Dream Realized with Pics

ZForce · 08-07-2009, 12:37 PM

Read on......and the pics will not disappoint. (Posted from another forum)

ZForce · 08-07-2009, 12:37 PM

My intro to the forum.

Skip the dialog and skim through the pics or read on, but reader beware, it’s a long story.

ZForce · 08-07-2009, 12:38 PM

The dream all started with the first leaked pictures and data leak on the car. Everyone (including myself) was saying that they needed to see the car in the flesh. Well seeing it in the flesh came sooner for me than a lot people in the nation. That’s because Sacramento, CA was third on the leg for the Follow the Z North America Rally. Two were being driven across nation to hi performance shops and only one Nissan dealer: Sacramento’s Nissan of Elk Grove.

The below are excerpts from several threads and posts about the dream and it being realized. Grab your favorite chair and kick back for a story.

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From thread: 370 Rally at NoEg (Nissan of Elk Grove)

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Originally Posted by CPV35

Now it's up to 20,237 as of today... :truestory:

Check out the pic (below) in the top right hand corner near the words “Follow The Nissan” ….look like a familiar pic…….yours truly.

The Video

2009 Nissan 370Z Coupe - Nissan USA

The Most Viewed Photo

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Originally Posted by ZForce

………….k…….the Z

Luv it, prolly gonna get one for the bro. Mine will have to wait. I liked just about everything about it and the minor things I did not, will be replaceable with after market parts.

Cheers
Curtis

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After that day, the bro fell in luv with the 370z and the plan was for me to sell my 05 Silver Stone and take over his 06 Inter Lagos Fire. The bro would get the new 370z and I would get to pick out the color because in 1-2 years I would get it and he would buy another one…..so as the excerpts continue below…..

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Originally Posted by ZForce

Coming soon the Platinum Graphite.

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Originally Posted by devlin c

how soon you thinking now?

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Originally Posted by ZForce

If things go as planned, the first one will be had on March 15 and the second one around May or June.

Here is the entire page with pics of the colors. 370 Rally at NoEG .. pics - Page 16 - G350Zdriver.com Forum

Fast forward to picking the color:

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Originally Posted by ZForce

I drove 90 min to Chico to see the Platinum Graphite and it was worth it. This color is a heavy hitter in my ball park, along with the Solid Red.

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Originally Posted by ZForce

I have been drooling over some JDM parts for the 370Z.

Yesterday John and I visited my local deeler and saw all the colors (except white and yellow).

Its moving forward another step. Today I am going to CarMax to see what they will give me on the 05. Gonna check out AutoTrader and Craigslist.

I think its going up 4sale today.

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Originally Posted by CPV35

I lol'd when I saw all those vultures hanging around the 370Z's when we got there and more so when we starting walking toward them :run2:
Then they were like...oh snap...when you said you only work with that one salesman, then they basically went back to doing nothing as before. That was classic :roflmao:

Hope you get a good trade-in value and/or a quick private sale. Wow...4 Sale maybe today. Guess it's time to start de-modding, if it's gonna be a trade-in.

Keep us posted...

And the 05 goes up for sale for what would turn out to be a blow out price. No bites at 17k and still no bites at 15K then the blow out price.

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Originally Posted by ZForce

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The full for sale thread with all the extra mods listed. 4Sale 05 Touring SS lots of extras (NorCal) - G350Zdriver.com Forum

Excerpt from the 4 sale thread.

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Originally Posted by ZForce

Updated first post:

...UPDATED....Reduced the price by $5000 for a STEAL......

.......My final low ball price of $12,331...It must go this week....I am using the $$ to buy the 370Z....

STRAIGHT UP FOLKS....THE DEALER IS ONLY GOING TO GIVE ME A TRADE IN OF $10,000. THE SAME WITH CARMAX...THEY WILL TURN AROUND AND SELL THE CAR FOR $14,000.

NO GREED HERE...JUST WANT SOMEONE TO CASH IN ON THIS STEAL OF A DEAL..IT IS NOT WORTH IT FOR ME TO TAKE ANY LOWER THAN 12,331. SO NO BARGAINING ON THIS LOW PRICE.

Spread the WORD!

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It practically sold within a few hours, even though the transaction took a few days. Sold to a good person (Phong) who will take care of the car and enjoy it for many years to come. We were given a surprise: the buyers credit union wanted a smog test….oh….sheeeet..with a Nismo catback exhaust and Nismo Cold Air Intake…..it’s gonna fail……it passed!.

And then the real kicker my bro said he told the dealer to order the Platinum Graphite and also the Red. So up goes for sale the 06 Inter Lagos Fire.

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Originally Posted by ZForce

smells like murder!

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Originally Posted by ZForce

What a difference compared to the stocker.

Now that's aggressive!
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I sold it the next day for another blow out price of 15K.

