Driving a New Z home

MistahGurgle · 10-13-2013, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy

A prior thread talked about the cost of professionally repainting a Z being huge, maybe $5,000 or something in that range. Maybe that's what you do for a living. Then a different story.

Yeah, I have also done some reasearch into how much a full repaint would cost, but I am willing to save up for it

I thin i will just change gears as it would be more fun than just letting off the gas. Thanks guys

Dwight Frye · 10-13-2013, 08:29 PM

I drove about 100 miles to a dealer to find the Z that I wanted. It was all freeway on the way home but on a Saturday in SouCal it still took 2 1/2 hours and entailed speeds from a bumper to bumper 5 MPH crawl to speeds around 30-40 for a few miles, and then back to 80-85 MPH which is common on the freeways here. It got a decent range of RPM's that day. One important thing to do: Bring a tire pressure gauge. The dealers jack the PSI up to about 45 pounds on the lot, something about keeping the tires from getting flat spots I seem to recall. I pulled over a few blocks from the dealer before I got on the freeway and let the air out of all 4 tires until they were at 35 PSI. It would not be good to break in the tires on a long drive at high speeds with them grossly overinflated.

SurfDog · 10-13-2013, 08:33 PM

If it is a NISMO check to make sure they took the spring blocks off (shipping thing)

kenchan · 10-13-2013, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MistahGurgle

Hey guys,

If everything pans out right, I will be driving home a 2013 6 speed black 370z

My question is anything i need to do on the drive back. Its going to be about a 2 1/2 hour drive. I have done some searching and most threads point to the idea of not staying at the same speed but changing every 10mins or so. My question is do i need to changes gears between 5th or 6th or just leave it in 6th but change my speed.

i would be more concerned about front end damage from rocks. do you have clearbra? if not, bring some painter's tape and tape it up real nice. front bumper, side mirrors, maybe 1/2 up the hood.

also tires if you dont want to get those dirty.

zefaulter · 10-13-2013, 09:17 PM

^^Agreed.. Get some bra on... Full hood and bumpers

SurfDog · 10-14-2013, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by zefaulter

^^Agreed.. Get some bra on... Full hood and bumpers

I bought mine used with 28k miles, and bumper and hood were a bit beat.

I fixxed hood chips as best I could and put a bra on, and its ... okay, but bumper is pretty nuked. color match, sand down, repaint what a messy time consuming PITA! not to mention you never EXACTLY get the color right, and paint might peel later if not done just right (specially on plastic bumper)

Dude! put a bra on it! (or you could plastidip the whole thing! lol) Hood, a pillars, front of roof, bumper, and mirrors. Trust us you will be glad you did!!!

ps, I track my car quite a bit and other cars are spitting little rubber tire bits and whatnot all the time! Dont even get me started on the "sand" colorado puts down in winter (that lingers halfway through summer) that bra is worth its weight in gold!

Bottomsup · 10-15-2013, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Verda7junior

I would say to leave it in 6th gear but just change your speed.

The break in schedule in the owners manual says:

During the first 1,200 miles follow these recommendations to obtain maximum engine performance and ensure the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle.

Avoid driving for long periods at constant speed, either fast or slow.
Do not run the engine over 4,000 rpm.
Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
Avoid quick starts.
Avoid hard braking as much as possible.

humm i didn't not read this or heed the warning and redlined my car twice the first day i got it. I have been driving at variable speed/revs in stop and go traffic for the first 600 miles which is where I am now.

outside of those two redlines I have taken it to 5 or 6K RPM probably about 10 times. How much should I stress about the issues I may have caused?

what is a quick start?

thanks

Verda7junior · 10-15-2013, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bottomsup

humm i didn't not read this or heed the warning and redlined my car twice the first day i got it. I have been driving at variable speed/revs in stop and go traffic for the first 600 miles which is where I am now.

outside of those two redlines I have taken it to 5 or 6K RPM probably about 10 times. How much should I stress about the issues I may have caused?

what is a quick start?

thanks

No need to stress about it as it does have a 5 year 60,000 mile powertrain warranty. In the short term it may not make any noticable difference. I just trust the manufacturer to tell me the best way to do the break in considering that if the engine doesn't last or burns oil, then it will cost them money to replace it. A quick start just means stomping on the gas to take off fast.

/Angelo350Z/ · 10-16-2013, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verda7junior

I would say to leave it in 6th gear but just change your speed.

The break in schedule in the owners manual says:

During the first 1,200 miles follow these recommendations to obtain maximum engine performance and ensure the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle.

