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First 3 things you do once you get in your Z?

1) Clutch/Push start 2) Wallet in door pocket, phone in center cubby 3) After coolant has reached operating temp (70F) and idle oil pressure is below 30psi, into reverse and

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Old 05-18-2013, 02:23 AM   #46 (permalink)
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1) Clutch/Push start
2) Wallet in door pocket, phone in center cubby
3) After coolant has reached operating temp (70F) and idle oil pressure is below 30psi, into reverse and go
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Old 05-18-2013, 02:36 AM   #47 (permalink)
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For the few times I drive my car, this is what I do.

-Start the car
-Belt on
-Connect iPhone
-VDC off as I roll away
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Old 05-18-2013, 03:30 AM   #48 (permalink)
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  1. Seat belt and start her at the same time
  2. Shift to reverse
  3. Back up at sharp angle and hear the scraping metal from my lip
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Old 05-18-2013, 03:37 AM   #49 (permalink)
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I think the start button is obvious so I won't count that.
1- vdc off
2- seatbelt on
3- turn up the radio as I drive away
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1) Harness belt (gotta find sweet spot seating position).
2) Remove Quick Lock and insert Nardi steering wheel.
3) Connect my Nokia Lumia 920 and let ad-free Pandora stream avicii!
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Old 05-18-2013, 09:30 AM   #51 (permalink)
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I dont understand why anyone would turn the VDC off..Isn't that removing a safety feature?
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Old 05-18-2013, 09:33 AM   #52 (permalink)
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-clutch/start
-VDC off
-seatbelt
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Old 05-18-2013, 09:41 AM   #53 (permalink)
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1. Watch the girl passanger open her door
2. Get in behind her
3. Nail her
Done
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I dont understand why anyone would turn the VDC off..Isn't that removing a safety feature?
some people might call it a "nanny"
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some people might call it a "nanny"
You mean like rear view mirrors and seat belts?
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1. start car
2. stall car
3. start car
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You mean like rear view mirrors and seat belts?
No. Not at all like that

Neither of those items you name interfere with the manner in which I wish to drive my car sometimes. VDC does
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Walk around inspect for new scratches, if none
Clutch in, ignition ON, VDC off, if all ok
Hand brake down, rpm near 1k, 1st gear am oouuttaa
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No. Not at all like that

Neither of those items you name interfere with the manner in which I wish to drive my car sometimes. VDC does
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1. start car
2. stall car
3. start car
Until you get your e370 it would be

1. start car
2. rev to red line
3. turn off the car and do it all over from step 1. again.
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