2010 QAB Z Touring Roadster / Sport / Navi - New Owner

Red Voodoo · 04-30-2019, 09:51 PM

I picked up a low-mileage (just a smidge over 30k miles), gray-on-black-on-white example this past winter that had been sitting on a Ford dealership lot for three months. With the 7AT "manual-matic", this Z Roadster is about as perfect of an open-air GT car one could find for under $17K USD.

I have no set plans for any major mechanical improvements, with possibly the exception of quality cross-drilled rotors and steel-braided brake lines when the original pads go south.

Otherwise, I've dropped in a pair of K&N air filters; upgraded the Navi maps from 2009 to 2018; added a Kenwood rearview camera (taking advantage of the integrated functions of the 2010 OEM navi software); installed the OEM Illuminated kick plates; swapped as many incandescent bulbs that I could easily access with 6500k LEDs (interior/license plate/reverse lamps); added OEM wheel locks for the 19" Rays; screwed in an aftermarket "shorty" radio antenna; swapped out the smoked rear fog lamp with an OEM US model red lens; added the Sport package's front aero deflector (why it didn't come with one as a dealer installed accessory on the Roadster is beyond me); and, finally, swapped out the stock ignition button with the red GT-R one.

Short history...

Before I had kids over a decade ago, I collected and daily-drove Miatas. Two were NA models (one moderately modified), and the third was a 6-speed NB. I would be lying to you guys if I told you that I didn't miss these cars. After my first daughter was born, I purchased a third generation Acura TL. I still commute in it, and it's a great sports sedan (for a FWD). I love the car, and it took me ten years to really get another hair up my butt to buy something different.

I don't know what steered me towards the 370. I started looking at the 350 last fall. I thought that an older used coupe would be cool to tinker on during my free time. Then I started to look at the interiors of this model and realized how poorly Nissan put them together. That almost steered me back to another Miata. But, then I came across a 370 Roadster tucked in between a used Fusion and a F-150 on a sales lot. It was more than I wanted to spend, but it was clear to me that the Ford dealership had no idea what they were trying to sell. I test drove it President's Day weekend and was sold. The exterior had some minor blemishes, but the interior was immaculate. I traded in a 2012 TSX I had that my wife no longer drove since she bought her MDX. I had another convertible, and I was happy.

There's a small part of me that sometimes wishes I picked up a comparable 370 coupe with a manual. Overall, however, the Z Roadster is just as fun as my previous Miatas, and that was the goal I set out to accomplish.

(Please excuse the lo-res photo... I'm still trying to figure out how to host and share images.)

Quicksilvers · 05-01-2019, 12:41 AM

Welcome to the 370Z forums and congratulations on your new to you Roadster Z enjoy it!!

danegrey · 05-01-2019, 05:39 AM

congrats and enjoy the new ride

mark681137 · 05-08-2019, 08:47 PM

nice

Memphis370Z · 05-08-2019, 08:56 PM

Congratulations and welcome.

bunk · 05-09-2019, 06:55 AM

Welcome fellow roadster owner! I really like your avatar!

/Angelo350Z/ · 05-09-2019, 10:25 AM

Congrats and welcome!

Baronsmokes · 05-09-2019, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Voodoo

I picked up a low-mileage (just a smidge over 30k miles), gray-on-black-on-white example this past winter that had been sitting on a Ford dealership lot for three months. With the 7AT "manual-matic", this Z Roadster is about as perfect of an open-air GT car one could find for under $17K USD.

I have no set plans for any major mechanical improvements, with possibly the exception of quality cross-drilled rotors and steel-braided brake lines when the original pads go south.

