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shadoquad 08-11-2011 11:09 AM
I've received mostly positive comments. Pizza delivery guy just told me last night how cool the car is. (I was like "shat up ah'm hongray" lol)

I did have a guy in a Kia Optima try to race me on twisty back roads. I just lmao'ed.

Lemers 08-11-2011 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am (Post 1256247)
I don't get the finger like I get " SLOW DOWN" from pedestrians in their driveways (not endangering them). Even if I am going below the limit, I still hear it. It just sounds like I am speeding.
I've gotten this. I was driving down a neighborhood street looking for a house number and going about 15 in a 20. This guy walks out infront of me so I stop. He says to me that there are kids playing in the street and I need to slow down. I told him I going under the speed limit and he just tought his 3 yr old that it's ok to walk out infront of moving vehicles.

newyen27 08-11-2011 11:13 AM
People do drive like idiots around me now that I'm driving a Z. Yesterday a Statey drove onto the oncoming lane to pass me on a local one lane highway while I was doing 65 on a 55. This doesn't bother me as much as the stare downs at red lights.. The best piece of advice my dad ever gave me was to never make eye contact with other drivers, but if you do, smile.

6MT 08-11-2011 11:15 AM
Yesterday I had a guy in a Mazda Protoge try and race me through 5 miles of highway and heavy traffic. I mouthed F.U. to him as he passed me.

shadoquad 08-11-2011 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by 6MT (Post 1256321)
Yesterday I had a guy in a Mazda Protoge try and race me through 5 miles of highway and heavy traffic. I mouthed F.U. to him as he passed me.
2 weeks after I bought my Z, I had some moron in a Mazdaspeed3 try to race me at a light RIGHT IN FRONT OF A POLICE STATION. :roflpuke2::roflpuke2::roflpuke2:

Lemers 08-11-2011 11:20 AM
When I get the engine rev at the red lights I like to rev back and even rock the Z like I'm getting ready to step on it. When the light turns green I just leisurely excelerate to speed while the other guy takes off like a bat out of he'll. The whole time he thinks he beat me and I just smile.

Cmike2780 08-11-2011 11:21 AM
I think it has less to do with our cars and more to do with sh*tty drivers in general. :mad:

newyen27 08-11-2011 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Lemers (Post 1256330)
When I get the engine rev at the red lights I like to rev back and even rock the Z like I'm getting ready to step on it. When the light turns green I just leisurely excelerate to speed while the other guy takes off like a bat out of he'll. The whole time he thinks he beat me and I just smile.
Brilliant. :stirthepot:

Vaughanabe13 08-11-2011 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Lemers (Post 1256318)
I've gotten this. I was driving down a neighborhood street looking for a house number and going about 15 in a 20. This guy walks out infront of me so I stop. He says to me that there are kids playing in the street and I need to slow down. I told him I going under the speed limit and he just tought his 3 yr old that it's ok to walk out infront of moving vehicles.
Not to thread jack, but that story reminds me... My parents live on a cul de sac in a residential area. There is a cop that lives just across the street and the cop lets his kids just play out in the street/circle with reckless abandon all day and all night. None of the kids watch for cars and there are usually stray balls, pucks and gear laying around in the street. So it's super scary driving through there because I have to watch every direction for flying objects or kids running after said objects. Then one day the cop started actually putting parking cones in the street around his kids' hockey nets (that are just right out in the middle) and he stands in the yard and yells at cars to watch out as they go by. He's one of those "tough guy power trip" cops and it drives me nuts. Just teach your d*** kids to watch for cars and get out of the way like every other parent!

Jeffblue 08-11-2011 11:56 AM
a lot of this talk reminds me of pretty girls who think every girl hates them because they aren't as pretty, but in reality no one cares....

