My First "Wave" from a fellow 350Z driver!

SophiaZ · 10-25-2010, 08:35 PM

I've gotten waves and honks from 2 350z owners around here ( when I had my black Z)
But now..there's a 2010 Red SS Camaro driving around here and he flashes me and is very polite at street lights ( he flashes for me to go first

when going in opposite directions) Very surprising! I always flash to fellow Z owners...and now my new Camaro friend haha

elm_tx · 10-25-2010, 10:02 PM

I noticed over the past couple of years that when I drove my '95 300ZX (she was very clean, stock, garaged) that fellow 300's would flash their lights. I did like wise. Unfortunately that car met an untimely demise courtesy of a ill maintained p.o.s.

I've noticed that none of the 350Z's acknowledge me, no biggie, I tried with a few and quit. There was a thread on here that I thought explained that rather well, the 350 is a dime a dozen right now and not really being driven by only die hard Z owners.

What has surprised me is twice now(I've only had the car since August) I've had a 370Z come up and fall in behind me. I've tried a wave (as in nice car) but they don't reply. So not sure why they made the effort to catch up with me only to sit behind me.

But I like the idea of giving the other drivers a small parade of newer Z's

FricFrac · 10-25-2010, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by optiontrader

I've always gotten a sign of acknowledgements from fellow 370Z's on the road (and a few ZX's, too). However, the amount of 370Z's that I see in SD are pretty scarce, so in honor of the heritage, I'd occasionally wave or honk at nice 350's that would drive by.

Problem is, after driving the car for 3 months, I never received a response or an initiation of a greeting from the 350 crowd. Figured it was a fluke.

I finally got what I wanted - a sharp looking white 350Z gave a quick flash as the sun was setting when we passed on a residential road. I couldn't return it in time, since I wasn't expecting it.

Wife was in the car in front of me, and she commented on it when we got home.

"Why'd you get flashed?"

I told her it was a "hi".

"Nice 350 - great color. It looked different!" It had a tasteful body kit on it. Funny my better half can now recognize the diffs between the two - and they're both still Z's.

Kudos to the fellow Z owner who also appreciates the heritage!

That's part of the problem - there is such a diversity in Z cars from the 240Z to the 370Z that a lot of guys seperated by a generation don't recognize the heritage. The Z31 guys are the funniest being the red headed step child and all they are in shock when an S30, S130, Z32, Z33 or Z34 waves at them

They want to wave but they are in such shock they never respond fast enough and start waving at the Civic behind you

I find the lack of waveage from the Z33 guys is just the girl who bought the pretty converitible sports car when asked what kind of car she drives she says "the white sports car".... don't expect and comradery from people who don't know anything about what they are driving....

ImportConvert · 10-26-2010, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by litesky

was driving through cypress the first night after i bought my car. a fixed up 350z pulls up, guy rolls down his window and starts cheering at me. must've had some alcohol. he was having a good time and was so loud that I was pretty much scared of him. but...i felt welcomed in this Z world. it was like an initiation...

Haha, that reminds me of a street-light 1am encounter I had a while back.

I pull up to a red-light next to a black Range Rover. My windows are up, music blasting pretty good.

I hear muffled shouting, so I turn off the music wondering what is going on. I hear someone sounding pretty pissed. I roll down a window to hear better.

"**** YOU! **** YOU!!!!" comes wafting over from the Range-Rover.
I look over and the guy is staring dead-ahead, not looking at me at all.

I thought it was wierd as hell, then I hear him: "You're red. YOUR ALWAYS ****ING RED!! YOU SHOULD BE GREEN! WHY ARE YOU ALWAYS ****ING RED!!!!"

I realize he is yelling at the traffic light. The guy was putting SERIOUS passion into it, every vein standing out, etc.

Then he turns to me and says "ITS ALWAYS RED!!!". I had to admit, I ALWAYS do arrive at that light when it's red.

THe guy continued to shout until we pulled away. Kinda wierd, but funny as hell and he had a point. Damn thing always was red.

jaedub · 10-26-2010, 12:59 AM

I always wave at 370z drivers but half of em dont wave back. I feel neglected if they dont wave back

However, I do get few waves from a 350 drivers occasionally and I quickly put my hand up to wave back

Mt Tam I am · 10-26-2010, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Lug

Actually, it's only owners of 2004.5 350Z's ........with miata doors.

I'll expect a wave back then, when I'm passin' through Texas.

Jquad · 10-26-2010, 04:16 AM

Hahahha I agree!! 350z owners be HATIN!!

npdabest · 10-26-2010, 04:22 AM

I had a G35 owner follow me until we stopped at a traffic light and we chatted a bit.

Not much acknowledgment from the Nissan side though.

