My first car that eventually lead me to the 370Z.... what was your first?

FricFrac · 12-02-2009, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by shumby

not making fun. First car was a 89 firefly. all 3 cylinders of her. then 87 nissan centra them 89 camery then 94 sunfire them 2003 maxima then 08 G37S then 09 G37S and 09 FX50S.

I keep moving up

Moving up in years - we'll pretend te Sunfire never happend ;P

ConchZ2 · 12-02-2009, 05:12 PM

This might be of interest to all the former RX-7 owners.
A camouflaged Roadster-bodied prototype has been spotted on the test track and two experimental models of the 16X rotary engine are being tested at the moment. The 16X rotary engine is of particular interest, it’s said to produce around 270ps and be 20% more economical on fuel thanks to direct injection and rapid combustion technology. Capacity is increased over the 13B coming in at 800cc x2 and will remain naturally aspirated. HA are quick to add that the 16X will certainly change the perception of the rotary engine as a gas guzzler to one that can produce high power and be light on fuel. Power will be transmitted through a world-first manually adjustable twin-clutch SMG. A dial on the center console will allow the driver to select various modes and while in “Auto” it will engage with precisely the right amount of pressure according to normal driving RPMs. If the RPM exceeds the amount designated for that particular mode, the clutch will automatically increase pressure to compensate. In “Sports” mode greater pressure is applied in the same way but without the reduced drivability that comes with a heavier clutch.
The 2012 RX-9’s chassis is said to be a totally new design and will focus on maximum weight saving which will also dictate the use of resin and aluminum panels for the body. Weight is expected to be around 1200kg and only slightly heavier than the current model Roadster. HA say that according to their source, out of all the designs for the new RX-9 that have appeared in various magazines the one pictured below is closest to what the RX-9 should look like.
0 to 60 should be 4.5 or lower.

Mazda RX-7?????? < ???? < ???? | ??? Car News - ?? ??????

Zcott · 12-02-2009, 05:40 PM

My high school cruiser was a $900 special:

Spent most of my time trying to keep it running.
When it did, it was a lot of fun, but that old 350 was mighty thirsty for a kid sacking groceries.

ConchZ2 · 12-03-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Zcott

My high school cruiser was a $900 special:

Spent most of my time trying to keep it running.
When it did, it was a lot of fun, but that old 350 was mighty thirsty for a kid sacking groceries.

That car looks like the one my high school sweetheart had……………1970 Camaro!

370Zsteve · 12-11-2009, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ConchZ2

This might be of interest to all the former RX-7 owners.
A camouflaged Roadster-bodied prototype has been spotted on the test track and two experimental models of the 16X rotary engine are being tested at the moment. The 16X rotary engine is of particular interest, it’s said to produce around 270ps and be 20% more economical on fuel thanks to direct injection and rapid combustion technology. Capacity is increased over the 13B coming in at 800cc x2 and will remain naturally aspirated. HA are quick to add that the 16X will certainly change the perception of the rotary engine as a gas guzzler to one that can produce high power and be light on fuel. Power will be transmitted through a world-first manually adjustable twin-clutch SMG. A dial on the center console will allow the driver to select various modes and while in “Auto” it will engage with precisely the right amount of pressure according to normal driving RPMs. If the RPM exceeds the amount designated for that particular mode, the clutch will automatically increase pressure to compensate. In “Sports” mode greater pressure is applied in the same way but without the reduced drivability that comes with a heavier clutch.
The 2012 RX-9’s chassis is said to be a totally new design and will focus on maximum weight saving which will also dictate the use of resin and aluminum panels for the body. Weight is expected to be around 1200kg and only slightly heavier than the current model Roadster. HA say that according to their source, out of all the designs for the new RX-9 that have appeared in various magazines the one pictured below is closest to what the RX-9 should look like.
0 to 60 should be 4.5 or lower.

