Q: Would you take a Z on a trip?

370z4Steve · 06-17-2009, 12:25 AM

agreed..and they are meant to stretch their legs not be stuck in bumper to bumper.

bluzman · 06-17-2009, 03:55 PM

^^+1

One_Quick_Z · 06-17-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

I'd love to do that...Z or bike...

Watch out for bikes though - they tend to underestimate the corners...

Im excited for this I just had my buddy over lastnight the one that is getting married next Sept. 2010 I was talking to him about the tail of the Dragon....I told him I would take it on the way back home to illinois that way if something happened to the car I at least made it to the wedding which im in ha

DAN

MutantChicken · 07-07-2009, 01:44 PM

You buy these cars to drive them, not let them sit in your garage. I have a neighbor who has a pickup but refuses to use it as such... he will use his suv with a trailer to haul anything.. what's the point of having a truck ? He has kittens everytime I throw things in the back of mine ! lol.

The point is, get out there and enjoy your car ! Don't let it sit ! I know too many people with ten year old Harleys that only have 1k miles on them because they don't want to put too many miles on them, or don't want to get them dirty or some other such sillyness. I know a guy with a Viper who has the same problem, he doesn't want to put too many miles on it, again, why buy it ? My thought is unless you are buying an extremely rare car to store as an investment, drive it and enjoy !!

VROOM !!!!!!

jasonhoutx · 07-07-2009, 07:50 PM

bigger question, would you take a "lowered" 370 on a long trip.

I have KW's on my Z with a decent drop on it. I want to drive long distance, but am scared of hitting shitty roads that I am not used to. Houston is rough enough.

FricFrac · 07-07-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MutantChicken

You buy these cars to drive them, not let them sit in your garage. I have a neighbor who has a pickup but refuses to use it as such... he will use his suv with a trailer to haul anything.. what's the point of having a truck ? He has kittens everytime I throw things in the back of mine ! lol.

The point is, get out there and enjoy your car ! Don't let it sit ! I know too many people with ten year old Harleys that only have 1k miles on them because they don't want to put too many miles on them, or don't want to get them dirty or some other such sillyness. I know a guy with a Viper who has the same problem, he doesn't want to put too many miles on it, again, why buy it ? My thought is unless you are buying an extremely rare car to store as an investment, drive it and enjoy !!

VROOM !!!!!!

Agreed - even got mine wet today :P Driven hard and put away wet.....

GingaBreadMan · 07-07-2009, 08:31 PM

I drove 250 miles in my 370z to and from the dealership. I had 2 goto MD 2 pick up the car. The drive back 2 NY was a lot of fun. The seats can begin 2 get a bit uncomfortable after a while. My other car is a Benz so I'm use 2 a relaxed ride. The Z is just so much fun 2 drive. I already have a few paint chips so I just picked up the invisible mask 4 the vehicle. This is a must. I am all about protecting the paint. I already have 6 coats of wax on the car in only 2wks of ownership. Don't take the trip without paint protection of some kind.

imag · 07-07-2009, 08:38 PM

I've already done a few road trips. This car is great on the freeway, in my opinion. I hear people on the noise complaints, but it doesn't really bother me. I just love driving the thing.

GingaBreadMan · 07-07-2009, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by FricFrac

Agreed - even got mine wet today :P Driven hard and put away wet.....

Oh my goodness. U drove ur 370 n the rain lol. I actually drive my other car when it rains. The 370 only comes out when the weather is nice. Sorry guys.

Togo · 07-07-2009, 08:54 PM

I'm pretty sure I read it here but for removing bugs from the car, used laundry sheets work great!

MutantChicken · 07-07-2009, 11:49 PM

Don't laugh, but baby wipes also work good for cleaning stuff off your car as well ! My wife accidentally discovered this on a camping trip years ago when we got some pine sap on my truck. : ) We haven't camped in years, and our kids are getting old enough that we won't be using wipes much longer, but we will still buy them..... miracle cleaners !

kannibul · 07-08-2009, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by MutantChicken

Don't laugh, but baby wipes also work good for cleaning stuff off your car as well ! My wife accidentally discovered this on a camping trip years ago when we got some pine sap on my truck. : ) We haven't camped in years, and our kids are getting old enough that we won't be using wipes much longer, but we will still buy them..... miracle cleaners !

Baby wipes work on adults with hairy rear's too!

Yeah, I know...TMI!!!