That being said. i had 2 maximas try to race me on 2 consecutive nights on the same road. I just kept cruising at like 70 mph. I really don't like when people try to instigate a race because it makes me look like i'm doing something wrong. The second night, after tailgating me and pulling next to me for a while, the guy sped off and turned on his flashers as if to say 'i won.' I hadn't even turned off cruise control

shadoquad 08-11-2011 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeffblue (Post 1256423)
a lot of this talk reminds me of pretty girls who think every girl hates them because they aren't as pretty, but in reality no one cares....
stfu Jeff, they do hate me because I'm beautiful. :crying:

Jeffblue 08-11-2011 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by shadoquad (Post 1256432)
stfu Jeff, they do hate me because I'm beautiful. :crying:
stfu whore. those jeans make your ass look saggy.

shadoquad 08-11-2011 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeffblue (Post 1256484)
stfu whore. those jeans make your ass look saggy.
:icon18::icon18::icon18:

Lemers 08-11-2011 12:26 PM
Would you like to dance?

No? You didn't hear me I said you look fat in those pants.

nmjaxx9 08-11-2011 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by gurneyeagle (Post 1256126)
None of this behavior is surprising. We live in a society of entitlement, and when people don't/can't get what they want, it's someone else's fault. Your car is a billboard for their jealousy. Add in the self-righteous twits who believe we should all be driving a Prius or taking the bus, and it's a pretty sad situation.

When I was growing up, my next door neighbor had three Porsches - a 356, a Carrera, and a 928. This was the late-70's.

The best lesson I ever learned from him was NEVER accept a challenge from some loser who wants to race you, it's always a lose-lose proposition.

If you really want to pizz these people off, do what my neighbor always did - drive slow and easy. Save the antics for track day. It absolutely drives the losers crazy. Nothing like revving engines with some guy in a '73 Camaro with Crager mags, glass packs and Hi-jacker shocks (god am I dating myself), only to turn right when the light turns green and watch as Johnny Hero has left 20 feet of Goodyear Polyglas rubber behind him.

It sounds like that's what most of you guys are doing, so obviously the strategy works.

It's not a racial thing, it's jealousy and self-righteousness pure and simple.
I think u hit the nail right on the head my friend. Amen! :tup:

wheee! 08-11-2011 01:19 PM
I think I get it worse than most.... probably cuz my plate says "IMFASTR".... lol

I have Mercedes and Bimmers galore chasing my bumper in traffic and then blasting past as if to prove they are better! I just cruise and smile, knowing the plate pisses off the corvettes and mustang fanboi's while I just cruise along. The plate was supposed to be a joke, as I was trying to get "IMSLOWR" for my Lincoln... would've looked cool parked in the driveway together!

shadoquad 08-11-2011 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by wheee! (Post 1256546)
I think I get it worse than most.... probably cuz my plate says "IMFASTR".... lol

I have Mercedes and Bimmers galore chasing my bumper in traffic and then blasting past as if to prove they are better! I just cruise and smile, knowing the plate pisses off the corvettes and mustang fanboi's while I just cruise along. The plate was supposed to be a joke, as I was trying to get "IMSLOWR" for my Lincoln... would've looked cool parked in the driveway together!
HA that would look funny!

I think they pick on you because your car is the best possible paint color for a Z, but then again I'm biased. :icon17:

wheee! 08-11-2011 01:22 PM
^ so true :icon17:

NFSZ86 08-11-2011 01:24 PM
Where I'm located at work I see hondas left and right and they always rev their engines thinking they're going to have a chance but I don't even pay attention since I know the Z is capable of a lot. =))

Lemers 08-11-2011 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by wheee! (Post 1256550)
^ so true :icon17:
I agree with it being the best paint offered on the Z. I don't agree with best possible.

wheee! 08-11-2011 01:47 PM
well until they offer hot pink....

