Crazed street racers

Red370 · 03-24-2010, 04:15 PM

Oh yeah, funny story. There is this security guard station right across the building where I work on base, and I always see this red cobalt SS turbo parked in the parking lot in front. So just for shyts, I asked the guy what he paid for it one day, mind you, he has the fully loaded version. Dude said he paid 27k!!! I proceeded to facepalm and informed him that he basically could be driving my car right now, to which he declared, FML.

FuszNissan · 03-24-2010, 04:16 PM

I think the biggest part of it is the SRM. People think you are probably revving at them, when your just down shifting to a stop

Pharmacist · 03-24-2010, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ztoon

Does anyone else have the problem of seemingly normal types turning into crazed street racers whenever they pull along side your Z?
Granted, this happens mostly in my home town of about 70,000. Larger cities don't seem to have the same affliction.
Lately though, it seems every 4 banger with a fart can momentarily loses their mind. I had a teen with an Echo launch at a busy intersection... mid afternoon. Same day a pocket rocket popped off a wheelie and carried it a full block to the next red light.

At first I figured.... coincidence. Chill man, it's self fulfilling cause I'm looking for it. Then my passenger says..... WTFs' goin' on?
I'm getting to the point where I don't make eye contact with any car near me else they might get that look!
Seems just the sight of the Z raises testosterone levels in some guys.
Maybe if I lost the tow hook and painted it pink.

only really happened once or twice with me. just ignore them completely, and they will go away.

steveg78 · 03-24-2010, 09:17 PM

Yeah, I like the 350Z but with all due respect I'm sure 350 owners get a little burn in their hearts when they see a new 370. I mean with other cars, usually people find something about the newer model that sucks. And a lot of times there is something in a new model that isn't as good as the old model. Where in NJ are you seeing these guys?

Another quick story for you guys. A few weeks ago I stopped at a 7-11 after hanging with some friends. I was driving my Jeep because weather was nasty and 3 punks come out. Probably like 17-18 with 2 girls. They were obviously drunk or something since they were acting like complete morons. They were getting into a G35 sedan. Kid says to me "is that yours?" I reply yeah, he says "you should trade it in". I just laughed in his face and said you should trade your LIFE in. F-in punks I tell ya!

fullmonty · 03-24-2010, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by steveg78

Yeah, I like the 350Z but with all due respect I'm sure 350 owners get a little burn in their hearts when they see a new 370. I mean with other cars, usually people find something about the newer model that sucks. And a lot of times there is something in a new model that isn't as good as the old model. Where in NJ are you seeing these guys?

Flemington area. I think they live in the Piscataway/Plainfield area though.

370zdub · 03-24-2010, 11:06 PM

^I think you should have walked up with a serious face looked him dead in the eye, and in a slightly hickish voice said "does it got a hemi?, cause it aint **** unless its got a hemi"

fairladyZ34 · 03-25-2010, 12:32 AM

^

efuseakay · 03-25-2010, 02:45 AM

Are you related to that singer guy?

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Ok, sorry... back on topic!

Stupid road-rage racer morons!

Matt · 03-25-2010, 09:32 AM

I agree with, I think Fusz, that mentioned SRM.

I got a dirty look from a mustang driver yesterday when SRM revved kind of high going from 3rd to 1st at a red light. Then he started revving his engine. I just did a

and looked away.

In other news, my girlfriend and I started playing a new game while we're out driving together. It's called "Mustang!". We just yell mustang whenever we see one. We drove about 10 miles round trip last night and saw 9!

m4a1mustang · 03-25-2010, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt

I agree with, I think Fusz, that mentioned SRM.

I got a dirty look from a mustang driver yesterday when SRM revved kind of high going from 3rd to 1st at a red light. Then he started revving his engine. I just did a

and looked away.

In other news, my girlfriend and I started playing a new game while we're out driving together. It's called "Mustang!". We just yell mustang whenever we see one. We drove about 10 miles round trip last night and saw 9!

Own a Mustang long enough and you'll eventually come to a four way stop sign with three other Mustangs. I drove Mustangs from 02 to 06 and it happened to me once.

Zsteve · 03-25-2010, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt

I agree with, I think Fusz, that mentioned SRM.

I got a dirty look from a mustang driver yesterday when SRM revved kind of high going from 3rd to 1st at a red light. Then he started revving his engine. I just did a

and looked away.

In other news, my girlfriend and I started playing a new game while we're out driving together. It's called "Mustang!". We just yell mustang whenever we see one. We drove about 10 miles round trip last night and saw 9!

You gotta do it like "Punch Buggy" and hit each other when you say it.

vipor · 03-25-2010, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt

I agree with, I think Fusz, that mentioned SRM.

I got a dirty look from a mustang driver yesterday when SRM revved kind of high going from 3rd to 1st at a red light. Then he started revving his engine. I just did a

and looked away.

