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

Sean · 02-18-2011, 05:54 PM

Often when people drive a car with more power they tend to drive faster, get tickets, take more risks. This is also associated with age as younger drivers usually the more risks. Hence why 16 year old drivers usually should not be driving a Ferrari.

So if you drive multiple cars do you find yourself driving differently in the 370Z compared to other cars? What do you find yourself doing? It could go either way, maybe you take less risks because you don't want to damage the car or you think the police pay closer attention. The other extreme, is the car is just to much fun to not punch it whenever you can.

Red__Zed · 02-18-2011, 06:14 PM

I'm a pretty calm driver regardless of what I'm in.

I think the word you are look for is 'reckless', by the way.

Cyberium · 02-18-2011, 06:50 PM

I actually find myself driving slower and more casual in the 370z than my other cars because I don't want to be that douche in the sports car driving like a maniac. Also, Vermont roads are horrible and if your not inspecting the road as you drive, I'd end up losing half of my Fast Intentions cat back.

Mt Tam I am · 02-18-2011, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean

Often when people drive a car with more power they tend to drive faster, get tickets, take more risks. This is also associated with age as younger drivers usually the more risks. Hence why 16 year old drivers usually should not be driving a Ferrari.

So if you drive multiple cars do you find yourself driving differently in the 370Z compared to other cars? What do you find yourself doing? It could go either way, maybe you take less risks because you don't want to damage the car or you think the police pay closer attention. The other extreme, is the car is just to much fun to not punch it whenever you can.

The 370 makes me the same driver with a better piece of equipment. It has rekindled a driving passion I have not had for a few years. I can drive the car faster than my last sports cars, so I do. I also care about cars again. For years I did not follow magazines such as "Road and Track", now I do again. So mentally the 370 has made me younger of spirit. I needed an oil cooler so I guess I fall into the, car is just to much fun to not punch it whenever you can, crowd, but not in town.

Paul_S · 02-18-2011, 07:07 PM

For me, when I drive the 370Z I have nothing to prove. Sometimes I drive quickly and other times I just let the traffic go by. It's more of a question of if I'm in a hurry or if I want to have fun on a ride. I don't take stupid risks because I don't feel I have to.

It doesn't stop me having fun when my mood and conditions are right though.

xdeslitx · 02-18-2011, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul_S

For me, when I drive the 370Z I have nothing to prove. Sometimes I drive quickly and other times I just let the traffic go by. It's more of a question of if I'm in a hurry or if I want to have fun on a ride. I don't take stupid risks because I don't feel I have to.

It doesn't stop me having fun when my mood and conditions are right though.

I agree with how you feel...Since I got my Z, I started to feel like I have nothing to prove. My old car was an eclipse (stock except for exhaust and intakes) and it made me feel inferior lol.

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essixx · 02-28-2011, 01:28 AM

[QUOTE=xdeslitx;948277]I agree with how you feel...Since I got my Z, I started to feel like I have nothing to prove. My old car was an eclipse (stock except for exhaust and intakes) and it made me feel inferior lol.

Funny you mentioned feeling inferior in your Eclipse. I traded my Eclipse for the Z. I hated that car. I really don't know why I bought it in the first place. I had buyers remorse for the first time in my life, two days after I brought it home. I too felt inferior when I drove it. I am sooo happy with the Z.
I don't think I drive it any differently than my other cars. I believe there is a time and a place for everything, when testing a vehicles limits. I like the acceleration more than the raw speed. My speed fix is more than satisfied with my Hayabusa. With that motorcycle I do wonder if I'm coming home in one piece.

Kev T · 02-20-2011, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul_S

For me, when I drive the 370Z I have nothing to prove. Sometimes I drive quickly and other times I just let the traffic go by. It's more of a question of if I'm in a hurry or if I want to have fun on a ride. I don't take stupid risks because I don't feel I have to.

It doesn't stop me having fun when my mood and conditions are right though.

Well said Paul +1

Vegitto-kun · 02-20-2011, 05:20 AM

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 .

Jordo! · 02-20-2011, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul_S

For me, when I drive the 370Z I have nothing to prove. Sometimes I drive quickly and other times I just let the traffic go by. It's more of a question of if I'm in a hurry or if I want to have fun on a ride. I don't take stupid risks because I don't feel I have to.

It doesn't stop me having fun when my mood and conditions are right though.

