Nissan 370Z Forum - A few questions!

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NissanUSA

11-20-2011 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alcheng (Post 1416810)

Honestly, there is nothing wrong for a driver to drive a modded car, a Ferrari or whatever, as long as you drive within your limit and be responsibe.

The things is what you, as a 16 years old, will face in real world. are prejudgements from other people and extra comments/fingers pointing at you if you done anything wrong, such as accident, speeding or cutting off people lane. It's gonna be VERY VERY HARSH on you.

The other thing is, when other people see a 16 years old driving a modded import, exhaust noise and stuffs, they gonna thought you are a spoiled kid, cops gonna choose to stop you rather than a 40 yrs old driving the same Z, you will have to expect that's gonna happen alot, and you gonna hold your breath and stay calm.

Nobody will know you earn your own money to make this happen except us in this forum.

It sounds ridiculous and shallow, but sadly it is what it is.

Of course, we forum Z members always welcome any new Z owner.

It's just from looking at you background, 16 with 70k looking for a sport car with heavy mod in mind, it just makes us raise our eyebrows, but be expect it will happen to you in real world too.

Have fun on the buying, you might not need to mod it right away, an orginal Z is very very enjoyable to drive!!!

note: as long as you drive responsiblely, ppl gonna respect you. :)

cheers

Thanks for the advice I appreciate it :) And I will try to be responsible when I drive it, and save it for the track :yum:
But I have one question left for everyone. I researched the forced injection forums a little like *Forgot his name* said. And I still don't get the difference between twin-turbo and supercharged. Is their like a simple way to explain the differences or is it more complex than that? I did find this TT kit
GTM Motorsports*::*FORCED INDUCTION*::*GTM 370Z (TURN KEY) TWIN TURBO KIT
But I can't find any numbers for it and don't know if this is better than the GTM supercharger or what? Sorry for my confusing writing but basically, GTM supercharger vs GTM TT? And on the TT page. It has "Turbo Kit Stages" and they say 500hp, 700hp, 900hp, 1000hp. Can someone explain this for me? And what would be like the 0-60 times with the TT or supercharger? (Yes, I know 0-60 doesn't matter to most people but jw.) Thanks again:tiphat:

sfearl1

11-20-2011 11:46 PM

Good luck kid. The guys on here have been very helpful. Take their advice and do some research before you buy anything. You've got a LOT of reading to do. Just be glad you're not getting a 350Z and posting this thread on my350z.com... they're ruthless over there lol.

Ibtl

NissanUSA

11-20-2011 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfearl1 (Post 1416841)

Your avatar is the background on my phone :tup:

Trips

11-20-2011 11:53 PM

Op, here's something to read.

http://www.the370z.com/forced-induct...ion-noobs.html

Sodapopopopop

11-21-2011 12:08 AM

Wish I was smart enough to have started investing at a young age. I believe I was playing Starcraft at that time :D

Skeeterbop

11-21-2011 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by NissanUSA (Post 1416718)

Lol I'm a guy and their are tons of 10-20k prize money tournaments at local country clubs. And they are Opens so you don't have to be a "pro" to enter them. But I appreciate all the effort Kaienz34 went through to try and find me

I'm not going to say one way or another about whether or not you should get it, but please be a responsible driver with w/e you buy and keep the racing on the track.

On another note I'm pretty sure once you start accepting cash prizes you are considered a "Pro" even if you don't declare yourself a pro, since you are being paid for your playing. I know for a fact that the NCAA would deem that a disqualifier since even though it is an "open" event you have received more than the actual and necessary expenses (i would assume these would be expenses related to travel/food/entry fees, etc).

sfearl1

11-21-2011 06:31 AM

I wish I was that good at gold :(

Edit: meant to say good at golf, but gold fits here too lol

PapoZalsa

11-21-2011 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by halogodx (Post 1416607)

In before the flaming begins.

:iagree:

EazyD

11-21-2011 08:34 AM

Thanks to the OP for using complete sentences and being polite, despite some of the posts in here.

onzedge

11-21-2011 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EazyD (Post 1417018)

Thanks to the OP for using complete sentences and being polite, despite some of the posts in here.

:tup:

Alchemy

11-21-2011 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EazyD (Post 1417018)

Thanks to the OP for using complete sentences and being polite, despite some of the posts in here.

I would have to agree.

RiCharlie

11-21-2011 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by NissanUSA (Post 1416597)

Hey everyone! :hello: My limits around 50k . .. I have around 10-20k to spend on it. I want to get some aftermarket rims,

I applaud the fact that someone so young should be so careful with his limited funds.. a lot of youngsters your age would waste their money on video games and such...I could only wish that the rest of today's youth were as frugal as you....

KaienZ34

11-21-2011 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by RiCharlie (Post 1417131)

:icon18::bowrofl::roflpuke2::stirthepot:

Rep for super sarcasm.:tup:

Zaggeron

11-21-2011 10:20 AM

^^ Hmmm, I'm not sure that he is actually being careful with his money. Careful with his money would be buying a 20k car or a used car and saving the rest to defray college expenses. But it is his money and he can do with it as he likes I guess. It's up to him to decide whether money will come as easily in the future.

added: lol I didn't catch the sarcasm in RiCharlie's post. Guess I'm not quite the cynic I think I am.

elmz	11-21-2011 10:22 AM

I would got with GTM TT kit. Do a search on youtube and see for yourself.

