Do you own a 40th Anniversary? Join the club!

willriordan · 11-12-2014, 02:39 PM

willriordan 2010 40th (Philadelphia, PA)

ZeuceCoupe · 11-16-2014, 12:01 PM

I've driven a '92 Viper several times and loved it...one of my friends' family is incredibly wealthy and they actually just bought a Gallardo but I'll probably never have the opportunity as it's down in Florida and I'm up in Ohio.

I loved the Viper so much because it was a PURE sports car...you drive it, it doesn't do anything to help. I hadn't driven a Z until I test drove mine, and while it's not the unbridled beast that the Viper was, it has a genuine feeling of purity. It's rough and tumble compared to other recent sports cars I've driven.

I drove a Porsche Cayman S with the PDK and yeah, very nice, but it felt soulless...the Z (Lana is her name) has a personality...I consider her a pure sports car and am genuinely worried she and her kind are a dying breed.

ZeuceCoupe · 11-16-2014, 12:43 PM

So due to recently moving in with my girlfriend, my time and funds have shifted significantly, but I s'pose this is my list currently in terms of priority:

1. Brake upgrade - still searching for the right pads, but I found this set of rears on Amazon for $5.87 free 2 day shipping (not sure how they stack up, but couldn't pass up the price)...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Not sure why they're like $13 now...just ordered them yesterday

2. Tires - I currently have General G-MAX AS-03 set but the former owner curbed the fronts pretty hard and actually took a nice 50 cent piece size chunk of rubber out of the side (checked with several tire experts and they assured me it's safe.)

Not a terrible tire, but I can feel where they like to lose grip so I can't corner as aggresively as I would like and they do lose traction at points where a dedicated road tire wouldn't under acceleration. I can make them dance quite a bit, though, which is pretty fun.

3. Exhaust - the slight performance bump would be very welcomed, but I simply cannot stand the lack of engine note...I need some music.

4. CAI - I've built CAI's for my other two vehicles ('09 Wrangler and '91 S-10 which I just put 65K original miles on and my girlfriend's 2005 Hyundai Accent *lolz* but it actually provided a lot more than I anticipated)

5. Who knows...it'll be forced induction...but that's a ways away

firulice · 12-01-2014, 10:11 PM

Just bought a 40th! Build number 40

ZeuceCoupe · 12-03-2014, 01:05 PM

^^^^40 for 40^^^^

ZeuceCoupe · 12-03-2014, 10:35 PM

BTW guys, officially add me to the list... #216 - ZeuceCoupe's "Lana"

Houston Z33 · 12-18-2014, 04:39 AM

If all goes well, I'll be picking up #537 on Christmas Eve.

ZeuceCoupe · 12-23-2014, 08:19 AM

Luciano, I hear ya entirely...I still flip-flop...for sure doing an exhaust swap when I finally garage her for winter (it's a high of like 50 something degrees here today in Cincinnati...usually it's between 10 and -10 with the earth iced over, so I've been able to play with her a bit before the Snow Miser arrives.) While I'm still (very slowly) getting through my body work on bumpers/fenders....I am considering carbon fibre hood/bumpers...no paint...just the weave. Also might stiffen her up a bit, and definitely brake upgrade/appropriate tires before next summer.

Also, I switched to Mobil 1 0W-40 and have been blown away by the results, whereas I was originally considering a Royal Purple or Redline...couldn't be more pleased with my temps and the motor loves it

ZeuceCoupe · 12-23-2014, 05:27 PM

Fingers Crossed, Houston

Jinx101 · 03-13-2015, 07:59 PM

Just bought her today. #17

onzedge · 03-14-2015, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jinx101

Just bought her today. #17

firulice · 03-14-2015, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jinx101

Just bought her today. #17

Welcome!

Luciano13 · 03-22-2015, 02:04 PM

haven't check in her for some time now.........
Glad to see the list is growing with more 40th coming out of the woods

Houston Z33 · 12-28-2014, 07:20 AM

I am now the proud owner of #524/1000 (it's not #537, I read the VIN wrong)

How do I find the exact build date?

Zoren 370 · 12-28-2014, 08:05 AM

There is a label sticker at the drivers side at the upper midframe next to your illuminated side kick plates.

12-01-2014, 10:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
firulice Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: utah Posts: 277 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 1106	Just bought a 40th! Build number 40 onzedge, Luciano13 and ZeuceCoupe like this.

12-03-2014, 10:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
ZeuceCoupe Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Great Midwest Posts: 45 Drives: 2010 370Z 40th Rep Power: 11	BTW guys, officially add me to the list... #216 - ZeuceCoupe's "Lana" firulice likes this.

