Nissan 370Z Forum

Nissan 370Z Forum (http://www.the370z.com/)
-   Nissan 370Z General Discussions (http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-general-discussions/)
-   -   So my dad spun out my Z today! (http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-general-discussions/49566-so-my-dad-spun-out-my-z-today.html)

moto_italia 02-13-2012 01:43 PM

I think I'll keep mine on for the commute home today. Sorry for your bad luck - kind of a wake up call for me - maybe others too. My Dad passed away 15 years ago - wish he was still around to thrash my car.

Spikuh 02-13-2012 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by awkwardturtle (Post 1540924)
^ Good point, I didn't notice that. Faceplam at myself

Ya, sorry about that. My post was supposed to have mentioned if he had been saving since like 15 or so, then it would come out to around $20k. I guess my brain got ahead of my typing. :tiphat:

conor1123 02-13-2012 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alcheng (Post 1541682)
BTW, any updates on the repair?

Nothing quite yet. Debating on buying some new side skirts or seeing how much of it they can fix.

Face 02-13-2012 03:52 PM

I think the Z is a lot of car for your average 18 year old. So I find humor in that his dad is the one who lost control. Also, I have friends who grew up karting since they could reach the pedals, and I'd guarantee they're more skilled drivers than most people who've only driven on the road.

I'm used to seeing the kids at the local HS leave campus in some pretty amazing cars, easily in the 30-40k range. How he can afford it is moot.

Cmike2780 02-13-2012 04:01 PM

Sucks about your car, but at least every time your Dad knocks your driving skills, you can say "hey, remember when you trashed my practically spotless Z"?

Unique_Z 02-13-2012 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cmike2780 (Post 1541949)
Sucks about your car, but at least every time your Dad knocks your driving skills, you can say "hey, remember when you trashed my practically spotless Z"?

Ahh good one the bro:tup::iagree:

KillerBee370 02-14-2012 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1539989)
Pebbles on the road? :(

This. Or oil. Hitting the gas a tiny bit doesn't spin the wheels like crazy. Sorry. Even with the VDC off. I never drive with the VDC on and I'm putting down moar powaaaa! and that just don't happen sonny. With that said.. good for pops! :rofl2: Sounds like he was having a good time. Too bad about the boo boo though..

RiCharlie 02-14-2012 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KillerBee370 (Post 1542721)
This. Or oil. Hitting the gas a tiny bit doesn't spin the wheels like crazy. Sorry. Even with the VDC off. I never drive with the VDC on and I'm putting down moar powaaaa! and that just don't happen sonny. With that said.. good for pops! :rofl2: Sounds like he was having a good time. Too bad about the boo boo though..

I dont understand why anyone would drive with the VDC off except on a race track..I mean what is the point and how do you discover you are not capable?

birdmanx1 02-14-2012 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiCharlie (Post 1542869)
I dont understand why anyone would drive with the VDC off except on a race track..I mean what is the point and how do you discover you are not capable?

Once wrapped around a tree ;) Driving with VDC off doesn't always equate with driving recklessly. The driving experience with it off is... much more rewarding.

"I don't always drive with the VDC button off, but when I do .... " XX

Pharmacist 02-14-2012 08:43 AM

http://e.images.memegenerator.net/in...x/14576548.jpg

KillerBee370 02-14-2012 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiCharlie (Post 1542869)
I dont understand why anyone would drive with the VDC off except on a race track..I mean what is the point and how do you discover you are not capable?

There was a time when cars didn't come with VDC. Or even computers for that matter. So what's to understand? I've been to the track so far with this car 4 times. I know well the cars limits and believe me, when you want to put the power down in either an emergency situation or just having fun and the car bogs out because of the VDC, you'll be kicking yourself.

You discover capability at the track. I don't recommend finding it on the street. Hey, driving with the VDC off isn't for everyone I guess. And that's ok.

Edit: I'm just so sick and tired of the stupid mention of VDC whenever someone spins out or hits something. If you got there in the first place, VDC probably wasn't going to help you anyway.

KillerBee370 02-14-2012 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pharmacist (Post 1542957)

And how to feather a throttle!!! Hahaha great pic!!! :tup:

Unique_Z 02-14-2012 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pharmacist (Post 1542957)

:bowrofl::roflpuke2:

mantella87 02-14-2012 09:45 AM

http://i43.tinypic.com/a4om61.jpg

Forgive me OP!


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:45 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2