Who drives their 370 hard often?

frost · 09-27-2009, 12:02 PM

Ya know, I still baby the 370. I mean, I give her juice every now and then, but she's still perfect so I feel weird drifting or doing burnouts.

Now, when I get behind the wheel of my 350, I let the crazy flag fly. That thing is full of rock chips, uggo rims, a beatup interior, so I really smash the hell out of that thing.

kannibul · 09-27-2009, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

Ya know, I still baby the 370. I mean, I give her juice every now and then, but she's still perfect so I feel weird drifting or doing burnouts.

Now, when I get behind the wheel of my 350, I let the crazy flag fly. That thing is full of rock chips, uggo rims, a beatup interior, so I really smash the hell out of that thing.

Every time I drive my Z and bring it home, I notice another ding/dent/chip/etch, etc.

Not even got 2K on it yet, and I'm always getting to the point where I wonder if I'll even bother stipping off the stuff the detailers put on, and putting Zaino (that I bought $300 worth of stuff and have yet to use any of) on it.

lol

That, and I'm kinda lazy. I want to get a DA polisher first, and I'd rather use the money that would pay for that, to get more debt polished off.

370zdub · 09-27-2009, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bullitt5897

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<<< Never ever would I track or drive my car hard daily!!!

lol! I'm sure you never would.

370zdub · 09-27-2009, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

Ya know, I still baby the 370. I mean, I give her juice every now and then, but she's still perfect so I feel weird drifting or doing burnouts.

Now, when I get behind the wheel of my 350, I let the crazy flag fly. That thing is full of rock chips, uggo rims, a beatup interior, so I really smash the hell out of that thing.

Frost I have no idea if your being serious or not but you crack me up. The crazy flag fly. That is classic. I'm going to use that line now. thanks

tru_Asiatik · 09-27-2009, 12:46 PM

once in a while lol
regular driving 20-21mpg
w/hard driving 17 mpg lol

frost · 09-27-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zdub

Frost I have no idea if your being serious or not but you crack me up. The crazy flag fly. That is classic. I'm going to use that line now. thanks

Totally serious

Check out my serious face.

Nikon FM · 09-27-2009, 01:10 PM

Everyday I hit higher RPMs governed by the speed limit, and "on ramp" type factors.

I still have a perfect driving record (+20 years of driving) and hopefully I can keep it that way. Most of my over the edge driving is reserved for the track.

import111 · 09-27-2009, 02:26 PM

I drive my Z very hard every day. Life's too short to not have fun.

marcussoori · 09-27-2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zdub

oh no no no, not beat the piss out of the car or break the law. Im saying like getting on the freeway and going to 7k rpm in 2nd then quick shift to 3rd. Things like that. Do any of you guys every get the back end loose going around corners?

Pushing_Tin, I agree there isn't much point in owning a 370z if you are not going to drive it like they designed it to be driven. It doesn't make much of a grocery getter.

I do the same as the OP.

I also must say that the trunk (and passenger seat and rear shelves, if necessary) holds a good amount of groceries!!

JMO

TamZ · 09-27-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zdub

oh no no no, not beat the piss out of the car or break the law. Im saying like getting on the freeway and going to 7k rpm in 2nd then quick shift to 3rd. Things like that. Do any of you guys every get the back end loose going around corners?

Pushing_Tin, I agree there isn't much point in owning a 370z if you are not going to drive it like they designed it to be driven. It doesn't make much of a grocery getter.

Hey now...I love getting groceries in mine

GingaBreadMan · 09-27-2009, 03:59 PM

It hasn't been driven hard unless smoke is coming from the brakes, oil is dripping from the exhaust and the car is screaming UNCLE!!!

sminky63 · 09-27-2009, 04:17 PM

I give her a stomp to merge into expressway traffic, if the need arises (5 grand is the most I've done and that maybe only once)...after the 1200 mile break-in period. Otherwise, I treat my Z pretty kind.

spearfish25 · 09-27-2009, 04:44 PM

It's good for a car to be redlined occasionally to burn off some deposits and get the juices flowing.

RCZ · 09-27-2009, 05:16 PM

I drive the car hard 90% of the times I turn it on.

Chan Chee Hoe · 09-27-2009, 07:21 PM

i have no chance to drive hard here,due to heavy traffic & low speed limits.

09-27-2009, 12:46 PM	#20 (permalink)
tru_Asiatik Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: so cal Posts: 793 Drives: 2009 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 270	once in a while lol regular driving 20-21mpg w/hard driving 17 mpg lol __________________ Stillen G3 CAIStillen CBEBerk's HFCEibach ProkitHotchkis Swaysichiba 15/20mm spacers? Oil coolerStillen PulleyStillen Headers

09-27-2009, 01:10 PM	#22 (permalink)
Nikon FM Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snoqualmie WA Posts: 973 Drives: 03 996TT Porsche Rep Power: 607	Everyday I hit higher RPMs governed by the speed limit, and "on ramp" type factors. I still have a perfect driving record (+20 years of driving) and hopefully I can keep it that way. Most of my over the edge driving is reserved for the track. __________________ Buddy Revell: "One man's sooner is another man's later"

09-27-2009, 03:59 PM	#26 (permalink)
GingaBreadMan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York Posts: 313 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6spd Rep Power: 16	It hasn't been driven hard unless smoke is coming from the brakes, oil is dripping from the exhaust and the car is screaming UNCLE!!! __________________ ClearBra/Debadging/Tinted Head & Taillights Coming Soon:180° Customs Headlights/ISS Forged Spyder 19" 265*305/Swift Springs/STS Rear Mount Turbo

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09-27-2009, 12:02 PM	#16 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	Ya know, I still baby the 370. I mean, I give her juice every now and then, but she's still perfect so I feel weird drifting or doing burnouts. Now, when I get behind the wheel of my 350, I let the crazy flag fly. That thing is full of rock chips, uggo rims, a beatup interior, so I really smash the hell out of that thing.

09-27-2009, 02:26 PM	#23 (permalink)
import111 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 622 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 191	I drive my Z very hard every day. Life's too short to not have fun.

09-27-2009, 04:17 PM	#27 (permalink)
sminky63 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 18 Drives: Base 370Z 7A Rep Power: 16	I give her a stomp to merge into expressway traffic, if the need arises (5 grand is the most I've done and that maybe only once)...after the 1200 mile break-in period. Otherwise, I treat my Z pretty kind.

09-27-2009, 04:44 PM	#28 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	It's good for a car to be redlined occasionally to burn off some deposits and get the juices flowing.

09-27-2009, 05:16 PM	#29 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	I drive the car hard 90% of the times I turn it on.

09-27-2009, 07:21 PM	#30 (permalink)
Chan Chee Hoe Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 861 Drives: 370z,Yellow,7sp A Rep Power: 17	i have no chance to drive hard here,due to heavy traffic & low speed limits.