FINALLY! (Youngest 370z Owner?)

nogoodname · 02-13-2009, 09:20 PM

^^ don't tell me a 16 yr old bought a Gt-R............

NIZMOZ · 02-13-2009, 09:25 PM

haha X2..

azn370z · 02-13-2009, 10:35 PM

oh oh I think in 3 months there will be a I lost control of my z and totaled it post
jk.

CSXJoe · 02-13-2009, 10:47 PM

Congrats. Im 18 and i just orderd mine. Been saving my money sence i was 14 so i could buy a car when i was 18. Payed off already

Fahlin Cho · 02-13-2009, 10:57 PM

Wish I was still young and living at home that's how I afforded to get my 93 RX-7.

capo190 · 02-13-2009, 11:49 PM

Thanks guys and I appreciate the comments.

I totally agree with the "not treating every light like a track" mentality. SO many kids have that mentality these days. Everyone tries to show off their cars and tries to see how fast they can hit on the highway and ****. I don't need to show off with my car, baby.....i already kno it can smoke anyones

except for the many 2009 M3's that kids at my HS own. Ridiculous ****. Atleast I put in hard work for my car. But giving $70k+ cars to 17 year olds without makin them pay? **** I was I had THAT kinda money.

II'm not a racer and I fear the road. Which is a good thing, because the minute you don't fear the road is when you get careless and get into an accident

Also, high def videos/pictures will be available as soon as the car gets in my driveway. So let me know what type of video shots you'd like to see so I can get em ready for you.

MightyBobo · 02-21-2009, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capo190

I don't need to show off with my car, baby.....i already kno it can smoke anyones

except for the many 2009 M3's that kids at my HS own. Ridiculous ****.

You'll be in for a disappointment if you decide to have a run in with any cam-swapped LSX-based car, then heh...

$1000 to have a 400+ WHP F-body/almost 500 WHP C6 Corvette is no joke. And the mere fact you can get a low-miles Z51 Corvette used for the same price as a new 370Z is somewhat sobering since it outperforms it in just about every manner in stock form...

But, hey, I'm that guy selling his stupid fast, loud, obnoxious F-body and getting a 370Z so I can track the ever-living **** out of it...why not get a C6 you ask? Meh, want to try something different. Nothing more, really.

Just saying

chubbs · 02-14-2009, 02:54 AM

Congratulations Capo - It's a wonderful feeling, isn't it? I'll never forget the day my - $hit, I forgot - but at my age that's normal.

Oh yes, I remember - the day I managed to get to the dealership to see my beautiful black 350z arrive on the back of a truck, still in its protective plastic wrap. Did you manage to see yours all wrapped up?

As for age, it's not age that matters, it's personality. You're either stupid or you're not. I know really cool young people and really stupid old ones. Having said that, as someone who cycles quite a lot, I know that it's young males who generally appear to be the most dangerous drivers. I get the feeling that you're not one of them though.

I have no idea how much experience you have with RWD sports cars, but if you're new to them I have just one helpful tip - be very gentle/progressive with your accelerator foot - if you're brutal with it, you'll lose the back end of the car when you don't want to, even if you're going slowly - especially in the wet.

Am I rambling again? Oh well, it's the privilege we old folks have.

As for the poor M3 owners - they NEED to show off, just to prove they're not driving any old boring saloon car. Whereas you already got the look! Which reminds me...

capo190 · 02-14-2009, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chubbs

I have no idea how much experience you have with RWD sports cars, but if you're new to them I have just one helpful tip - be very gentle/progressive with your accelerator foot - if you're brutal with it, you'll lose the back end of the car when you don't want to, even if you're going slowly - especially in the wet.

Yeah it's gunna be hard getting used to the Z. I been driving my mom's Jeep commander for a year now since I've had my permit. When I test drove the 370 it was so weird getting into such a tiny car. Plus I don't think I've ever driven a RWD car. It'll take a while...

zero · 02-14-2009, 10:24 AM

Congratulations! Becareful with your right foot. It's RWD car so pay more attention on driving when the road conditions are bad.

CSXJoe · 02-14-2009, 11:49 AM

Ive been driving a tahoe and a pt cruiser so its gonna be a BIG change for me lol.

02-14-2009, 03:54 PM

Here we go....

RCZ · 02-16-2009, 12:46 AM

Just some advice capo.. If you are ever in a situation where you are wondering whether you should or you shouldn't do something, the right answer is don't do it. If you think you are going too fast, you are. Don't ever try "something new" on the street. Don't try to impress your buddies. This is NOT a good first sports car at such a young age... Its tail happy and powerful enough to get you into trouble real quick... Leave that VDC switch alone please...

Also, since you are so young..you can use that to convince your parents to let you take a high performance driving course. Just tell them you want to take it to feel more comfortable. They will probably go with it and you will have a blast. I guarantee that. They teach you how to drift without losing control and other fun stuff. Its one of the most fun things I did with my old car.