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vividracing 08-11-2011 02:00 PM
Aggressive driving will piss people off. I had a guy rage really hard the other day when I wouldn't let him cut me off to get in the left lane, after he came flying up in the right lane, passing like a dozen cars. He tried to fight me at the red light... I lol'd and rode off. Motorcycles fit between cars a lot better than a Dodge Durango ;)

It's possible that you're getting the finger because people think you're driving aggressively or cutting them off.

CrownR426 08-11-2011 02:00 PM
Usually for me it's tailgating, cutting me off and my most favorite ricer fly by.
The older folks always roll their windows down and compliment my z it's usually the younger folks driving like maniacs.

Lemers 08-11-2011 02:04 PM
I hate when motorcycles go in-between me and another car. I had one squeeze between me and an accord. We were on the highway about 80 mph and the motor cycle came flying through use like we were standing still. The accord jerked around a bit in his lane and I thought we would end up in an accident with the bike. I think the accord didn't see the bike coming up on us and was surprised when he was between use.

BeachZTT 08-11-2011 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by shadoquad (Post 1256548)
HA that would look funny!

I think they pick on you because your car is the best possible paint color for a Z, but then again I'm biased. :icon17:

Boarding bandwagon... :hello:


I haven't noticed anyone particularly aggressive towards the Z and most give me space. When I had the white Altima, people acted like it was invisible... cutting me off, no blinkers, merging into my lane without warning. And I only put about 30 miles on it! I was happy to be back in the Z!!!

vividracing 08-11-2011 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Lemers (Post 1256648)
I hate when motorcycles go in-between me and another car. I had one squeeze between me and an accord. We were on the highway about 80 mph and the motor cycle came flying through use like we were standing still. The accord jerked around a bit in his lane and I thought we would end up in an accident with the bike. I think the accord didn't see the bike coming up on us and was surprised when he was between use.
Yeah, splitting lanes @ 80mph is stupid, but in all honesty, the Accord driver is just as much at fault for not being aware of their surroundings. I only split lanes at intersections, when everyone else is stopped, and only if I'm at the back of the pack. If I get rear ended by some moron not paying attention, I could get seriously hurt. I could even die. If a car gets rear ended, it's usually nothing more than whip lash. I'm going to assume the dude was riding a sport bike aka crotch rocket?

In my situation, I had 3 choices.

Let this angry dude control the situation (No way is that ever happening)
Fight him
Leave

When I was younger, I would have probably puffed my chest out and told him he needed to get back in his car and leave before I got angry. Now that I'm older, I don't need any of that B.S. I chose to just leave because I don't need to get in trouble for road rage just because this dude sucks at driving. Besides, I literally got the last laugh haha.

Apoc370z 08-11-2011 02:31 PM
Doesnt happen a lot here cuase the people are more civilized (yeah right)

Anyways one time i was driving home from work and the route i choose is a one-lane canyon road cause there are lots of corners and turns that made driving more enjoyable.

So anyways i was on the road that merges to the single lane canyon road and some dumbass on a STI cuts me off, to a point where i have to hard steer to the left shoulder. (he sped up so he can overtake me on the merge when i have the right of way) long story short, i managed to overtake him and i wad driving at 25 mph the entire way. Took me 30 mins to get home but it was well worth it.

He kept flashing his high beams and honking but i just turn the volume and and ignore him.

xdeslitx 08-11-2011 02:41 PM
hmmm...never had anyone give me a dirty look or the finger...etc...
maybe because i look the way i do, they probably think ill chase them down, get out of the car, and start bashing their car in :roflpuke2::roflpuke2::roflpuke2:

Lemers 08-11-2011 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by xdeslitx (Post 1256725)
hmmm...never had anyone give me a dirty look or the finger...etc...
maybe because i look the way i do, they probably think ill chase them down, get out of the car, and start bashing their car in :roflpuke2::roflpuke2::roflpuke2:
You look like a psycho-b!tch?

xdeslitx 08-11-2011 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Lemers (Post 1256731)
You look like a psycho-b!tch?
guess so
especially when i have my head shaved

Lemers 08-11-2011 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by xdeslitx (Post 1256733)
guess so
especially when i have my head shaved
:icon18:

AlphaSnacks 08-11-2011 04:03 PM
A bunch of douchebags were in a 92 Corolla - all 5 of these douche nozzles packed into that sardine can - talking sh*t at the light. They were 4 lanes away from me, but they were talking sh*t trying to goad me into flooring the car off the light.

