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Q: Would you take a Z on a trip?

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

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Old 06-17-2009, 12:25 AM   #31 (permalink)
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agreed..and they are meant to stretch their legs not be stuck in bumper to bumper.
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Old 06-17-2009, 03:55 PM   #32 (permalink)
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Old 06-17-2009, 04:15 PM   #33 (permalink)
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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


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Old 07-07-2009, 01:44 PM   #34 (permalink)
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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 !!

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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.
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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.....
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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.
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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.
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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.
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I'm pretty sure I read it here but for removing bugs from the car, used laundry sheets work great!
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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 !
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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 !
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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.
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As A Civic Owner I can. only say.... SAVE THE Z and take the Civic.
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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!
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