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my2004Z 06-05-2013 05:56 PM

Welcome to the Z community! Good choice with the 7AT as it will continue to impress you and quite frankly is faster than the MT albeit with a different experience. I'm not sure what's going on with some of these guys issues as all I have ever had to do to my '09 Z is pull a fuse for the steering lock even though it was working fine (pulled it just in case).

Tigger 06-05-2013 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RollTideZ30 (Post 2349410)
...I know I said I didn't like the looks as much but man has my opinion changed. I think this is by far the most beautiful car there is and so glad I did my research cause this car fits me great.

This was the one thing that kept me from buying the 370 years ago. The front end. I hate it to this day. That is why it is no longer there. Ever since it disappeared I've been happy. Cool thing about cars, find what you lie and if there is something that is not quite right then research and see what it would take to change it. My fascia was replaced within a month of purchase.

Anyway, congrats and welcome!

RollTideZ30 06-08-2013 10:07 PM

Here are pics of my Z. Couldn't be happier with her :tup:

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/...psdafd8995.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/...psa402afe1.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/...psb1460869.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/...ps905019ea.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0cafe482.jpg

RollTideZ30 06-08-2013 10:08 PM

BTW those were taken with my Droid Razr M. Also another good life choice haha

Zoren 370 06-08-2013 10:51 PM

Congratulations for choosing the Z. I bet you'll never regret getting the Z but if you did otherwise and got a BRZ, you'll be spring chicken forever.:tup:

shadoquad 06-08-2013 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RollTideZ30 (Post 2349624)
BTW what are some quick must knows about the Z. After searching, the top things I see are fuel starvation (I'll try not to let my gas get below 4-5 dots) and the steering lock thing. I admitted in my OP that, while I am learning, I don't know a whole lot about cars so I'm just hoping that since it is an '11 the previous owner took advantage of the recall.

Here are some quick notes

Fuel starve is a condition of letting the fuel dip below 3/4 tank and really pushing the limits in hard driving. Unless you're going to be caning it around a long right-hand sweeping turn, you shouldn't experience this often.

Oil cooling - if you plan to track or plan to drive hard on hot days, you should look into buying an aftermarket oil cooler. Otherwise, the temperatures may reach 250, 260, and your car will go into a limp mode. Coolers solve this, and you can either get a thermostatic plate or block off mechanism for winter.

Braking - if you plan to track, you will want to upgrade the brake fluid to something with a higher tolerance, something like Motul 660, and you'll want different brake pads. If you don't plan to track and plan to just drive conservatively, this is probably not an issue.

Just a couple of quick hitters, enjoy your sweet new ride :tup:

LakeShow 06-08-2013 11:04 PM

Should've gone for an Audi S4 hehe :p....jk. Congrats on the ride, looks great!! Enjoy it mate! :tup:

sunkist350z 06-08-2013 11:30 PM

Congrats on making the best choice, great thread just read the whole thing lol

Tigger 06-09-2013 01:22 AM

I think the Z is amazing in red. Would have gotten it in red myself but every red car I've had prior came with some sort of bad luck. :( lol! Enjoy it!

Wonka2581 06-09-2013 02:56 AM

Congrats!! Oh and good color choice!

Mt Tam I am 06-09-2013 10:06 AM

Originally when the OP said he did not like the looks as much, I had nothing to say back. What's the point?

Now with: I'm in love with my Z. I know I said I didn't like the looks as much but man has my opinion changed. I think this is by far the most beautiful car there is and so glad I did my research cause this car fits me great.


Now we are on the same page together.

Good choice.

Elan 06-09-2013 10:43 AM

Congrats on the choice! Glad you decided to get the Z and in red. The ONLY problem is your username! ;) But seriously, you will love it the more you drive it.

War Eagle!

RollTideZ30 06-09-2013 02:08 PM

My problem now seems to be going the speed limit. When I'm doing the speed limit it feels like I'm crawling! I haven't gotten a speeding ticket yet but it feels like it is only a matter of time. Anyone else share this problem? I'm pretty sure the Z isn't made to go the speed limit haha

370zGatorman 06-09-2013 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Elan (Post 2355221)
Congrats on the choice! Glad you decided to get the Z and in red. The ONLY problem is your username! ;) But seriously, you will love it the more you drive it.

War Eagle!

Yeah, definitely change that username ;) But seriously, congrats on the Z!

Elan 06-10-2013 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by RollTideZ30 (Post 2355427)
My problem now seems to be going the speed limit. When I'm doing the speed limit it feels like I'm crawling! I haven't gotten a speeding ticket yet but it feels like it is only a matter of time. Anyone else share this problem? I'm pretty sure the Z isn't made to go the speed limit haha

I feel the same way...also the arrest-me-red color that we chose doesn't seem to help. I know exactly who the 5-0 is looking at when coming down the road.

GSS138 06-10-2013 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by RollTideZ30 (Post 2319072)
Thank you all for your input! I know this seems jackass to ask this question here, but I found a site for all three of these cars and this one has gathered the most replies and most useful information so I thank you.

As for the looks comment, don't be offended!!! I really like the looks of the 370, but slightly like the looks of the other cars just a little more, but not enough to count out the 370.

The 370z guys are smarter than the guys in those other forums. That fact should guide your decision.


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