Otherwise, I've dropped in a pair of K&N air filters; upgraded the Navi maps from 2009 to 2018; added a Kenwood rearview camera (taking advantage of the integrated functions of the 2010 OEM navi software); installed the OEM Illuminated kick plates; swapped as many incandescent bulbs that I could easily access with 6500k LEDs (interior/license plate/reverse lamps); added OEM wheel locks for the 19" Rays; screwed in an aftermarket "shorty" radio antenna; swapped out the smoked rear fog lamp with an OEM US model red lens; added the Sport package's front aero deflector (why it didn't come with one as a dealer installed accessory on the Roadster is beyond me); and, finally, swapped out the stock ignition button with the red GT-R one.

Short history...

Before I had kids over a decade ago, I collected and daily-drove Miatas. Two were NA models (one moderately modified), and the third was a 6-speed NB. I would be lying to you guys if I told you that I didn't miss these cars. After my first daughter was born, I purchased a third generation Acura TL. I still commute in it, and it's a great sports sedan (for a FWD). I love the car, and it took me ten years to really get another hair up my butt to buy something different.

I don't know what steered me towards the 370. I started looking at the 350 last fall. I thought that an older used coupe would be cool to tinker on during my free time. Then I started to look at the interiors of this model and realized how poorly Nissan put them together. That almost steered me back to another Miata. But, then I came across a 370 Roadster tucked in between a used Fusion and a F-150 on a sales lot. It was more than I wanted to spend, but it was clear to me that the Ford dealership had no idea what they were trying to sell. I test drove it President's Day weekend and was sold. The exterior had some minor blemishes, but the interior was immaculate. I traded in a 2012 TSX I had that my wife no longer drove since she bought her MDX. I had another convertible, and I was happy.

There's a small part of me that sometimes wishes I picked up a comparable 370 coupe with a manual. Overall, however, the Z Roadster is just as fun as my previous Miatas, and that was the goal I set out to accomplish.

(Please excuse the lo-res photo... I'm still trying to figure out how to host and share images.)

Enjoy your roadster

Welcome to the best car forum.

Spoiler · 05-15-2019, 02:55 PM

Sweet looking ride

TJM370ZR · 05-16-2019, 01:05 AM

Welcome, it looks great!! Makes me miss my white 2010 Touring/Sport/Navi that was stolen a few months back.........(sigh).

If you are ever looking for spacers I have an extra set of Z1 spacers/extended studs laying around that did a great job of making the stock rays sit nice and flush with the fenders.

Red Voodoo · 05-17-2019, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJM370ZR

If you are ever looking for spacers I have an extra set of Z1 spacers/extended studs laying around that did a great job of making the stock rays sit nice and flush with the fenders.

Thanks for the heads-up. I have hubcentric spacers on my third generation Acura TL that I daily drive. That car has Tein S-Tech springs on it, and the spacers make a huge difference in appearance vs. without them. At this point, I'm not planning on dropping the Z, but if I ever change my mind, spacers will be part of that package if I use the Sport Rays.

GOBLUE · 08-20-2019, 02:49 PM

Welcome to the forum, and nice roadster!

