370Z, A4, or BRZ

JARblue · 06-05-2013, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

so is this a MT or AT you bought?

he said he liked the paddle shifters so I assume the 7AT

RollTideZ30 · 06-05-2013, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

so is this a MT or AT you bought?

Sorry, just updated the info under my name. It is a 7AT. I know some frown upon the 7AT, but I love mine. It fits me better. I like to just cruise but then if I want to turn it up I can put it in bump shift mode, use the paddle shifters, and go at it.

red6spd · 06-05-2013, 06:05 PM

Nice choice. Good luck with it.

RollTideZ30 · 06-05-2013, 06:12 PM

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.

JungleZ · 06-05-2013, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RollTideZ30

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.

Some must know things

Change your headunit and speakers ASAP
Ride the piss out of the stock tires and buy Michelin pilot super sports or Bridgestone re11.
Get some swift springs
Also get a clear bra to protect the crappy paint
Stock exhaust is embarrassingly quiet , get a aftermarket cbe for a better sports car feel
Good choice on the auto! Congrats

my2004Z · 06-05-2013, 06:56 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, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RollTideZ30

...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, 11:07 PM

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

RollTideZ30 · 06-08-2013, 11:08 PM

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

Zoren 370 · 06-08-2013, 11:51 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.

shadoquad · 06-09-2013, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by RollTideZ30

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

LakeShow · 06-09-2013, 12:04 AM

Should've gone for an Audi S4 hehe

....jk. Congrats on the ride, looks great!! Enjoy it mate!

sunkist350z · 06-09-2013, 12:30 AM

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

Tigger · 06-09-2013, 02:22 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, 03:56 AM

Congrats!! Oh and good color choice!

06-05-2013, 06:05 PM	#78 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	Nice choice. Good luck with it. RollTideZ30 likes this. __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

06-05-2013, 06:56 PM	#81 (permalink)
my2004Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Mexico, USA Posts: 285 Drives: 09' 370Z w/Sport 7AT Rep Power: 37	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). RollTideZ30 likes this.

06-08-2013, 11:07 PM	#83 (permalink)
RollTideZ30 Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 14 Drives: '11 370 SR 7AT T+S Rep Power: 12	Here are pics of my Z. Couldn't be happier with her Drex, Zoren 370 and Tigger like this.

06-08-2013, 11:08 PM	#84 (permalink)
RollTideZ30 Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 14 Drives: '11 370 SR 7AT T+S Rep Power: 12	BTW those were taken with my Droid Razr M. Also another good life choice haha kenchan likes this.

06-09-2013, 12:04 AM	#87 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	Should've gone for an Audi S4 hehe ....jk. Congrats on the ride, looks great!! Enjoy it mate! RollTideZ30 likes this. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

06-05-2013, 06:12 PM	#79 (permalink)
RollTideZ30 Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 14 Drives: '11 370 SR 7AT T+S Rep Power: 12	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.

06-08-2013, 11:51 PM	#85 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	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.

06-09-2013, 12:30 AM	#88 (permalink)
sunkist350z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Z-land Posts: 1,009 Drives: 2012 370z sport 6-sp Rep Power: 55341	Congrats on making the best choice, great thread just read the whole thing lol RollTideZ30 likes this.

06-09-2013, 02:22 AM	#89 (permalink)
Tigger A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NM Posts: 8,063 Drives: Awedeeeeee Rep Power: 602	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! RollTideZ30 likes this.

06-09-2013, 03:56 AM	#90 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	Congrats!! Oh and good color choice! RollTideZ30 likes this. __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"