Funny thing is, both buyers live within 2 miles of me and I will see the cars at the local super markets. Phong who bought mine has already gone on a run with us and plans on more GTG’s and runs. The lady that bought the bro’s car is good behind the wheel, and the car is her.

Next was keeping it a surprise for the Sac crew and ZONC members on the upcoming Contra Costa Run. John ( 06CPV35) was the only person that new at first of the Platinum Graphite 370z. Then Phong (xvtec fan), Eddie (Nismo916) and Oliver (LostCloud) all whom attended the run.

We were going to pull the wool over the eyes of Jeremy (JZ33) and Alan (inqui-Z-tor ) who were going to meet up at a caravan spot but not make the run. More excerpts below.

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Originally Posted by CPV35

I know a Z that went up for sale recently lol...

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Originally Posted by ZForce

^Wow....wonder whoz....still kept under a lid.
Jeremy, You gotta see what I did to my car!

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Originally Posted by JZ33

Curtis, what did you do?!

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Originally Posted by CPV35

I know nothing

... <--- l lie like a rug too

Can't wait to see Sunday :bounce1:

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Originally Posted by ZForce

Eddie, You know Phong????

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Originally Posted by nismo916

Yah, i've known Phong almost since my high school days. He was talking about getting a Z for the past year since I got one, then he sent me a picture message with a smoke Z with chrome rims and it looked familiar! He told me who he bought it from and I was like I know that guy, and wha he sold his car@!

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Originally Posted by xvtec fan

What’s going on Curtis, it's Phong. Pretty small world we live in eh? But anyways, for sure I am coming out on Sunday. BTW, the Z is freakin AWESOME! You guys rock! :thumbup:

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Originally Posted by ZForce

John (CPV35), you and Phong are the only ones that know.....keep lying like rug...until Sunday.

JZ33 (Jeremy) That would rock, you gotta come by Panera...I can't say but it will blow your mind.

So here are the pics of delivery day and on our first and second meet. The bro’s red 370z did not get here until Tuesday night 3/24/09. And mine was here on 3/12/09, so you know how I felt when his car was not here. I let him drive the car everyday all day until his car arrived. The surprise the salesman and I played on the bro was priceless. We told him on a voicemail while in Sams Club that the car was not going to be here in time for the Stockton Meet on Sat 3/28/09. The bro blew a gasket, it was such a let down and disappointment. The dealer had just received the car off the trailer from Eugene Or, and he drove it over to Sam’s Club and surprised the bro when he walked out the door. It brought tears to his eyes.

Look what my brother gave me!

A paid off 370z….he is the best brother!

Cheers
Curtis

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ZForce · 08-07-2009, 12:39 PM

The big surprise for the bro at Sam’s Club

Reenactment of the delivery day.

Contra Costa Run 3/15/090 two days after I got mine and also the bros b-day. The bro is on the left behind the 370z.

Stockton Meet 3/28/09 both cars were on the road, blowing away the Sac Crew. It started at Panera Bread in ZVille where we surprised JZ33 (Jeremy) and SexyZGirl (Luoli) along with three other G peeps. Then off to Natomas where we met up with M1r4cL3 (Adam) and SteverZ32 (Steve) then onward to ZHaven where we met up a large caravan with inqui-Z-tor (Alan), Rufio (David), Fairlady916 (Huy), Fuegostyle (Steve) and at the meet we were joined by Bill and Tiffany from Mountain View, who’s 350z’s are behind in the pic below.

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ZForce · 08-07-2009, 12:52 PM

A long intro and hopefully not to bore peeps, but as I stated at the beginning, skip the dialog and go for the pics.

A little more back ground, I have been a Z owner since 1978 being the original owner of a 1978 280Z up until 1996 when it was stolen. 9 years with a stang. I came back in 2005 with the 350Z and the bros 06 350Z.

I was one of the first to get the 06 engine replaced from the oil consumption issue, spent 1.5 yrs on the oil consumption thread at my350z and was one of the few that has been successful with the new engine along with Terry Dyson of dyson analysis with the tune and used oil analysis. I am also a contributor to g350zdriver.com and started out at 350tech forum.

I have been trolling threads here and already subscribed to 22 threads, so it was about time to make the intro because I have wanted to pull the trigger on several threads with questions and comments. The wait is over, I finally made some time to cut and paste the article I wrote on g350zdriver to this thread for my intro. Sorry for the long winded intro but it really was an amazing story of a great bro.

Cheers
Curtis

ZForce and ZeeForce on the other forums.

ZForce · 08-07-2009, 01:11 PM

First mod...well the Nismo CBE was installed before it left the show room floor.

First mod was to get the front protected. I had the 3M bra on the prior 350Z's and this time around I was educated on Venture Shield. The 3M has orange peel and the Venture Shield does not, along with being much thinner and more durable. It actually makes it pop with the look.