Oh yeah, really enjoy the car!!

chubbs · 02-16-2009, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCZ

Leave that VDC switch alone please...

That's good advice to someone who is new to Z's. I didn't start turning VDC/ESP off on my 350z until I really knew the car well ...Now I turn it off every time I get into the car, except in really dodgy conditions.

However, nobody should use VDC as a substitute for good driving - it can do funny things to your control of the car (like try to take it out of your hands!).

Crash · 02-16-2009, 01:52 AM

^^^^ Hey! That's the best advice I've ever seen on the internet!

+1 Rep.

02-13-2009, 09:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
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02-13-2009, 10:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
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02-14-2009, 02:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
chubbs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Zeeland Posts: 1,046 Drives: 2016 370z Auto-Grey Rep Power: 7588	Congratulations Capo - It's a wonderful feeling, isn't it? I'll never forget the day my - $hit, I forgot - but at my age that's normal. Oh yes, I remember - the day I managed to get to the dealership to see my beautiful black 350z arrive on the back of a truck, still in its protective plastic wrap. Did you manage to see yours all wrapped up? As for age, it's not age that matters, it's personality. You're either stupid or you're not. I know really cool young people and really stupid old ones. Having said that, as someone who cycles quite a lot, I know that it's young males who generally appear to be the most dangerous drivers. I get the feeling that you're not one of them though. I have no idea how much experience you have with RWD sports cars, but if you're new to them I have just one helpful tip - be very gentle/progressive with your accelerator foot - if you're brutal with it, you'll lose the back end of the car when you don't want to, even if you're going slowly - especially in the wet. Am I rambling again? Oh well, it's the privilege we old folks have. As for the poor M3 owners - they NEED to show off, just to prove they're not driving any old boring saloon car. Whereas you already got the look! Which reminds me... __________________ . '03 Grey >>> '06 Black >>>'10 Silver >>> '16 Grey ^ Last edited by chubbs; 02-14-2009 at 03:31 AM. Reason: to add a smilie

02-16-2009, 01:52 AM	#15 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 591	^^^^ Hey! That's the best advice I've ever seen on the internet! +1 Rep. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

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02-13-2009, 09:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1766	^^ don't tell me a 16 yr old bought a Gt-R............

02-13-2009, 10:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
CSXJoe Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: TN Posts: 44 Drives: Black 2009 370z Rep Power: 0	Congrats. Im 18 and i just orderd mine. Been saving my money sence i was 14 so i could buy a car when i was 18. Payed off already

02-13-2009, 10:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
Fahlin Cho Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 7 Drives: 1993 Mazda RX-7 Rep Power: 18	Wish I was still young and living at home that's how I afforded to get my 93 RX-7.

02-13-2009, 11:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
capo190 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 31 Drives: soon to be 370 Rep Power: 18	Thanks guys and I appreciate the comments. I totally agree with the "not treating every light like a track" mentality. SO many kids have that mentality these days. Everyone tries to show off their cars and tries to see how fast they can hit on the highway and **. I don't need to show off with my car, baby.....i already kno it can smoke anyones except for the many 2009 M3's that kids at my HS own. Ridiculous . Atleast I put in hard work for my car. But giving $70k+ cars to 17 year olds without makin them pay? ** I was I had THAT kinda money. II'm not a racer and I fear the road. Which is a good thing, because the minute you don't fear the road is when you get careless and get into an accident Also, high def videos/pictures will be available as soon as the car gets in my driveway. So let me know what type of video shots you'd like to see so I can get em ready for you.

02-14-2009, 10:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
zero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,259 Drives: MK 7.5 Golf R Rep Power: 24	Congratulations! Becareful with your right foot. It's RWD car so pay more attention on driving when the road conditions are bad.

02-14-2009, 11:49 AM	#11 (permalink)
CSXJoe Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: TN Posts: 44 Drives: Black 2009 370z Rep Power: 0	Ive been driving a tahoe and a pt cruiser so its gonna be a BIG change for me lol.

02-14-2009, 03:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
blue660r01 Guest Posts: n/a	Here we go....

02-16-2009, 12:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1120	Just some advice capo.. If you are ever in a situation where you are wondering whether you should or you shouldn't do something, the right answer is don't do it. If you think you are going too fast, you are. Don't ever try "something new" on the street. Don't try to impress your buddies. This is NOT a good first sports car at such a young age... Its tail happy and powerful enough to get you into trouble real quick... Leave that VDC switch alone please... Also, since you are so young..you can use that to convince your parents to let you take a high performance driving course. Just tell them you want to take it to feel more comfortable. They will probably go with it and you will have a blast. I guarantee that. They teach you how to drift without losing control and other fun stuff. Its one of the most fun things I did with my old car. Oh yeah, really enjoy the car!!