IDZRVIT · 10-26-2010, 08:50 AM

I wave at other 'vettes or older classic cars when I'm driving my 'vette. I wave at all bikes when I'm riding my Harley. I don't wave at other Z's when I'm riding my Z. Why is that?

Lug · 10-26-2010, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

I'll expect a wave back then, when I'm passin' through Texas.

When the Mazda comes out with replacement 370Z doors and you buy a set, I will acknowlege you and not a moment sooner!

.....seriously, I wave at every Z I see, no matter what year.

sonic370 · 10-26-2010, 08:55 PM

when i first got my 350 i tried to wave to other 350's a couple of times
nothing. then i joined the 350z.com forum and figured out why. most of those guys got issues.

when i got my 370 same thing no wave backs so i gave up. maybe i look pissed off all the time i don't know.....

at least this forum is a whole lot cooler....

LuckyJinx · 10-26-2010, 08:59 PM

370z guys do the cool-guy head nod and go on our way.

litesky · 10-26-2010, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Haha, that reminds me of a street-light 1am encounter I had a while back.

I pull up to a red-light next to a black Range Rover. My windows are up, music blasting pretty good.

I hear muffled shouting, so I turn off the music wondering what is going on. I hear someone sounding pretty pissed. I roll down a window to hear better.

"**** YOU! **** YOU!!!!" comes wafting over from the Range-Rover.
I look over and the guy is staring dead-ahead, not looking at me at all.

I thought it was wierd as hell, then I hear him: "You're red. YOUR ALWAYS ****ING RED!! YOU SHOULD BE GREEN! WHY ARE YOU ALWAYS ****ING RED!!!!"

I realize he is yelling at the traffic light. The guy was putting SERIOUS passion into it, every vein standing out, etc.

Then he turns to me and says "ITS ALWAYS RED!!!". I had to admit, I ALWAYS do arrive at that light when it's red.

THe guy continued to shout until we pulled away. Kinda wierd, but funny as hell and he had a point. Damn thing always was red.

*like*

esfourteen · 10-26-2010, 09:22 PM

I've encountered 370 owners who won't even look over/acknowledge that their is another Z next to them, I chalk it up to some people are just "too cool" no matter what car they drive.

LuckyJinx · 10-26-2010, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by esfourteen

I've encountered 370 owners who won't even look over/acknowledge that their is another Z next to them, I chalk it up to some people are just "too cool" no matter what car they drive.

I do that sometimes, wave to complete strangers? Go ahead.

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IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 27	I wave at other 'vettes or older classic cars when I'm driving my 'vette. I wave at all bikes when I'm riding my Harley. I don't wave at other Z's when I'm riding my Z. Why is that? __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

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10-25-2010, 08:35 PM	#16 (permalink)
SophiaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,463 Drives: 2020 50th anniv 7AT Rep Power: 6733	I've gotten waves and honks from 2 350z owners around here ( when I had my black Z) But now..there's a 2010 Red SS Camaro driving around here and he flashes me and is very polite at street lights ( he flashes for me to go first when going in opposite directions) Very surprising! I always flash to fellow Z owners...and now my new Camaro friend haha

10-25-2010, 10:02 PM	#17 (permalink)
elm_tx Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 51 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 15	I noticed over the past couple of years that when I drove my '95 300ZX (she was very clean, stock, garaged) that fellow 300's would flash their lights. I did like wise. Unfortunately that car met an untimely demise courtesy of a ill maintained p.o.s. I've noticed that none of the 350Z's acknowledge me, no biggie, I tried with a few and quit. There was a thread on here that I thought explained that rather well, the 350 is a dime a dozen right now and not really being driven by only die hard Z owners. What has surprised me is twice now(I've only had the car since August) I've had a 370Z come up and fall in behind me. I've tried a wave (as in nice car) but they don't reply. So not sure why they made the effort to catch up with me only to sit behind me. But I like the idea of giving the other drivers a small parade of newer Z's

10-26-2010, 12:59 AM	#20 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 305	I always wave at 370z drivers but half of em dont wave back. I feel neglected if they dont wave back However, I do get few waves from a 350 drivers occasionally and I quickly put my hand up to wave back

10-26-2010, 04:22 AM	#23 (permalink)
npdabest Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: delaware Posts: 73 Drives: 09 MB 370z Rep Power: 15	I had a G35 owner follow me until we stopped at a traffic light and we chatted a bit. Not much acknowledgment from the Nissan side though.

10-26-2010, 08:55 PM	#26 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	when i first got my 350 i tried to wave to other 350's a couple of times nothing. then i joined the 350z.com forum and figured out why. most of those guys got issues. when i got my 370 same thing no wave backs so i gave up. maybe i look pissed off all the time i don't know..... at least this forum is a whole lot cooler....

10-26-2010, 08:59 PM	#27 (permalink)
LuckyJinx Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 465 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 15	370z guys do the cool-guy head nod and go on our way.