I am planning on wrapping about 60% of the car. I did the same on my Z06, and it has already saved it numerous pecks and scratches.

why not just wrap the whole car? I'd do a color wrap on the full car so you don't have to deal with the paint.

I'm thinking about it, but I like waxing paint, as odd as that sounds. The new Avery Denison Nanofusion film is supposed to be like paint, though. I only plan on wrapping hood,rockers,lights,mirrors,front fascia, roof, front and rear fenders.

The reason it comes out to 60%+ of the car is that I want whole panels wrapped, not 1/3 or 1/4. I don't want "lines".

I'm nearly at 35k (~1500 track miles) on my 09 sport. I've been really happy with it in the creak/rattle department and the only issues I've had to speak of have been related to things I've screwed with on the car. The paint is garbage though. Get a clear bra for sure. By the time I decided to cough up the money I had clear coat damage on the hood.

Seats are holding up very well and still holding me quite well. A couple of slightly discolored spots (that I think only I would notice) on the driver's seat from eating in the car on long trips.

Feel like I'm forgetting to mention something.... hmm

I did work for GM at the manufacturing level, I know exactly where you're coming from. Having said that all cars are going to have noises, wear differently, have problems unique to that car, etc. I find that the performance imports do it better. If I was buying a vette, I know going into it that I'm buying performance, period. Not luxury, that's just the way GM does it.

My "Z" is not a DD however it is solid over bumps, fun as hell to drive, has a simple yet comfortable interior, and looks to die for. I have never gotten more compliments on a car I've owned before and my dads 2011 Camaro is nonexistent to people if I park my Z next to him. Poor guy. lol. if you want the same performance as the vette, forget about it. If your looking for a reliable fun to drive car, you'll be happy with the Z.

And half the $$

I expect equal handling with a bit better ride (quieter, less rough/stiff), not equal acceleration. Is this incorrect on my part?

Damn dude i don't know what's worse you hatin on the Z or you making 50K threads asking the same sh1t over and over. This car is obviously not for you, just move the fvck on get gone and stay gone.

The only problem i ever had was the hatch sticking. If i havent opened it in awhile it stuck. But i just hit the trunk release 2x and wah la.

There is a recall/service bulletin for that just call you local dealership.

I know but i no longer have my Z :icon14:

Would you like some cheese with that? :roflpuke2:

Only if it comes with bacon.

No thin blue line here, sorry.

:confused::icon14:

:gtfo2:....Jk lol

Didn't fix the problem for me. ;/

I would say the handling is comparable, definitely quieter, smoother and less jarring. The difference in acceleration would be hard to tell going from light to light, I believe it would come down to who's behind the wheel... On the track would be a different story.

09 sport/touring and the interior looks great. It is my DD and it is garaged in the evening. I also drive it in winter. I clean the leather and put leather conditioner on every couple of months. I have no rattles and have not had any warranty issues. No complaints so far. I've done nothing to the suspension yet.

Light to light, yes. I am not expecting for this car to feel the same, though, in that department. There is no way a car with a 226ci NA V6 is going to feel the same as a lighter car with a 427ci V8. That, I readily accept.

The comparable handling with better manners, I look forward to.

How does the heavier 370Z with its smaller contact patch beat the Z06 (in some tests) in the Slalom, and tie with the Grand Sport on the skidpad? It's not making sense how a heavier car with a higher CG and narrower tires is pulling this off. :ugh2:

Variance in test data? I'm sure it's all well within the margin of error.

I understand variance, but 3300# and 275's out back being within .2g of 3300# and 325's out back and a dry-sump with lower CG in every test I have EVER seen for both the 370Z and Grand Sport that wasn't written with a "gravel on skidpad" disclaimer? The front tires on the Grand Sport are as wide as the rear's on the 370Z.

yah that doesnt completely fix the problem...seems to re-occur per posts ive read. the penny trick did work on mine. no issue. :p

I haven't had the issue on mine, just trying to help. The penny trick is what? Glued a penny on each of the popers?

I would hope it's within .2 G :icon17:

yah, no, im just trying to help too.

i just dropped 2 pennies each in the springboots...walla. no change in appearance.

Cool that sounds much better than glue. So you just popped off the springboots (black poppers) put the pennies in and put them back on?

I went to the dealership to get mine fixed like 3 times, but it still keeps happening. Tried the penny trick and it helped a bit, but I couldn't get the 2nd spring boot off so only one of them has a penny in there. Since I'm getting close to the 36k mile mark, I will try and go to a different dealership to try and get it fixed. Maybe they can think of something.

Mine makes a noise while the gear is in neutral and it's gone when the clutch pedal is pressed all the way down. I can hear the noise everytime I started the car. Other than that, love the car. 9,500 mi DD.

yep, just remove the spring assembly from the hatch, pull down the boot, pull out the spring, drop 2 pennies, re-assemble. takes no more than 5min and $0.04.

Awesome, best/cheapest fix ever, repped....

That's extra weight right there, people spent $1000 to shave 1lb off their car with Carbon Fiber and fancy wheels .....

You guys need to lay off the whole benchracing thing. If you have a chance to drive both, you will know the difference. The Corvette is an extremely difficult car to drive. I owned a non Z06, but I have driven many Z06s and I can tell you they really put the scare in you at the track or even in a parking lot. Heck, I am afraid to drive it on the street. When you spin in a fast car, you hit things a lot harder as you slide a lot more.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=vCWJEfoyLcQ

Yes, but that extra weight will help balance out our Front/Rear weight distribution.

:happydance:

We need to strap Oprah in the back to get the 50/50 weight distribution :)

Did you guys know the car is more front heavy than the 350.

that gan-san is one hell of a character. :icon17:

The word from Nissan is that the intended goal was 53/47 so that the car would shift towards balance under acceleration. It was emphasized a lot in an interview with engineers on Best Touring about the Z. edit: The 350Z Shock!!! part 2 of 2 Best Motoring International - YouTube

That's an excuse from the marketing team. There's a reason people don't design cars like that on purpose.

Spotting #2 :eek:

I agree. If I recall correctly, the 370 is more 54/46

My 03 G35 did the same thing. It is just they way our cars are. I would guess the 350 did the same thing.