I like a nice yellow but it was too bright or light for me. I agree, the silvers are a dime a dozen, ive been keeping a keen eye on the for sale forums to buy a used z from here but all i ever see is silver, even my old HS buddy bought a silver 370z!!! As long as nissan doesnt bring back that God awful orange, ghetto color ewww

10-10-2010, 05:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
BalanBro Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 318 Drives: 40th Anniv. 370Z Rep Power: 1111	Yea seriously,enough with the gray. They are too similar to add yet another shade. They need to bring back the cool 350z colors. Those were classics. Havsie, I have no plans of driving the Z year round. I don't have a garage, so I will be storing it in my parent's place sometime in November. It's not my daily driver so no big deal. I have a Scion tC as my beater. It's a cheap car, but also such a great value in terms of refinement and build quality for the money. It's got reasonable torque (2.4L) and a 5MT, so it gets the job done. BTW, that's a mighty tasty looking fish you have there, although i prefer mine sliced thin and served over a bed of sticky rice. __________________ 2012 Mercedes C63 AMG P31 Sedan, ROW, aFe, Eurocharged Dyno Tune. 438WHP/415WTQ 2010 SOLD: 40th Anniversary 370z

10-10-2010, 10:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	What about orange, green, burgundy, etc.? I don't know why they took away yellow. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

10-12-2010, 09:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
The BlueMax Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville Posts: 337 Drives: 09 370/97 T/A 01 ZRX Rep Power: 26	After considering the chicane yellow I set my sights on the Monterey blue, I used to prefer a darker blue but we all change our tastes with age. The blue pearl reminds me of a Grabber blue except its not opaque. All of the local dealers were and are still afraid to order it, they all think that silver, gray, and black are the only colors that have any resale value. They can keep on thinking that and when I pull up everybody starts looking at it, some of their salesmen have never seen it, I just keep driving around with a seldom seen sports car with a rare for this area color. __________________ The Blue Max

10-10-2010, 11:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
WarmAndSCSI A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 1,671 Drives: '08 Evo X \| '10 370Z Rep Power: 18	For MY 2012 they'll probably offer gun metal or black wheels for each trim level. How exciting! __________________ '10 PW 370Z 7AT - wife's car - Project Raspberry Cheesecake '08 Evo X - built motor+trans \| BB-X @ 32 psi \| CH3OH \| self-built+tuned - ??? WHP '01 Galant V6 - built motor \| GT35R \| self-built+tuned - 550+ WHP (retired)

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10-11-2010, 05:19 AM	#15 (permalink)
Niche79 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 900 Drives: '09 SR Tour/Sprt/Nav Rep Power: 37	Id really like to see the old 350z royal blue, that color always made me smile and drool when one went by! I have a blue car now but im not fond of the 370z light blue, its just too bright for my taste. The yellow was a bit far fetched for me as well, I like a nice yellow but it was too bright or light for me. I agree, the silvers are a dime a dozen, ive been keeping a keen eye on the for sale forums to buy a used z from here but all i ever see is silver, even my old HS buddy bought a silver 370z!!! As long as nissan doesnt bring back that God awful orange, ghetto color ewww