370z DD?

scope22 · 04-15-2016, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

...road noise is terrible in the Z though.

It's a big reason I want to get rid of it. Plus other reasons, but damn is it annoyingly difficult trying to talk to my GF in the car.

Its cause you're not married yet, just wait...

Fuzzzy · 04-15-2016, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by scope22

Its cause you're not married yet, just wait...

Yep. You'll miss it when it's gone.

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mishuko · 04-15-2016, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by scope22

Its cause you're not married yet, just wait...

I got mine cause the other guy was married with another kid on the way

90 ST · 04-12-2016, 11:45 PM

DD a Z is no big deal, I used mine for my work car and put on over 250,000 miles in 6 years. Tires, biggest thing is swap them side to side once and a while. The CSC is going to go, but is covered under warranty...so your good for a while.

Oh and get a clear bra on it.

Haboob · 04-13-2016, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 90 ST

DD a Z is no big deal, I used mine for my work car and put on over 250,000 miles in 6 years. Tires, biggest thing is swap them side to side once and a while. The CSC is going to go, but is covered under warranty...so your good for a while.

Oh and get a clear bra on it.

Can't swap directional tires.

Only if you purchased the extended warranty, is the CSC covered after 3yrs/30,000mi.

Clear bra the entire front end. I did 1/3 hood and regret it. I should have clear bra'd the doors too. ******* rock-lined freeways.

zguynate · 04-13-2016, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

Can't swap directional tires.

Only if you purchased the extended warranty, is the CSC covered after 3yrs/30,000mi.

Clear bra the entire front end. I did 1/3 hood and regret it. I should have clear bra'd the doors too. ******* rock-lined freeways.

Im thinking he meant to dismount the tires from the rims and swap sides. Thats the only way that would make sense.

Dirk McGurck · 04-13-2016, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dragonbreath

Im thinking he meant to dismount the tires from the rims and swap sides. Thats the only way that would make sense.

That often times puts the same amount of stress on the tire, negating the treadwear.

greenlawnraci · 04-13-2016, 01:39 PM

I DD'D a G35 sedan for three years, including 300+ mile drives for work almost weekly.

Conti DWS have a 50k warranty (25k if the shop enforces the can't rotate clause) and they performed well.

Haboob · 04-13-2016, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

which tires and which wheels?

OEM tire are sitting at about 25k, but the right rear picked up a lot of metal and is unusable, so I bought S04's. On my second set of rears, fronts are just now down to the wear bar (I'm at 65k miles on the Z).

Forgestar wheels, OEM sizes, but +20mm offset.

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Originally Posted by MacCool

What is a "grid system"? Is that where your car levitates itself down the highway? 'Cause that's the only way I can imagine a Z with summer performance tires getting 30-40k on a set of tires.

Phoenix streets are setup in a grid. Just squares, less wear and tear on the tires, because less turns.

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Originally Posted by dragonbreath

Im thinking he meant to dismount the tires from the rims and swap sides. Thats the only way that would make sense.

Maybe, but even then you're not supposed to... unless I'm being too gullible with the "outside" mark on the tires.

mishuko · 04-13-2016, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

OEM RE11's are sitting at about 25k, but the right rear picked up a lot of metal and is unusable, so I bought S04's. On my second set of rears, fronts are just now down to the wear bar (I'm at 65k miles on the Z).

Forgestar wheels, OEM sizes, but +20mm offset.

Phoenix streets are setup in a grid. Just squares, less wear and tear on the tires, because less turns.

Maybe, but even then you're not supposed to... unless I'm being too gullible with the "outside" mark on the tires.

oem's a re050a's! lol I wish I got re-11 as stock tires

mishuko · 04-13-2016, 06:39 AM

depends on what tires you have... and how you drive.

10k miles out of my re11's on almost at the wear bars. fronts still pretty good.

I was hoping for a bit more but I realize it's because I accelerate fairly aggressively as i try launch myself to the speed limits... oh and take corners with a bit too much spirit. not drift. spirit.

my use is mostly weekend, road trips and occasional daily.

oh and boob... sometimes it's a good thing that it's too loud. other times it's like this:

gf: girlfriend mumbles...

me: WUT YOU SAY?

gf: mumbles....

me: YOU NEED TO SPEAK UP OR I AIN'T HEARING YOU! LIKE REALSIES

gf: I'M MAD AT YOU!!!!!