In other news, my girlfriend and I started playing a new game while we're out driving together. It's called "Mustang!". We just yell mustang whenever we see one. We drove about 10 miles round trip last night and saw 9!

You can lessen those numbers by maybe 40% if you limit it to 2000 and beyond.

theDreamer · 03-25-2010, 09:59 AM

I prefer the new game "Camaro!"
Well it ended being fun at one light we got 4 that were all turning left and two turning right, and this was no meet up it was during rush hour traffic.

UNKNOWN_370 · 03-25-2010, 12:08 PM

It happens to me in anything I drive that looks sporty. Sedans, coupes, sports cars. I don't think the Z is getting any extra attention. I just think most americans are genrally bored and need to find entertainment. So they race anything on wheels that look sporty. Unfortunately most of them can't drive worth a d*#k anyway...

I see ahole Z drivers tryin to cut me off as well cuz they in a Z. Generally, I use offensive maneuvers and halt there stupidity. Every car make driver has aholes driving them.

BrianMSmith · 03-25-2010, 06:12 PM

I have seen this quite a few times. I avoid eye contact for sure, I don't even look out the side windows, otherwise you may provoke some madness in fellow drivers who feel challenged or threatened by the Z.

03-24-2010, 04:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 297	Oh yeah, funny story. There is this security guard station right across the building where I work on base, and I always see this red cobalt SS turbo parked in the parking lot in front. So just for shyts, I asked the guy what he paid for it one day, mind you, he has the fully loaded version. Dude said he paid 27k!!! I proceeded to facepalm and informed him that he basically could be driving my car right now, to which he declared, FML. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

03-24-2010, 04:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 543	I think the biggest part of it is the SRM. People think you are probably revving at them, when your just down shifting to a stop __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

03-24-2010, 11:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
370zdub Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UT Posts: 628 Drives: 09 370z 6mt,10 Ford Rep Power: 18	^I think you should have walked up with a serious face looked him dead in the eye, and in a slightly hickish voice said "does it got a hemi?, cause it aint **** unless its got a hemi" __________________ 2010 Ford 6.4L Power Stroke Diesel: 588whp/1082wtrq 2007 Dodge 6.7L Cummins Diesel: 788whp/1405wtrq, runs 12's @ 7400lbs, Still miss my 370z!

03-25-2010, 12:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
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03-25-2010, 09:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 42 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 19	I agree with, I think Fusz, that mentioned SRM. I got a dirty look from a mustang driver yesterday when SRM revved kind of high going from 3rd to 1st at a red light. Then he started revving his engine. I just did a and looked away. In other news, my girlfriend and I started playing a new game while we're out driving together. It's called "Mustang!". We just yell mustang whenever we see one. We drove about 10 miles round trip last night and saw 9! __________________ "Any man who can drive a 370z while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the Z the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein....modified.

03-24-2010, 09:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
steveg78 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MD Posts: 569 Drives: 09 370Z PG M6 +Sport Rep Power: 18	Yeah, I like the 350Z but with all due respect I'm sure 350 owners get a little burn in their hearts when they see a new 370. I mean with other cars, usually people find something about the newer model that sucks. And a lot of times there is something in a new model that isn't as good as the old model. Where in NJ are you seeing these guys? Another quick story for you guys. A few weeks ago I stopped at a 7-11 after hanging with some friends. I was driving my Jeep because weather was nasty and 3 punks come out. Probably like 17-18 with 2 girls. They were obviously drunk or something since they were acting like complete morons. They were getting into a G35 sedan. Kid says to me "is that yours?" I reply yeah, he says "you should trade it in". I just laughed in his face and said you should trade your LIFE in. F-in punks I tell ya!

03-25-2010, 02:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
efuseakay Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: The DAYNGA ZONE! Posts: 404 Drives: 2010 G37xS Sedan Rep Power: 16	Are you related to that singer guy? ------------- Ok, sorry... back on topic! Stupid road-rage racer morons!

03-25-2010, 09:59 AM	#13 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	I prefer the new game "Camaro!" Well it ended being fun at one light we got 4 that were all turning left and two turning right, and this was no meet up it was during rush hour traffic. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

03-25-2010, 12:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14859	It happens to me in anything I drive that looks sporty. Sedans, coupes, sports cars. I don't think the Z is getting any extra attention. I just think most americans are genrally bored and need to find entertainment. So they race anything on wheels that look sporty. Unfortunately most of them can't drive worth a d*#k anyway... I see ahole Z drivers tryin to cut me off as well cuz they in a Z. Generally, I use offensive maneuvers and halt there stupidity. Every car make driver has aholes driving them.

03-25-2010, 06:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
BrianMSmith Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: secret Posts: 267 Drives: 370Z, Ducati 748S Rep Power: 16	I have seen this quite a few times. I avoid eye contact for sure, I don't even look out the side windows, otherwise you may provoke some madness in fellow drivers who feel challenged or threatened by the Z.

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