Is it a conspiracy against the Z?

zmyride · 12-11-2010, 12:28 AM

this is how i usually park my Z.

Jeffblue · 12-11-2010, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by mick

haha. this reminds of the time when when i bought my 370z. the sales man asked me to fill out the credit application and i told him it wasn't necessary, i would write the dealer a big check.

and then when the paper work was done, it said the dealer had the lien on the car. i told him i already wrote you a big check, how could you have a lien on the car?

they hate when you make a big downpayment.

DIGItonium · 12-11-2010, 10:34 AM

As my coworker would say: "That's why you can't have nice things." Another would tell me: "Man, I wouldn't be able to handle that owning a nice car."

My rear bumper has a small car due to some idiot who momentarily crossed into my lane as we were slowing down to the traffic light. I hit the brakes harder for a bit, and he pulled back to his lane. After stopping, he quickly swung his car from the far left to the far right lane. He was so close to my rear that I could not see his headlights even for a minivan! I honked lots of times, but he just stared at me and took off. Later that afternoon I noticed the minor scar on my bumper.

Earlier this week I was at Walgreens. After getting in the car, an F150 just pulled in and parked about 1 ft. away from my door! I quickly pulled out of the spot before the driver opened the door. The truck parked past the line into my space. As I was leaving the parking lot I hit the brakes as a truck sped in from my right making a wide turn just to park his truck. Then I hit the brakes again as I saw a vehicle back out and not notice me one bit. Then as I was about to leave the parking lot, another car hit the brakes as the driver narrowly misses the entrance to Walgreens. So the driver put it in reverse and pulled in.

Then I had a situation where I was trying to accelerate and merge onto the freeway. Two vehicles behind me literally sped up making it difficult to merge. The vehicle in front of me managed to squeeze in between causing the 2nd vehicle (truck with trailer) to hit the brakes. I was already down to 20mph and running out of road when I managed to squeeze in behind the 2nd vehicle.

Then there's another situation where I switched to the left lane to let a truck merge. When I signaled to switch right, a vehicle that was a few car lengths back sped up close to my quarter making it impossible to change lanes. Both vehicles were already driving under the limit, so I ended up passing them.

mick · 12-11-2010, 11:03 AM

a number of years ago, there was a new story on abc (i believe it was on 20/20 but not sure). they did a test about how people would react to other people based upon the car that they drove. they had this lady acting like she had car problem with an ordinary car and then with a mercedes SL.

people would stop and help her with the ordinary car but they would just pass by her when she drove the mercedes SL.

KaienZ34 · 12-11-2010, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mick

a number of years ago, there was a new story on abc (i believe it was on 20/20 but not sure). they did a test about how people would react to other people based upon the car that they drove. they had this lady acting like she had car problem with an ordinary car and then with a mercedes SL.

people would stop and help her with the ordinary car but they would just pass by her when she drove the mercedes SL.

They probably thought she had AAA.

kenchan · 12-11-2010, 12:47 PM

Yah i also remember seeing some documentary where good looking girls got asked if thy needed help where as a fat middle aged woman was left roasting in the sun.

It always pays to be in shape and take care of yourself.

SVTNate · 12-13-2010, 12:36 AM

My Z has 500 miles on the odo, it's 2 weeks old. Some POS hit my back bumper in a parking lot and didn't leave a note.

I guess the good news is that the damage is very minor. There is a half inch horizontal gouge in the bumper, and some minor marks I think that I'll be able to buff out. I think I can somehow smooth out the gouge, and with some touch-up paint it'll look perfect from a foot or two away.

It just sucks that the car is still brand new, and I haven't had it long enough to not care about it. It bugs the hell out of me just thinking about it!

ImportConvert · 12-13-2010, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SVTNate

My Z has 500 miles on the odo, it's 2 weeks old. Some POS hit my back bumper in a parking lot and didn't leave a note.

I guess the good news is that the damage is very minor. There is a half inch horizontal gouge in the bumper, and some minor marks I think that I'll be able to buff out. I think I can somehow smooth out the gouge, and with some touch-up paint it'll look perfect from a foot or two away.

It just sucks that the car is still brand new, and I haven't had it long enough to not care about it. It bugs the hell out of me just thinking about it!

This is what happens to DD's. It sucks.

kenchan · 12-13-2010, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

This is what happens to DD's. It sucks.

yep, never fails. all dd's ive owned the last 10+yrs were all damaged in the parking lot. almost all of them were damaged (key'ed, backed into, massive door dings, things stolen off of it, shopping cart ding, etc.) within the first 3months of ownership.

the one i have now was damaged in a minor fender bender, the other one has small scrape marks and curbage on the wheels from wife letting the valet park downtown.

it pays to have beaters imho. one less thing to worry about.

mick · 12-13-2010, 01:58 PM

hey i had a close call yesterday.
a lexus ran the red light.
i had the green light but i took my time to get going so he missed me.

ProfessorDave · 12-13-2010, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mick

hey i had a close call yesterday.
a lexus ran the red light.
i had the green light but i took my time to get going so he missed me.

You'd think a Lexus owner would be more careful! Maybe they were rushing home to put a big red bow on it to give to their wife for a holiday gift because they cheated on her and gave her VD.

Just a theory.

onzedge · 12-13-2010, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

You'd think a Lexus owner would be more careful! Maybe they were rushing home to put a big red bow on it to give to their wife for a holiday gift because they cheated on her and gave her VD.

