smurf was picked up, my thoughts after 20 miles

cossie1600 · 03-31-2010, 11:04 AM

i picked up my blue base sport last night in the pouring rain. let me start by thanking robert for the vpp, fusz for the nissan info and others for helpful info.

due to the heavy rain, i only put about 15 miles on the vehicle. i honestly cant provide much other than the following items.

1. the base radio sucks. i love how you cant even put the sound to the rear when you adjust it.

2. i will probably get used to it, but the analog speedo is a little bit hard to read

3. i personally wish the car would have a few extra cubbies for storage.

4. the car is very similar to my old 350. my wife mentioned that they both look alike except for nicer material.

5. the syncro rev thing is interesting, but its annoying at times.

6. maybe i am not remembering correctly, but the shifter is almost like a bus. throw is super long and a little too clunky.

7. whats with the seat. the headrest rods pop out to my back if i try to lean my head back!

8. i am breaking in the motor, so no revving past 4000rpm (others probably did during testdrives). it is better than my rx8 down low, but still nowhere close to the vette.

9. no squeeking yay!

10. the blue is really smurf like, i just need to paint the top part red to make it papa smurf

11. wish there is a small pocket behind the seats

12. ride is much better on this car than the 350, quieter too below 50

13. the headlight switch sucks. i hate auto mode between off and parking lights

this is all i could think of in 20 miles. i like the car so far, just little things i could think of 12 hours later.

typing on cell, sorry for the bad grammar

fairladyZ34 · 03-31-2010, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

10. the blue is really smurf like, i just need to paint the top part red to make it papa smurf

that would sure be a unique look!

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

13. the headlight switch sucks. i hate auto mode between off and parking lights

yeah for some reason i feel that flashing the lights on for a second in between the settings isnt good for the lights because of the sudden change.

Nick911sc · 03-31-2010, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

1. the base radio sucks. i love how you cant even put the sound to the rear when you adjust it.

Back speakers are dummy speakers in the base model.

5. the syncro rev thing is interesting, but its annoying at times.

Curious how it's annoying

7. whats with the seat. the headrest rods pop out to my back if i try to lean my head back!

That is a safety feature of the seat. When you lean your head back it puts support on your back in case of an accident.

Curious, where in NY are you located?

congrats on the car!

Matt · 03-31-2010, 11:15 AM

1. There are no rear speakers.
2. That's the first time I've ever heard someone complain about that in any car.
3. You got a Z for storing stuff? What do you have that doesn't fit in the back, the glovebox, the center console, or the little compartment behind the passenger seat?
5. Turn it off. I find it a little out of place, as well, in driving situations where I don't need to do a lot of down-shift turns and whatnot, like regular city driving.
8. Hmm, 100+ hp and torque less than the vette. Did you expect them to be close?
10. Did you pick out that color yourself? Sounds like you don't like it.
11. I agree.
13. I agree.

Hope you enjoy the car. Sounds like you're off to a rough start. I suspect after break-in you'll begin to really enjoy it more.

kenchan · 03-31-2010, 11:22 AM

15miles in heavy rain, a minivan will net better results... lol

go out and motor it like a Z.

Mike · 03-31-2010, 11:23 AM

I know what you mean about the headrest.

I find the SRM annoying on the street, but once you take it to the track you will love it! Thats the only place I use it.

Modshack · 03-31-2010, 11:23 AM

Gee....with all those negatives it sounds like you bought the wrong car. I'd certainly give it more than 20 miles in the rain to form a real impression...

frost · 03-31-2010, 11:28 AM

There is only one smurf on this board, and hes invested enough money into that car to own exclusive rights.

phelan · 03-31-2010, 11:35 AM

7. whats with the seat. the headrest rods pop out to my back if i try to lean my head back!

that's a safety feature. no seriously, it is.

8. i am breaking in the motor, so no revving past 4000rpm (others probably did during testdrives). it is better than my rx8 down low, but still nowhere close to the vette.

well...yeah...

10. the blue is really smurf like, i just need to paint the top part red to make it papa smurf

sorry you don't get to call it smurf right now. once you invest the same amount tony has, we can have a war over who gets to name their car 'smurf' lol

get crackin'!

cossie1600 · 03-31-2010, 12:10 PM

I don't mean to sound like I hate the car, I just listed a few things I found obvious to me when I drove home last night. I love my wife, it doesn't mean I love everything about her.

#1 I live in CT now, not NY, just forgot to change profile
#2 I am with you about the lights, HIDs don't like to be flickered on and off, the same reason why I hate the auto switch.
#3 I love the feel of driving a true two seater again, feels like it's just me and the car all over again. it's not the same driving the RX-8 with the small backseats back there.
#4 The blue is the best color out of the limited selection. I like it, but something about it just keeps me in reserve mode. It's like I love Rene Walker in most episodes, certain episodes she just looks weird.

2theextreme · 03-31-2010, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

There is only one smurf on this board, and hes invested enough money into that car to own exclusive rights.

cossie1600 · 03-31-2010, 12:35 PM

http://media.nowpublic.net/images//6...789f1a7840.jpg

I got this smurf then

Premo34WV · 03-31-2010, 12:37 PM

7. The headrest comes forward when pressure is put on the back of the seat to prevent wiplash in a rear end crash.

2theextreme · 03-31-2010, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

http://media.nowpublic.net/images//6...789f1a7840.jpg

I got this smurf then

EPIC!!! ERIC CARTMAN FTW!!!

Z-Lyne-Z · 03-31-2010, 12:40 PM

I have to admit that I am embarrassingly in love with this car but a few more things I would add to this list are:

1)Not sure if this happens to everyone but I’m ALMOST 5’6” and when I turn left I can’t see where I’m going because the left hand mirror blocks my entire view. I’m getting used to double checking before doing a left turn but I have to say that the back of my mind says a little prayer for any pedestrian that may be running across as I do so.

