Things that annoy me driving my Nismo

TriNismo

Even though I started this thread with negative reactions, there are also plenty of positive ones too. I do get a lot of love for my Z from kids. I'd drive through a neighborhood and kids playing ball or just outside would stare as I drive by, and/or yelling "WOW!" or "Nice car!" A few days ago, one kid sprinted after me yelling "STOP! STOP!!! I LOVE YOUR CAR!" as I passed him and a few of his buddies



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GMB14U2NV

Oh I didn't give up the GTR idea yet. It was totaled. (The 1st GTR). The first mid equipped model we bought was dumb rich kid. Still waiting on their appeal to fail by year end.
The second one (replacement to unit 1) - (recently) is the one I mentioned in my join post. Dealer Tech wrecked it when I had it in for a hot smell issue this summer. for that incident - They paid it and gave the additional funds for this Z!!!
The Z is my "fill in the gap" car while I decide on either doing a "final" GTR attempt again, or possibly a change of pace to audi a6 or better or maybe R8.

But to the OP point - today I had 3 positives with the car. It's like a bunch have said already - mixed admiration issues.

Todays lookers were very surprised to hear it was a 2014 and still in "New Car Shape" on the interior/exterior. But the second admirer in particular pointed something out on mine I never really noticed. My wheels on both sides match direction. I soon found that this IS how they are on all Z's with the wheels.

Then there was the 3rd admirer. A female driver in traffic rolls down window and honks and say's " I Like your car!!" and winks. To a middle aged dude - SWEET!!!! (hope wife don't get mad......)

OldFart

As stated by JC above, I don't get hassled at all and for the most part get compliments and thumbs up about the car.

NISMO IX

I will admit, it is actually mixed, Compliments and Dbags. Not saying it is a curse owning this car and is all negative, of course not!

By the way, for those that have never heard of it before, I took this from the Urban Dictionary(did not want to offend anyone...):

RICE - Race Inspired Cosmetic Enhancements

"(Ricer: from the latin word Ricarius meaning to suck at everything you attempt)

A person who makes unecessary modifications to their most often import car (hence the term "rice") to make it (mostly make it look) faster. The most common modifications are (but not limited to):

- Huge exhaust that serves no purpose but to make the car louder
- Large spoiler on the back that looks like something Boeing made for the 747
- Lots of after-market company stickers they don't have parts from, but must be cool
- Expensive rims that usually cost more than the car itself
- Bodykit to make the car appear lower, usually accented with chicken wire
- Clear tail lights and corner signals
- A "performace intake"- a tube that feeds cold air to their engine usually located in areas of excessive heat (behind or on top of the engine)
- Most of these riced cars (a.k.a. rice rockets or rice burners) are imports; Honda Civics, Accords, Integras, CRXs, RSXs, Del Sols Mitsubishi Eclipses, Lancers, Subaru Imprezas, however there are some domestics such as Chevrolet Caviliers, Dodge Neons, Ford Focus; small, slow, economy cars designed specifically to go slow. Please note that some Supras, Skylines, WRX's and other higher performance imports are designed to go fast, and are therfore not always considered rice. It really depends on the severity of the case.

The "ricer" attempts to make their car "performance" by adding the modifications listed above. These ricers are not confined to any one ethnic group or color, however different ethnic groups are known for certain styles."

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JARblue

Don't forget blast pipes!

Blast Pipes.

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GMB14U2NV

I just re-read the thread relating to "blast pipes"
Absolutely Priceless!
It still gives a smile...... doesn't it????

JARblue

And it is just one of many

The370Z Comedy Classics

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mishuko

Wow mostly I get lots of respect on the road. Mostly by guys who fan girl the car

Nithmo

I picked my '16 Nismo about 3 months ago. I bought the car because I loved it, but I didn't think anyone really cared about it. I mean, no one talks about it on the net (besides on this forum ), I never see "sightings" pics, you don't see a lot of them on the road (it's not THAT expensive of a sporty car, and well within the means of many people), etc.

I couldn't believe how much attention this car garners. Before the Nismo, I had a 2007 dark blue Miata GT with the power folding hard top, on white wheels, supercharged and loud as hell... That car got quite a lot of attention.

And then I got the Nismo. Holy hell, this car, in completely stock form, garners 20 times more attention, from anyone and everyone. I can't believe how many people openly stare, how often people roll down their windows to ask about the car, people snapping photos, people trying to catch up to me while driving to see the car, etc.

I like keeping my cars as OEM looking as possible, save for, maybe some nicer wheels. I don't even like tint (cops are brutal for tint here). I'm now strongly considering getting tinted windows because I feel I'm always being watched, lol.

I haven't had bad interactions though. Always positive. Well, one kind of bad one, but the guy was trying to get me to race his older 335i sedan, with 4 people in it, lol. But other than that, everyone is nice. Maybe it's a Canada vs US thing? I don't feel Canadians are nicer. It's just a made up stereotype. But I never anticipated anyone even paying much attention to this car, maybe save for the occasional Nissan enthusiast. It blows my mind.

Nithmo

The icing on the cake was when the wife and I were going for brunch on our anniversary. On the way to the place, two Lambos pull up beside me, and while I was drooling over their cars, I noticed those guys were looking at the Nismo! Pretty sure they could've easily bought 3 Nismos each, but hey, getting the attention of guys like that is a thumbs up in my books

ayrton88

I have to say I have learned to dislike all the attention my car gets. I bought it because I thought it was a great combination of looks and performance. I really didn't bargain for all the attention it gets. My next car will be much more of a sleeper. Here in Chicago, I have learned that it is best not to draw too much attention to oneself.

ChiefPat

I drove by a school yesterday and all the kids were outside, staring and pointing as I drove by.

Sometimes I get the Mustang or Camaro guys that try and race, or the STis, but I don't race on the street anymore, I just let them waste their gas on stoplight launches. Besides, the Z is about corners and handling, not drag racing. If I wanted to drag race I would have bought something with a V8 and a solid rear axle.

NISMO IX

One is a Sports car and the other a Pony car

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slowman

Haven't really had any aggressive encounters. I live between a city and a hick town and go to the hick town gas station pretty frequently. I get lots of love everywhere I go in the Nismo. It's crazy, never had a car get this much attention.

Dude pulled up next to me at hick town gas station and was like "God damn man, that mutherfucker is badass dude!!" "How much horsepower?" "Oh damn! And it's manual too?? ******* sick!" In the typical southern/hick accent haha. People love these cars! Enjoy!

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N1SMOZ

I've noticed that too. It's extremely annoying. Everyone seems the need to challenge you.