Ditto. Same here

chops · 02-18-2011, 07:09 PM

id say safer. i do more stupid **** in my daily driver since its a low key car. whenever i drive the Z on the freeway everyone's throwing their s*** into neutral and revving on me to get my attention.

i also realized today that i enjoy driving my daily driver, the rear visibility is AWEESOME! im not scared to change lanes

Cyberium · 02-18-2011, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by chops

i also realized today that i enjoy driving my daily driver, the rear visibility is AWEESOME! im not scared to change lanes

Yeah, your not kidding. My winter vehicle is a jeep cherokee and I sure love being able to see my blind spot

seahorse12 · 02-19-2011, 06:24 PM

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by chops

id say safer. i do more stupid **** in my daily driver since its a low key car. whenever i drive the Z on the freeway everyone's throwing their s*** into neutral and revving on me to get my attention.

i also realized today that i enjoy driving my daily driver, the rear visibility is AWEESOME! im not scared to change lanes

cossie1600 · 02-18-2011, 07:23 PM

With all the snow/ice/crap, I drive it slower than I do with my Prius.

sonic370 · 02-18-2011, 07:57 PM

I don't find myself driving any different than before i bought my 370.....

i had a c5 vette before... i do find myself thinking sometimes that the 370 is
more fun to drive than my vette. (did i just say that!!)

most of the fun i have is between the 4000rpm to 6000 rpms range..
but i do get tired of looking over my shoulder for those flashing red lights!!!!!

02-18-2011, 05:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sean Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 41 Drives: Honda Rep Power: 16	Does the 370Z make you a safer or reckless driver compared to other cars? Often when people drive a car with more power they tend to drive faster, get tickets, take more risks. This is also associated with age as younger drivers usually the more risks. Hence why 16 year old drivers usually should not be driving a Ferrari. So if you drive multiple cars do you find yourself driving differently in the 370Z compared to other cars? What do you find yourself doing? It could go either way, maybe you take less risks because you don't want to damage the car or you think the police pay closer attention. The other extreme, is the car is just to much fun to not punch it whenever you can. Last edited by Sean; 02-18-2011 at 10:06 PM. Reason: typo reckless (not wreckless)

02-18-2011, 06:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cyberium Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 379 Drives: 370z Touring \| Sport Rep Power: 17	I actually find myself driving slower and more casual in the 370z than my other cars because I don't want to be that douche in the sports car driving like a maniac. Also, Vermont roads are horrible and if your not inspecting the road as you drive, I'd end up losing half of my Fast Intentions cat back. __________________ Stillen G3 Intakes \| F. I TDX

02-18-2011, 07:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Paul_S Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: England Posts: 258 Drives: UK Yellow 370Z Rep Power: 16	For me, when I drive the 370Z I have nothing to prove. Sometimes I drive quickly and other times I just let the traffic go by. It's more of a question of if I'm in a hurry or if I want to have fun on a ride. I don't take stupid risks because I don't feel I have to. It doesn't stop me having fun when my mood and conditions are right though. __________________ In the UK? Check out nissansportz.com - 350Z, GT-R, 370Z and more... 2004 Sunset 350Z to 2009 Limited Edition Ultimate Yellow 370Z

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02-18-2011, 06:14 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	I'm a pretty calm driver regardless of what I'm in. I think the word you are look for is 'reckless', by the way.

02-28-2011, 01:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
essixx Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Iowa Posts: 21 Drives: 2009 Silver auto Rep Power: 15	[QUOTE=xdeslitx;948277]I agree with how you feel...Since I got my Z, I started to feel like I have nothing to prove. My old car was an eclipse (stock except for exhaust and intakes) and it made me feel inferior lol. Funny you mentioned feeling inferior in your Eclipse. I traded my Eclipse for the Z. I hated that car. I really don't know why I bought it in the first place. I had buyers remorse for the first time in my life, two days after I brought it home. I too felt inferior when I drove it. I am sooo happy with the Z. I don't think I drive it any differently than my other cars. I believe there is a time and a place for everything, when testing a vehicles limits. I like the acceleration more than the raw speed. My speed fix is more than satisfied with my Hayabusa. With that motorcycle I do wonder if I'm coming home in one piece.

02-20-2011, 05:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 263	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 .

02-18-2011, 07:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 22	id say safer. i do more stupid ** in my daily driver since its a low key car. whenever i drive the Z on the freeway everyone's throwing their s* into neutral and revving on me to get my attention. i also realized today that i enjoy driving my daily driver, the rear visibility is AWEESOME! im not scared to change lanes

02-18-2011, 07:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	With all the snow/ice/crap, I drive it slower than I do with my Prius.

02-18-2011, 07:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 19	I don't find myself driving any different than before i bought my 370..... i had a c5 vette before... i do find myself thinking sometimes that the 370 is more fun to drive than my vette. (did i just say that!!) most of the fun i have is between the 4000rpm to 6000 rpms range.. but i do get tired of looking over my shoulder for those flashing red lights!!!!!