370z's Bring Out the Crazies

Louie cat · 06-18-2017, 12:42 PM

We have a Z and they dont.

brucelidat · 06-18-2017, 12:52 PM

I don't have this problem. I think I have maybe gotten 1 or 2 flybys in 6 years of ownership. I do find that people are more likely to change lanes to let me by even when I am not close to them though. This doesn't happen all the time, but I have noticed it on several occasions. I am coming up in the left lane, not flying up, just gaining gradually with plans to keep a set distance and match their speed when I catch up. They then change lanes over expecting em to be flying. Sometimes, this puts a bit of pressure on em t go aster than I planned so they didn't move over for nothing, lol, but nothing crazy or dangerous.

ChopsZ · 06-18-2017, 07:40 PM

I don't really have anyone trying to race me or anything, but there are a TON of stupid rednecks around here with jacked-up diesel 4x4 pickem-up-trucks that think they are all driving Bugatti Veyrons. They floor them standing still, they floor them driving through busy parking lots, they floor them through intersections, they floor then when they drive around you. That's all they do is floor the stupid things, leaving these huge clouds of black smoke everywhere.

What I do hate is that the few Z owners I see around here (350's and 370's), are either completely oblivious to other Z owners, or they seem to think they are better than you and have a stuck-up attitude.

In over a year of driving my Z, I have yet to have a single Z owner take the initiative to wave or anything at me.

Whatever...

Rusty · 06-18-2017, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChopsZ

I don't really have anyone trying to race me or anything, but there are a TON of stupid rednecks around here with jacked-up diesel 4x4 pickem-up-trucks that think they are all driving Bugatti Veyrons. They floor them standing still, they floor them driving through busy parking lots, they floor them through intersections, they floor then when they drive around you. That's all they do is floor the stupid things, leaving these huge clouds of black smoke everywhere.

What I do hate is that the few Z owners I see around here (350's and 370's), are either completely oblivious to other Z owners, or they seem to think they are better than you and have a stuck-up attitude.

In over a year of driving my Z, I have yet to have a single Z owner take the initiative to wave or anything at me.

Whatever...

You ever think it could be the way you look!

Just kidding.

On those diesels. That's called rolling coal. We got those idiots too.

I own a Dodge Power Wagon. When I drive it. I get these idiots who want to drag race their mall crawlers. I ask them, lets go out into the woods. I know some really nasty trails. They all back down. They don't want to get their mall crawlers dirty.

DeliriousClam · 06-18-2017, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

You ever think it could be the way you look!

Just kidding.

On those diesels. That's called rolling coal. We got those idiots too.

I own a Dodge Power Wagon. When I drive it. I get these idiots who want to drag race their mall crawlers. I ask them, lets go out into the woods. I know some really nasty trails. They all back down. They don't want to get their mall crawlers dirty.

I'm willing to bet my old turbo Volvo 850 saw more off road action than most of the lifted pick-ups and Jeeps that are around

X2TheZ · 06-20-2017, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

You ever think it could be the way you look!

Just kidding.

On those diesels. That's called rolling coal. We got those idiots too.

I own a Dodge Power Wagon. When I drive it. I get these idiots who want to drag race their mall crawlers. I ask them, lets go out into the woods. I know some really nasty trails. They all back down. They don't want to get their mall crawlers dirty.

Your PW is a beast!

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phljeeper · 06-20-2017, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

You ever think it could be the way you look!

Just kidding.

On those diesels. That's called rolling coal. We got those idiots too.

I own a Dodge Power Wagon. When I drive it. I get these idiots who want to drag race their mall crawlers. I ask them, lets go out into the woods. I know some really nasty trails. They all back down. They don't want to get their mall crawlers dirty.

Nice looking power wagon Rusty. Here is my other other vehicle. Gets me trough the trails at Rausch. I will admit I don't get any waves from other Z's when driving the Z but every Jeep waves at me in my Jeep.

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Rusty · 06-21-2017, 03:06 AM

When I'm in the PW. No one will mess with me.

synolimit · 06-24-2017, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by phljeeper

Nice looking power wagon Rusty. Here is my other other vehicle. Gets me trough the trails at Rausch. I will admit I don't get any waves from other Z's when driving the Z but every Jeep waves at me in my Jeep. [IMG]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170621/1c71efbdd10b53ddbbdfc65bbe1e

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That's nice. I have a raised Commander V8 we wanna sell for a Wrangler and I got a new 17 sport now running 35's with a 3" lift. Pulls the race car better than the Commander

Jayhovah · 06-21-2017, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

You ever think it could be the way you look!

Just kidding.

On those diesels. That's called rolling coal. We got those idiots too.

I own a Dodge Power Wagon. When I drive it. I get these idiots who want to drag race their mall crawlers. I ask them, lets go out into the woods. I know some really nasty trails. They all back down. They don't want to get their mall crawlers dirty.

Let's be honest here Rusty - there are other reasons for not wanting to follow a redneck who just invited you into the woods.

Rusty · 06-21-2017, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayhovah

Let's be honest here Rusty - there are other reasons for not wanting to follow a redneck who just invited you into the woods.

LMAO

Sorry, I don't play banjo's.

Fuzzzy · 06-21-2017, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayhovah

Let's be honest here Rusty - there are other reasons for not wanting to follow a redneck who just invited you into the woods.

Banjophobia?

