How are people reacting...

metson · 10-14-2010, 07:34 PM

I'm just your average if there is such a thing Z lover.

I have always loved the Z every since those black 300 ZX commercials that came on Monday night football where I was more excited about them then the game. I have had a used 300 twin turbo and was blessed to be able to purchase a new 09 red 370 which I love. I'm have worked hard to get it and wish I could do many of the mods that I seen some of the member here are doing but right now I do what I can do... I try very hard to take good care of it...
My question is how are people on the street reacting to the car. I notice that some people seem to be bothered by the car. I mean I'm driving on the interstate and I may pass a mini van. The next thing I know...they are going by me. The same in regular traffic...its like they are saying, "I bet that guy thinks he is all that in that 370Z..how dare he pass me!"

It seems to happen alot. And I have not even said anything about the kids who always want to race.... I have read that many people say they get a lot of positive attention and looks. I get some but I the other as well.... There are not many 370Z in my area....
Are you getting those kind of reactions on the road?

Red__Zed · 10-14-2010, 07:39 PM

Yes. I think the fact that yours is red amplifies it, too.

kenchan · 10-14-2010, 07:43 PM

I get that sometimes from middle aged bald guys driving minivans.

Its quite sad that he chose his way of life and not happy with it.

memorylasts · 10-14-2010, 07:51 PM

I get people stopping and talking to me all the time since iver owned the car...when i had my Audi, people just went in the opposite direction, the Z is a car that goes back in time, and this Z is very similar to the 240's of yesteryear just as beautiful. on my road there are a couple Datsun's and whatnot mostly owned by a crowd in there late 30's - 50's and that is mostly the general range of people that i have walk up to me. They all ask for rides too...but thats not going to happen at least until i know them well enough to be comfortable...

tjlazer · 10-14-2010, 08:00 PM

I get big arse lifted trucks wanting to race me all the time. It's funny. I usualy get stares and they look at my front wheels when is stop and go traffic.

shabarivas · 10-14-2010, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

I get that sometimes from middle aged bald guys driving minivans.

Its quite sad that he chose his way of life and not happy with it.

In this world - you are almost born into your fortune. So dont say its sad he chose his way of life - maybe he was forced into it!

zmyride · 10-14-2010, 08:28 PM

Yup i get it all the time.

I usually look on driver's side mirror and know that the car behind me is checking out my Z. I slow down and let them pass but I don't turn my head to look at them, but I know that they're checking me out.

But somehow i know when a chick is checking out my Z. I turn my head suddenly, make eye contact with her, and smile. She gets caught off-guard and is like doesn't know what to do.

I do get a lot of punk-azz mustangs and civics that try to engage me in a race. They always rev their engine at the red lights. i don't know why, maybe they're jealous.

daisuke149 · 10-14-2010, 08:58 PM

had a maybe mid 30's baldin asian guy with in a new 911 just stare me down as we slooooowwwwly passed each other (going opposite ways) in bumper bumper traffic. I mean from when he saw me to when we passed was prolly 45 seconds.. and he didnt look away once.. .. i dunno what peoples problems is..

Mozen · 10-15-2010, 05:25 AM

My problem is the punks trying to street-race. My car has a ton in suspension and handling mods. So the kid who pulls up in moms SUV to which he has hooked a nitrous system to and then starts to talk crap...grrr

Anyways most people seem to enjoy the car and i have tons of people coming up to me and asking me about it. 99% of what i see / hear is positive.

Forrest · 10-15-2010, 05:39 AM

I had a fat bald and what appeared to be short white guy in a white trans am tail gating me HOPING i would do something. I was just looking to drive to work not cause a accident or go to jail haha.

4r3s · 10-15-2010, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daisuke149

had a maybe mid 30's baldin asian guy with in a new 911 just stare me down as we slooooowwwwly passed each other (going opposite ways) in bumper bumper traffic. I mean from when he saw me to when we passed was prolly 45 seconds.. and he didnt look away once.. .. i dunno what peoples problems is..

he was probably thinking the same thing!

wgw370z · 10-15-2010, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

I get that sometimes from middle aged bald guys driving minivans.

Its quite sad that he chose his way of life and not happy with it.

Whenever I see a minivan, I think of this Navy commercial:

YouTube - Navy Minivan Recruiting Commercial

WGW

GZ3 · 10-15-2010, 10:16 AM

ehhhh whhhooooo cares! It does happen, but if you really wanted to they couldnt catch you anyways...most of my reactions have been positive...except a couple of big texas trucks guys who think they own the road...suprisingly enough a guy in a REAL truck gave me thumbs up (the new Ford Raptor) that truck is awesome

daisuke149 · 10-15-2010, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4r3s

he was probably thinking the same thing!

i wasnt staring at him tho.. his head was turned and all that.

kenchan · 10-15-2010, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shabarivas

In this world - you are almost born into your fortune. So dont say its sad he chose his way of life - maybe he was forced into it!

that sounds like some loser cry baby with his/her 'poor little me' whiny crap.

get over that shittage and do something good for youself. you only live once.