FricFrac · 07-08-2009, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by GingaBreadMan

Oh my goodness. U drove ur 370 n the rain lol. I actually drive my other car when it rains. The 370 only comes out when the weather is nice. Sorry guys.

GingaBreadMan you might melt in the rain but your car won't ;P

Zaku · 07-08-2009, 01:37 AM

As A Civic Owner I can. only say.... SAVE THE Z and take the Civic.

texmedic · 07-08-2009, 10:31 AM

Im driving to Corpus for a few days in a week or so, and I'm lookin forward to stretching the Z legs. My girl has a mini S and I thought about taking it cause its a little steroid go cart but I cant resist driving the Z down!

06-17-2009, 03:55 PM	#32 (permalink)
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07-07-2009, 07:50 PM	#35 (permalink)
jasonhoutx Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 70 Drives: 09 Silver 370z A7 Rep Power: 16	bigger question, would you take a "lowered" 370 on a long trip. I have KW's on my Z with a decent drop on it. I want to drive long distance, but am scared of hitting shitty roads that I am not used to. Houston is rough enough. __________________ 09 370z Turing w/ Nav - AT - Brilliant Silver Venaci VS124 Wheels: [19x9.5F & 19x10.5R] w/ [265/35-F & 305/30-R] - Suspension: [KW V3's] & [SPC front/rear camber kit]

07-08-2009, 01:37 AM	#44 (permalink)
Zaku Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 76 Drives: 02 Honda Civic Si Rep Power: 16	As A Civic Owner I can. only say.... SAVE THE Z and take the Civic. __________________ _______________________ Current Z funds $ 3600 =)

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06-17-2009, 12:25 AM	#31 (permalink)
370z4Steve Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: west Posts: 231 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 672	agreed..and they are meant to stretch their legs not be stuck in bumper to bumper.

07-07-2009, 01:44 PM	#34 (permalink)
MutantChicken Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 40 Drives: 2004 Ram-2007 Harley Rep Power: 16	You buy these cars to drive them, not let them sit in your garage. I have a neighbor who has a pickup but refuses to use it as such... he will use his suv with a trailer to haul anything.. what's the point of having a truck ? He has kittens everytime I throw things in the back of mine ! lol. The point is, get out there and enjoy your car ! Don't let it sit ! I know too many people with ten year old Harleys that only have 1k miles on them because they don't want to put too many miles on them, or don't want to get them dirty or some other such sillyness. I know a guy with a Viper who has the same problem, he doesn't want to put too many miles on it, again, why buy it ? My thought is unless you are buying an extremely rare car to store as an investment, drive it and enjoy !! VROOM !!!!!!

07-07-2009, 08:31 PM	#37 (permalink)
GingaBreadMan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York Posts: 313 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6spd Rep Power: 16	I drove 250 miles in my 370z to and from the dealership. I had 2 goto MD 2 pick up the car. The drive back 2 NY was a lot of fun. The seats can begin 2 get a bit uncomfortable after a while. My other car is a Benz so I'm use 2 a relaxed ride. The Z is just so much fun 2 drive. I already have a few paint chips so I just picked up the invisible mask 4 the vehicle. This is a must. I am all about protecting the paint. I already have 6 coats of wax on the car in only 2wks of ownership. Don't take the trip without paint protection of some kind.

07-07-2009, 08:38 PM	#38 (permalink)
imag Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 446 Drives: up the wall Rep Power: 16	I've already done a few road trips. This car is great on the freeway, in my opinion. I hear people on the noise complaints, but it doesn't really bother me. I just love driving the thing.

07-07-2009, 08:54 PM	#40 (permalink)
Togo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: E. Northport, NY Posts: 7,597 Drives: Stuff Rep Power: 657	I'm pretty sure I read it here but for removing bugs from the car, used laundry sheets work great!

07-07-2009, 11:49 PM	#41 (permalink)
MutantChicken Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 40 Drives: 2004 Ram-2007 Harley Rep Power: 16	Don't laugh, but baby wipes also work good for cleaning stuff off your car as well ! My wife accidentally discovered this on a camping trip years ago when we got some pine sap on my truck. : ) We haven't camped in years, and our kids are getting old enough that we won't be using wipes much longer, but we will still buy them..... miracle cleaners !

07-08-2009, 10:31 AM	#45 (permalink)
texmedic Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 192 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 16	Im driving to Corpus for a few days in a week or so, and I'm lookin forward to stretching the Z legs. My girl has a mini S and I thought about taking it cause its a little steroid go cart but I cant resist driving the Z down!