DeliriousClam · 06-18-2017, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChopsZ

I don't really have anyone trying to race me or anything, but there are a TON of stupid rednecks around here with jacked-up diesel 4x4 pickem-up-trucks that think they are all driving Bugatti Veyrons. They floor them standing still, they floor them driving through busy parking lots, they floor them through intersections, they floor then when they drive around you. That's all they do is floor the stupid things, leaving these huge clouds of black smoke everywhere.

What I do hate is that the few Z owners I see around here (350's and 370's), are either completely oblivious to other Z owners, or they seem to think they are better than you and have a stuck-up attitude.

In over a year of driving my Z, I have yet to have a single Z owner take the initiative to wave or anything at me.

Whatever...

I don't even wave to people I know

X2TheZ · 06-20-2017, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChopsZ

I don't really have anyone trying to race me or anything, but there are a TON of stupid rednecks around here with jacked-up diesel 4x4 pickem-up-trucks that think they are all driving Bugatti Veyrons. They floor them standing still, they floor them driving through busy parking lots, they floor them through intersections, they floor then when they drive around you. That's all they do is floor the stupid things, leaving these huge clouds of black smoke everywhere.

What I do hate is that the few Z owners I see around here (350's and 370's), are either completely oblivious to other Z owners, or they seem to think they are better than you and have a stuck-up attitude.

In over a year of driving my Z, I have yet to have a single Z owner take the initiative to wave or anything at me.

Whatever...

Here in Albuquerque, New Mexico other Z drivers are very courteous. We always throw up a peace or wave! Many of us here are part of Zociety, not sure how big that's is in other states.

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Too6Z · 06-18-2017, 07:57 PM

I don't think it's specific to the Z, I also ride a CBR and there are people who try to test me on that as well, which is laughable. I chalk it up to the insecurity of the other driver. Who in their right mind thinks that a car is going to out perform a sport bike? Unless you have a Viper or something similar, you're hopelessly overmatched when it comes to acceleration and even if you can keep up you'll never match the handling and maneuverability. Whether the bike or the Z, I most often find people want to try and race me. On occasion I'll indulge them to a point, but I'm not going to get thrown in jail over a chest beating competition. Once on the bike I was racing a guy in a WRX, when we hit a red light I looked over and it was a cop in uniform on his way to work. Needless to say I had a good laugh. As for tailgating, that's an epidemic in the DC metro area, i get it even if I'm driving my Jetta, doing 75 in the right lane. You just can't win with some people. I don't let it get to me.

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06-18-2017, 12:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Louie cat Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: florida Posts: 261 Drives: 2010 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 144	Envious We have a Z and they dont. Leadfoot likes this.

06-18-2017, 12:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 32	I don't have this problem. I think I have maybe gotten 1 or 2 flybys in 6 years of ownership. I do find that people are more likely to change lanes to let me by even when I am not close to them though. This doesn't happen all the time, but I have noticed it on several occasions. I am coming up in the left lane, not flying up, just gaining gradually with plans to keep a set distance and match their speed when I catch up. They then change lanes over expecting em to be flying. Sometimes, this puts a bit of pressure on em t go aster than I planned so they didn't move over for nothing, lol, but nothing crazy or dangerous. Akinari likes this. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

06-18-2017, 07:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
ChopsZ Track Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central Florida Age: 50 Posts: 965 Drives: 2016 370Z GM 6MT Rep Power: 2303	I don't really have anyone trying to race me or anything, but there are a TON of stupid rednecks around here with jacked-up diesel 4x4 pickem-up-trucks that think they are all driving Bugatti Veyrons. They floor them standing still, they floor them driving through busy parking lots, they floor them through intersections, they floor then when they drive around you. That's all they do is floor the stupid things, leaving these huge clouds of black smoke everywhere. What I do hate is that the few Z owners I see around here (350's and 370's), are either completely oblivious to other Z owners, or they seem to think they are better than you and have a stuck-up attitude. In over a year of driving my Z, I have yet to have a single Z owner take the initiative to wave or anything at me. Whatever... NISMO IX and X2TheZ like this. __________________ She's For Sale! PERFORMANCE: Aero Workz \| Akebono \| BC Racing \| EcuTek \| HKS \| MaxBore \| Motordyne \| Nismo \| RJM \| SPL \| StopTech \| Z1 AUDIO: Arc Audio \| Bazooka \| Helix \| Pioneer \| Stereo Integrity

06-18-2017, 07:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
Too6Z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Fairfax, VA Age: 48 Posts: 84 Drives: 16 370z Gun Metallic Rep Power: 11	I don't think it's specific to the Z, I also ride a CBR and there are people who try to test me on that as well, which is laughable. I chalk it up to the insecurity of the other driver. Who in their right mind thinks that a car is going to out perform a sport bike? Unless you have a Viper or something similar, you're hopelessly overmatched when it comes to acceleration and even if you can keep up you'll never match the handling and maneuverability. Whether the bike or the Z, I most often find people want to try and race me. On occasion I'll indulge them to a point, but I'm not going to get thrown in jail over a chest beating competition. Once on the bike I was racing a guy in a WRX, when we hit a red light I looked over and it was a cop in uniform on his way to work. Needless to say I had a good laugh. As for tailgating, that's an epidemic in the DC metro area, i get it even if I'm driving my Jetta, doing 75 in the right lane. You just can't win with some people. I don't let it get to me. Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk Leadfoot likes this.

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