2)I agree with the cup holders. It has two seats, it should at least hold two Tim Horton coffees!

3)The musicbox should let you load music from your Ipod. Who buys CDs anymore??

4)The “enter” button in the steering wheel sticks out too much. I hit it once in a while which changes my tunes. Even I don’t like to mess with my tunes!

5)I can hear ever grain of sand and pebble that the tires thrust towards the car as they role over “grit”. Makes me cringe every time!

Other then that …. I am head over heels with this car.

Lyne

03-31-2010, 11:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	smurf was picked up, my thoughts after 20 miles i picked up my blue base sport last night in the pouring rain. let me start by thanking robert for the vpp, fusz for the nissan info and others for helpful info. due to the heavy rain, i only put about 15 miles on the vehicle. i honestly cant provide much other than the following items. 1. the base radio sucks. i love how you cant even put the sound to the rear when you adjust it. 2. i will probably get used to it, but the analog speedo is a little bit hard to read 3. i personally wish the car would have a few extra cubbies for storage. 4. the car is very similar to my old 350. my wife mentioned that they both look alike except for nicer material. 5. the syncro rev thing is interesting, but its annoying at times. 6. maybe i am not remembering correctly, but the shifter is almost like a bus. throw is super long and a little too clunky. 7. whats with the seat. the headrest rods pop out to my back if i try to lean my head back! 8. i am breaking in the motor, so no revving past 4000rpm (others probably did during testdrives). it is better than my rx8 down low, but still nowhere close to the vette. 9. no squeeking yay! 10. the blue is really smurf like, i just need to paint the top part red to make it papa smurf 11. wish there is a small pocket behind the seats 12. ride is much better on this car than the 350, quieter too below 50 13. the headlight switch sucks. i hate auto mode between off and parking lights this is all i could think of in 20 miles. i like the car so far, just little things i could think of 12 hours later. typing on cell, sorry for the bad grammar

03-31-2010, 11:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 41 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 18	1. There are no rear speakers. 2. That's the first time I've ever heard someone complain about that in any car. 3. You got a Z for storing stuff? What do you have that doesn't fit in the back, the glovebox, the center console, or the little compartment behind the passenger seat? 5. Turn it off. I find it a little out of place, as well, in driving situations where I don't need to do a lot of down-shift turns and whatnot, like regular city driving. 8. Hmm, 100+ hp and torque less than the vette. Did you expect them to be close? 10. Did you pick out that color yourself? Sounds like you don't like it. 11. I agree. 13. I agree. Hope you enjoy the car. Sounds like you're off to a rough start. I suspect after break-in you'll begin to really enjoy it more. __________________ "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.

03-31-2010, 11:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	I know what you mean about the headrest. I find the SRM annoying on the street, but once you take it to the track you will love it! Thats the only place I use it. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

03-31-2010, 11:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	Gee....with all those negatives it sounds like you bought the wrong car. I'd certainly give it more than 20 miles in the rain to form a real impression... __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

03-31-2010, 11:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	7. whats with the seat. the headrest rods pop out to my back if i try to lean my head back! that's a safety feature. no seriously, it is. 8. i am breaking in the motor, so no revving past 4000rpm (others probably did during testdrives). it is better than my rx8 down low, but still nowhere close to the vette. well...yeah... 10. the blue is really smurf like, i just need to paint the top part red to make it papa smurf sorry you don't get to call it smurf right now. once you invest the same amount tony has, we can have a war over who gets to name their car 'smurf' lol get crackin'! __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

03-31-2010, 11:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	15miles in heavy rain, a minivan will net better results... lol go out and motor it like a Z.

03-31-2010, 12:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	I don't mean to sound like I hate the car, I just listed a few things I found obvious to me when I drove home last night. I love my wife, it doesn't mean I love everything about her. #1 I live in CT now, not NY, just forgot to change profile #2 I am with you about the lights, HIDs don't like to be flickered on and off, the same reason why I hate the auto switch. #3 I love the feel of driving a true two seater again, feels like it's just me and the car all over again. it's not the same driving the RX-8 with the small backseats back there. #4 The blue is the best color out of the limited selection. I like it, but something about it just keeps me in reserve mode. It's like I love Rene Walker in most episodes, certain episodes she just looks weird.

03-31-2010, 12:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	http://media.nowpublic.net/images//6...789f1a7840.jpg I got this smurf then

03-31-2010, 12:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
Premo34WV Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morgantown, W.Virginia Posts: 68 Drives: PW '09 370z Sp. 6mt Rep Power: 15	7. The headrest comes forward when pressure is put on the back of the seat to prevent wiplash in a rear end crash.

03-31-2010, 12:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
Z-Lyne-Z Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 21 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	I have to admit that I am embarrassingly in love with this car but a few more things I would add to this list are: 1)Not sure if this happens to everyone but I’m ALMOST 5’6” and when I turn left I can’t see where I’m going because the left hand mirror blocks my entire view. I’m getting used to double checking before doing a left turn but I have to say that the back of my mind says a little prayer for any pedestrian that may be running across as I do so. 2)I agree with the cup holders. It has two seats, it should at least hold two Tim Horton coffees! 3)The musicbox should let you load music from your Ipod. Who buys CDs anymore?? 4)The “enter” button in the steering wheel sticks out too much. I hit it once in a while which changes my tunes. Even I don’t like to mess with my tunes! 5)I can hear ever grain of sand and pebble that the tires thrust towards the car as they role over “grit”. Makes me cringe every time! Other then that …. I am head over heels with this car. Lyne

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