Enjoy the pics:

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Lone Wolf 75 · 08-07-2009, 05:45 PM

Great Picts and cool story! I drove around a lot to different dealers as well to look at the colors. I came to the same conclusion that you did, Platinum Graphite was my personal choice. Congrats!

ZForce · 08-07-2009, 06:01 PM

Thanks, the way I describe the two favorite colors PG and Red to friends is that the Red is hawt and the Platinum Graphite is Classic!

Congrats to you on a great color choice...PG FTW.

Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to read the "Dream Realized" it was amazing and not many people in this world would do this for their brother. I needed to share it with others. I am two for two now....the 05 350Z Silverstone in the story was also given to me by the bro and at the time it was also completely paid off.

platyperz · 08-07-2009, 07:11 PM

Welcome, this is a very cool story...and great pics as well!

ZForce · 08-07-2009, 07:39 PM

^Thanks for the warm welcome. I hope to be spending a lot time on this forum as it it geared for the 370Z. Hope to contribute to the community and learn from other enthusiasts.

I have a few more recent mods to post up some pics of, if I can only find them.

08-07-2009, 12:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 20	Dream Realized with Pics Read on......and the pics will not disappoint. (Posted from another forum)

08-07-2009, 12:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 20	A long intro and hopefully not to bore peeps, but as I stated at the beginning, skip the dialog and go for the pics. A little more back ground, I have been a Z owner since 1978 being the original owner of a 1978 280Z up until 1996 when it was stolen. 9 years with a stang. I came back in 2005 with the 350Z and the bros 06 350Z. I was one of the first to get the 06 engine replaced from the oil consumption issue, spent 1.5 yrs on the oil consumption thread at my350z and was one of the few that has been successful with the new engine along with Terry Dyson of dyson analysis with the tune and used oil analysis. I am also a contributor to g350zdriver.com and started out at 350tech forum. I have been trolling threads here and already subscribed to 22 threads, so it was about time to make the intro because I have wanted to pull the trigger on several threads with questions and comments. The wait is over, I finally made some time to cut and paste the article I wrote on g350zdriver to this thread for my intro. Sorry for the long winded intro but it really was an amazing story of a great bro. Cheers Curtis ZForce and ZeeForce on the other forums. Last edited by ZForce; 08-07-2009 at 12:55 PM. Reason: typo

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08-07-2009, 12:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 20	My intro to the forum. Skip the dialog and skim through the pics or read on, but reader beware, it’s a long story.

08-07-2009, 12:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 20	The big surprise for the bro at Sam’s Club Reenactment of the delivery day. Contra Costa Run 3/15/090 two days after I got mine and also the bros b-day. The bro is on the left behind the 370z. Stockton Meet 3/28/09 both cars were on the road, blowing away the Sac Crew. It started at Panera Bread in ZVille where we surprised JZ33 (Jeremy) and SexyZGirl (Luoli) along with three other G peeps. Then off to Natomas where we met up with M1r4cL3 (Adam) and SteverZ32 (Steve) then onward to ZHaven where we met up a large caravan with inqui-Z-tor (Alan), Rufio (David), Fairlady916 (Huy), Fuegostyle (Steve) and at the meet we were joined by Bill and Tiffany from Mountain View, who’s 350z’s are behind in the pic below. .

08-07-2009, 01:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 20	First mod...well the Nismo CBE was installed before it left the show room floor. First mod was to get the front protected. I had the 3M bra on the prior 350Z's and this time around I was educated on Venture Shield. The 3M has orange peel and the Venture Shield does not, along with being much thinner and more durable. It actually makes it pop with the look. Enjoy the pics: .

08-07-2009, 05:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lone Wolf 75 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Future Age: 49 Posts: 191 Drives: 09 370Z PG 6M Rep Power: 15	Great Picts and cool story! I drove around a lot to different dealers as well to look at the colors. I came to the same conclusion that you did, Platinum Graphite was my personal choice. Congrats!

08-07-2009, 06:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 20	Thanks, the way I describe the two favorite colors PG and Red to friends is that the Red is hawt and the Platinum Graphite is Classic! Congrats to you on a great color choice...PG FTW. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to read the "Dream Realized" it was amazing and not many people in this world would do this for their brother. I needed to share it with others. I am two for two now....the 05 350Z Silverstone in the story was also given to me by the bro and at the time it was also completely paid off.

08-07-2009, 07:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
platyperz Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 81 Drives: 370Z PG A7 Rep Power: 15	Welcome, this is a very cool story...and great pics as well!

08-07-2009, 07:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 20	^Thanks for the warm welcome. I hope to be spending a lot time on this forum as it it geared for the 370Z. Hope to contribute to the community and learn from other enthusiasts. I have a few more recent mods to post up some pics of, if I can only find them.