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Old 01-09-2014, 12:05 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Post your dumb questions to get answered here.
You know all those beaten dead horse questions? Well in this thread we can beat that bitch again.


Need to ask what type of oil to use? Too lazy to Google that we all use different stuff, we can help you be indecisive.

Wondering who makes stock wheels but you don't want to put your glasses on? Ask us.

Wonder what type of bulbs the turn signals are but you don't want to look it up? We've got an answer!



Honestly, I have been a guy who gives the standard "search feature" reply, but instead of doing that, let's make a thread dedicated to the simple questions, or questions that are easy to answer.
BUT reply with only useful info. (That means you too Kenchan )
Okay guys, this is a serious thread. So please keep all the jokes to the other thread. Thanks Andrew for the great idea helping out newbies.
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Okay guys, this is a serious thread. So please keep all the jokes to the other thread. Thanks Andrew for the great idea helping out newbies.
And what BS is this??? MY thread
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And what BS is this??? MY thread
This is YOUR thread. I open this thread just hope it will server your original purpose.
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Is automatic or manual the better choice?
Depends what you want to do. The auto is faster, faster at shifting too. If you want to go forced induction it cannot hold the same power as a manual, and if you want it to hold the same power the upgrades will cost MUCH, MUCH more. Also, there is more you can do with a manual to make the car faster, lightweight flywheel, upgraded clutch, etc. The manual has a huge issue of the CSC going out though, so keep that in mind.

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What's the fastest color?
White, because Mike (bullitttt) has 1000WHP+ and his car is white

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Is there a web forum on the internets that is for the 370z?
Yes, you're on it. There are others for members in Australia, but I don't know why you'd use it

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Is it OK to drive my 370Z with summer tires when it is 10 below zero?
You CAN, but it is not safe and not recommended

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Are dress wingtips a good choice for driving shoes?
I don't see why not, but you will not have as much articulation with them

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I have 5 bucks and am horrible with DIY; what mods should I do? Body kit or TT?
You should go to Harbor Freight, buy a non-marring pry tool set like this one:
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I accidentally filled my tank with diesel. Is that bad?
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I just bought a 370z. How can I tell if it's a base, sport touring,or Nismo?
Body kit and brakes are dead giveaways. (There are more, I am just stating the REALLY obvious)
Base will not have a spoiler, 18" wheels, and ghetto looking calipers.
Sport will have a small spoiler on the hatch, 19" wheels and big calipers that often times say "Nissan" on them
The Nismo will have reddish cloth seats, red stitching throughout the cabin, different 19" wheels, the same brakes as the sport, and a big spoiler on the hatch

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GaleForce is not his real name, right?
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When is the new Z coming out??
Some time between now and 2020. Odds are within a few years though.
No one outside Nissan really knows. We can all speculate.

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what is a 370Z?
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Is there a diy to add rear seats?
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Is it safe to drive with VDC off?
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Are Miata doors really better than 370Z doors?
Most likely not. Depends the year of the Miata. If it is an older Miata, I am sure the 370Z's door are better because safety restrictions have improved over the years; If it is a newer one, its a toss up, you would have to consult the cars' engineers or side impact safety data

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I read the first page. This thread is out of control. Only Andrew can come up with this entertaining chit.
It was meant to be serious... Kinda sucks having to answer all of these.

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Will running 500whp TT forced induction shorten the life of my engine? And if I blow the engine should I sue Nissan?
Yes, any extra strain on the motor will shorten the life. If you build it for 500WHP but never use it then maybe not.
No, but you can try. The car was not designed for the extra load and you voided the warranty by modifing the drivetrain so much

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I like cars with numbers and letters in their names: should I get an A4, a 328XI, an CLA250, an IS350, a FT-86, a SRT8, a Z06, a GT40, a F40, a LP640, a MC12, a DMC-12, or a 370Z?
Get these: IS350, GT40, F40, DMC-12

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Will the 370Z become a classic?
Maybe, with the amount of die hard Nissan and Z enthusiasts, there will most likely be a cult following for the car much like the 240Z

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Is it a Porsche or is it a Nissan?
Nissan, says it on the bumpers and engine bay and sticker on the door

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Im 17 and my daddy bought me a Z and is twin turboing it for me, could anything go wrong??
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What's the best exhaust to buy?
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If I let my fuel tank empty out to to the last dot and turn right really fast, will the Z go into fuel starvation? Why doesn't Nissan do something about that....!? Stupid Nissan Engineers!
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Why doesn't my V-6 have as much power as a V-8? Stupid Nissan Engineers!
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I bought a 370Z but really think the BRZ / FRS / Genesis is a better car. Did I make the right choice? Stupid Nissan Engineers!
No, go buy one of those. They are cheaper, so your 370Z should cover the cost of one. You're the stupid one here

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How to make my car slower?
Longer gear ratios in your diff. Especially since you have so much power.

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How much horse power does a grounding kit give me?
If you're talking about on the 370Z. None, the car is already properly grounded.

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Why can't we all just get along?
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Should I lease or finance my Z?
Up to what you can afford and if you want to keep the car for more than a lease term.

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What's faster: a 370Z or 3 370Zs?
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Which dealer sells 370Zs?
For a new 370Z, a Nissan dealer, for a used one... Many, depends what part of the world you are in

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On a scale of Colonial Williamsburg to Chris Brown, how much do you hate the 5.0 'Stang?
... Nothing against either actually... I mean I wouldn't hit a woman, but the guy makes some ok music... Sooooooo...
I like the 5.0, but I dislioke the cheapness of the interior
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Should I buy a 370Z or a chevi cockfest?
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What oil should I use vegetable or canola?
Canola oil, it lowers your bad cholesterol and raises your good cholesterol
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Canola oil, it lowers your bad cholesterol and raises your good cholesterol
But make sure its organic. A lot of processing of the rape seed to get it to normal canola oil. I'd still use olive oil though since the rape seed needed a lot of selective breading (not genetic engineering which is even worse) over the years to get away from the poisonous acid it used to produce.
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But make sure its organic. A lot of processing of the rape seed to get it to normal canola oil. I'd still use olive oil though since the rape seed needed a lot of selective breading (not genetic engineering which is even worse) over the years to get away from the poisonous acid it used to produce.
I was going to say this, but yeahhh... And Olive oil isn't good for cooking because it burns very easily, and anything burnt isn't good. Grape seed oil is my personal choice

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