12-18-2014, 04:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
Houston Z33 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 57 Drives: Z34, 40th Anniv #524 Rep Power: 3369	If all goes well, I'll be picking up #537 on Christmas Eve. onzedge, ZeuceCoupe and firulice like this.

12-23-2014, 08:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
ZeuceCoupe Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Great Midwest Posts: 45 Drives: 2010 370Z 40th Rep Power: 11	Luciano, I hear ya entirely...I still flip-flop...for sure doing an exhaust swap when I finally garage her for winter (it's a high of like 50 something degrees here today in Cincinnati...usually it's between 10 and -10 with the earth iced over, so I've been able to play with her a bit before the Snow Miser arrives.) While I'm still (very slowly) getting through my body work on bumpers/fenders....I am considering carbon fibre hood/bumpers...no paint...just the weave. Also might stiffen her up a bit, and definitely brake upgrade/appropriate tires before next summer. Also, I switched to Mobil 1 0W-40 and have been blown away by the results, whereas I was originally considering a Royal Purple or Redline...couldn't be more pleased with my temps and the motor loves it Luciano13 likes this. Last edited by ZeuceCoupe; 12-23-2014 at 08:27 AM.

03-13-2015, 07:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jinx101 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Maryland Posts: 55 Drives: 10 40th 370Z #17 Rep Power: 11	Just bought her today. #17 onzedge, Luciano13 and T.lynch like this.

11-12-2014, 02:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
willriordan Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Philadelphia PA Posts: 9 Drives: 2010 370Z 40th Anniv Rep Power: 14	willriordan 2010 40th (Philadelphia, PA)

11-16-2014, 12:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
ZeuceCoupe Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Great Midwest Posts: 45 Drives: 2010 370Z 40th Rep Power: 11	I've driven a '92 Viper several times and loved it...one of my friends' family is incredibly wealthy and they actually just bought a Gallardo but I'll probably never have the opportunity as it's down in Florida and I'm up in Ohio. I loved the Viper so much because it was a PURE sports car...you drive it, it doesn't do anything to help. I hadn't driven a Z until I test drove mine, and while it's not the unbridled beast that the Viper was, it has a genuine feeling of purity. It's rough and tumble compared to other recent sports cars I've driven. I drove a Porsche Cayman S with the PDK and yeah, very nice, but it felt soulless...the Z (Lana is her name) has a personality...I consider her a pure sports car and am genuinely worried she and her kind are a dying breed.

11-16-2014, 12:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
ZeuceCoupe Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Great Midwest Posts: 45 Drives: 2010 370Z 40th Rep Power: 11	So due to recently moving in with my girlfriend, my time and funds have shifted significantly, but I s'pose this is my list currently in terms of priority: 1. Brake upgrade - still searching for the right pads, but I found this set of rears on Amazon for $5.87 free 2 day shipping (not sure how they stack up, but couldn't pass up the price)... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Not sure why they're like $13 now...just ordered them yesterday 2. Tires - I currently have General G-MAX AS-03 set but the former owner curbed the fronts pretty hard and actually took a nice 50 cent piece size chunk of rubber out of the side (checked with several tire experts and they assured me it's safe.) Not a terrible tire, but I can feel where they like to lose grip so I can't corner as aggresively as I would like and they do lose traction at points where a dedicated road tire wouldn't under acceleration. I can make them dance quite a bit, though, which is pretty fun. 3. Exhaust - the slight performance bump would be very welcomed, but I simply cannot stand the lack of engine note...I need some music. 4. CAI - I've built CAI's for my other two vehicles ('09 Wrangler and '91 S-10 which I just put 65K original miles on and my girlfriend's 2005 Hyundai Accent lolz but it actually provided a lot more than I anticipated) 5. Who knows...it'll be forced induction...but that's a ways away

12-03-2014, 01:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
ZeuceCoupe Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Great Midwest Posts: 45 Drives: 2010 370Z 40th Rep Power: 11	^^^^40 for 40^^^^

12-23-2014, 05:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
ZeuceCoupe Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Great Midwest Posts: 45 Drives: 2010 370Z 40th Rep Power: 11	Fingers Crossed, Houston

03-22-2015, 02:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
Luciano13 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 2,130 Drives: 2016 Solid Redz Rep Power: 246	haven't check in her for some time now......... Glad to see the list is growing with more 40th coming out of the woods __________________ http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...lid-red-z.html

12-28-2014, 07:20 AM	#14 (permalink)
Houston Z33 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 57 Drives: Z34, 40th Anniv #524 Rep Power: 3369	I am now the proud owner of #524/1000 (it's not #537, I read the VIN wrong) How do I find the exact build date? onzedge likes this.

12-28-2014, 08:05 AM	#15 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913654	There is a label sticker at the drivers side at the upper midframe next to your illuminated side kick plates.

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