04-30-2019, 09:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Red Voodoo Base Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: NE Tennessee Age: 49 Posts: 139 Drives: a hard bargain! Rep Power: 6	I picked up a low-mileage (just a smidge over 30k miles), gray-on-black-on-white example this past winter that had been sitting on a Ford dealership lot for three months. With the 7AT "manual-matic", this Z Roadster is about as perfect of an open-air GT car one could find for under $17K USD. I have no set plans for any major mechanical improvements, with possibly the exception of quality cross-drilled rotors and steel-braided brake lines when the original pads go south. Otherwise, I've dropped in a pair of K&N air filters; upgraded the Navi maps from 2009 to 2018; added a Kenwood rearview camera (taking advantage of the integrated functions of the 2010 OEM navi software); installed the OEM Illuminated kick plates; swapped as many incandescent bulbs that I could easily access with 6500k LEDs (interior/license plate/reverse lamps); added OEM wheel locks for the 19" Rays; screwed in an aftermarket "shorty" radio antenna; swapped out the smoked rear fog lamp with an OEM US model red lens; added the Sport package's front aero deflector (why it didn't come with one as a dealer installed accessory on the Roadster is beyond me); and, finally, swapped out the stock ignition button with the red GT-R one. Short history... Before I had kids over a decade ago, I collected and daily-drove Miatas. Two were NA models (one moderately modified), and the third was a 6-speed NB. I would be lying to you guys if I told you that I didn't miss these cars. After my first daughter was born, I purchased a third generation Acura TL. I still commute in it, and it's a great sports sedan (for a FWD). I love the car, and it took me ten years to really get another hair up my butt to buy something different. I don't know what steered me towards the 370. I started looking at the 350 last fall. I thought that an older used coupe would be cool to tinker on during my free time. Then I started to look at the interiors of this model and realized how poorly Nissan put them together. That almost steered me back to another Miata. But, then I came across a 370 Roadster tucked in between a used Fusion and a F-150 on a sales lot. It was more than I wanted to spend, but it was clear to me that the Ford dealership had no idea what they were trying to sell. I test drove it President's Day weekend and was sold. The exterior had some minor blemishes, but the interior was immaculate. I traded in a 2012 TSX I had that my wife no longer drove since she bought her MDX. I had another convertible, and I was happy. There's a small part of me that sometimes wishes I picked up a comparable 370 coupe with a manual. Overall, however, the Z Roadster is just as fun as my previous Miatas, and that was the goal I set out to accomplish. (Please excuse the lo-res photo... I'm still trying to figure out how to host and share images.) GOBLUE, Baronsmokes and Rodd like this. Last edited by Red Voodoo; 04-30-2019 at 11:15 PM.

05-01-2019, 12:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,039 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25462	Welcome to the 370Z forums and congratulations on your new to you Roadster Z enjoy it!! Red Voodoo likes this. __________________ Mr. Clean

05-01-2019, 05:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 71 Posts: 3,071 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 548872	congrats and enjoy the new ride Red Voodoo likes this. __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

05-08-2019, 08:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
mark681137 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7 Drives: Red Roadster 2014 Rep Power: 6	nice Red Voodoo likes this.

05-08-2019, 08:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
Memphis370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Memphis Area Posts: 3,117 Drives: '09 MB Rep Power: 124433	Congratulations and welcome. Red Voodoo likes this.

05-09-2019, 06:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
bunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,077 Drives: 2010 370z Roadster Rep Power: 2684369	Welcome fellow roadster owner! I really like your avatar! Red Voodoo likes this. __________________ -Drop in K&N Filter -Invidia Gemini CBE -Z1 Oil Cooler -Swift Springs - EcuTek -Forgestar F14 -SPL Camber Links -Akebono BBK Upgrade -Z1 Premium SS Lines -SPL Diff Bushings -SPL FUCAs - BellRaceworks Diff Brace

05-09-2019, 10:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3660	Congrats and welcome! Red Voodoo likes this. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

05-15-2019, 02:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
Spoiler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Central Florida Age: 64 Posts: 8,409 Drives: 21 Supra -Blk/Red Rep Power: 2684379	Sweet looking ride Red Voodoo likes this. __________________ … I SUPPORT HOES WITH SUPPORT HOSE…

05-16-2019, 01:05 AM	#10 (permalink)
TJM370ZR Base Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 42 Drives: 10 370 RoadsterPW M6 Rep Power: 8	Welcome, it looks great!! Makes me miss my white 2010 Touring/Sport/Navi that was stolen a few months back.........(sigh). If you are ever looking for spacers I have an extra set of Z1 spacers/extended studs laying around that did a great job of making the stock rays sit nice and flush with the fenders. Red Voodoo likes this.

08-20-2019, 02:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
GOBLUE Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 148 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 10	Welcome to the forum, and nice roadster! Red Voodoo likes this. __________________ 2010 370Z Roadster, Touring 6MT, Pearl White on Black, FI CBE

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