Avoid driving for long periods at constant speed, either fast or slow.
Do not run the engine over 4,000 rpm.
Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
Avoid quick starts.
Avoid hard braking as much as possible.

This. Personally, I would also mask the front bumper, 1/4 of the hood and fenders, and the quarter panel and fender edges. Even if you're not worried about paint chips, at least your new Z is somewhat protected.

MistahGurgle · 10-16-2013, 06:09 PM

Well i bought her home yesterday. Didn't get any chips or scratches just lots of bugs. Now its time for me to learn to drive stick. As I was pulling out of the dealers lot i stalled it 3 times

Needless to say there were many eyes on me

I also made a thread in the new owners section.

Mt Tam I am · 10-16-2013, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MistahGurgle

Well i bought her home yesterday. Didn't get any chips or scratches just lots of bugs. Now its time for me to learn to drive stick. As I was pulling out of the dealers lot i stalled it 3 times

Needless to say there were many eyes on me

I also made a thread in the new owners section.

Our clutches leave something to be desired. It is a numb feeling without the helper spring being replaced. Although I bought a set I never installed them as the clutch is not that hard to learn as is as it turns out.

Congratulations on the purchase of such a fine automobile.

/Angelo350Z/ · 10-16-2013, 06:35 PM

Coming from a 350Z, I never really had a problem with the 370Z clutch, clutch feel, engagement point, etc. I actually prefer it over my cousin's S2K. I don't know, maybe I just got used to the Z transmissions.

tnav · 10-17-2013, 12:49 AM

Car sits high in the front, I would be careful when parking, the nose and the sides, and also turning .... it's hard to see at times, also the side mirrors are massive, blocks the view, so careful when you come to a stop to turn right, at times you will not see people crossing. Other than that, it's a sick car, I just bought my 2012 Touring/Sport, love the thing!

zefaulter · 10-26-2013, 12:08 AM

Congrats! Don't worry about stalling lol you'll stall here and there for another couple of weeks... I don't stall anymore but I have noobish rough shifting once in a while hahaha!

10-13-2013, 08:33 PM	#18 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,796 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15749	If it is a NISMO check to make sure they took the spring blocks off (shipping thing) __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

10-16-2013, 06:09 PM	#25 (permalink)
MistahGurgle Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 24 Drives: 2013 M6 Black 370z Rep Power: 12	Well i bought her home yesterday. Didn't get any chips or scratches just lots of bugs. Now its time for me to learn to drive stick. As I was pulling out of the dealers lot i stalled it 3 times Needless to say there were many eyes on me I also made a thread in the new owners section. __________________ Gurgle\| FI CBE and HFC has been ordered\|

10-16-2013, 06:35 PM	#27 (permalink)
/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3660	Coming from a 350Z, I never really had a problem with the 370Z clutch, clutch feel, engagement point, etc. I actually prefer it over my cousin's S2K. I don't know, maybe I just got used to the Z transmissions. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

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10-13-2013, 08:29 PM	#17 (permalink)
Dwight Frye Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Occupied California Posts: 423 Drives: '09 Tour/Sport/6MT Rep Power: 16	I drove about 100 miles to a dealer to find the Z that I wanted. It was all freeway on the way home but on a Saturday in SouCal it still took 2 1/2 hours and entailed speeds from a bumper to bumper 5 MPH crawl to speeds around 30-40 for a few miles, and then back to 80-85 MPH which is common on the freeways here. It got a decent range of RPM's that day. One important thing to do: Bring a tire pressure gauge. The dealers jack the PSI up to about 45 pounds on the lot, something about keeping the tires from getting flat spots I seem to recall. I pulled over a few blocks from the dealer before I got on the freeway and let the air out of all 4 tires until they were at 35 PSI. It would not be good to break in the tires on a long drive at high speeds with them grossly overinflated.

10-13-2013, 09:17 PM	#20 (permalink)
zefaulter A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,983 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 27	^^Agreed.. Get some bra on... Full hood and bumpers

10-17-2013, 12:49 AM	#28 (permalink)
tnav Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 316 Drives: 2012 370z Silver 6sp Rep Power: 12	Car sits high in the front, I would be careful when parking, the nose and the sides, and also turning .... it's hard to see at times, also the side mirrors are massive, blocks the view, so careful when you come to a stop to turn right, at times you will not see people crossing. Other than that, it's a sick car, I just bought my 2012 Touring/Sport, love the thing!

10-26-2013, 12:08 AM	#29 (permalink)
zefaulter A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,983 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 27	Congrats! Don't worry about stalling lol you'll stall here and there for another couple of weeks... I don't stall anymore but I have noobish rough shifting once in a while hahaha!