KaienZ34

11-21-2011 10:23 AM

A bit of info.

http://www.the370z.com/forced-induct...ed-builds.html

RiCharlie

11-21-2011 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zaggeron (Post 1417145)

^^ Hmmm, I'm not sure that he is actually being careful with his money.
lol I didn't catch the sarcasm in RiCharlie's post. Guess I'm not quite the cynic I think I am.

Of course he is careful with his money.. he has the wisdom to ask us how to best invest it in a new car and special wheels..Lots of young people would simply rush out and waste their funds without so much as asking anyone for advice...
To me this post shows his keen sense of awareness of the value of money...If every young person showed the same values , this country would certainly be quite an example to others...

zcar_dad

11-21-2011 12:08 PM

Why is anyone responding to this bs post.

KaienZ34

11-21-2011 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiCharlie (Post 1417333)

:icon18: your killing me:icon18::roflpuke2:

kielbasa16

11-21-2011 01:06 PM

Haters gonna hate. Cheers to OP for remaining polite and inquisitive. Maybe if more 16 year olds were as talented (golf) and intelligent (investing) as the OP the country actually would be a better place. Keep asking questions and read all the threads that interest you. Please be safe, it would be a shame to waste your talents and such a beautiful car in a wreck.

toxik

11-21-2011 01:53 PM

i love the forum name, "NissanUSA", i thought this was going to be a Nissan USA rep telling everyone that theyre getting free 2012 oil coolers

Jeffblue

11-21-2011 02:06 PM

:wtf2:

KingZee

11-21-2011 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toxik (Post 1417520)

i love the forum name, "NissanUSA", i thought this was going to be a Nissan USA rep telling everyone that theyre getting free 2012 oil coolers

:roflpuke2:

11Thumper

11-21-2011 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zcar_dad (Post 1417348)

Why is anyone responding to this bs post.

Why did you? :tup:

KingZee

11-21-2011 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 11Thumper (Post 1417833)

Why did you? :tup:

Ouch...

Mike	11-21-2011 05:12 PM

If you are serious, enjoy it as is and invest the mod money in driving schools, like Skip Barber. You will get much more out of that than you will with forced induction.

KaienZ34

11-21-2011 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike (Post 1417865)

If you are serious, enjoy it as is and invest the mod money in driving schools, like Skip Barber. You will get much more out of that than you will with forced induction.

Very true as more power doesn't mean faster.

anthonyy

11-21-2011 05:56 PM

Don't get a new Z as your first car. Go buy yourself a used car, wait until you total it (which you will), then go buy a Z.

alcheng

11-21-2011 06:27 PM

BTW, make sure you bring your dad with you when you go to the dealership asking for a test drive.

Not looking down on you, but you need him in order to get the demo.

LOL

:tup: :tup:

sfearl1

11-21-2011 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alcheng (Post 1417979)

BTW, make sure you bring your dad with you when you go to the dealership asking for a test drive.

Not looking down on you, but you need him in order to get the demo.

LOL

:tup: :tup:

Either that, or bring in 30 fat stacks of cash in a duffle bag... you'll be :eekdance: in NO time! lol

RiCharlie

11-22-2011 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by kielbasa16 (Post 1417440)

Who are these haters you are talking about? I think most of us admire this young poster. My son plays water polo and plans to buy an Audi A 8 with his winnings when he turns 16.

sfearl1

11-22-2011 09:05 AM

lmao

Mandingo

11-22-2011 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sodapopopopop (Post 1416853)

Wish I was smart enough to have started investing at a young age. I believe I was playing Starcraft at that time :D

Ha! We must be roughly the same age and nerdiness level

kielbasa16

11-22-2011 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiCharlie (Post 1418637)

Who are these haters you are talking about? I think most of us admire this young poster. My son plays water polo and plans to buy an Audi A 8 with his winnings when he turns 16.

Just those who are predicting a crash, saying "IBTL" and the like. OP probably shouldnt have posted his age but he's been polite and is just seeking information. Congratulations to your son, water polo seems like an incredibly tough sport.

sfearl1

11-22-2011 10:33 AM

^^ I could be wrong, but I think RiCharlie was being facetious with his post...

gbrettin

11-22-2011 11:00 AM

OP, Please drive the car stock for one year before modding your car. Seriously, the car is quite fast as it stands. If you are planning on tracking it then get an after market oil cooler and leave it at that. The Z is a premium car.

BTW, I'm 31 and I get the "your too young" to drive the car. Get it, be happy, drive safe. That's all that matters.

Oh yeah:
Supercharger - Belt driven forced air induction
Turbocharger - Exhaust driven forced air induction
...

Rooster89

11-22-2011 12:36 PM

<- had to google water polo

Mt Tam I am

11-22-2011 02:40 PM

At 16 I wanted to go to Bob Bonduraunt driving school. Whatever car you buy will be better in your hands with some professional tutilage. Without the skill to master a Z, it's days are numbered.

Even a 240 or 280Z to screw around and learn with temporarilly, will keep your 370 in better shape.

You do not need any mods yet either. You will not even appreciate them until you get a few more miles under your belt.

Listen to some older, more experienced drivers and you will become old and experienced too. Not all my buddies are here today, because we were you and bulletproof, and didn't need a bunch of old farts telling us anything.

Learn from other peoples mistakes.

Good luck

onzedge

11-22-2011 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am (Post 1419159)

Well said. :tup: :iagree:

onzedge

11-22-2011 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiCharlie (Post 1418637)

Who are these haters you are talking about? I think most of us admire this young poster. My son plays water polo and plans to buy an Audi A 8 with his winnings when he turns 16.

He plays water polo for money?

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