Drive it like you stole it!

Greg · 01-22-2009, 08:38 AM

I see it like this... If you don't drive it your just wasting money on both the maintenance, registration and insurance costs.. Not to mention that, just letting a car sit for long periods is pretty destructive to itself as well.

I agree with everyone else, cars are meant to be driven.

rbratton · 01-22-2009, 09:06 AM

There is no way to push a car to the limit on the street. If you guys want to see what your car is made of, and you as a driver as well, you should try HPDEs with NASA or the other car clubs out there. I've done it with my WRX, 350Z, and I can't wait to do it with my 370Z. It's an absolute blast!

Check out this video...

YouTube - Subaru WRX and 350Z at Road Atlanta (HPDE 1)

It's a lap in my WRX and then a lap in my 350Z at Road Atlanta.

Greg · 01-22-2009, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rbratton

There is no way to push a car to the limit on the street. If you guys want to see what your car is made of, and you as a driver as well, you should try HPDEs with NASA or the other car clubs out there. I've done it with my WRX, 350Z, and I can't wait to do it with my 370Z. It's an absolute blast!

Check out this video...

YouTube - Subaru WRX and 350Z at Road Atlanta (HPDE 1)

It's a lap in my WRX and then a lap in my 350Z at Road Atlanta.

Sound advice to be sure I enjoy a good track day myself... But no worries man, everyone's just being a little sarcastic.

SMcK23 · 01-22-2009, 09:07 AM

ll be the first to say I plan on garaging mine! It won't see rain, snow, salt, etc. I like to keep my rides pristine! I will have 4x4 used/beater SUV to be my DD. I plan on driving my Z like I mean it, but only when it is beautiful weather! In my opinion, I owned a 2007 350z as my DD and it was a travesty to have to see it be driven in the snow and rain! I have a friend with a 2003 Ford Mustang Saleen, he bought it brought brand new and after five years it only has 4,500 miles. He enjoys it, but he still keeps it in show room condition!

01-22-2009, 08:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
Greg Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Francisco Age: 58 Posts: 551 Drives: 06 350 ZR CS Rep Power: 301	I see it like this... If you don't drive it your just wasting money on both the maintenance, registration and insurance costs.. Not to mention that, just letting a car sit for long periods is pretty destructive to itself as well. I agree with everyone else, cars are meant to be driven. __________________ Chef Greg At Your Service

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01-22-2009, 09:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
rbratton Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vine Grove, KY Posts: 89 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 18	There is no way to push a car to the limit on the street. If you guys want to see what your car is made of, and you as a driver as well, you should try HPDEs with NASA or the other car clubs out there. I've done it with my WRX, 350Z, and I can't wait to do it with my 370Z. It's an absolute blast! Check out this video... YouTube - Subaru WRX and 350Z at Road Atlanta (HPDE 1) It's a lap in my WRX and then a lap in my 350Z at Road Atlanta.

01-22-2009, 09:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
SMcK23 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 191 Drives: Altima 2.5-want a Z! Rep Power: 18	ll be the first to say I plan on garaging mine! It won't see rain, snow, salt, etc. I like to keep my rides pristine! I will have 4x4 used/beater SUV to be my DD. I plan on driving my Z like I mean it, but only when it is beautiful weather! In my opinion, I owned a 2007 350z as my DD and it was a travesty to have to see it be driven in the snow and rain! I have a friend with a 2003 Ford Mustang Saleen, he bought it brought brand new and after five years it only has 4,500 miles. He enjoys it, but he still keeps it in show room condition!