Does the 370Z make you a safer or wreckless driver compared to other cars?

LuckyJinx

I drive normal in the z because I know the power is there, but in my brother's es350, I drive pretty reckless or a tad bit fast. It doesn't feel up to par.

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dwntwnall4u

When I drive my Z I too tend to drive more calm and don't zip thru traffic or speed wrecklessly. Compared to driving my URD SC'd Tacoma with 6" lift I drive a bit more aggressive?

But I'd say I do feel like others are jealous of me while I'm drive my Z.

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wdkwang

I'm guilty of testing what the z can do on the highway here and there but other than that, i'm cruising 60-70mph with the rest of the crowd. there's been some cars (hondas, gtis) that downshift next to me but i ignore it, cause i already know the outcome.

i came from a fwd honda integra. decided to take it out for a 5 min drive and went down the service road next to my house gunning it hard. i felt like there was something wrong with the car until i realized it's just a v4 140hp car. the comparison is always apples to oranges.

the z is surpisingly 'normal' cruising down local and highway at speed limit. but always readily willing to show what it can do. i was driving down an unfamiliar road last night and almost missed the highway entry ramp. i yanked the car and made it in but was amazed how it did it with so much ease and grip. i know if i did that in the integra, i woulda had some killer body roll

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90 ST

i don't drive any different then i did in my last car, my i do find i want to drive more with this car, but my truck is the problem and will be the one that gets me in trouble.

DIGItonium

A little bit of both. It's a weird OCD thing where I can't get myself to rev past 3k RPM and giving it more than 25% throttle since it takes little effort to get to the speed limit. My coworkers poke fun at me for driving a sports car and not going through the entire rev range much. I try not to get negative attention from others by driving like a douche.

However, every once in awhile I do open it up when I can't bottle things up any longer. My heart beats really fast, palms sweaty... but after giving it a few good revs I cool down and feel much better.

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ZOLE

Never had a speeding ticket until I bought my Z. Not that I drive like a maniac or anything, but this car accelerates much quicker than I was used to (my old car was a 140hp Eclipse).

I've learned to watch my speed much more carefully now. Plus, now having 5 points on my record, I'd be screwed if I get pulled over again for anything worth 3 points or more. I'll feel better once Oct 2012 comes around (points get wiped off).

optiontrader

Ditto.

I don't think the car matters in most cases. I believe the driver will probe the limits a little more in a higher performance car, but in terms of risk, a conservative driver in a Z will accept the same amount of risk if he/she's driving an econobox. Put the same driver in a Ferrari, most likely he/she's will probe handling and acceleration benefits, but doubtful will be found bumping off a speed limiter.

Get a psycho out of a Ferrari doing 150+ mph and plunk him into a Tata, I'm sure you'll get the same amount of speeding tickets regardless (though it'll take him/her 12 sec to get to the speed limit).

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ZboostADDICT

Ive found the more power thing is quite the opposite for myself.
I started with a 97 prelude and I drove the ******* piss out of that thing and I did it like a douche, then once I got my wrx (355 awhp road racing ready) I just immediatly started driving nice. I would hardly ever speed I never accelerated like an *******, I only ever opened it up on hwy on ramps and canyon runs. then I got this 200 hp peice of **** genesis coupe and I drive like an ******* again.
but when i went and test drove a 370 I just cruised, I didnt really feel the want to **** around with it, I shot up an on ramp but other then that I just drove it nice and enjoyed it.

seahorse12

I think I agree with chops..I am more cautious while driving my 370, more so cause I dont want some stupid driving in a truck talking on cell phone to change the lane on me without even noticing....While in my other car, I dont give a damn....no scratch on Z, but on the other I say 'hit me if you want'.

Also it doesnt mean that while in Z I dont speed past people at times and have fun, but nothing to prove

kenchan

I've never gotten a ticket while motoring my hobby cars.

Cmike2780

I usually drive safer in the Z when the road is busy. It's not until I see an empty patch of road that I'm tempted to do something stupid. For the most part we have an advantage over other cars on the road. We can stop sooner and can avoid hazards quicker. The only exception would be winter driving. Like most people have said, if you have the grunt to back up the styling of your car, you have nothing to prove. It'll be to soon if I see another riced out civic who throws revs at you when stopped at a light.

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Kev T

Well said Paul +1

Vegitto-kun

I don't think its the car but I do have to admit I am abit more reckless now.

My first car was a 1.6 clio diesel, never speeded with it. never did anything stupid with it.

then I got a 2010 1.9 megane coupe diesel. was pretty calm with it except for some speeding and some of that which we are not allowed to talk about

then insert the Z. I drive pretty calm with it but I definitely speed more now and drive more reckless with it because I KNOW the car can handle it.

Before the Z it was all golfs and civics revving next to me at redlights. now it are porsches doing that and a delicious white Aston Martin DBS last night.

but you will never find me flying around a turn sideways burning up rubber.

I think the reason why I am not an ******* driver is because I got my drivers license so late.

instead of going OMFG IM 18 LETS GO GET IT. I was 20 when I got mine. so yeah I have been driving around for onlyl 2 years now.

but in those 2 years, no speed tickets, no normal tickets, no accidents. so I am pleased .

CrownR426

I've gotten 5 speeding tickets and some stupidass e-z pass charges b/c I went to quickly lol...
I actually got a warning last night by a state trooper.
No parking tickets yet, knock on wood!

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Vegitto-kun

I find it hilarious that I never got a speeding ticket.

I speed EVERY DAY when I go to work, sure its only a 10 minute highway ride but still.

then you have my friend who maybe uses that part of the highway maybe once every month.

he gets flashed there every time.