10-14-2010, 07:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
metson Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newport News, VA. Posts: 15 Drives: Nissan 370Z-2009-Red Rep Power: 16	How are people reacting... I'm just your average if there is such a thing Z lover. I have always loved the Z every since those black 300 ZX commercials that came on Monday night football where I was more excited about them then the game. I have had a used 300 twin turbo and was blessed to be able to purchase a new 09 red 370 which I love. I'm have worked hard to get it and wish I could do many of the mods that I seen some of the member here are doing but right now I do what I can do... I try very hard to take good care of it... My question is how are people on the street reacting to the car. I notice that some people seem to be bothered by the car. I mean I'm driving on the interstate and I may pass a mini van. The next thing I know...they are going by me. The same in regular traffic...its like they are saying, "I bet that guy thinks he is all that in that 370Z..how dare he pass me!" It seems to happen alot. And I have not even said anything about the kids who always want to race.... I have read that many people say they get a lot of positive attention and looks. I get some but I the other as well.... There are not many 370Z in my area.... Are you getting those kind of reactions on the road?

10-14-2010, 07:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
memorylasts A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,125 Drives: Cars... Rep Power: 17	I get people stopping and talking to me all the time since iver owned the car...when i had my Audi, people just went in the opposite direction, the Z is a car that goes back in time, and this Z is very similar to the 240's of yesteryear just as beautiful. on my road there are a couple Datsun's and whatnot mostly owned by a crowd in there late 30's - 50's and that is mostly the general range of people that i have walk up to me. They all ask for rides too...but thats not going to happen at least until i know them well enough to be comfortable... __________________ somewhat-journal-thingy

10-14-2010, 08:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	I get big arse lifted trucks wanting to race me all the time. It's funny. I usualy get stares and they look at my front wheels when is stop and go traffic. __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

10-15-2010, 05:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
Mozen Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 820 Drives: Nissan 370z PW M6 Rep Power: 18	My problem is the punks trying to street-race. My car has a ton in suspension and handling mods. So the kid who pulls up in moms SUV to which he has hooked a nitrous system to and then starts to talk crap...grrr Anyways most people seem to enjoy the car and i have tons of people coming up to me and asking me about it. 99% of what i see / hear is positive. __________________ PW 370z \| AEM \| MISHIMOTO \| ARK PERFORMANCE \| WHITELINE \| NISMO \| STILLEN \| FORGESTAR \| BC RACING \| AMS \| NON STOP TUNING \| CARBONETICS LSD \| 4 Point DOM 1.75" SCCA Spec Roll Bar + Harness Bar CHECK OUT MY BUILD THREAD HERE

10-15-2010, 05:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
Forrest Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: california 707! Posts: 677 Drives: 09 370z Blk 6mt sprt Rep Power: 258	I had a fat bald and what appeared to be short white guy in a white trans am tail gating me HOPING i would do something. I was just looking to drive to work not cause a accident or go to jail haha. __________________ my pictures http://www.the370z.com/members/forrest-albums-370z.html

10-14-2010, 07:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	Yes. I think the fact that yours is red amplifies it, too.

10-14-2010, 07:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	I get that sometimes from middle aged bald guys driving minivans. Its quite sad that he chose his way of life and not happy with it.

10-14-2010, 08:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
zmyride Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 631 Drives: 10 Black Sports 7AT Rep Power: 17	Yup i get it all the time. I usually look on driver's side mirror and know that the car behind me is checking out my Z. I slow down and let them pass but I don't turn my head to look at them, but I know that they're checking me out. But somehow i know when a chick is checking out my Z. I turn my head suddenly, make eye contact with her, and smile. She gets caught off-guard and is like doesn't know what to do. I do get a lot of punk-azz mustangs and civics that try to engage me in a race. They always rev their engine at the red lights. i don't know why, maybe they're jealous.

10-14-2010, 08:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	had a maybe mid 30's baldin asian guy with in a new 911 just stare me down as we slooooowwwwly passed each other (going opposite ways) in bumper bumper traffic. I mean from when he saw me to when we passed was prolly 45 seconds.. and he didnt look away once.. .. i dunno what peoples problems is..

10-15-2010, 10:16 AM	#13 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 21	ehhhh whhhooooo cares! It does happen, but if you really wanted to they couldnt catch you anyways...most of my reactions have been positive...except a couple of big texas trucks guys who think they own the road...suprisingly enough a guy in a REAL truck gave me thumbs up (the new Ford Raptor) that truck is awesome __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

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