The rest of my csc story

Spooler · 03-13-2015, 06:54 PM

I read the whole thread about buying a 370z from back in the day. I wondered if you got one. It sucks that you had so many CSC failures and dumped the car. Can't blame you for that.

Inspector71 · 03-23-2015, 09:08 AM

Thanks. what really sucks is, I've had a sportscar of some sort since 1979. The Challenger is a great car but way big, no road feel, and not for me. I already had muscle cars. I listened to too many people who never owned a Z and don't share the same emotional connection I have with machines. I plan on buying another one after I pay this car down. I worry that the csc problem was never addressed.

JARblue · 03-23-2015, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Inspector71

I worry that the csc problem was never addressed.

And you would be right to worry. Aftermarket is your only real solution. Z1 or ZSpeed or SpecialtyZ.

... or 7AT

RN SHARK · 03-23-2015, 09:35 AM

You should have at least gotten the SRT Chally. But I know what you mean when you say it is like a huge boat. I got to drive all the SRT vehicles in the track at VIR at the SRT Track Experience and I disliked the Challenger the most. I couldn't imagine it in non-SRT trim. Must be terrible. I wouldn't call it a sports car, really. I suggest you suck it up, ride out this Challenger thing, keep the wife happy...or, do as njobe89 said and get an automatic Z. They aren't all that bad. And you'll be able to find one that some chick drove that hasn't been beat to hell at the track like mine.

ayrton88 · 03-23-2015, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Inspector71

Thanks. what really sucks is, I've had a sportscar of some sort since 1979. The Challenger is a great car but way big, no road feel, and not for me. I already had muscle cars. I listened to too many people who never owned a Z and don't share the same emotional connection I have with machines. I plan on buying another one after I pay this car down. I worry that the csc problem was never addressed.

Even though I'm an old coot and grew up in the '60s, I never understood the appeal of muscle cars. Big *** cars that were only good in a straight line. I always went for the British sports cars of the time. Bugeye (frogeye) Sprite was my absolute favorite and it would have fit in the trunk of most of those muscle cars. Kind of scary on the freeway surrounded by all the behemoths. Sometimes, I still get that feeling in the Z surrounded by Semis and Suvs.

njobe89 · 03-23-2015, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ayrton88

Even though I'm an old coot and grew up in the '60s, I never understood the appeal of muscle cars. Big *** cars that were only good in a straight line. I always went for the British sports cars of the time. Bugeye (frogeye) Sprite was my absolute favorite and it would have fit in the trunk of most of those muscle cars. Kind of scary on the freeway surrounded by all the behemoths. Sometimes, I still get that feeling in the Z surrounded by Semis and Suvs.

i must disagree with you there. i love the old muscles cars. not because of the horsepower that they have, but just because they stand out to me so much. absolutely beautiful cars.

jpkirk · 03-23-2015, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ayrton88

Even though I'm an old coot and grew up in the '60s, I never understood the appeal of muscle cars. Big *** cars that were only good in a straight line. I always went for the British sports cars of the time. Bugeye (frogeye) Sprite was my absolute favorite and it would have fit in the trunk of most of those muscle cars. Kind of scary on the freeway surrounded by all the behemoths. Sometimes, I still get that feeling in the Z surrounded by Semis and Suvs.

Yup, my first car was a Fiat 600 with an 850 spyder engine. It was ... a piece of sh!t. But I learned manual in it.

I shopped around for the next car. Almost bought a Chevelle SS that had a special 427 in it (they usually did not come with that engine) about $500 out of range in 1976, then looked at Roadrunner, 383, 4 speed pistol grip shifter, lime green. It had clutch problems. Then I drove a 1968 MGB, BRG. Sold on it. Been in love with sports cars ever since.

Inspector71 · 03-24-2015, 08:57 AM

I love the old muscle cars for their styling and power and still have a 68 Barracuda, 68 Charger (mostly rust) and a 66 convertible Valiant. But, but, once I slid behind the wheel of a sports car back in 79, I was hooked. I still like the muscle cars but there is nothing like 300+ hp, a 5 or 6 speed tranny, and racing through curves, mountain roads, and so forth. I was never much for having a back seat either. Just me and the car. The Challenger is a great car but huge, no road feed back, and like a Caddy with an attitude. Probably getting a Z in the future...near future

jpkirk · 03-24-2015, 09:05 AM

It's not odd, I do like the old muscle cars and the things they can do. I just like a little more nimble. All ya'all should check out Roadkill from Hot Rod. Especially episode 32.

Roadkill

03-23-2015, 09:08 AM	#17 (permalink)
Inspector71 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lee's Summit Missouri Posts: 337 Drives: 2015 Pearl White Z Rep Power: 15	Spooler Thanks. what really sucks is, I've had a sportscar of some sort since 1979. The Challenger is a great car but way big, no road feel, and not for me. I already had muscle cars. I listened to too many people who never owned a Z and don't share the same emotional connection I have with machines. I plan on buying another one after I pay this car down. I worry that the csc problem was never addressed.

03-23-2015, 09:35 AM	#19 (permalink)
RN SHARK Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Wake Forest, NC Age: 43 Posts: 618 Drives: 09 370Z, 14 SRT GC Rep Power: 34	You should have at least gotten the SRT Chally. But I know what you mean when you say it is like a huge boat. I got to drive all the SRT vehicles in the track at VIR at the SRT Track Experience and I disliked the Challenger the most. I couldn't imagine it in non-SRT trim. Must be terrible. I wouldn't call it a sports car, really. I suggest you suck it up, ride out this Challenger thing, keep the wife happy...or, do as njobe89 said and get an automatic Z. They aren't all that bad. And you'll be able to find one that some chick drove that hasn't been beat to hell at the track like mine. __________________ ___________ '09 6sp/Z1/PowerTrix/SPL/Swift/SRP/Whiteline/F.I.LTH&CBE/UpRev by Seb/CJM/Stillen/Ings+1/RJM/TrackSpec/Sparco/Motul/Wavetrac/Coolerworx/Verus/CraftSquare '14 SRT Grand Cherokee; '08 TL Type-S

03-24-2015, 08:57 AM	#23 (permalink)
Inspector71 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lee's Summit Missouri Posts: 337 Drives: 2015 Pearl White Z Rep Power: 15	Guess that makes me the odd one out I love the old muscle cars for their styling and power and still have a 68 Barracuda, 68 Charger (mostly rust) and a 66 convertible Valiant. But, but, once I slid behind the wheel of a sports car back in 79, I was hooked. I still like the muscle cars but there is nothing like 300+ hp, a 5 or 6 speed tranny, and racing through curves, mountain roads, and so forth. I was never much for having a back seat either. Just me and the car. The Challenger is a great car but huge, no road feed back, and like a Caddy with an attitude. Probably getting a Z in the future...near future

03-24-2015, 09:05 AM	#24 (permalink)
jpkirk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Merry Land Posts: 5,515 Drives: '14 MidBlu ST MT Rep Power: 3375	It's not odd, I do like the old muscle cars and the things they can do. I just like a little more nimble. All ya'all should check out Roadkill from Hot Rod. Especially episode 32. Roadkill __________________ intake \| exhaust \| wheels \| tires \| suspension ... um ... stock, do speed stickers count? intake \| exhaust \| TE37 SL \| RE-11 \| suspension ... um ... do speed stickers count? Signature under construction

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Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,516 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684391	I read the whole thread about buying a 370z from back in the day. I wondered if you got one. It sucks that you had so many CSC failures and dumped the car. Can't blame you for that.