Inspector71 · 04-13-2016, 11:01 AM

I have had 2 Z's now and love them as a DD. I might pick up another car to keep some miles off the Z but I would not hesitate.

JARblue · 04-13-2016, 08:09 AM

I DD mine. Five years later, and I still love everything about it. I get about 8K miles out of my rear tires on average

But I also do a lot of highway driving. It's comfortable (to me) and gets really decent gas mileage if you don't have a heavy right foot. Tire mileage is going to be dependent on your habits. Highway miles help tremendously.

Sean1125R · 04-13-2016, 08:15 AM

I use mine as a daily driver but I only have less than a twenty mile round trip to work and the road conditions are decent. The distance would never stop me from using the Z as a DD someone place else but road conditions certainly would.

kenchan · 04-13-2016, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by abmobil

Hello everyone.
I don't have a 370 yet, but I'm strongly considering one for my next DD.
Current DD is a 95 Nissan Hardbody V6 5mt. Running strong with 214k.
Other ride is a 13 Titan Crew Cab.

The Titan will remain my wknd ride, but I've decided I need something sporty to help me enjoy my 90 mile round trip daily commute a little more. I know the 370 is not the most practical choice for that.

I feel the bang for the buck for a new base model is really good, and I can keep the manual trans. Was considering CPO G37 sedans before.

I know tire life isn't great, but with mostly hwy miles is it possible for me to get 30,000 miles out of a set of tires? The car won't be tracked. Also has Nissan made any changes at all to the CSC? I'm hoping if I buy a new 2016 or 2017 model I won't have to worry about that. Those are the biggest things I'm questioning at the moment.

Thanks for any feedback!

since u have the titan for other tasks, im sure u can wing it no problem. there are tires dat last longer dan the 8-10k i usually get on my summer tires.. like check out the continental tires.. might even suggest the DWS06. i started running those on my STI this winter, not bad. i mean u cant DWS06 in snow with the Z, but u can use ur truck for snow driving if any.

04-12-2016, 11:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 422	DD a Z is no big deal, I used mine for my work car and put on over 250,000 miles in 6 years. Tires, biggest thing is swap them side to side once and a while. The CSC is going to go, but is covered under warranty...so your good for a while. Oh and get a clear bra on it. Mitco39 and mishuko like this. __________________ Not driving your car to keep it in nice shape, is like not wanting to smash your girlfriend so she stays tight for the next guy.

04-13-2016, 06:39 AM	#11 (permalink)
mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9436	depends on what tires you have... and how you drive. 10k miles out of my re11's on almost at the wear bars. fronts still pretty good. I was hoping for a bit more but I realize it's because I accelerate fairly aggressively as i try launch myself to the speed limits... oh and take corners with a bit too much spirit. not drift. spirit. my use is mostly weekend, road trips and occasional daily. oh and boob... sometimes it's a good thing that it's too loud. other times it's like this: gf: girlfriend mumbles... me: WUT YOU SAY? gf: mumbles.... me: YOU NEED TO SPEAK UP OR I AIN'T HEARING YOU! LIKE REALSIES gf: I'M MAD AT YOU!!!!! Haboob likes this. Last edited by mishuko; 04-13-2016 at 06:42 AM.

04-13-2016, 11:01 AM	#12 (permalink)
Inspector71 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lee's Summit Missouri Posts: 337 Drives: 2015 Pearl White Z Rep Power: 16	I would do it in a heart beat I have had 2 Z's now and love them as a DD. I might pick up another car to keep some miles off the Z but I would not hesitate.

04-13-2016, 08:09 AM	#13 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	I DD mine. Five years later, and I still love everything about it. I get about 8K miles out of my rear tires on average But I also do a lot of highway driving. It's comfortable (to me) and gets really decent gas mileage if you don't have a heavy right foot. Tire mileage is going to be dependent on your habits. Highway miles help tremendously. labrador likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

04-13-2016, 01:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
greenlawnraci Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Memphis Posts: 80 Drives: Cervelo Rep Power: 10	I DD'D a G35 sedan for three years, including 300+ mile drives for work almost weekly. Conti DWS have a 50k warranty (25k if the shop enforces the can't rotate clause) and they performed well.

04-13-2016, 08:15 AM	#14 (permalink)
Sean1125R Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: NW Washington Posts: 69 Drives: 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 10	I use mine as a daily driver but I only have less than a twenty mile round trip to work and the road conditions are decent. The distance would never stop me from using the Z as a DD someone place else but road conditions certainly would.