Just a theory.

You are likely correct -- being a professor and all.

ProfessorDave · 12-13-2010, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

You are likely correct -- being a professor and all.

I callz 'em like I seez 'em! Keep in mind my perspective is a little warped...

ProfessorDave · 12-14-2010, 10:59 AM

The commute from Ontario to L.A. must be killer!

houkouonchi · 12-15-2010, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

man, you're pretty literate in direction for a houkouonchi. lol

was expecting more like i turn right then left over there and then another left and right and then up.

Well I know exactly how to get there because I drive that way *EVERY* day. You better believe I got lost several times when I first started making that commute and I totally get ******* lost if the exits I normally take are closed or a freeway I normally take is closed.

Once I missed the 9th street exit and the 6th street exit was closed (only a mile from work) and it took me 40 minutes to get to work from the next exit I got off of (no joke). I really need to get a GPS unit but I am not sure of a good place to mount one where I can still see all my gauges.

Don't even get me started about when I lived in Japan. OMFG the addressing system in Japan is so freaking retarded its not even funny. And I thought I got lost in the U.S. it isn't even funny how lost I got in Japan. Luckily I didn't drive since I lived in Shibuya-ku near Tokyo (even though I had my international drivers permit) so it wasn't as bad as missing streets and stuff when driving but yeah... I got so lost there.

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

The commute from Ontario to L.A. must be killer!

I work nights (10 PM to 8 AM) 4 days a week so its not that bad. I live right off the 60 free way (its on the border of pomona, ontario, chino) and thus its only about 40 miles one way. Since I work during non-peak hours it takes me about 35 minutes to drive in and about 40-45 minutes (depending on traffic) to get back.

EDIT: ProfessorDave I see that you are in Stranton, PA. Ontario, California -> Los Angeles is usually considered a pretty bad commute if you gotta do it during normal peoples shift but I realized you might have thought Ontario, CA was Ontario, Canada which of course would be ridiculous but being in PA you might not realize there is a city called Ontario decently close to L.A.

12-11-2010, 10:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 44	As my coworker would say: "That's why you can't have nice things." Another would tell me: "Man, I wouldn't be able to handle that owning a nice car." My rear bumper has a small car due to some idiot who momentarily crossed into my lane as we were slowing down to the traffic light. I hit the brakes harder for a bit, and he pulled back to his lane. After stopping, he quickly swung his car from the far left to the far right lane. He was so close to my rear that I could not see his headlights even for a minivan! I honked lots of times, but he just stared at me and took off. Later that afternoon I noticed the minor scar on my bumper. Earlier this week I was at Walgreens. After getting in the car, an F150 just pulled in and parked about 1 ft. away from my door! I quickly pulled out of the spot before the driver opened the door. The truck parked past the line into my space. As I was leaving the parking lot I hit the brakes as a truck sped in from my right making a wide turn just to park his truck. Then I hit the brakes again as I saw a vehicle back out and not notice me one bit. Then as I was about to leave the parking lot, another car hit the brakes as the driver narrowly misses the entrance to Walgreens. So the driver put it in reverse and pulled in. Then I had a situation where I was trying to accelerate and merge onto the freeway. Two vehicles behind me literally sped up making it difficult to merge. The vehicle in front of me managed to squeeze in between causing the 2nd vehicle (truck with trailer) to hit the brakes. I was already down to 20mph and running out of road when I managed to squeeze in behind the 2nd vehicle. Then there's another situation where I switched to the left lane to let a truck merge. When I signaled to switch right, a vehicle that was a few car lengths back sped up close to my quarter making it impossible to change lanes. Both vehicles were already driving under the limit, so I ended up passing them. __________________ Last edited by DIGItonium; 12-11-2010 at 10:34 AM. Reason: Lots of weird things... but whatever haha.

12-14-2010, 10:59 AM	#14 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 20	The commute from Ontario to L.A. must be killer! __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

12-11-2010, 12:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
zmyride Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 631 Drives: 10 Black Sports 7AT Rep Power: 18	this is how i usually park my Z.

12-11-2010, 11:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 18	a number of years ago, there was a new story on abc (i believe it was on 20/20 but not sure). they did a test about how people would react to other people based upon the car that they drove. they had this lady acting like she had car problem with an ordinary car and then with a mercedes SL. people would stop and help her with the ordinary car but they would just pass by her when she drove the mercedes SL.

12-11-2010, 12:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	Yah i also remember seeing some documentary where good looking girls got asked if thy needed help where as a fat middle aged woman was left roasting in the sun. It always pays to be in shape and take care of yourself.

12-13-2010, 12:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
SVTNate Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 89 Drives: 2010 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 16	My Z has 500 miles on the odo, it's 2 weeks old. Some POS hit my back bumper in a parking lot and didn't leave a note. I guess the good news is that the damage is very minor. There is a half inch horizontal gouge in the bumper, and some minor marks I think that I'll be able to buff out. I think I can somehow smooth out the gouge, and with some touch-up paint it'll look perfect from a foot or two away. It just sucks that the car is still brand new, and I haven't had it long enough to not care about it. It bugs the hell out of me just thinking about it!

12-13-2010, 01:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 18	hey i had a close call yesterday. a lexus ran the red light. i had the green light but i took my time to get going so he missed me.