Mazda RX-7?????? < ???? < ???? | ??? Car News - ?? ??????

it would be such a cool car except for that stupid Mazda smiley face grille

Trips · 12-11-2009, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ConchZ2

This might be of interest to all the former RX-7 owners.
A camouflaged Roadster-bodied prototype has been spotted on the test track and two experimental models of the 16X rotary engine are being tested at the moment. The 16X rotary engine is of particular interest, it’s said to produce around 270ps and be 20% more economical on fuel thanks to direct injection and rapid combustion technology. Capacity is increased over the 13B coming in at 800cc x2 and will remain naturally aspirated. HA are quick to add that the 16X will certainly change the perception of the rotary engine as a gas guzzler to one that can produce high power and be light on fuel. Power will be transmitted through a world-first manually adjustable twin-clutch SMG. A dial on the center console will allow the driver to select various modes and while in “Auto” it will engage with precisely the right amount of pressure according to normal driving RPMs. If the RPM exceeds the amount designated for that particular mode, the clutch will automatically increase pressure to compensate. In “Sports” mode greater pressure is applied in the same way but without the reduced drivability that comes with a heavier clutch.
The 2012 RX-9’s chassis is said to be a totally new design and will focus on maximum weight saving which will also dictate the use of resin and aluminum panels for the body. Weight is expected to be around 1200kg and only slightly heavier than the current model Roadster. HA say that according to their source, out of all the designs for the new RX-9 that have appeared in various magazines the one pictured below is closest to what the RX-9 should look like.
0 to 60 should be 4.5 or lower.

Mazda RX-7?????? < ???? < ???? | ??? Car News - ?? ??????

What is the Name of this thread!???

Lug · 12-11-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

What is the Name of this thread!???

Apparently it's "Rag on people who post interesting cars" going by your post.

Liquid_G · 12-03-2009, 03:14 PM

My first car was an 83 Olds Cutlass.. not the one with the 442 or anything cool like that.. it was a POS 6 cyl that had like 8 hp. seriously it was like 30 seconds 0-60 time. The engine started rod knocking like 2 weeks after buying it so i had it rebuilt.. the night i picked it up from being rebuilt i crashed it into a parked car.. 16yr old = dumbass. Drove the crap out of it with half a bumper and a junkyard hood.

My first car that I really ever started Modding was my 07 Maxima..

Had intake/spacers/Nismo exhaust from the 3.5 altima, audio, hid's, lots of other stuff.. Went to several local Nissan/Infiniti meets and started to really want a 350z.. Then the 370's came out and I was hooked.. Traded in the Max for my Z in August.

jookiyaya · 12-03-2009, 03:24 PM

1st car for me...
unbelievable ricey mods and what not... but i was a hardcore jdm honda lover.. notice i actually used a type R spoiler on my civic *sigh*

2nd car was a used 01 acura integra type R #0501

then put in another 10k to turn it to a honda integra type R....

and eventually my new love are nissans ^_^ but not this one.. hopefully by next year the 40th!!!! ^^

farmosh203 · 12-03-2009, 08:27 PM

My first car was a 300zx. Here's my prom picture, dang I looked goofy back then!

kantonm · 12-05-2009, 03:14 PM

1975 VW Scirocco... spot springs, weber carb... POS.. but great first car.. then I bouGHT AN 80 200SX, fun car, put low pro tires and rims, pretty good handling, better after sway bars...fell in love with nissans, then had 2 maxima's a 95 200sx se then a 90 300zx...

NewlyIMPORTed · 12-05-2009, 03:56 PM

2004 mercedes benz clk 320 silver coupe 19" antera wheels and 5% tint

Endgame · 12-05-2009, 11:51 PM

Farmosh203: GO CATS!!! U of A!!!!

Car that led me to a Z: SR20DET / JDM speck S13 240sx with Widebody kit... LOVED that car, but made me want a Z.

Chico370Z · 12-08-2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Endgame

Farmosh203: GO CATS!!! U of A!!!!

+1 repped for that lol

farmosh203 · 12-05-2009, 11:59 PM

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Farmosh203: GO CATS!!! U of A!!!!

Uh oh, we got a Tucson guy! My older brother went to U of A, he works at the Honeywell down there now.

12-03-2009, 03:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
jookiyaya Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: maryland Posts: 262 Drives: 2010 40th Z!?!? Rep Power: 17	1st car for me... unbelievable ricey mods and what not... but i was a hardcore jdm honda lover.. notice i actually used a type R spoiler on my civic sigh 2nd car was a used 01 acura integra type R #0501 then put in another 10k to turn it to a honda integra type R.... and eventually my new love are nissans ^_^ but not this one.. hopefully by next year the 40th!!!! ^^ __________________ "370z gives you wings!! "

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