Test Drive and Break In Period

bigsix · 01-24-2012, 10:06 PM

For me it was intimidating the first time driving a Nismo.
Try to get a feel for all the controls before setting off & let the engine warm up by driving nice & easy for the first bit.

I think the traction control had a time fighting engine power & loss of traction; so, I'd recommend asking the salesman how to turn off the traction control & go from there.

Good luck and explore both city speeds & highway acceleration.

Rusty · 01-24-2012, 10:19 PM

The faster I go, the bigger the grin I get. This is one car I have a hard time driving slow. On the way home from the dealer when I bought mine. Soon as I hit the 4 lane. I ran the motor up to about 5 grand in each gear. Before I knew it. I was on the FAR side of a hundred. And thinking that I might as well take my driver license out now and throw it out the window. Save the trooper some trouble. Just throw the cuffs on me now. LOL

LakeShow · 01-24-2012, 10:44 PM

Turn VDC off, drop into 1st and floor it and redline every gear till 6th then slam the brakes as hard as possible at about 140mph till you reach a dead stop. Its a test drive so if he gives you sh*t tell the salesman you have to test the brakes and engine to its full potential. Good luck

heebus · 01-25-2012, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

Turn VDC off, drop into 1st and floor it and redline every gear till 6th then slam the brakes as hard as possible at about 140mph till you reach a dead stop. Its a test drive so if he gives you sh*t tell the salesman you have to test the brakes and engine to its full potential. Good luck

If this was Germany...

fuct · 01-25-2012, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigsix

For me it was intimidating the first time driving a Nismo.
Try to get a feel for all the controls before setting off & let the engine warm up by driving nice & easy for the first bit.

I think the traction control had a time fighting engine power & loss of traction; so, I'd recommend asking the salesman how to turn off the traction control & go from there.

Good luck and explore both city speeds & highway acceleration.

do not listen to this comment. if the traction controls is "fighting the engine" then the tires are just super cold or you are using too much throttle......

keep the traction on until you get a feel for the car

heebus · 01-25-2012, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by fuct

do not listen to this comment. if the traction controls is "fighting the engine" then the tires are just super cold or you are using too much throttle......

keep the traction on until you get a feel for the car

Luckily I live in Los Angeles and the temperature is expected to be in the mid 70s tomorrow. That being said, you only turn off traction control if you are the Stig.

I drove my coworkers M3 the other day and pointed at the traction control button and asked him if he knew what it was. When he said no, I said "never press this button or you will crash your car."

roplusbee · 01-25-2012, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by fuct

do not listen to this comment. if the traction controls is "fighting the engine" then the tires are just super cold or you are using too much throttle......

keep the traction on until you get a feel for the car

True statement a good majority of the time.............It won't take long to get used to her though!

Quote:

Originally Posted by heebus

Luckily I live in Los Angeles and the temperature is expected to be in the mid 70s tomorrow. That being said, you only turn off traction control if you are the Stig.

I drove my coworkers M3 the other day and pointed at the traction control button and asked him if he knew what it was. When he said no, I said "never press this button or you will crash your car."

That's awesome!

pokeyl · 02-17-2012, 09:06 PM

My test drive was in a black one, just my Wife an I. After twisting it up and coming back down, I parked it.

Dealer asked "How you like the power?"

"Less that I'm use to" and "Find me one in Red."

Took them a week to get it shipped in. Very Happy

heebus · 02-18-2012, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by pokeyl

My test drive was in a black one, just my Wife an I. After twisting it up and coming back down, I parked it.

Dealer asked "How you like the power?"

"Less that I'm use to" and "Find me one in Red."

Took them a week to get it shipped in. Very Happy

Congrats! Red is sexy.

01-24-2012, 10:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rusty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 70 Posts: 35,573 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684440	The faster I go, the bigger the grin I get. This is one car I have a hard time driving slow. On the way home from the dealer when I bought mine. Soon as I hit the 4 lane. I ran the motor up to about 5 grand in each gear. Before I knew it. I was on the FAR side of a hundred. And thinking that I might as well take my driver license out now and throw it out the window. Save the trooper some trouble. Just throw the cuffs on me now. LOL lindgar1981 likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

01-24-2012, 10:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 27	Turn VDC off, drop into 1st and floor it and redline every gear till 6th then slam the brakes as hard as possible at about 140mph till you reach a dead stop. Its a test drive so if he gives you sh*t tell the salesman you have to test the brakes and engine to its full potential. Good luck lindgar1981 likes this. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

02-17-2012, 09:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
pokeyl Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: DFS Posts: 904 Drives: ??? Rep Power: 56	My test drive was in a black one, just my Wife an I. After twisting it up and coming back down, I parked it. Dealer asked "How you like the power?" "Less that I'm use to" and "Find me one in Red." Took them a week to get it shipped in. Very Happy __________________ It's not my fault I'm old, I was born a very long time ago!

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01-24-2012, 10:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
bigsix A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,227 Drives: Honda City/Mazda 2 Rep Power: 20	For me it was intimidating the first time driving a Nismo. Try to get a feel for all the controls before setting off & let the engine warm up by driving nice & easy for the first bit. I think the traction control had a time fighting engine power & loss of traction; so, I'd recommend asking the salesman how to turn off the traction control & go from there. Good luck and explore both city speeds & highway acceleration.