I just pretended like the music was loud enough that I didn't hear them. But Christ, what a bunch of f*cking goons. Keep your mouth shut if you're talking out of your friend's busted asss Corolla.

akong51 08-11-2011 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by nmjaxx9 (Post 1255625)
So i have found over the past couple weeks driving the roads are filled with morons. Not only some but now everyone acts like one...especially if you are in a 370z. I have noticed people wave, and give the thumbs up to rev their engine, give the thumbs down, pull up next to you speed off, (but not getting very far because they are driving a camry) or just plain and simple give u the ugly look and give u the finger. I had a lady pull up next to me the other day in her late 40s early 50s prolly, and give me the finger....I dont know why but by the way she zoomed off and looked at my car in disgust I was like uhhh...really? :bowrofl: Are people really that much haters....I find it funny, but then when the cops get in on it its not. One cop decided to follow me down a road then he pulled up next to me, gave the glance then shaked his head...then before the light turned green he floored it ( and went no where) but still managed to leave me at the red light confused. Has anyone else experienced this type of behavior since you have gotten a Z, I mean sheesh I know its a nice car and all....but relax people. Also ESPECIALLY other tuners, or muscle cars act the most annoying...sorry mustang lovers but all u mustang pppl (especially the older ones before 2002ish) always try to "race" me, even when im just cruising on the highway. They intentionally tailgate me and then speed off...like im suppost to chase them? :ugh2::bowrofl: I dont mean to intetnionally show off, I can afford it so I drive it. Never had this problem when I had my T-bird....I wonder what has changed.....:roflpuke2: :driving:
This has nothing to do with the fact that you are driving a Z, but everything to do with geography and demographics. Most of what you talked about does not happen at all in So. Cal. Maybe the occasional bone head will want to race...but all the other stuff just doesn't happen here. The Z is just another car on the highway, nothing special. Now in the boonies...that's another story.

BeachZTT 08-11-2011 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Lemers (Post 1256731)
You look like a psycho-b!tch?
Yeah, I always hang my arm out the window with the prison tats. Hadn't thought about that. :tup:

freking8 08-11-2011 08:08 PM
I've seen the same behavior too...I had one moron in an econobox cut in front of me and then speeding off using a highway exit lane. Unfortunately for him, there was a cop not too far behind and he got pulled over lol

sonic370 08-11-2011 08:26 PM
IV'e had a couple a holes try and mess with me. The worst or maybe the funniest was this guy pulled up along beside me on interstate. i was doing about 70-75 and he's driving this piece of crap ford f150 like a 1975 model revs his engine up and wants to jack with me. i just laughed at him and looked away.


but to be honest i think we all have a little bit of an ego. which could be one of the many reasons we bought a Z. which screams hey look at me.............

Nismo_Q 08-11-2011 08:35 PM
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Attached these two bumper stickers to your car and no one will mess with you, hell, you will even get more respect:

shadoquad 08-11-2011 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Nismo_Q (Post 1257428)
Attached these two bumper stickers to your car and no one will mess with you, hell, you will even get more respect:
:iagree:

I had a friend in high school who lived in East Baltimore, in a not-so-nice neighborhood. His neighbor had an NRA sticker on their car and kept empty ammunition boxes in the back seat. That car was never touched.

Lemers 08-11-2011 08:43 PM
The best way to keep these morons driving crappy cars from messing with you is drive faster than them. They'll never catch you.

Red__Zed 08-11-2011 08:51 PM
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